STUDIO B

SSL 9080/SSL System T ATMOS · Studio Images Will Be Updated As Renovations are Completed

Studio B

Now features an SSL 9080 alongside SSL’s new flagship System T, seamlessly integrating a fully digital or hybrid workflow for Dolby Atmos mixing capabilities.

Along with a newly renovated control room. Studio B is the second of the original studios at the Madison Avenue location, which opened in late 1971. Studio B has also hosted many of Ardent’s most famed clientele in tracking and mixing capacities.

The control room occupies the original live room, most notably hosting most of ZZ Top’s 1970’s catalogue. But times change, and technology evolves; an SSL 6056 was purchased in 1985. The desk was discovered to be too large for the existing control room, so the space was reversed and remodelled.

In 2023, control room B was renovated, continuing the trend of updating and incorporating proven modern acoustic and technical sensibilities within Ardent.

Combining accurate stereo and ATMOS monitoring by Bowers & Wilkins, ATC, McIntosh and Trinnov delivers a stellar listening experience. The live room measures 24’17”, with a single moderately-sized isolation booth.

The intimate atmosphere has a tight sound and charm many have grown to appreciate over the years.
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Providing World-Class Technology and Service

Equipment Tabs:

Console
Multitrack/Mixdown
Monitoring
Dynamics
EQ & Mic Pres
Reverbs/Delays
Microphones
Floating Gear

Console

• SSL 9080 80 Channels, Ultimation, Total Recall
• Solid State Logic System T For ATMOS and Hybrid Mixing Integration
• Plug-ins: UAD, Plug In Alliance, Waves, Syncro-Arts, Weiss, Fab Filter, Sonnox, iZotope, Slate Digital, Audiomovers, Sound Radix and many more.

*ALL CONTROL ROOMS MAY BE CONNECTED VIA DANTE

Multitrack Digital and Analogue

• Mac Pro Tower w/ 3.5GHz 8core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.0GH z2TB SSD
(2) HDX CARDS
• 64 I/O Lynx Aurora AD/DA
• Burl Mothership 24ch AD/ 48ch DA (ON REQUEST)
• Studer A800/A827 (16/24 trk stacks. We have four onsite machines; please request in advance.Type/Alignment and head stack.)

Two Track/Mixdown

• Refer to the Floating list for your AD and/or Analogue Machine specifications

Monitoring

• Mains: Bowers and Wilkins 800 D JL Audio 113 Subs
• ATMOS Secondary: Bowers and Wilkins CWM 8.3 sides/rear, CCM 7.3 Ceiling
• Mains/ATMOS amplification:
McIntosh MC601 Dual Monoblock
McIntosh Mc303 3 Channel
McIntosh Mc207 7 Channel
(Trinnov speaker alignment)
• Near Fields: ATC SCM 2, Auratone, Yamaha NS10, Quested
• Near field amplification: Bryston,  Crown, McIntosh
• Cue mix: Wolff Audio Designs Me More 12-channel mix stations

Dynamics

(1) EMI STEREO MASTERING LIMITERS
(1) Herchild 670 (Custom ARDENT Editions By Heritage Audio)
(1) ADR F760X Compex 2 Channel
(2) Universal Audio 1176 REV G
(2) UREI 1178
(1) DBX 162
(2) DBX 165
(2) Chandler LTD 1 2254’s
(2) Empirical Labs Distressors
(2) Purple Audio MC77
(1) Thermionic Culture Phoenix Valve
Mastering Limiter
(2) Lucas Valve Limiters (UA 176 TYPE)
(4) DBX 903 Mono Limiters
(6) DBX 902 Mono De-Esser’s
(2) DBX 160A

Equalisation

(2) Pultec EQP 1a
(1) Chandler Curve Bender
(2) Lang PEQ 2A
(2) API 550
(2) API 560

Microphone Pre-Amplifiers

• Refer to the floating list for the full complement of mic pre’s available.
(2) Spectra Sonics Mic Amp Eq’s (Ardent Original)
(1) Sytek MXP4A 4 Channel Mic Pre Amp
(1) Focusrite RED 4 Channel Mic Pre Amp

Reverbs

(1) Lexicon 480L
(1) Lexicon 200
(1) Lexicon 224 (ORIGINAL NOT X OR XL)
(2) Lexicon PCM 80
(1) Lexicon PCM 60
(1) AMS RMX 16
(1) QUANTEC QRS
(1) Sony DRE 2000
(1) SONY MU R201
(1) Klark Teknik DN 780
(2) Yamaha REV 7
(2) Yamaha SPX 90

Reverbs Reservation Required

(3) ARDENT CHAMBERS (STEREO)
(2) EMT 140 VALVE PLATE
(1) EMT 140 Stereo Plate

Delays/Harmonizers

(1) Eventide DSP 4000
(1) Eventide Orville
(1) AMS 1580
(2) Eventide H 949
(1) Lexicon Prime Time 93
(2) Lexicon PCM 41
(1) KORG SDD
(1) Space Echo Roland
(2) Roland SDE 2500

Microphones

Manufacturer Model Qty
AKG 414 eb/CK12 2
AKG 414 b uls/CK12 2
AKG c 422/Stereo 1
AKG 451 e 2
AKG 460 b 2
AKG 452 eb 1
AKG D12 2
AKG D112 6
AEA A440 1
AEA R88 1
AEA R84 1
Beyerdynamic M160 2
Beyerdynamic M201 2
Beyerdynamic M69 TG 2
Bock/Soundelux 251 (Valve) 2
Bock/Soundelux U95 (Valve) 2
Coles 4038 4
Cascade Fathead 2
Earthworks TC 30 2
Electro-Voice RE 20 5
Innertube Audio Stereo Mag/CK12 1
Josephson E22/High SPL 12
Lawson LM 47 (Valve) 2
Manley Ref LDC (Valve) 2
Neumann U47 (Valve) 2
Neumann U67 (Valve) 2
Neumann M249 (Valve) 1
Neumann U47 Fet 2
Neumann UM 57 (Valve) 2
Neumann U64 (Valve) 3
Neumann U 87 4
Neumann U 87i 1
Neumann KM 86 4
Neumann KM 84 4
Neumann KM 84i 2
Oktava Mk012(Soviet-84) 4
Oktava Mk319 1
Oktava Mk219 1
RCA 77 2
RCA 44 1
RCA 74 1
Royer 121 2
Royer 112V 2
Sanken CU 44 2
Sanken CMS-7S(ST/MS) 1
Sony C38 3
Sony C37 2
Shure SM 57 25
Shure SM 58 10
Shure Beta 52 4
Shure SM7 2
Sennheiser 421 20
Sennheiser 441 6
Sennheiser 409 2
Wunder 251 (Valve) 2
Wunder CM 12 (Valve) 2
Wunder CM7 Fet 2
Wunder CM7 (Valve) 2
Wunder CM 49 (Valve) 2

DI Boxes

Manufacturer Model Quantity
Avalon U5 2
Ardent Jensen Many
BAE PD1 6
Countryman 85 10
Retrospec Juicebox 2
Radial Various 6

Floating Gear

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Please request in advance these items are subject to availability.
*All Items listed are in addition to what is stocked in control rooms.*

• 2 Track and Mixdown
(2x) AMPEX ATR 102 ½ Machine ATR SERVICES MODIFIED
Burl B2 Bomber A/D
Crane Song Hedd 192kHz A/D
LYNX HILO
Prism Sound AD/DA

• Floating Microphone Pre Amps
(2) EMI (Original Valve REDD) Microphone Pre-Amplifiers
(1) DW Fearn VT-1 Tube Microphone Pre-Amplifier
(3) Coil Audio CA70 Valve Microphone Pre-Amplifiers
(3) Coil Audio CA286 Valve Microphone Pre-Amplifiers
(6) CAPI VP 26 Mic Pre-Amplifiers
(2) Giltronics 4 Channel Valve Mic Pre-Amplifiers
(1) Millennia 2 Channel Mic Pre’s
(1) Sytek MXP4A 4 Channel Mic Pre Amplifiers
• Floating Limiting/Compression
(1) Fairchild 670 (Valve)
(2) Universal Audio LA2 (Opto)
(1) Spectra Sonics 610 (Vintage)
(1) Millennia Twin Com (Opto)
(1) Drawmer 251

• Floating Equalisers
(2) Pultec MEQ 5 (Valve)
(1) Mercury EQH 2 (Valve)
(1) Focusrite 315 MKII Mastering EQ (Stereo)
(1) Sontec MEP 250
(1) GML 8200
(4) Maag Audio EQ4
(1) DBX 120 XP SUB HARMONIC SYNTH
(1) DBX 120 XDS SUB HARMONIC SYNTH

• Floating Reverb/Delay/Harmonisers
(2) Lexicon Prime Time
(2) Eventide 910
(1) Yamaha REV 1 W/Remote
(1) AMS SDMX 1580
(1) Master Room Spring Reverb

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