Our studio spaces mirror real-world industry scenarios. They each have different workflows and technologies including: SSL and Audient analogue mixing consoles, 'in the box' style and surround sound facilities.

Our studios include:

  • A rack-mounted Mac Pro
  • A range of instruments such as a Moog Grandmother, Nord Stage and EMS modular synthesisers
  • RedNet Dante system installed throughout
  • Industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAWs)
  • The latest Genelec monitoring systems and alternative monitors from ATC and B&W
  • Plus access to a range of high quality portable recording solutions for off-site capture

Contact us

Get in touch with our events team for more details or a quote for any of our spaces.

+44(0)1904 325220

Trevor Jones Studio

Trevor Jones is our flagship studio space offering modern production workflows with precision analogue and digital systems. 

Key features:

  • SSL Duality Delta 24-trk console recording via pristine A/D converters
  • A selection of possible monitoring arrangements from precise near-field monitoring to large mid-field monitoring
  • Multiple differing surround sound configurations that continues York’s heritage in ambisonics
  • Tie lines to the Rymer Auditorium and a host of classic and modern outboard equipment and plugins

Mixing console

  • SSL Duality Delta

Monitoring

  • Genelec 7060A Subwoofer
  • Two x Genelec 1037C
  • Five x Genelec 8020B configured to 5.1 system with 7060A
  • Two x Triple P Pyramid (on request)
  • 16 x Genelec 8020B configured to ambisonic system with height (on request)

Audio interfaces

  • Antelope Orion 32

Pre-amps

  • Grace 201
  • Focusrite ISA 828

Outboard

  • Bricasti M7 Reverb
  • Lexicon PCM-80
  • TC System 6000 Mark 2 with Mastering Suite
  • Neve 8803 EQ
  • API 2500
  • Kemper Profiler
  • UA LA-2A
  • UA 1176

Instruments and backline

  • Waldorf Sledge
  • Arturia MINI Brute
  • Gretch Drum Kit
  • Nord Stage 2 EX
  • Yamaha Bass Guitar
  • Nektar Impact LX49+
  • Vox AC-30
  • Mark MK3 Head and 2 x 10 inch Cab

Lyons Studio

Lyons Studio is the perfect location for recording, mixing and mastering audio and video materials.

Key features:

  • Capable of recording from several venues or locations across campus and potentially beyond
  • Crystal clear monitoring options make it ideal for high-quality acoustic capture
  • Links to the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and provides the studio with access to a permanently installed Decca tree ideal for large-scale orchestral recordings
  • A wide range of professional mix and mastering plugins

Monitoring

  • BW 801s (passive)
  • Genelec 8351B SAM
  • SM Pro M-Patch 2
  • SPL Volume 8

Audio interface

  • Focusrite Rednet AM2
  • Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD

Pre-amps

  • Focusrite ISA828

Ralph Vaughan Williams Studio

Ralph Vaughan Williams Studio is primarily used for sound creation and composition with a dedicated space to explore sonic and spatial manipulation.

Key features:

  • Monitoring features both stereo and surround sound configurations designed to allow a greater sense of immersion
  • The Mac Pro also features a wide range of professional software and digital tools for sound design
  • High-end ‘in the box’ experience
  • Two EMS VCS 3 Synthesisers

Monitoring

  • ATC SCM20SL with Quad Amplifier
  • Nine x Genelec HT205
  • SPL 2489 5.1 Volume Controller

Audio interface

  • Prism Sound Orpheus

Outboard

  • Maag Audio EQ4M
  • Behringer Ultragain Digital

Instruments

  • Two x EMS VCS3 synthesisers
  • Ableton Push
  • Nektar Impact LX49+

Richard Orton Studio

Richard Orton Studio is used for the exploration of more traditional styles of recording and mixing.

Key features:

  • Showcases an Audient ASP4816 mixing desk and a host of classic vintage synthesizers
  • In-line rather than hybrid or split console architecture - harking back to studios of the 1970s and 1980s

Mixing console

  • Audient ASP4816

Monitoring

  • Genelec 8351B SAM
  • Adams A7X

Interface

  • Focusrite Red8 Pre
  • Alesis ADAT AI3

Pre-amp

  • Audient ASP800

Outboard

  • Aphex Aural Exciter Type B
  • Two x Yamaha SPX 990
  • Drawmer DS201
  • Otari MX-80 2-inch 24trk tape machine

Instruments

  • Moog Grandmother
  • Arturia Drumbrute
  • Casio CZ-3000
  • Yamaha DX7
  • Yamaha SY55
  • Kawai K1
  • Nektar Impact LX49+

Ben Clark Studio

Our Ben Clark Studio is a flexible space that can be used as a recording, mixing and/or mastering suite, as well as a live room.

Key features:

  • The studio is centred around a Mac Pro running all industry standard DAWs and a wide range of mixing and mastering plugins
  • A Genelec monitoring system allowing for high precision listening and decision making

Monitoring

  • Genelec 8351A SAM

Interface

  • Focusrite Rednet MP8R

Pre-amps

  • Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD

Outboard

  • Revox HS-77 Quarter Inch 2trk Tape Machine (modified)

Instruments and backline

  • Yamaha drum kit
  • Ampeg BA-115 amplifier
  • Blackstar HT Club 40 Mk 2 amplifier
  • Nektar Impact LX49+

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Contact us

Get in touch with our events team for more details or a quote for any of our spaces.

+44(0)1904 325220