THE STUDIO
South City is a label and media trusted recording studio with releases on major labels such as Warner Music.
Our releases have won awards for our artists and have had National radio play on stations such as BBC Radio 1, RADIO X, XS Manchester plus many more.
We are a hybrid recording studio that combines the convenience of a digital workflow with the classic analogue sound of vintage hardware. Our DAW is Pro Tools Ultimate which gives you 2,048 audio tracks and our AD DA conversion is parallel to the biggest studios in the industry. We have a treated air conditioned control room, with 3 stage monitoring. Each monitoring setup has been tuned to the room to ensure your mix translates to any speaker system outside of the studio. We love mics and have a comprehensive microphone collection. Our large live room provides a well lit and vibey space. We have acoustic exciters on the walls which can be used or baffled.
EQUIPMENT
COMPUTER:
Apple Mac Pro
Apple Mac Studio
DAW:
Pro Tools Ultimate
ENGINE:
HDX DSP powered Pro Tools Carbon.
INPUTS:
21 high end analogue inputs.
SSL, API (512) & NEVE (1073) channel strips both pre’s and EQ.
2 Cranborne Camden pre’s.
8 analogue inputs from Pro Tools Carbon.
8 analogue inputs from Audient ASP 880.
OUTBOARD GEAR:
Analogue eq’s:
SSL E series, API 550B and NEVE 1073LB
Stereo optical tube compressor.
MONITORING:
Industry standard 3 stage monitoring through Yamaha NS10m STUDIO, Yamaha HS 8 and 2 focal twins.
SOFTWARE:
Comprehensive plug in library
AMPLIFICATION:
Ashly FTX-1501
X2 Marshall JCM900's
X2 Blackstar heads and cabs
Peavey Bass Cab
DRUMS:
Tama Drum Kit
Black Panther Snare Drum
1970's Ludwig Snare Drum
SPACE:
Treated control room for flat response.
Large treated live room with optional acoustic exciters.
MICROPHONES: ... Lots of microphones!
FACILITIES
LIFTS
Serviced, heavy goods lift that open to spacious floors. Plus, easily accessible passenger lifts.
AIR-CON
Air-conditioned control room.
KITCHEN AREA
Kitchen area for refreshments; including fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave. Tea, coffee and cold drinks available.
COMFORT
Comfortable seating available in both the live room and control room.
WI-FI
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the building.
PARKING
Extensive, FREE on-site parking.
TOILETS
Regularly cleaned toilets, on the same floor as the studio.
BAR
Bar situated on the floor above the studio.
CAFE
Local tea room/cafe on Floor 1 (Vintage emporium).
SECURITY
24/7 security patrol and manned security lodge.