North Hollywood, CA
Vocal Recording Studio
U87, Neve 1073, Tube Tech CL1b, the same chain in both rooms, no upcharge. Sessions from $100.
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A Chain You Don’t Have to Upgrade Into
A U87 into a Neve 1073 into a Tube Tech CL1b is some of the most recorded-on vocal gear in music history, and it’s just what’s in the room, not a premium add-on. We wrote up a full breakdown of the chain if you want the details before you book.
Vocal Chain By Room
Both rooms run the core chain. Ivy adds a few extra preamps if you want tonal options.
The Iris Room
A vocal-focused recording room built for tracking and mixing sessions.
- Neumann U87ai
- Neve 1073LB Preamp
- Tube Tech CL1b Compressor
- API 512c Preamp (ch. 2)
- TLM 103 · C414 · MXL V69 Mogami Tube Mic · SM7B (additional)
The Ivy Room
Our larger room for full sessions: recording, mixing, and mastering in one space.
- 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)
Vocal Session Questions
A Neumann U87ai through a Neve 1073LB preamp into a Tube Tech CL1b compressor, standard in both rooms at no upcharge. Ivy also has API 512c, Rupert Neve 511, and Shadow Hills Gamma preamps if you want to try something else.
