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Equipment at West Valley Studio

Designed for solo-artists and small groups with an emphasis on pop, rap, and singer-songwriters.


 

Rode NT2-A Microphone

We chose this microphone because of it’s professional versatility and modern sound. The frequency and transient response of the NT2-A’s transducer has been tuned to stand-out with today's modern recording techniques.

Australian-designed and manufactured, the professional 1” large diaphragm of the Rode NT2-A is ideal for creators who want the quality of modern technology and versatility to sound professional when recording vocals, acoustic guitar, or any other instrument.

 

Shure SM57 hanging on a wall mounted boom arm

Shure SM57 Microphone

No studio is complete without the iconic Shure SM57.
This microphone isn’t as detailed or crisp as the Rode NT2-A but the tight isolation of the SM57 means you can capture the subtle details of a specific sound or instrument without interference from other instruments.

The tight isolation makes this microphone ideal for recording the subtle detail of guitar strings over the neck of the guitar, or the plucking of a harp, or a vocal that doesn’t need the detail and crispness of the NT2-A.

 

Sennheiser HD280 Pro hanging in the studio.

280 HD Pro & ATH-M50x Headphones

The most important characteristics of recording headphones are isolation and undistracting detail.

These closed-back headphones offer warm and detailed feedback without any risk of bleed while recording.

 

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20

The Scarlett 18i20 is necessary for providing recordings with an ultra-low noise floor and the clarity and warmth needed to meet the standards of Spotify, Apple Music, and Audible.

 

Furman PL-8C Power Conditioner

Furman PL-8C Power Conditioner

The Furman PL-8C Power Conditioner keeps your recordings clean from the hum and pops of electricity.

 

KORG KROME 88-Key Workstation

The KROME’s weighted keys feel and play just like a grand piano.

KROME features a carefully chosen selection of professional sounds such as piano, violin, cello, as well as vital and dynamic drum kits, giving you everything you need to build any instrumental you need.

Paired with access to Audio House’s MIDI library of over 100,000+ of premium samples, you have everything you need to produce professional beats.

 

Screenshot of Mixing Plugins on the Studio Computer

Over $10,000 Plugin Library

From mixing & mastering plugins to large sound libraries, we’ve got a vast plugin library for you to explore.

The most popular plugin’s have been pre-arranged for you in templates that get you to a professional sound within 3 clicks.

 

In addition to all these core pieces of equipment, the studio is equipped with…

  • the best cables for rejecting radio frequencies

  • Wall Mounted Microphones for quick setup

  • Custom tuned Acoustic Panels

  • and a lot more…