Location : 9/21 Capella Crescent, Moorabbin, 3189.
Hours of operation: Flexible, but standard hours 9am – 7.30pm.
Digital and/or analogue capabilities of Black Pearl Studios? This is a perennial question. Both technologies have their place in the modern recording world. From personal experience we find that analogue equipment has more organic, 3D, euphonic quality. Where digital can sometimes sound flat and somewhat lifeless, especially if many tracks are used. Having said that, a hybrid approach is probably the most valid this days which allows you to use the best attributes of both technologies. Black Pearl Studios has some of the best collection of analogue equipment in this country, but also all the digital tools to complement the analogue.
What recording gear is available? Black Pearl studios is the world class turn key facility, offering musicians and performers great acoustic environment, fantastic equipment list and one of the best instruments collection in the world at very affordable prices. Studio A can fit up to 40 musicians at a time and Studio B up to 35, utilising the 60 pre-amps in each studio that are available for simultaneous tracking. The studio also has a collection of over 350 upmarket microphones to choose from.
Instruments available to use or hire during studio time? We have one of the largest selections of equipment for musicians to use in the country. Some of these include; 2 Grand pianos, organs by Hammond B3, Elka and Numa, a range of synthesizers both modern and vintage and over 130 top quality guitars by Gibson, Fender, Suhr, Anderson, PRS, Parker, ESP, Mayones, Musicman and Warwick. We also house over 120 guitar amplifiers by Marshall, Fender, VOX, Matchless, Bogner, Hiwatt, Orange and many other best quality boutique US and British amps. With over 30 Bass guitars and over 30 of the best bass amps to run alongside them, we also have an amazing collection of 450 vintage and boutique pedals. For percussionists we have 9 top quality drum kits and 40 of the best snare drums ever made. Yes, we are collectors and yes these are available for use during your studio time at no extra cost. See our website for full details.
In-house engineers: Julian Mendelsohn needs no introduction. Chris Scallan is also well known. Leigh McKee has been in the industry for the last 6 years and had an opportunity to work with various local bands in different genres.
Extras: Alongside our purpose built mobile recording service, we also provide a range of on line services where we can help artists with production, not just recording. Plenty of parking space available in and outside the studio. Easy access for trucks or vans available. Limited public transport exists in the area. The studio has a 60” TV in the lounge with Foxtel and PS3 Console for those who need to chill between takes. Coffee machine, tea making facilities and vending machines are also available on the premises.
Phone: (03) 9939 7209
Website: blackpearlstudios.com.au
Email: [email protected]
