Capitol Studio A

Studio A is our largest recording room, with over 50 years of recording history. This famous room helped shape the sound of enumerable legendary artists and their music.

The space is ideal for both acoustic and electric instruments. It features over 1,500 square feet of floor space, two large isolation booths, the choice of a Yamaha C9 piano or a New York Steinway "B", and a large private artist's lounge.

The control room is ideal for mixing as well as recording with its 60 input Neve VR console fitted with Flying Faders Automation and a full 5.1 surround monitoring panel. The control room monitors are custom built Waterland/TAD speakers with Hafler amps and Genelec nearfields.

The studio is video ready with house sync plus video, digital distribution and WIFI.

We boast a treasure chest full of the finest in classic analog equipment. Our selection of recorders and outboard gear include: Studer 827s, Ampex ATR 102/104, Apogee 2tk converters, Summit Audio TLA 100s & EQP 200s, UREI 1176LN, SSL FX G384, Fairchild 670 Stereo Compressor/Limiter, Drawmer DS201 gates, a selection of EMT plates and full access to Capitol's natural echo chambers designed by Les Paul.

Digital effects include: Lexicon 480L, 300 and PCM 70, Roland SDE 3000A, Eventitde H3000SE/B, T.C. Electronic 2290 and Yamaha SPX1000. An extensive list of floating effects is available. This room is also available with a Pro Tools HD system.

Download the Studio A Setup Sheet or view the Microphone List.