Outboard Gear
Professional recordings require more than great performances. They require the right tools to capture, shape, and enhance every stage of the production process.
At Frequency Studios, we use a carefully selected collection of professional outboard gear, microphone preamps, compressors, equalizers, analog summing equipment, monitoring systems, and recording tools trusted on professional recordings around the world.
From the warmth and character of vintage-inspired analog hardware to the precision and flexibility of modern production workflows, every piece of equipment serves a purpose. The goal is never to use gear for the sake of using gear. The goal is to choose the right tools to support the artist, the song, and the final production.
MICROPHONE PREAMPS & CHANNEL STRIPS
API 3124MB+ 4 Channel Microphone Preamp
Avalon VT-737SP Channel Strip (x4)
Avalon AD2022 Dual Mono Pure Class A Preamplifier
BAE 1028 Hand-Wired Microphone Preamps with Carnhill Transformers (x4)
Rupert Neve 5012 Stereo Mic Pre
Universal Audio LA-610 MKII
Vintech 473 4 Channel Microphone Preamp and EQ
Vintech 1072 2 Channel Microphone Preamp
TLA Ebony Stereo Channel Strip
Peavey VMP-2 Stereo/Dual Mono Tube Preamp
COMPRESSORS & DYNAMICS PROCESSING
API 2500 Stereo Compressor
Manley Variable Mu Stereo Tube Compressor
Avalon VT-747SP Vacuum Tube Compressor with EQ (x2)
Empirical Labs EL8-X Distressor (x2)
Empirical Labs EL7 Fatso Jr
Rupert Neve 5042 Stereo Tape Emulator
Vintage UREI LA4 x(4)
Airfield Audio Liminator Dual Transformer Mono Compressor
Chandler EMI TG1 Stereo/Dual Mono Limiter (x2)
DBX 160A Vintage Compressor (x2)
Drawmer 1968 Stereo Compressor, Mercenary Audio Edition
SSL G Series Stereo Bus Compressor
Elysia Xpressor 500 Series Stereo Compressor
Summit TLA-100A Tube Compressor (x2)
EQUALIZERS & TONE SHAPING
Manley Massive Passive Stereo EQ
Drawmer 1961 Dual Mono/Stereo Tube EQ
SPL Stereo Vitalizer MKII
Arsenal v14 EQ
GATES & SIGNAL PROCESSING
Drawmer DS404 Quad Gate
Drawmer DS201 Dual Gate
Dolby 361 Noise Reduction with CAT22 Vocal Modules (x2)
EFFECTS & REVERB
Lexicon LXP-15 Stereo Effects Unit (x2)
Lexicon Alex Stereo Effects Unit (x4)
Lexicon MX200 Stereo Effects Unit
MONITORING & ANALOG SUMMING
Focal Twin6 Be 3-Way Powered Studio Monitors (x2)
Focal Sub6 Professional Powered Subwoofer
Genelec 8030A Active Nearfield Monitors
SSL Sigma Analog Summing Mixer
RECORDING SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Studer A820 1/2" Two-Track Master Tape Machine
Tascam DM-4800 64 Channel Digital Console (x3)
Furman PL-Plus Series II Power Conditioners (x10)
Enterprise-Class Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Backup Systems
Frequency Studios is equipped with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) backup systems designed to protect recording sessions from unexpected power interruptions. In the event of a power outage, critical studio systems remain operational long enough to safely save sessions, shut down equipment properly, and help prevent data loss.
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE RIGHT PRODUCTION
No single piece of equipment guarantees a great recording. The quality of a production comes from making the right decisions at every stage of the creative process.
At Frequency Studios, equipment selection is guided by experience, experimentation, and what best serves the artist and the song. Whether we're tracking vocals, recording a full band, mixing a release, or developing an artist's sound, the goal remains the same: create recordings that are emotionally impactful, technically polished, and ready for release.
Frequency Studios maintains a larger equipment inventory than those listed here. Equipment may be added, retired, upgraded, or rotated as the studio continues to evolve.
READY TO START YOUR PROJECT?
Whether you're recording a single, an EP, or a full-length album, Frequency Studios combines professional recording equipment and years of hands-on production experience to help artists achieve the best possible results.
Contact Frequency Studios to discuss your project and book a recording session.
