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Located in Los Angeles, Big Bad Sound is a callback to the days of the classic recording studios. Studio A is all dark wood and features an API Legacy console, a Neve BCM 10 sidecar, and an incredible collection of outboard gear and microphones. Over in Studio B, things are a bit brighter with vintage green acoustic treatment, checkerboard floors, an SSL AWS900 console, and Focal Trio6Be monitors.
EMPIRICAL LABS DISTRESSOR EL8 COMPRESSOR/LIMITER
SSL AWS 924 DELTA 24-CHANNEL/8-BUS ANALOG CONSOLE
FLEA MICROPHONES 12 MULTI-PATTERN TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE
APOGEE SYMPHONY I/O MKII THUNDERBOLT INTERFACE 16X16
AEA R44C BI-DIRECTIONAL RIBBON MICROPHONE
TREE AUDIO BRANCH II CHANNEL STRIP
NEVE 33609 N STEREO COMPRESSOR
COLES 4038 RIBBON MICROPHONE
RETRO INSTRUMENTS 176 TUBE LIMITING AMPLIFIER
LYNX STUDIO TECHNOLOGY AURORA (N) 16 HD
Want to learn more about Trace Horse Recording Studio? Watch our recent Inside Look video to take a tour of the studio and meet engineers Preston Cochran and Scottie Prudhoe.
Gold-Diggers in West Hollywood is the latest creation of studio owner Dave Trumfio. The complex features a bar/venue, hotel, and a world-class recording facility featuring nine studios and a large sound stage. In Studio 1, the largest room at Gold-Diggers, Trumfio opted for a 32-channel API 2448 console and a selection of classic and new school analog gear.
PROAC STUDIO SM100 - PAIR, BLACK
API 2448 32-CHANNEL RECORDING AND MIXING CONSOLE
FLEA MICROPHONES 47 TUBE CONDENSER MIC WITH F7 CAPSULE
UNDERTONE AUDIO UNFAIRCHILD 670M II
TREE AUDIO BRANCH II CHANNEL STRIP
BAE 1073 MIC/LINE PREAMP/EQ WITH PSU
NEUMANN U 47 FET CONDENSER MICROPHONE COLLECTOR'S EDITION
AEA R44CE RIBBON MICROPHONE
TRIDENT 80B EQ 500 SERIES 4-BAND EQ
ADAM AUDIO A77X 2-WAY ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR - LEFT, SINGLE
UNIVERSAL AUDIO LA-2A ELECTRO-OPTICAL CLASSIC COMPRESSOR
Want to go inside Gold-Diggers? Watch our Inside Look video to meet Dave Trumfio, as he discusses the gear selection process for the studio and the space's historic past.
Since opening in October 2016, Trace Horse Recording Studio has established themselves as a place for Nashville artists to record affordably using world class gear. At the center of the multi-room studio are two vintage Neve consoles restored by the Vintage King Tech Shop.
BAREFOOT SOUND MICROMAIN26 4-WAY ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR - PAIR
MERCURY 66 MKIII TUBE LIMITING AMPLIFIER
NEUMANN U 47 FET CONDENSER MICROPHONE COLLECTOR'S EDITION
RETRO INSTRUMENTS 175B COMPRESSOR - VINTAGE KING EDITION
API 2500+ STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR
TUBE-TECH CL 1B OPTICAL TUBE COMPRESSOR
PULTEC EQP-1A3 PROGRAM EQUALIZER - STANDARD VERSION
MERCURY M76M - CSV
OVERSTAYER SATURATOR NT-02A HARMONICS PROCESSOR
ROYER LABS R-121 RIBBON MICROPHONE
Want to learn more about Trace Horse Recording Studio? Watch our recent Inside Look video to take a tour of the studio and meet engineers Preston Cochran and Scottie Prudhoe.
Vintage King is your resource for learning the ins and outs of multi room studio recording and beyond. Check out our Buyer’s Guides, how-tos and other multi room mixing tools to learn about gear and how to use it during your next session.
Vintage King has carefully curated a selection of our best blogs that cover life in the audio industry. Meet the designers, creators and studios who make the recording world go round and find out how they are getting the job done.
There are tools for every trade and learning what they are is an important step toward improving your music mixing studios. Vintage King has selected the Essential Gear below to give you an idea of what microphones, audio interfaces, outboard gear, and monitors other creators are using to get the job done right.
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1. Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Interface 16 x 16
Designed for professional studios running Logic Pro X or any other native based DAW, this system offers your choice of 4 different base I/O configurations with the option to expand up to 32×32 simultaneous channels per unit
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2. Avid MTRX Studio Pro Interface
Powerful, all-in-one I/O, monitoring, and routing solution for your Pro Tools setup allowing for I/O of up to 64 channels of Dante
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3. Universal Audio Apollo X16 Interface
Universal Audio's 16x18 Thunderbolt 3 audio recording interface with HEXA Core processing that comes with the Realtime Analog Classics Plus UAD plug-in bundle
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4. Focusrite Red 8Pre Interface
The Focusrite Red 8Pre is a 64-in / 64-out audio interface features both Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and dual mini-DigiLink ports allowing you the best of both Core Audio and Pro Tools | HD workflows
1. Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Interface 16 x 16
Designed for professional studios running Logic Pro X or any other native based DAW, this system offers your choice of 4 different base I/O configurations with the option to expand up to 32×32 simultaneous channels per unit
2. Avid MTRX Studio Pro Interface
Powerful, all-in-one I/O, monitoring, and routing solution for your Pro Tools setup allowing for I/O of up to 64 channels of Dante
3. Universal Audio Apollo X16 Interface
Universal Audio's 16x18 Thunderbolt 3 audio recording interface with HEXA Core processing that comes with the Realtime Analog Classics Plus UAD plug-in bundle
4. Focusrite Red 8Pre Interface
The Focusrite Red 8Pre is a 64-in / 64-out audio interface features both Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and dual mini-DigiLink ports allowing you the best of both Core Audio and Pro Tools | HD workflows
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1. API 2448 Recording Console
24-channel analog console featuring dual-inputs per channel, loaded with preamps and EQ, and built to API's standard of excellence
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2. Neve Genesys Black Recording Console
Armed with the sonic firepower of a classic Neve console and decked out with both touchscreen DAW control and cutting-edge integration, the Neve Genesys Black puts everything you need, right at your fingertips
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3. Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Recording Console
The 5088 is a culmination of Mr. Rupert Neve’s vast analog circuitry knowledge. The console features custom transformers on every input and output for a beautiful warm sound
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4. SSL AWS Delta Recording Console
The Solid State Logic SSL AWS recording console combines classic SSL SuperAnalogue™ console technology with comprehensive DAW control hardware in a single work surface
1. API 2448 Recording Console
24-channel analog console featuring dual-inputs per channel, loaded with preamps and EQ, and built to API's standard of excellence
2. Neve Genesys Black Recording Console
Armed with the sonic firepower of a classic Neve console and decked out with both touchscreen DAW control and cutting-edge integration, the Neve Genesys Black puts everything you need, right at your fingertips
3. Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Recording Console
The 5088 is a culmination of Mr. Rupert Neve’s vast analog circuitry knowledge. The console features custom transformers on every input and output for a beautiful warm sound
2. SSL AWS Delta Recording Console
The Solid State Logic SSL AWS recording console combines classic SSL SuperAnalogue™ console technology with comprehensive DAW control hardware in a single work surface
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1. Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
The Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a modern reproduction, yet every effort was made to remain faithful to UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.’s visionary design and intentions
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2. API 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor
API Audio has created an updated version of the 2500 stereo bus compressor featuring expanded variable threshold, new blend/mix function, and proprietary 2520 op-amps
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3. Neve 1073OPX 8-Channel Mic Pre
Eight legendary preamps in a 2U rack unit, all featuring the unique tonal quality, warmth, low-mid punch, and subtle harmonic distortion that has made Neve's 1073 world-famous
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4. UnderTone Audio UnFairchild 670M II Compressor
In the UnFairchild, UnderTone and Eric Valentine have created a replica compressor that stays true to the characteristics of the original while also expanding
1. Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
The Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier is a modern reproduction, yet every effort was made to remain faithful to UA founder Bill Putnam Sr.’s visionary design and intentions
2. API 2500+ Stereo Bus Compressor
API Audio has created an updated version of the 2500 stereo bus compressor featuring expanded variable threshold, new blend/mix function, and proprietary 2520 op-amps
3. Neve 1073OPX 8-Channel Mic Pre
Eight legendary preamps in a 2U rack unit, all featuring the unique tonal quality, warmth, low-mid punch, and subtle harmonic distortion that has made Neve's 1073 world-famous
4. UnderTone Audio UnFairchild 670M II Compressor
In the UnFairchild, UnderTone and Eric Valentine have created a replica compressor that stays true to the characteristics of the original while also expanding
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1. Telefunken ELA M 251E Microphone
The ELA M 251E large diaphragm tube microphone is one of the world’s most sought-after recording tools and this recreation delivers the same rich sonic response
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2. Neumann U67 Reissue Microphone
This Neumann U 67 reissue is a replica of the vintage models and features 100% historical accuracy from sonic qualities to construction of the casing and power supply
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3. Coles 4038 Microphone
The 4038 is a proven performer, and is in use around the world by broadcasting networks such as the BBC as well as top engineers and studios on hit recordings
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4. Royer Labs R-122 Microphone
The Royer Labs R-122 MKII is an updated version of the world's first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone that offers greater output than standard, non-powered ribbons
1. Telefunken ELA M 251E Microphone
The ELA M 251E large diaphragm tube microphone is one of the world’s most sought-after recording tools and this recreation delivers the same rich sonic response
2. Neumann U67 Reissue Microphone
This Neumann U 67 reissue is a replica of the vintage models and features 100% historical accuracy from sonic qualities to construction of the casing and power supply
3. Coles 4038 Microphone
The 4038 is a proven performer, and is in use around the world by broadcasting networks such as the BBC as well as top engineers and studios on hit recordings
4. Royer Labs R-122 Microphone
The Royer Labs R-122 MKII is an updated version of the world's first phantom powered, active ribbon microphone that offers greater output than standard, non-powered ribbons
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1. Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog
The Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog is a state-of-the-art audio interface designed for Pro Tools | HD systems that delivers class-leading A/D and D/A conversion with the lowest possible latency
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2. Burl B80 Mothership
Burl Audio has created a rackmount chassis that will allow users to build a custom interface and AD/DA convertor rig with up to 80 channels that fits their workflow perfectly
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3. Crane Song Hedd Quantum
The Crane Song HEDD Quantum applies sub-picosecond jitter clocking to the A/D and D/A converters to provide the purest sound possible
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4. Lynx Aurora (N) 16 HD
The Lynx Studio Technology Aurora(n) line represents a quantum leap in the performance, flexibility, channel count and features of available A/D and D/A converters
1. Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog
The Avid HD I/O 16x16 Analog is a state-of-the-art audio interface designed for Pro Tools | HD systems that delivers class-leading A/D and D/A conversion with the lowest possible latency
2. Burl B80 Mothership
Burl Audio has created a rackmount chassis that will allow users to build a custom interface and AD/DA convertor rig with up to 80 channels that fits their workflow perfectly
3. Crane Song Hedd Quantum
The Crane Song HEDD Quantum applies sub-picosecond jitter clocking to the A/D and D/A converters to provide the purest sound possible
4. Lynx Aurora (N) 16 HD
The Lynx Studio Technology Aurora(n) line represents a quantum leap in the performance, flexibility, channel count and features of available A/D and D/A converters
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1. Barefoot Sound MicroMain 26 Studio Monitors
Barefoot Sound's MicroMain 26 is 4-way active monitor with MEME Technology based on the renowned MM27 Gen2 platform with detailed 2.5” aluminum cone mid-range
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2. ATC SCM45A Studio Monitors
The SCM45A Pro is a mid-sized high-performance studio monitor featuring a 1″ dual-suspension ’S-Spec’ tweeter, a hand-built 3” soft dome mid driver, and two hand-built 7˝ carbon-paper cone bass drivers
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3. Focal Shape Twin Studio Monitors
With its compact design and various stock EQ settings the Focal Shape Twin renders, with precision, the entire audio spectrum with the flexibility to integrate into any studio regardless of the room shape or size
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4. ADAM Audio A77X Studio Monitors
Capble of accurately recreating an extended frequency range of 38 Hz - 50 kHz, the A77X delivers unprecedented clarity via two 7-inch woofers and a custom X-ART tweeter
1. Barefoot Sound MicroMain 26 Studio Monitors
Barefoot Sound's MicroMain 26 is 4-way active monitor with MEME Technology based on the renowned MM27 Gen2 platform with detailed 2.5” aluminum cone mid-range
2. ATC SCM45A Studio Monitors
The SCM45A Pro is a mid-sized high-performance studio monitor featuring a 1″ dual-suspension ’S-Spec’ tweeter, a hand-built 3” soft dome mid driver, and two hand-built 7˝ carbon-paper cone bass drivers
3. Focal Shape Twin Studio Monitors
With its compact design and various stock EQ settings the Focal Shape Twin renders, with precision, the entire audio spectrum with the flexibility to integrate into any studio regardless of the room shape or size
4. ADAM Audio A77X Studio Monitors
Capble of accurately recreating an extended frequency range of 38 Hz - 50 kHz, the A77X delivers unprecedented clarity via two 7-inch woofers and a custom X-ART tweeter
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1. Moog Matriarch Synthesizer
The Matriarch is a semi-modular analog synthesizer capable of creating mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic soundscapes using oscillators based on the Minimoog
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2. Mellotron Micro Synthesizer
The Mellotron M4000D Micro is the smallest version available of the M4000D Digital Mellotron with one hundred sounds sourced from original Mellotron and Chamberlain tape libraries
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3. Elektron Digitakt Drum Machine
The Elektron Digitakt is a compact digital drum machine that enables you to upload samples that you can then tune, cut, loop, and run through filters
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4. Akai MPC X
A standalone music production center with 10.1” multi-touch screen, RGB pads, 16 gigs of internal storage, two USB slots, and 16 touch-sensitive 360º assignable pots with OLED displays
1. Moog Matriarch Synthesizer
The Matriarch is a semi-modular analog synthesizer capable of creating mono, duo, and 4-note paraphonic soundscapes using oscillators based on the Minimoog
2. Mellotron Micro Synthesizer
The Mellotron M4000D Micro is the smallest version available of the M4000D Digital Mellotron with one hundred sounds sourced from original Mellotron and Chamberlain tape libraries
3. Elektron Digitakt Drum Machine
The Elektron Digitakt is a compact digital drum machine that enables you to upload samples that you can then tune, cut, loop, and run through filters
4. Akai MPC X
A standalone music production center with 10.1” multi-touch screen, RGB pads, 16 gigs of internal storage, two USB slots, and 16 touch-sensitive 360º assignable pots with OLED displays
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1. Flock Audio Patch System
The Flock Audio Patch System is the world's most advanced digitally controlled 100% analog audio patch bay routing system via two inputs and two outputs
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2. Crane Song Avocet IIA Monitor Controller
The Crane Song Avocet IIA is a high-resolution digital monitor controller from Crane Song with D/A conversion, three digital inputs, three analog inputs, and much more
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3. Dangerous Music Monitor ST Monitor Control System
Unlike other monitor controllers that color and distort your sound, the Dangerous Music MONITOR ST uses audiophile-grade components to create a transparent design
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4. Trinnov ST Pro Optimizer
Ideal for TV, music, mastering studios and post-production mixing rooms, the ST2 Pro is the ultimate monitoring solution with four simultaneous processing channels
1. Flock Audio Patch System
The Flock Audio Patch System is the world's most advanced digitally controlled 100% analog audio patch bay routing system via two inputs and two outputs
2. Crane Song Avocet IIA Monitor Controller
The Crane Song Avocet IIA is a high-resolution digital monitor controller from Crane Song with D/A conversion, three digital inputs, three analog inputs, and much more
3. Dangerous Music Monitor ST Monitor Control System
Unlike other monitor controllers that color and distort your sound, the Dangerous Music MONITOR ST uses audiophile-grade components to create a transparent design
4. Trinnov ST Pro Optimizer
Ideal for TV, music, mastering studios and post-production mixing rooms, the ST2 Pro is the ultimate monitoring solution with four simultaneous processing channels
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