EQUIPMENT

Category	Description / Use	Gear
1) Console / Mixer	Consoles for tracking and mixing, analog or digital. Useful for both analog workflows and multi-out routing. Analog mixers (large format) – Use: live tracking, analog mixing, hands-on sound shaping. Hybrid / Inline mix – Use: tracking with digital recall, insert routing. Digital mixers / DAW controllers – Use: recall, automation, DAW integration. Small format / Summing mixers – Use: analog buss summing for glue.	Neve 8058, SSL 4000, API 1608; SSL Duality, Neve Genesys, API 2448; Avid S6, Yamaha CL/QL, Behringer X32, Presonus StudioLive; Dangerous 2-BUS, API summing.
2) Recorders / Multitrack (Analog & Digital)	For multitrack recordings or analog playback/mixing. Tape machines (analog tape) – Use: warm tracking, tape saturation. Digital multitrack recorders – Use: location recording or multitrack backup. Master recorders / AD/DA converters – Use: high-quality conversion between analog and digital.	Studer A827/A80, Ampex ATR-102, Otari MTR-90, Tascam 388; Alesis HD24, Zoom F8, Sound Devices 8-Series; Apogee Symphony I/O, Lynx Aurora, Prism Sound, Burl B2 Bomber.
3) Audio Interfaces / I/O	Core I/O to the DAW with quality converters and low latency routing. Includes network audio (Dante/AVB) solutions.	Apogee Symphony, Universal Audio Apollo x8, RME, Antelope Orion, Lynx Aurora; Focusrite Red, MOTU 828es, PreSonus Quantum; Focusrite RedNet, Dante AVIO.
4) Microphones	Wide category covering dynamics, condensers, ribbons, measurement and stereo kits. Accessories include shock mounts, pop filters and stands.	LDC: Neumann U87/U47/TLM103, Telefunken U47, AKG C414. SDC: Neumann KM184, AKG C451, Shure KSM137. Dynamics: Shure SM57, SM7B, Sennheiser MD421, EV RE20. Ribbons: Royer R-121, AEA R84, Coles 4038. Measurement: Earthworks QTC, Brüel & Kjær. Stereo kits: Neumann KK184 pairs, Rode NT5 pairs.
5) Preamps & Channel Strips	Define character and headroom of mic signals. Includes standalone preamps, channel strips (preamp+EQ+comp) and mic splitters/DI splitters.	Neve 1073LB, API 512c, SSL SiX pre, Focusrite ISA 428, Grace m101; UA 6176, Empirical Labs Distressor channel strip, Avalon VT-737SP; Radial JS2, Jensen splitters.
6) Outboard (Compressors, EQs, Gating, Saturation)	External units for coloration, dynamics and tonal shaping across tracking, mixing and mastering.	1176, LA-2A, Distressor, SSL G Bus; Pultec EQP-1A, API 5500, Neve 1081; Manley Variable Mu, API 2500, Shadow Hills; EMT 140 plate, Lexicon hardware.
7) Monitoring (Nearfield / Midfield / Main + Controllers)	Monitoring system for critical mixing and mastering: nearfield, midfield/main speakers, subwoofers and monitor controllers.	Genelec 8030/8040, Adam A7X, Yamaha HS8, Focal Solo6; ATC SCM, Dynaudio LYD, JBL M2; Genelec subwoofers; Dangerous, SPL, Presonus monitor controllers; NS-10, Auratone references.
8) Headphones	Closed-back for tracking, open-back for mixing, and in-ear monitors for artist monitoring.	Closed: Beyerdynamic DT770, Sony MDR-7506, ATH-M50x. Open: Sennheiser HD600/650, Beyerdynamic DT990, Audeze series. In-ear: Shure SE215/SE425, Westone.
9) Instruments & Amps (Studio Instruments)	Acoustic and electric instruments available for tracking: drums, guitars, bass, keyboards, synths and amps.	Drum kits: Ludwig, Gretsch, Pearl; Electronic: Roland TD series; Guitars: Fender, Gibson, PRS; Acoustic: Martin, Taylor; Bass: Fender P/J, Ampeg; Keyboards: Yamaha grand, Rhodes, Wurlitzer; Synths: Moog, Korg, Sequential, Nord; Amps: Fender Twin, Marshall, Ampeg SVT.
10) DI Boxes, Amps & Signal Conditioning	Direct injection and load boxes for clean instrument capture and amp-simulation workflows.	Radial J48/JDI, Countryman Type 85; Mesa Boogie, Marshall, Orange; Two Notes Torpedo, Suhr Reactive Load.
11) Cables, Patchbays & Connectivity	The routing backbone: high-quality cables, patchbays, digital formats and multicore snakes.	Neutrik XLR, TRS/TS, Speakon, RCA, MIDI/USB, Ethernet (Dante); patchbays (Neutrik/Hosa/Switchcraft); ADAT, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, MADI, Dante; multicore snakes (ProCo, Canare).
12) Racks, Power & Grounding	Clean power, surge protection and rack infrastructure for reliable uptime and noise reduction.	Furman, PS Audio power conditioners; Jensen iso-transformers; APC/CyberPower UPS; 19" racks, ventilation, rack accessories.
13) Acoustics & Studio Treatment	Room treatment (bass traps, absorbers, diffusers, isolation booths) — essential for accurate recording and mixing.	Bass traps: Primacoustic, GIK; Absorbers: Rockwool panels, broadband traps; Diffusers: RPG Skyline; Isolation booths, ceiling clouds, IsoAcoustics pads.
14) Stands, Mounts, Shockmounts & Furniture	Practical essentials: mic stands, shock mounts, pop filters, desks and isolation platforms.	Mic stands: K&M, Heritage; Shock mounts: Neumann, Rycote; Pop filters: Stedman; Desks/racks: Argosy, Zaor.
15) Studio Peripherals: Talkback, Control, Machine	Talkback systems, control surfaces, and remote monitoring/control tools used in daily sessions.	Talkback: Shure SM57; Control surfaces: Avid Artist Mix, Presonus FaderPort, SSL Nucleus; software: Dante Controller, RME TotalMix.
16) Field Recording & Live Capture	Portable and wireless equipment for location recording and live capture.	Sound Devices MixPre / 8-Series, Zoom F8/F6, Tascam DR-100; Wireless: Shure ULX, Sennheiser EW; Lavalier: Countryman B6; Shotgun: Sennheiser MKH416.
17) Software, Plugins & DAW	DAWs, plugins, and measurement tools that support editing, mixing and mastering workflows.	DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One; Plugins: Waves, UAD, FabFilter, Valhalla; Mastering: iZotope Ozone; Measurement: REW, Sonarworks.
18) Storage & Backup	Fast local storage and multi-tier backup strategies to protect session data.	NVMe SSDs, RAID arrays (Synology/QNAP); Backup: NAS + cloud (Backblaze, AWS S3); Archive: LTO tape, external HDD.
19) Miscellaneous: Consumables & Logistics	Small but essential items for daily operation and maintenance.	Batteries, gaffer tape, cable ties, plugs, fuses, adapters, labels, markers, cleaning kits.

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