Studio 1

In Studio One we now have the SADiE H16 digital recording system, a superb sounding recorder with a wide range of high quality plugins including TC Powercore multiband compressors and reverbs, Cedar Retouch and DeNoise, compressors and EQs from Sonalksis and many others. SADiE is quick and easy to record on, and is great for editing.

When mastering, SADiE generates professional Red Book standard PQ encoded masters to CD-R or error checked image file. Naturally we check each CD-R master for errors on our Plextor drives.

Much of the work in Studio One involves bands playing live, and the layout, screens and directional mics combine to give excellent separation. Real drums and acoustic instruments are actively encouraged here. We also regularly record classical vocal and piano duos.

The Studio is divided into four areas:- the main recording room (14’4” by 12’10”) which also has a beautiul Hammond C3 with a valve Leslie cabinet, the piano room (13’5”) which has a livelier acoustic, the control room (11’ by 9’) and the machine room/conservatory. It’s also possible to record in the kitchen. Both the recording rooms have direct window contact with the control room, and there is natural light in every room.

The outboard equipment and mic collection at RMS is particularly good, and for analogue diehards our Studer A80 2” 16 track is still available.