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BEST RECORDING STUDIO

Out of interest, what do you AUDIOGONERS consider to be the best quality recording studios out there, there respective labels, and an example of their recording.

Now Abbey Road are a legendary studio, but I would be surprised if anyone would say they make the best recordings.

I personally think it is worth setting out why you think they make the best recordings.

Please note that some may think it's all about natural realism, and others special effects. Don't be shy as to why you like the studio.

Also do say if their labels etc make vinyl, cd etc...

I look forward to your posts
lohanimal

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chadeffect
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there is nothing like being in Abbey road. But Mark Knoplers studio called British grove is way up there. It is a joy to work there, and has some of the worlds finest electronics and mics from every era all in pristine condition.

The acoustics are great and the main monitoring (surround sound all custom ATCs built for the studio) is probably too good. The monitors are suspended from the ceiling in another room, outside of the floating room within a room control room. They are motorized so can be moved to suit your positioning with a joy stick...! It's the little things in life that make life worth living.
chadeffect
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I agree with Br3098. Gear wise it is horses for courses. If you like a live room or a dry one it makes little difference. You use what you have.

I think it is the ability to catch the moment that is the key to all of it. A lame performance captured on the greatest gear is still lame. A wonderful performance captured on rubbish equipment will still stand up. I have even heard some compelling performances of demos recorded on dictaphone! Somehow magical even on the built in 1 inch speaker which vibrates the casing of the dictaphone, adding all sorts of distortions and harmonics.
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