When recording, your equipment becomes an interconnected chain. One weak link in that chain will cause the sound quality to degrade. At Solitaire, everything, from the console, microphones, and outboard gear, down to the cables that connect the equipment, were designed to give the cleanest, warmest sounding recordings, possible. All the equipment and cabling is routinely maintained and checked to insure everything is in first class working condition.
TL Audio Ivory series 5001 quad valve mic preamps.
At Solitaire we have 2 units of these giving 8 channels. These pre amps are extremely quiet, and the level to the valve can be adjusted giving control over the amount of warmth that you get.
The Classic Series TL Audio CL2 Compressor and EQ2 are both 2 channel units. Both are equipped with valve preamps on each channel, giving an extra 4 for use, even if you don't want to use the compressors or eq itself.
The EQ2 sounds outstanding and is very flexible and especially good for mastering. The C1 Compressor s equally good on all applications.
At Solitaire we have 1 of each unit.
Lexicon make some of the best reverbs in the professional recording market, and the MPX-1 is one such unit. It has a dedicated chip for reverbs and a second for other effects. Running up to 5 stereo effects in each patch, this unit is very versatile and sounds great.
The Eventide H-3000DSX is to multi effects what Lexicon is to reverbs. Amazing delays,pitch shifts and an extremely versatile machine for all the weird and wonderful effects you can think up.
Microphones are the first and most important link in the chain. At Solitaire we only use the best mic from the best brand names.
We also have other neumann mics, not pictured here.
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