Facilities - Studios and Lecture rooms
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| About our Facilities | Our studios and lecturing facilities are equipped with some of the latest digital hardware and software available, and are also stocked with a healthy collection of analogue equipment. We continuously upgrade the studios every year to keep abreast with the changing demands of the industry and students' expectations. Compatible hardware and software in different studios allow easy transfer of projects for overdubbing or mixing purposes. Natural daylight in all the studios and live room leads to a more comfortable working environment. Our partnership with Digital VillageIn addition to the permanent equipment in the studios, our association with Digital Village ensures there is a constant stream of the latest products on trial and demonstration in all rooms. This is a huge advantage for our students who will be constantly exposed to the latest software, for example, the moment it is released. We also host product launches for major manufacturers, most recently Logic 8 for Apple.
Trying out equipment at Digital Village Booking Studio TimeStudents can book time in advance in any of the studios as they wish during spare daytime slots or in the evenings and weekends via our booking system. There is continuous technical support and maintenance to ensure all sessions run smoothly. Making the most of our studiosStudents naturally use the spaces both for practicing techniques and concepts taught in lessons, and also for completing practical assignments. However, we also encourage students to use the studios to work on their own material, either amongst themselves, with friends, or with external artists. It is possible therefore to build up a portfolio of work over 3 years that they can then show to prospective employers or clients. Students thus learn to be even more organised, responsible and professional in their approach to large scale projects.
Students micing drums |
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| Studio 1 | This is our premier digital studio suitable for both large recording sessions and hi end post production work, connected to the main live room. It houses the latest Pro Tools HD system with D-Command, a TL Audio M4 tube console for front end, Avid Mojo SDI for sound to picture work, Dynaudio Air 6 speakers for 5.1 surround and B&W 801 speakers (donated from Abbey Road) for main playback.
Students (and tutor) at work in Studio 1 |
Studio 1 Equipment ListConsole Multitrack Machines 2 Track Machines Video Monitoring (Also available Digidesign RM2, PMC AML1, TB2S, Adam S3A, Sub12, Reverbs Compressors EQ Voice Channel Other Facilities Broadband Internet |
| Studio 2 | Studio 2 is our premier analogue facility, ideal for band recording and lengthy mixing sessions. It features the robust Soundcraft DC2020 mixing desk and a choice of recording mediums: Protools HD system, Tascam X48 recorder or for the purists, the Saturn 2 inch analogue (please state which you wish to use when making a booking) there are a range of nearfield monitors including and once again, B&W 801 Speakers for main playback.
Studio 2 console |
Studio 2 Equipment ListConsole Multitrack Machines 2 Track Machines Monitoring (Also available Digidesign RM2, PMC AML1, TB2S, Adam S3A, Sub12, Reverbs Delay Compressors Gates Voice Channel Other Facilities Broadband Internet |
| Live room | Both studio 1 and 2 are connected to the main 500 sq ft live room, which encompasses an 80 sq ft isolation booth, big enough for large acoustic ensembles. The annexes to each studio can also be used as further isolation areas. We also have a large variety of musical instruments and Amplifiers available for hire including Fender Rhodes Pianos, Trace Elliot Bass Amps, Roland Digital Piano, Sonar Drum kit .
Recording backing vocals
Recording a session drummer |
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| Studio 3 | Studio 3 is used both for pre and post production of audio projects and equipped with Pro Tools HD system / Control24. Our souped up G5 macs have a wide range of software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live as well as a massive range of Samples (including SFX library) Virtual instruments and Plug ins including the invaluable Waves Diamond bundle. |
Studio 3 Equipment ListConsole / Multitrack Machines ProTools HD1System and Control 24 with: 96, Sync IO, Midi IO and ProTools, Logic, Cubase 2 Track Machines Video Monitoring Genelec 1029A (5.1 surround system) (Also available Genelec 8030, Adam P11, A7, KRK RP6, Mackie HR624, JBL LSR6325P, Reverbs Compressors Voice Channel Other Facilities Broadband Internet |
| Studio 4 | Studio 4 is used both for pre and post production of audio projects and 5.1 surround system with Yamaha 02R96. Again the studio has a G5 running a large range of software including Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton live as well as a massive range of Samples (including SFX library) Virtual instruments and Plug ins including the invaluable waves Diamond bundle. Studio 4 also has a wide range of outboard effects and synths.
Studio 4 console and monitoring |
Studio 4 Equipment ListConsole Multitrack Machines 2 Track Machines Monitoring (Also available Genelec 8030, Adam P11, A7, KRK RP6, Mackie HR624, JBL LSR6325P, Reverbs Compressors Voice Channel Other Facilities Broadband Internet |
| Studio 5 | Studio 5 is used for pre production of audio projects, acoustically treated and equipped with Pro Tools System and a range of outboard equipment. This studio is also ideal for Mastering. Manley Massive Passive EQ, Avalon Compressor and other hi end outboard are also available on request. |
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| Media Lab | This room has 12 Apple Mac workstations each with its own controller keyboard, Mbox and full compliment of software including Protools, Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, Reaktor, Pure Data, Dreamweaver, Flash etc. In the Media Lab, we also have great range Vintage synthesisers such as Roland System100M, EMS The Synth VCS 3 II, Roland Juno 6, Yamaha DX7 etc, which makes this room great to hire to sample these Analogue Classics. |
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| Lecture Room | This Large lecture space is equipped with a PA System, computer projection equipment and is ideal for seminars and events (about 60 seating area). In addition the lecture room houses 6 PC workstations with broadband internet access and a full compliment of Music and Multimedia software. |
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| Other facilities | Our well-stocked library area ensures that students can read about any subjects we teach in even more detail, and research and investigate topics in depth. In addition, students will also of course be given City University Library cards and have access to their huge collection. The common room, also equipped with computers for surfing the Internet, provides students with a comfortable informal setting to meet each other, gossip and eat food they have prepared in our kitchen! |
