CONTROL ROOM
The Control Room features a fully professional environment for multichannel music recording, editing, mixing, and post production projects. It supports stereo as well as 5.1, 7.1 and 7.1.4 Atmos monitoring. It functions as a studio for advanced students and the Center’s classroom. Audio and video tielines allow easy connection to our sound stages and other studios in the Center.
CONTROL ROOM EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LIST
Audio Software – DAWs
Avid, Pro Tools Ultimate
Apple, Logic Pro
Audio Software – Plugins
ADL, Penteo Pro 16
Antelope, Synergy Core
Arturia, Moog Modular V3
Audible Genius, Syntorial
Audioease, Altiverb, Indoor
Avid, Sibelius Ultimate
Brainworx, bx_subfilter
Celemony, Melodyne Studio
Crane Song, Phoenix II
Dolby, Atmos Renderer
East West, Hollywood Strings Diamond Bundle
Empirical Labs, Arouser
Eventide, Anthology XII
Harpex Ltd., Harpex X
HertzRider 2
Izotope, RX Advanced
Liquid Sonics, Cinematic Rooms Pro.
Marquis Broadcast, X2Pro
McDSP, All Access Bundle
Native Instruments, Komplete Ultimate
Nugen Audio, Stereoizer
Pete Gates, PGPT Session
PSP, Master Bundle
PSP, Plugin Bundle
Softube, Saturation Knob
Sonnox, Oxford Eq, Fraunhofer Pro-Codec
Sound Toys Plugin Bundle
SPL, Transient Designer
SynchroArts, Revoice Pro
VSL, Special Edition
Waves, Platinum Bundle
Waves, Clarity VX Pro
Waves, 360 Surround Tools, InPhase, Lo Air
Digital Audio Hardware
Apogee, Big Ben, master clock
Lynx Aurora Interface
Yamaha, DM-2000, digital mixing console
Computer and Video Hardware
Apple, Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Apple, iPad Air (2 units)
Dell, U2212HM, LCD monitor (2 units)
Mark of the Unicorn, video distribution amplifier
Samsung, 55″ LED 4K HDTV (2 units)
Control Surface
Avid, Dock
Avid, S1
Analog Audio Hardware
Alan Smart, C1, buss compressor
Behringer, HA-8000, 8 channel headphone amp
Bittree, 96 point bantam patch bay (4 Units)
Dangerous Music, BAX EQ, equalizer
Empirical Labs, Distressor EL8-X, compressor (2 Units)
Manley, ELOP, electro-optical limiter
Retro Instruments, 176, tube limiting amplifier
Universal Audio, 6176, preamp with compressor
MIDI Hardware
StudioLogic, SL73, keyboard controller
Audio Monitors
Crown, DCI 8|300 8 Channel DriveCore Amplifier
JBL, Intonato 24 Channel Monitor Management
JBL, Intonato Desktop Controller
JBL, 705i (8 units)
JBL, 708p (3 units)
JBL, SRX818sp LFE/Subwoofer
Triple P Designs, Pyramid (2 units)
Microphone Preamplifier – Cart
API, 3124+, 4 channel preamp (3 units)
Neve, Portico 5024, 4 channel preamp
Microphone Preamplifiers – Mobile
A-Designs, Pacifica, 2 channel preamp
API, 3124+, 4 channel preamp
DAV Electronics, No. 2 MKII, 4 channel preamp.
Focusrite, ISA Two Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier (2 units)
Forsell Technologies, SMP-2, 2 channel preamp
Neve, Portico 5024, 4 channel preamp
Universal Audio, 6176, preamp with compressor
SURROUND PRODUCTION STUDIO I
The Surround Production Studio features a fully professional environment for multichannel music recording, editing, mixing, and post production projects. It supports stereo as well as 5.1, and 5.1.2 Atmos monitoring. Audio and video tielines allow easy connection to our sound stages and other studios in the Center.
SURROUND PRODUCTION STUDIO I EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LIST
Audio Software – DAWs
Avid, Pro Tools Ultimate
Apple, Logic Pro
Audio Software – Plugins
ADL, Penteo Pro 16
Arturia, Moog Modular V3
Audioease, Altiverb, Indoor
Avid, Sibelius Ultimate
Brainworx, bx_subfilter
Cargo Cult, Spanner
Celemony, Melodyne Studio
Crane Song, Phoenix II
Dolby, Atmos Renderer
Empirical Labs, Arouser
Eventide, Anthology XII
Izotope, RX Advanced
Liquid Sonics, Cinematic Rooms Pro.
Marquis Broadcast, X2Pro
McDSP, All Access Bundle
Native Instruments, Komplete Ultimate
Nugen Audio, Stereoizer
Pete Gates, PGPT Session
PSP, Master Bundle
PSP, Plugin Bundle
Softube, Saturation Knob
Sonnox, Oxford Eq
Sound Toys Plugin Bundle
SPL, Transient Designer
SynchroArts, Revoice Pro
Waves, Platinum Bundle
Waves, 360 Surround Tools, InPhase, Lo Air
Waves, Clarity VX Pro
Digital Audio Hardware
Apogee, Big Ben, master clock
Lynx Aurora Interface
Yamaha, DM-02R96, digital mixing console
Computer and Video Hardware
Apple, Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Apple, iPad Air
LG, 34" Ultra wide curved monitor
Mark of the Unicorn, video distribution amplifier
Samsung, 55″ LED 4K HDTV
Control Surface
Avid, Dock
Avid, S1
Analog Audio Hardware
A-Designs, Pacifica, 2 channel preamp
Behringer, HA-8000, 8 channel headphone amplifier
Bittree, 96 point bantam patch bay (2 units)
Drawmer, DL241 compressor/limiter/gate
Empirical Labs, Distressor EL8-X, compressor
MIDI Hardware
StudioLogic, SL73, keyboard controller
Audio Monitors
JBL, Intonato 24
JBL, Intonato Desktop Controller
JBL, 705p (7 Units)
JBL, LSR310S LFE/Subwoofer
Triple P Designs, Pyramid (2 units)
SURROUND PRODUCTION STUDIO II
The Surround Production Studio features a fully professional environment for multichannel music recording, editing, mixing, and post production projects. It supports stereo as well as 5.1, and 5.1.2 Atmos monitoring. Audio and video tielines allow easy connection to our sound stages and other studios in the Center.
SURROUND PRODUCTION STUDIO II EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LIST
Audio Software – DAWs
Avid, Pro Tools Ultimate
Apple, Logic Pro
Audio Software – PluginsADL, Penteo Pro 16
Arturia, Moog Modular V3
Audioease, Altiverb, Indoor
Avid, Sibelius Ultimate
Brainworx, bx_subfilter
Cargo Cult, Spanner
Celemony, Melodyne Studio
Crane Song, Phoenix II
Dolby, Atmos Renderer
Empirical Labs, Arouser
Eventide, Anthology XII
Izotope, RX Advanced
Liquid Sonics, Cinematic Rooms Pro.
Marquis Broadcast, X2Pro
McDSP, All Access Bundle
Native Instruments, Komplete Ultimate
Nugen Audio, Stereoizer
Pete Gates, PGPT Session
PSP, Master Bundle
PSP, Plugin Bundle
Softube, Saturation Knob
Sonnox, Oxford Eq
Sound Toys Plugin Bundle
SPL, Transient Designer
SynchroArts, Revoice Pro
Waves, Platinum Bundle
Waves, 360 Surround Tools, InPhase, Lo Air
Waves, Clarity VX Pro
Digital Audio Hardware
Apogee, Big Ben, master clock
Lynx Aurora Interface
Yamaha, DM-02R96, digital mixing console
Computer and Video Hardware
Apple, Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Apple, iPad Air
LG, 34" Ultra wide curved monitor
Mark of the Unicorn, video distribution amplifier
Samsung, 55″ LED 4K HDTV
Control Surface
Avid, Dock
Avid, S1
Analog Audio Hardware
A-Designs, Pacifica, 2 channel preamp
Behringer, HA-8000, 8 channel headphone amplifier
Bittree, 96 point bantam patch bay (2 units)
Drawmer, DL241 compressor/limiter/gate
Empirical Labs, Distressor EL8-X, compressor
MIDI Hardware
StudioLogic, SL73, keyboard controller
Audio Monitors
Adam, AV7 (7 Units)
JBL, LSR310S LFE/Subwoofer
Triple P Designs, Pyramid (2 units)
PRODUCTION STUDIOS (2)
The two Production Studios feature a fully professional environment for multichannel music recording, editing, mixing, and post production projects. It supports 2.1 monitoring. Audio and video tielines allow easy connection to our sound stages and other studios in the Center.
PRODUCTION STUDIOS EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LIST
Audio Software – DAWs
Avid, Pro Tools Ultimate
Apple, Logic Pro
Audio Software – Plugins
Arturia, Moog Modular V3
Audioease, Altiverb, Indoor
Avid, Sibelius Ultimate
Brainworx, bx_subfilter
Celemony, Melodyne Studio
Crane Song, Phoenix II
Empirical Labs, Arouser
Eventide, Anthology XII
Izotope, RX Advanced
Marquis Broadcast, X2Pro
McDSP, All Access Bundle
Native Instruments, Komplete Ultimate
Pete Gates, PGPT Session
PSP, Master Bundle
PSP, Plugin Bundle
Softube, Saturation Knob
Sonnox, Oxford Eq
Sound Toys Plugin Bundle
SPL, Transient Designer
SynchroArts, Revoice Pro
Waves, Platinum Bundle
Waves, InPhase, Lo Air, Clarity VX Pro
Digital Audio Hardware
Apogee, Big Ben, master clock
Lynx Aurora Interface
Yamaha, DM-02R96, digital mixing console
Computer and Video Hardware
Apple, Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Apple, iPad Air
Dell, U2711, LCD Monitor
Mark of the Unicorn, video distribution amplifier
Samsung, UN32EH5300 32″ LED HDTV
Control Surface
Avid, S1
Analog Audio Hardware
A-Designs, Pacifica, 2 channel preamp
Behringer, HA-8000, 8 channel headphone amplifier
Bittree, 96 point bantam patch bay (2 units)
Drawmer, DL241 compressor/limiter/gate
Empirical Labs, Distressor EL8-X, compressor
MIDI Hardware
Studio Logic, SL73, keyboard controller
Audio Monitors
Focal
JBL, LSR310S, Subwoofer
Triple P Designs, Pyramid (2 units)
SOUND LAB
The Sound Lab features two professionally equipped workstations for multichannel music recording, editing, mixing and post production projects. It supports stereo monitoring. Audio and video tielines allow easy connection to our sound stages and other studios in the Center.
SOUND LAB EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LIST
Audio Software – DAWs
Avid, Pro Tools Ultimate
Apple, Logic Pro
Audio Software – Plugins
Arturia, Moog Modular V3
Audioease, Altiverb, Indoor
Brainworx, bx_subfilter
Celemony, Melodyne Studio
Crane Song, Phoenix II
Dolby, Media Meter
Empirical Labs, Arouser
Eventide, Anthology XII
iZotope, RX Advanced, Vinyl
Marquis Broadcast, X2Pro
McDSP, All Access Bundle
Native Instruments, Komplete Ultimate
Pete Gates, PGPT Session
PSP, Master Bundle
PSP, Plugin Bundle
Softube, Saturation Knob
Sonnox, Oxford Eq
Sound Toys Plugin Bundle
SPL, Transient Designer
SynchroArts, Revoice Pro
Waves, Platinum Bundle
Waves, Lo Air, Dorrough Meter
Digital Audio Hardware
Antelope Audio, Discrete 8 Pro
Computer and Video Hardware
Apple, Mac Mini M2
Dell, U2711, LCD Monitor
Analog Audio Hardware
Bittree, 96 point Bantam patch bay
MIDI Hardware
M-Audio, Keystation 49 MKIII
Audio Monitors
Adam – AV4 (2 units)
ISOLATION BOOTH
The Isolation Booth provides an intimate environment for small scale recordings including vocals, voice over, acoustic and electric guitar, horns, and hand percussion. It also contains the Center’s collection of vintage and contemporary electric guitar and bass amplifiers/cabinets. The Isolation Booth can be connected to any studio in the Center via the Patch Control Center.
ISOLATION BOOTH EQUIPMENT LIST
Guitars
Fender, Jazz Bass
Fender, Stratocaster
Fender, Telecaster
Gretsch, G5700 Lap Steel
Gibson, Les Paul Studio Model
Seagull, Maritime
Seagull, Maritime SWS HG
Warwick, Rock Bass
Guitar Pedalboard 1
Electro-Harmonix, POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator
Fulltone, Clyde Deluxe Wah
MXR, Analog Chorus
Popp Rock Shop, Bufferless Tube Screamer Overdrive
Popp Rock Shop, Mosfet Boost
TC Electronic, Flashback Delay
Wiinz Pedals, Fuzz
Guitar Pedalboard 2
Eventide, TriceraChorus
Eventide, MicroPitch Delay
Eventide, UltraTap
Eventide, Blackhole
Amplifiers
Stewart, PA100B, power amplifier (2 units)
Video Monitor
BenQ, FP-2081
Guitar And Bass Ampllifiers/Cabinets
Ampeg, B-15N, bass amplifier
Bad Cat, Cub II, guitar amplifier
Egnater, Tweaker 112, guitar amplifier
Fender, Bassman 70, bass/instrument amplifier
Popp Rock Shop, JCM-800 2204 clone, guitar amplifier
Vintage Sound, VS-410, guitar amplifier
Keyboard
Wurlitzer, 200, electric piano
LARGE ENSEMBLE ROOM
The Large Ensemble Room functions as a rehearsal room for various ensembles as well as a sound stage for recording projects. Audio and two-way video tielines connect the Recital Hall to the Patch Control Center in the Sonic Arts Center allowing convenient interfacing with the studios.
LARGE ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL EQUIPMENT LIST
Instruments
Steinway, Model D, 9′ concert grand piano
Steinway, Model B, 7′ concert grand piano
RECITAL HALL
The Recital Hall is a beautiful, one hundred seat facility that functions as a concert hall as well as a sound stage for recording projects. Audio and two-way video tielines connect the Recital Hall to the Patch Control Center in the Sonic Arts Center allowing convenient interfacing with the studios.
THE RECITAL HALL EQUIPMENT LIST
Instruments
Steinway, Model D, 9′ concert grand piano
Steinway, Model B, 7′ concert grand piano
Sonar, S Classix Series, 5 piece drum kit
Pearl, Export, 5 piece drum kit
LOCATION AUDIO
Our location audio equipment consists of two compete setups that are centered around the Sound Devices Mix Pre 10 recorders. Sanken wireless lavalieres and Lectrosonics and Sennheiser transmitters are employed as well.
LOCATION AUDIO LIST
Production Audio Equipment
Deity, S-Mic 3
Denecke, TS-3 Time Code Slate
Lectrosonics, LMB, (4 units)
Lectrosonics, UCR100, (4 units)
Orca, OR32 Mixer Bag, (2 units)
Orca, OR40 Harness
Rode, Blimp Windshield
Rode, Boompole Pro
Sanken, COS-11D, (4 units)
Sennheiser, EK 100 G3
Sennheiser, SKP 300 G3
Sennheiser, G4 System, (2 units)
Sound Devices, MP1 Mic Pre, (2 units)
Sound Devices, Mix Pre 10, (2 units)
MICROPHONE CABINET
The Center’s microphone cabinet contains professional level equipment from leading manufacturers including Neumann, AKG, Royer, Sennheiser, and Shure. In addition, the cabinet contains an assortment of electric guitar and bass DIs, and other recording equipment such as CloudLifters, headphones, and stereo bars.
MICROPHONE CABINET LIST
Guitar and Bass Ancillary Equipment
BSS, AR-133, active DI (2 units)
Demeter, VTDB-2B, tube DI (2 units)
Reamp, Reamp, (2 units)
Radial, JDI, passive direct box
Radial, ProDI, passive direct box (6 units)
Radial, SGI, studio guitar interface system
Whirlwind, Director, passive DI (3 units)
Headphones
Audio Technica, ATH-M50s, headphones (9 units)
Direct Sound, EX-29, isolation headphones (8 units)
Microphones – Moving Coil
AKG, D-112 (2 units)
Beyer, M-88 (2 units)
Sennheiser, e602-II
Sennheiser, MD-421 (4 units)
Sennheiser, MD-441 (4 units)
Shure, SM-7B
Shure, SM-57 (4 units)
Shure, Beta 57 (4 units)
Shure, SM-58 (2 units)
Shure, Beta 58 (2 units)
Yamaha, Subkick
Microphones – Condenser
3 Zigma, SD-C (4 units)
ADK, Custom Shop Cremona 251-T-FET
ADK, Custom Shop Hamburg II AU
ADK, Custom Shop Vienna II AU
ADK, S51 MK5.2 (6 Units)
ADK, Z-67
AKG, 451, with CK-1 capsule (3 units)
AKG, 414B/ULS (2 units)
Audio Technica, 4047 (4 units)
Beyerdynamic, MM1 (2 units)
Crown, PZM-30D, (2 units)
DPA, d:vote 4099
Earthworks, QTC 40, (2 units)
Mojave Audio, MA-200, (2 units)
Neumann U-87 (2 units)
Sennheiser, Ambeo VR
Sennheiser, MKH-416
Shure, Beta 91A
Shure, Beta 98AMP (3 units)
Shure, SM-81 (4 units)
Shure, VP-88
Microphones – Ribbon
AEA, R-84 (2 units)
Beyer, M-160 (2 units)
Royer, R-121 (2 units)
Microphone Ancillary Equipment
AEA – SMP – 1M, Stereo Bar
Cloud Microphones, CL-1 (2 units)
Cloud Microphones, CL-2 (2 units)
Furman, HR-2, 2 channel headphone box (12 units)
Radial, Cherry Picker Studio Preamp Selector
Radial, Gold Digger 4-Channel Mic Selector
Stedman, PS101, Pop Filter (6 units)
Shure, A27M, Stereo Bar (2 units)
Whirlwind, Mic Splitter (3 units)
Whirlwind, Line Balancing Splitter (2 units
THE SONIC ARTS CENTER
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
259 Convent Avenue
Shepard Hall Room 72
New York, NY 10031
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