- Professional Recording Equipment
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- Neumann Microphones
- Gemini III
Windmill Sound Recording Studio Edinburgh
Recording Equipment List
Fantastic Equipment
At Windmill Sound we plough a lot of money back into improving our equipment.
New recording equipment is being added all the time.
If you don't see what you want here, it can be hired at minimal cost.
Various instruments and amplifiers may also be available.
But we would always recommend that you bring all of the instruments that you may use.
Microphones
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Neumann TLM 103 |
Cardioid only version of the much-loved U87 but with upgraded circuitry for even less noise. The typical Neumann sound is always there. Silky highs and balanced mids, supported by a rich bass foundation. |
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SE Electronics Gemini III Limited Edition |
The Gemini II was the only dual tube mic in the world as used on vocals by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Queens of the Stone Age etc.
This is the 10th Anniversary limited edition multi-pattern version - like eight mics in one... Oh baby is this beautiful. |
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AKG C451 E with CK1 Capsules matched pair |
Classic small diaphragm condensors from AKG. This is THE classic mic for acoustic guitar. It is also an excellent tool for accurately capturing signals rich in transients such as drums, instruments with a percussive sound, or for overhead miking. |
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CAD VSM | Gorgeous valve microphone now with a 1960s Telefunken NOS Tube. Used for warming things up. |
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Beyerdynamic M160 | Classic double ribbon microphone with a beautiful warm, detailed sound |
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SE Electronics R1 x2 | Like a good mic, but with bows on. We have a pair of these lovely ribbon mics. |
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Calrec CM1050 | Vintage small diaphragm condensor |
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Studio Projects C4 x2 | Small diaphragm condensors |
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Audio Technica AT3035 x2 | Large diaphragm condensors |
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AKG D112 | Large diaphragm dynamic - the classic Kick Drum mic. |
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AKG C418 x4 | Small diaphragm condensors - just for a bit of detail on toms. |
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Shure SM57 x3 | Small diaphragm dynamic - studio workhorse, great on guitar cabs, snares etc. |
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Shure SM58 x2 | Small diaphragm dynamic (vocal) - OK so you see these at every live gig. |
Outboard
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Focusrite Liquid4Pre |
4 channels of premium quality modelling Mic Pre-amps Sound like a Neve 1073 or shiney and new at the touch of a button. |
| Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster Pro | Mic Pre-amp - very clean focusrite sound with lots of voice specific tweaks. | |
| Focusrite Platinum TwinTrack Pro | Stereo Mic Pre-amp - very clean focusrite sound for an uncoloured capture of your sound. | |
| Focusrite Platinum Trackmaster | Mic Pre-amp - with a few tweaks to mash the sound - particularly good DI for bass guitar. | |
| DBX 266XL | Stereo Compressor/Gate |
Monitoring
| Genelec 1030A |
Much praised nearfield monitors - nice and flat and unflattering - if they're good enough for the BBC... |
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| Sampson S-Phone | 4 channel headphone amp | |
| Various | Headphones |
Computer
| Apple Mac G5 Dual 2.7Gz | Computer | |
| Logic Studio 8 | DAW Software | |
| Various Softsysnths, Samplers, and Plug-ins, and EastWest Bosendorfer 290 Piano | ||
| Waves Platinum Collection | The best and slickest modern effects available | |
| Focusrite Liquid Mix | The most accurate emulations of vintage compressors and EQs available | |
| PSP Vintage Warmer | Vintage valve and tape emulation | |
| Waveburner Pro | Mastering Software | |
| MOTU 2408 MkIII | Audio Interface | |
| MOTU 2408 MkII | Audio Interface | |
| MOTU MTP AV | Midi Interface |
Desk
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Mackie 1604 VLZ Pro |
Mixing Desk here its just used for monitoring - all the preamps go directly to the ADC, although there are 16 VLZ Pro mic preamps in case its a large session and we run out of boutique ones. |
Instruments and Backline
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Roland XV5080
with SRX02 Concert Piano Board |
Workhorse Synth |
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Studiologic SL880 | Full-size 88-note Weighted Keyboard - midi controller |
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Peavey Duel 212 |
Absolute Monster of a Valve Guitar Amp: 4 x 12AX7 in the preamp and 4 x 6L6 in the power amp, with a clean channel like a Fender Twin and a gain channel like a 5150 it is very versatile. |
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Laney Lionheart L5T-112 |
Valve Guitar Amp - small and beautifully formed: 3 x 12AX7 in the preamp and a single EL84 in the power amp, At only 15 watts you can crank it up till the power tube sings without blowing your head off. |
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Ibanez SZ520FM | Electric Guitar |
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Fender DG-14SCE | Acoustic Guitar |
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Schechter 004 Series | Bass Guitar |