Our Freshest Gear

In a world of ever evolving gear options, we have to weigh our choices carefully. However, now and then something comes along that is a no-brainer. We recently acquired a few new essential gear items that have instantly enhanced every project we work on.

ROYER SM 21 Dual Mic Clip

Every once in a while an accessory comes along that makes life easier. The Royer SM 21 is an elegant solution to simple problem. Like many engineers, we love the sound of a dynamic mic combined with a ribbon mic on electric guitars. The go to combo is a Shure SM57 along with a Royer 121. To ensure phase coherence, one must carefully align the fins of the Royer with the label band on the Shure and be sure they are aligned on both axes for optimum bass response. We often mic up two or three cabinets at a time, requiring multiple mic stands and lots of careful alignment. The Royer SM 21 is a mic clip that hold both mics on a single stand and allows you to perfectly align the mic capsules. We ordered two as soon as we heard about them and they have proven to be extremely useful in tracking sessions.

BUNN VP-17 COFFEE MAKER

That’s right. Probably the piece of gear that has the greatest impact on every session is the coffee maker! We know what motivates people and most musicians are caffeine-fueled machines. If you have recorded with us, you already know that we offer copious amounts of tasty, strong coffee for our clients at all times. We’ve worn out a couple of high-end home models and decided to step up to the Bunn. The VP-17 can brew up to 3.8 gallons of coffee and hour! We’re loving the “on-demand” nature of the Bunn – pour water in the reservoir and coffee immediately begins to fill the carafe. We have a burr grinder on hand for fresh ground coffee every time.

Book a session and come check out our new acquisitions soon!