..or everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask!



Here's an example of the type of equipment available at sonic-one

STUDIO
SSL 4048E console.
Tannoy Lockwood & Little Red Monitors.
Yamaha NS10s.
Quested H108 (5.1 set).
Beyer DT 100 Phones (X8)
Apple Mac G5 / G4 Computers.
MOTU converters.
COMPRESSORS
Urei 1176 / 1178 LA4 (x2).
Chiswick Reach Valve Compressor.
Focusrite Green Quad Comp.
Joemeek SC2.2.
BSS DPR 402.

EFFECTS
Lexicon PCM 70.
Lexicon Super Prime Time.
Eventide Eclipse Multi FX.
Massenberg 8200 EQ.
AMS RMX16(X2).
AMS DMX 1580.
Roland SRV 330.
Drawmer Gates(X3).
TL Audio EQ1 (X2).
TC Finaliser.
Tascam DA40 DAT.
Sony SACD Player.

MIDI
 EMU E6400 Sampler.
EMU Vintage Keys.
Roland XV5080.
Alesis DM5.
Korg M1.
Yamaha TX7 (X2).
Atari 1040 (if you must!).

 

MICS
Sennheiser 421 (X7), Blackfire 509 (X2).
Electrovoice RE20, RE27.
AKG D112 (X2), C451 (X5), C452, C28A, C414 ULS (X3), D19 (X3), D222E (X4).
Rode NTV.
Beyer M201 (X4).
Shure SM57 (X4), SM58, SM96, Beta 56A. Joemeek JM47.
MXL 2001 (X4). Audio Technica ATM 450 (X2)
Groove Tubes GT55 (X2).
Microtech Gefell UM70, UM71
Coles 4038 (X2), 4033a.
Astatic 77A. T-Bone Ribbon Mic
Lots of funky old STC BBC mics!

DRUM STUFF
Pearl BLX Kit (2 X 24" Kicks, lots o toms, all sizes 8" - 18").
Pearl 13 x 6 Wood Snare.
 Pearl 13 x 6 Brass Snare.
Pearl Chad Smith Snare.
Yamaha Custom Piccolo Snare.
All drums have Evans heads on.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HARDWARE - I DON'T HAVE ANY!

GUITAR STUFF
Marshall JMP 100w Head.
Marsh 4X12 Cab angled.
Marsh 4X12 Cab Straight
Vox AC120.
Vox V125 Lead Head.
Jennings AC40 (Rare!)
Orange OR120 Head (70s) Orange 4X12 Cab.
Fender Super Twin.
Selmer Corvette.
Pignose.
Line 6 Pod Pro.
Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp.
ADA MP1 & MP2.
Marshall JMP1.
Mesa Boogie Studio 22.
Tonnes of stomp boxes.

Grestch Baritone Guitar.
Shergold Electric 12 String
Dobro Acoustic.
Sitar Guitar.
Teles, Strats, Ricky 330 - 6, 1972 Fender Jazz Bass.
Violin Bass

Call for further details.
OK, how much is it gonna cost?
sonic-one has a fairly flexible pricing structure depending on the amount of time you require. However it is based on £300 per day, negotiable after 5 days.
This includes a CD copy, or two, of the completed recording.
The Master DVD is extra to take away but a copy will be kept and will always be available for re-mixing.
Great, when can I book in?

For details on availability, get in touch by phone, fax or email and we'll check the diary and book you in, hopefully on the dates you require.
To secure the studio on specific dates a deposit will be required at 20% of the total time booked, during this time no other artists will be able to book those dates, they will be allocated only to you.
Provisional bookings are also acceptable (no deposit) however, other artists requiring that time with a definite booking will take precedence. You'll have first option of securing the time with a deposit, if no deposit is forthcoming the time will go to the other artists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If this is your first time in a recording studio there are a few things you can do to prepare for your session to save you time and money. Here is a small check list to help your time at sonic-one run smoothly and productively.

  • Rehearse
    Being prepared and knowing your parts sounds basic but the more time you waste trying to get it right, the more your money flies out the window.
  • Be realistic
    No matter how well rehearsed you may be, you will not record a ten track album in one or two days. As a rule of thumb allow yourself about two days to lay down a maximum of three tracks. This allows for setting up, getting a 'sound', recording, overdubbing, mixing etc.
  • Guitarists/Bassists
    Bring along a new set of strings if you want a clean cutting tone, only use older strings if you require a 'woolly' effect. Also batteries for your foot pedals, there are numerous guitar effects boxes at the sonic-one studio but if you want to capture 'your sound', bring your own pedals (it also saves time).
  • Drummers
    It is advisable that you replace (at least) your snare skin with a new one prior to recording.
  • Re-mixing
    When we are ready to listen to the completed take before it's finalized, make sure you concentrate and listen hard. Once these mixes are final it will cost you extra to re-mix and sometimes you might have to wait a few weeks to do it!
  • Rock stars
    PLEASE leave your egos at home, the studio is a place of work, not a building for ligging about looking cool in dark glasses (Except me!!).
  • Food
    We will supply tea and coffee if you make it! If you're lucky maybe a chocolate Hob-nob but that's it! Feel free to bring a packed lunch for break time