Studio Equipment

Aphek is fully equipped to record (almost) anything. We’ve always specialised in, and are known for accurately recording live performances. We don’t rely on digital keyboards, samples, amp simulators and fake drums, for our core sounds (unless that’s what you actually want).

We record bands and solo performers; ranging from opera singers and string quartets, through rock, jazz, pop, funk, hardcore punk and folk/indigenous music.

Guitars & Amplifiers

There’s a large assortment of guitars and amps.

The studio is equipped with a beautiful 1968 Yamaha C7 concert grand piano, Hammond A100 (exactly the same internals as the B3/C3), with Leslie 222 (same as a 122, in the ‘furniture’ cab).

A rare Columbia EP-708T (‘70s Japanese cross between a Rhodes and Wurlitzer).

We have a Pearl Reference Pure drum-kit, Zildjian cymbals, and collection of snares.

Console

We’re recording through an Audient ASP8024 console, with high end outboard, into Pro Tools HDX, for no latency.

Microphones

The studio has over 60 high quality microphones. Including:

Lucas CS1

Lucas CS4

Neumann U87 x2

Neumann KM84 x2

AKG C414 B-ULS x2

Beyerdynamic M160 x2 ribbon mics

Beyerdynamic M130 ribbon mic

Beyerdynamic M88

Royer R121 ribbon mic

Royer R10 ribbon mic

Audio Technica ATM25 x 4

Sennheiser MD421 x4

Beesneez Lulu x2

Electrovoice RE320

Shure SM7

AKG D112

Audix D6

Audix VX-10

Roswell mini K47 x2

Roswell mini K47K

Outboard

Outboard including:

Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X x2

Drip Opto (LA2a clone) x2

DBX 162SL

JLM BA4 x2

Hairball Audio 1176 clones x7

Mixing

Mixing is a complex process, and the time it takes depends entirely on the artists’ vision.

Prep for mixing involves audio being comped into individual tracks, and timing/pitch corrections. Effects are added, and then it is all about balancing the mix. At Aphek, Greg lets the song dictate how it needs to be mixed, and comes at every job with fresh ears, and a willingness to experiment to consolidate the artist’s vision into the mix in every way possible. Greg is always willing to develop the mix extensively as it moves towards a finished product.

The Studio

Mixing

Comfort, great sound, and total recall of your mix when needed.

Tracking

Flexible headphone mixes and plenty of room to move.

Microphones

Greg chooses great mics to get it right at the source.

Exceptional Recording Gear

This is what your producer and engineers will care about.

Instruments

Booking Request

Add your booking requirements. This way, we’ll be able to get an idea about what we’ll need to get your session started.

Greg will contact you to finalise any specific requirements.

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