North Hollywood, CA
Studio Equipment at Basswood Studios
Both rooms at Basswood Studios run the same pro-grade chain, Neumann U87s, Neve and API preamps, Pro Tools and Logic, included in every session with no gear upcharges.
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Real Gear, Both Rooms, No Upcharges
A lot of studios save the good mic or the vintage preamp for a premium room and charge extra to use it. At Basswood, the Iris Room and the Ivy Room both run a full professional chain as standard, and an engineer is available to run it if you want one. You’re paying for the room, not the gear inside it.
What’s In Every Room
Microphones & Preamps
- Neumann U87ai
- Neve 1073LB Preamp
- API 512c Preamp
- Tube Tech CL1b Compressor
Monitoring & Processing
- Universal Audio Apollo Interface
- Adam Audio Monitors
- Dedicated Subwoofer
- Monitor Control Station
Workstation & Software
- Apple M1 Max Mac Studio
- Pro Tools (latest)
- Logic Pro X
- Waves · Plugin Alliance · FabFilter · SoundToys · UAD DSP
Full Gear List By Room
The Ivy Room adds a few extra pieces on top of the shared chain above. Here’s the complete rundown for each space.
The Iris Room
Microphones & Preamps
- Neumann U87ai
- Neve 1073LB Preamp
- Tube Tech CL1b Compressor
- API 512c Preamp (ch. 2)
- TLM 103 · C414 · MXL V69 Mogami Tube Mic · SM7B (additional)
Processing & Monitoring
- Universal Audio Apollo 6x Interface
- Auratone Mix Cubes
- Adam Audio A44H Monitors
- JBL 10" Sub
- PreSonus Monitor Station
Workstation & Software
- Apple M1 Max Mac Studio
- Pro Tools (latest)
- Logic Pro X
- Waves · Plugin Alliance · iZotope T-RackS · Fab Filter · SoundToys · Soothe 2 · UAD DSP
The Ivy Room
Microphones & Preamps
- Neumann U87ai
- Neve 1073LB Preamp
- Tube Tech CL1b Compressor (vocal chain)
- API 512c Preamp
- Rupert Neve 511 Preamp
- Shadow Hills Gamma Preamp
- TLM 103 · C414 · MXL V69 Mogami Tube Mic · SM7B (additional)
Processing & Monitoring
- WA76 Compressor
- Universal Audio Apollo 8x Interface
- CLA-10 Limited Edition Monitors
- Focal Twin Evo Monitors
- Adam Audio 15.5" Sub
- D-Box Monitor Control Station
- In-booth TV Monitor
Workstation & Software
- Apple M1 Max Mac Studio
- Pro Tools (latest)
- Logic Pro X
- Waves · Plugin Alliance · iZotope T-RackS · Fab Filter · SoundToys · Soothe 2 · UAD DSP
Gear Questions
No. Every mic, preamp, and monitor listed on this page is included in your session rate. We don’t upcharge for premium gear.