Studio 1 is built around our renowned 56-channel SSL G console. This console has been the centrepiece of countless amazing records throughout history. The studio is home to an array of the world’s most sought after analog gear with the option to record digitally or to tape on our Studer A827 24-track tape machine. 

The studio has attached accommodation, perfect for both the night-owl and early-bird music makers. The accommodation comes equipped with a large kitchen, BBQ area, living area as well as pool and spa access. 

The studio is home to a Yamaha C5 Grand Piano as well as a wide variety of guitar and bass amplifiers. Coupled with our extensive microphone and preamp list, the tonal possibilities are endless. 

Studio 1 has been one of Australia’s premier creative hubs for over 20 years and played home to some of the country’s most iconic artists, including Silverchair, Eskimo Joe, DMA’s, Courtney Barnett, Ocean Alley, Birds of Tokyo, Skeggs, Dune Rats, DZ Deathrays, Violent Soho, Kacey Chambers, Oh Mercy, Alison Wonderland, Julia Jacklin and Sarah Blasko to name a few!

GEAR LIST

SOLID STATE LOGIC (SSL) 4000 G+ 56 CHANNEL CONSOLE

The Solid State Logic SL 4000 G Series is the world’s most successful studio production console. Its reputation is built upon SSL’s design excellence, advanced electronic engineering and a sound quality that has produced hundreds of best selling recordings.
A key element in the sound of many of these recordings is punch and drive of the mixes created by the classic G-Series centre section compressor.


OUTBOARD & FX

2 x Neve 2254/A Module Compressors
2 x Vintage 1176 Black Face Compressors F Revision
Vintage 1176 Silver Face Compressor Vintage 1176 Blue Stripe
Vintage LA2A Teletronix Compressor
2 x Distressor EL-8X Comp Brit Mod
Chandler TG-1 Stereo Compressor
Audimax 440A Compressor
Vintage STA Level Mono Compressor
AWA 2G582250 Mono Compressor dBx 160
dBx 162 Stereo Compressor
Cranesong Ibis Stereo EQ
Pultec Filter HLF3C
EMT-140 Plate Reverb
AMS RMX16 Digital Reverb
Eventide H3000 SE VAI Harmonizer
BEL BD80 stereo delay
Ensoniq DP – 4 Multi FX Unit
Yamaha SPX90 Digital Reverb
Korg SDD 3000 Digital Delay
Roland SDE2000 Digital Delay
Roland SRV330 Digital Reverb
Evans ‘Echopet’
Drawmer DS201 gate
Drawmer DS401 gate
2 x dolby A Stereo Noise Reduction units


MONITORS

Hearback Monitoring System + 6 x Receivers
Focal SM9 Pro
NS10M Studio Monitors
Genelec Sub

AMPLIFIERS & CABS

Fender Super Reverb, Original 1960’s Silverface
Vox V125 (1980’s)
Roland Jazz Chorus 50 (1980’s)
Goldentone Reverbmaster (1966)
Goldentone Bassmaster (1966)
Orange Retro 50
Leslie Solid State 825 Speaker Cabinet
Kemper Profiler PowerHead
Marshall 4×12
Marshall 1×10
Laney 1×10
Celestion 1×15
Celestion 2×12

EXTERNAL MICROPHONE PRE-AMPS

8 x Vintage Neve 1064 microphone pre-amps + EQ
2 x Telefunken V76 microphone pre-amps
4 x Racked Quad 8 Coronado Channel Strips with EQ
8 x Quad 8 Coronado Preamps
API “The Channel Strip” with EQ & Compressor + DI

RECORDING SYSTEMS

Pro Tools Ultimate 2022
Antelope Galaxy 64 AD/DA
Studer A827 24 channel / 2 inch Tape Machine with Quantegy GP9 Tape

MICROPHONES

Neumann M49 2 x Wagner U47
2 x Neumann U87
2 x AKG C414 XLII
2 x AKG C34 Stereo
4 x AKG C451 (2 Omni, 2 Cardioid)
2 x Josephson e22s
2 x Oktava MK012
2 x Rode NT55
3 x Rode Classic II
2 x Rode K2 Condenser
Mojave MA-200 Tube
Rode NTK LDC
2 x Coles 4038 Ribbon
2 x Vintage RCA DX 77 Ribbon
2 x Reslo Ribbon
7 x Sm57
Royer 121
3 x Various Vintage Ribbons
3 x Shure SM7b
3 x Sennheiser MD-421
2 x AKG D112
AKG D12
Shure Beta 52A
Beyer Dynamic M88
Beyer Dynamic M69
Beyer Dynamic M201
Electro Voice RE20
Audio Technica AT-25
Audix D6
2 x Rode M-3
Yamaha Sub Kick

FLOATING SPEAKERS

Genelec 6010A Studio Monitors
Quested VS2108 Studio Monitors
Tannoy Red Studio Monitors


PERCUSSION & DRUMS

1 x Gretsch Catalina Drum kit
1 x Ludwig Vintage Wooden Snare
1 x Mapex Meridian
1 x Cabria Premier Snare
Various Cymbals
Tycoon Congas
Various other percussion

PIANO

Yamaha C5 Grand Piano