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Studio 1

Studio 1 is the flagship studio at Lucky Man Studio, designed to deliver top tier recording experiences.

Tracking Room

The tracking room measures 40 x 50 feet with a 25-foot ceiling, closely mirroring the dimensions of the iconic Abbey Road Studio 2, famously associated with The Beatles. The room has a decay time of roughly one second, giving it a lively, airy feel without excessive reverb, making it ideal for instrumental and choral work.

The tracking room also includes two isolation booths and an amp room:

  • The small iso booth offers a dry, intimate setting, perfect for solo vocal and voice-over recordings.
  • The larger booth accommodates drums and small instrumental and vocal groups.
  • The amp room houses speaker cabinets for guitar amps, all wired to the control room. This setup allows guitarists to work from either the control room or the tracking room floor.

The Bistro

Overlooking the live room, The Bistro serves as a VIP area for live events and an additional space for ambient microphones and video cameras during recording sessions. It features high-top tables and custom lighting, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. A unique aspect of The Bistro is its tables, crafted from wood salvaged from the restoration of Langdon Hall, Auburn's oldest building. These tables feature laser-cut inlays of the Auburn University logo, tiger, and War Eagle, made from wood taken from the famous Toomer oak, offering a meaningful connection for Auburn alumni. This design symbolizes Lucky Man Studio's mission: honoring Auburn University's rich history while preparing students for future creative careers.

The Bistro Sessions

The Bistro Sessions are exclusive VIP live performances held in Studio 1. These sessions feature established artists performing in an intimate setting for about 40 guests. The artists perform on the main floor of the tracking room, with guests seated at tables around them, creating a close and personal experience. The performances are recorded in both audio and video, making the audience an integral part of the event.

Dolby Atmos

Demonstrating our commitment to technological innovation, Lucky Man Studio is a strong advocate of Dolby Atmos recording technology. This cutting-edge technology offers a true 3-dimensional listening experience, with musical elements placed in front, to the sides, behind, and above the listener, creating an immersive sound environment. Descriptions of the experience often include terms like "stunning," "unbelievable," "transformative," and comments like "I don't want to listen in stereo again."

Gear

Keyboards and synthesizers

  • Yamaha DCF6 Disklavier grand piano. This is Yamaha’s flagship 7 foot MIDI enabled grand piano. A magnificent instrument that is the centerpiece of the studio.
  • 1985 Steinway Model D concert grand piano (undergoing restoration)
  • 1968 Hammond B3 with Leslie 122
  • Arturia PolyBrute 12 analog synthesizer
  • Arturia PolyBrute (6 voice) analog synthesizer
  • Waldorf Iridium digital synthesizer
  • Yamaha Montage M8x Synthesizer

Drums

  • DW (Drum Workshop) Collector’s Series kit
  • Gretsch USA Custom jazz kit
  • Sabian Complex cymbals

An enormous collection of world and orchestral percussion instruments are available upon special request. Taiko drum, timpani, orchestral chimes, conga, trash cans – you name it – it is probably here!

Guitars

  • Gibson Les Paul Studio
  • Fender Stratocaster
  • Martin D35 acoustic guitar
  • Taylor 8 string baritone acoustic guitar
  • Guild 6 string acoustic (Nashville high-strung) acoustic guitar
  • Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier
  • Yamaha 5 string electric bass
  • Sadowsky Metro Express 5 string bass
  • Fractal Axe-FX III effects processor

Computer and software

  • Apple Studio Ultra (192 gb ram)
  • AVID ProTools Ultimate
  • Apple Logic Pro
  • MOTU Digital Performer 11
  • Dolby Atmos Renderer
  • Dolby Atmos Album Assembler
  • AVID MTRX Interface (48 analog inputs – 16 analog outputs)

Complete software libraries from:

  • Fabfilter
  • UAD
  • SoundToys
  • Kush Audio
  • Waves
  • Celemony Melodyne
  • Slate
  • Arturia
  • Spectrasonics
  • And many more...

Microphones

Large Diaphragm Condenser mics

  • Chandler REDD (x2)
  • Neumann M49v
  • Heiserman 47
  • Soyuz 017
  • Neumann U87
  • Chandler TL Type L (8)
  • Roswell Audio K47 (3)
  • United Technologies U47 FET

Ribbon Mics

  • AEA R84 (4)
  • AEA R88
  • AEA C44a

Small Diaphragm Condenser mics

  • Schoeps (6)
  • UTA km84 (2)
  • Advanced Audio 1084

Dynamic Mics

  • Shure SM57 (4)
  • Shure SM 58 (4)
  • Shure SM7b
  • Audix D6
  • EV ND68

Specialty Mics

  • Core-Sound Ambisonic mic
  • ScopeLabs Periscope mic (2)

Mic Preamps

  • Millennia HV-3D (16 channels)
  • NEVE 1073lb (4)
  • NEVE 88r LB (8)
  • Avedis MA-5 (2)
  • CAPI FD 312 (6)
  • AEA RPQ stereo (2)
  • Grace M101 (2)
  • Hazelrigg VLC (2)

EQ (Hardware)

  • SPL PQ Mastering EQ
  • Stam Audio Stereo Pultec
  • AudioScape Pultec (2)
  • SSL 611 (10)
  • CAPI (API) LC25 (2)
  • CAPI (API) BT50 (4)
  • NEVE 1073 EQ (4)

Compressors (Hardware)

  • Retro 176 (2)
  • Stam Audio 670 (Fairchild recreation)
  • SPL Iron Mastering Compressor
  • Hazelrigg VNE (2)
  • NEVE 2264 alb (4)
  • CAPI FC 526 (6)
  • Distressor (2)
  • Audioscape 1176 (2)
  • Audioscape LA2A (2)

Monitors

  • ATC SCM 45 L, C, R monitors
  • ATC SC70 subwoofers (2)
  • Eve Audio SC208 surround and overhead speakers for Dolby Atmos (10)

Hardware Effects

  • Bricasti M7 reverb (2)
  • Eventide H9000 Multi Effects
  • Eventide H90 Effects pedal