XM Verge Studio, Toronto



A great resource for recording and mixing.  Awesome sound and value for most any project.

This downtown Toronto studio is brutally efficient and solid to the core.  An array of great mics, preamps, and converters run by ProTools HD accommodate 1-6 performers in the 19'x14' live room.  The room's sonic character is warm and controlled which allows for strategic live setups.  All nice stuff for both hi-fi or gritty sounds.

XMfloor



 

- Album / EP / Demo Recording
- Drum Beds
- Overdubs
- Live off the Floor





Recorder / Software
XMcontrol              ProTools HD 7.1 / Mac G5
              Apogee Rosetta 800 8ch convertor
        2 x Digi 192s
             
Waves Diamond plugin bundle
             
Waves SSL collection
              Chandler TG Compressor and Mastering Pack
              Crane Song Phoenix
              Massey Collection

           
Outboard
        2ch x Neve 33114 preamp/EQ
                  -vintage classic 70s warm-tone
        4ch x API 3124 preamp/DI
                  -punchy in your face LA sound
        2ch x Great River MP-2NV preamp
                  -modern classic: deeper punchy fatter warmer
        2ch x AEA TRP preamp
                  -ultra-fast high gain, ideal for ribbons
        8ch x Aphex 1788 preamp
                  -smooth, natural, robust
        2ch x FMR RNP preamp
        2ch x Empirical Labs Fatso Jr. warmifier
        1ch x Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X compressor
        2ch x FMR RNC compressor
                 Digidesign Control24

Musician monitoring
        - Hearback 8-mix system
           with musician-controlled mixers.

Microphones & D.I.s
large diaphragm condensor
       
2 x Neumann M 147 tube
        2 x Neumann TLM 103
        1 x Telefunken USA R-F-T AK-47 tube
        1 x Telefunken USA R-F-T M16 MkII tube
        2 x AKG 414 TL-II
        2 x Kel HM-1

small diaphragm condensor
        2 x Neumann KM 184
ribbon
        1 x AEA R84
        2 x Beyerdynamic M160
        1 x Apex 210
dynamic
        1 x AKG D112
        1 x EV RE-20
        6 x Sennheiser MD421
        1 x Shure SM-7B
        1 x Shure 520DX Green Bullet 
        4 x Shure SM-57
        4 x Shure Beta 57
        4 x Shure Beta 58
        1 x Shure Beta 52
D.I. box

        8 x Radial JDI passive Jensen transfo
XMslinger

Instruments / Amps

    - Slingerland 5-piece Studio King drum kit.  vintage-reissue.
    - Ludwig Supraphonic 70s snare
    - Ampeg B-15N 70s tube bass amp.
    - Fender Precision 70s bass guitar
    - Epiphone and Gibson - various models, acoustic and
             electric, are usually kicking around.
  

 

 
 
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