Equipment
We are very proud of our Sonodore omnidirectional microphones and pre-amps, which we specially imported from the Netherl ands. They have a significantly higher dynamic range and lower distortion than conventional microphones. This enables us to capture every nuance of the performance including the acoustic quality of the venue. Where needed, we use a minimum of quality spot microphones for additional stereo cue information.
We record straight to a mirrored (RAID 1) hard disc at up to 24bit/192kHz (16-channels) or 2-channel DSD using mastering-grade Mytek and Lynx converters. The finest sample-rate conversion software from Weiss is used to create the final CD, ensuring a sound that is as close to the original high-resolution master as possible.
For the recording and editing process we use Pyramix and Sequoia. These are high-resolution audio workstations specially designed for classical music editing and high-end mastering applications. They also provide the basis for Super Audio CD recording and mastering, a technology we are actively promoting. We also use a full range monitoring system by Lipinski & B&W for monitoring.
Microphones
Sonodore RCM402, AKG, RODE
Sonodore 2 channel and 8 channel preamplifiers
Monitoring
Lipinski 707 with B&W ASW2500 active subwoofer
DAWS
Pyramix 6 (MassCore) & Sequoia 8
AD/DA
Mytek 8X192, Lynx Aurora 8 & Lucid 2496
Plugins
Algorithmix ReNovator spectral noise removal
Algorithmix Denoise & Declick resotration plugins
Algorithmix Red, Orange & Blue linear-phase EQ
Altiverb 6 convolution reverb
Weiss Saracon samplerate converter
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