The Arsenal
WORLD-CLASS GEAR
We've invested in the tools that matter — SSL controllers, Universal Audio processing, Neumann and Royer microphones, Focal monitors, and a fully equipped live room with DW drums, vintage amps, and professional keyboards. The same caliber of gear used on the records you grew up listening to.
Recording & Control
Logic Pro
Apple's industry-standard DAW — the primary recording and production platform at The Shed.
Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials
Flagship audio interface with built-in UAD processing for real-time plugin performance.
SSL UC1 Advancing Plug-in Controller
Dedicated hardware controller for SSL 360° plug-ins — tactile, hands-on mixing.
SSL UC8 Advanced DAW Controller
Eight-fader DAW controller for fluid, hands-on session control.
SSL UF1 Advanced DAW Controller
Single-fader precision controller for detailed automation and editing.
Switchcraft Studio Patch 9625 — 96-point TT/DB25 Patchbay
Professional 96-point TT patchbay for flexible signal routing throughout the studio.
Outboard Gear
Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II Tube Channel Strip
Classic tube preamp and optical compressor — warm, musical character on vocals and instruments.
Microphones
Earthworks DK7 Gen 2 Drum Kit Mic System (7-mic)
Purpose-built drum mic system delivering accurate, natural drum sound with minimal phase issues.
Royer R-121 Dynamic Ribbon Mic
Industry-standard ribbon mic — the go-to for guitar cabs, brass, and room ambience.
AKG C414 XLII Multi-Pattern Classic Vocal Mic
Legendary large-diaphragm condenser with 9 polar patterns. Exceptional on vocals and acoustic instruments.
Neumann KM 184 Stereo Pair — Small-Diaphragm Cardioid (Nickel)
Matched stereo pair for acoustic guitar, piano, overheads, and room mics.
Shure SM7B Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Mic
The broadcast and studio vocal standard. Warm, smooth, and handles high SPL with ease.
AKG D112 MKII Cardioid Dynamic Kick/Bass Mic
The classic kick drum mic — punchy low end with a presence peak for attack.
Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Mics
The workhorse instrument mic. On snares, guitar cabs, and anywhere you need reliability.
Monitoring
Focal Trio 8-inch Powered Studio Monitors (pair)
Three-way reference monitors with switchable bass extension — accurate translation across systems.
Auratone 5C Active Super Sound Cube (pair)
The classic "truth speaker" — if your mix sounds good on these, it sounds good everywhere.
PreSonus HP60 6-Channel Headphone Amplifier
Six independent headphone mixes for comfortable, distraction-free tracking.
Shure SRH440A Closed-Back Studio Headphones (×6)
Accurate closed-back headphones for tracking — six pairs for full band sessions.
Amplifiers
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 — 4×10" 880W Bass Combo
Powerful, punchy bass amp with GK's signature tight low end and clear articulation.
Vox AC15C1 — 1×12" 15W Tube Combo
Classic British chime and breakup. Perfect for indie, rock, and everything in between.
Fender '65 Princeton Reverb — 12W 1×12" Tube Combo
Vintage Fender tone with lush spring reverb. A studio staple for clean and edge-of-breakup tones.
Drums & Percussion
DW Performance Series 4-Piece Kit — Natural Satin
BD 18×22, TT 9×12, TT 14×16, FT 14×16. DW hardware plus double-kick pedal included.
Ludwig Black Beauty Snare — 5×14 Black with Imp Lugs
Iconic all-black brass shell snare. Cutting, sensitive, and unmistakably Ludwig.
Zildjian Dark Cymbals — 2 Crashes, Ride, Hi-Hat
Dark, complex Zildjian cymbals that sit beautifully in a mix without fighting the mix.
Keyboards & Controllers
Korg Krome EX
Full-featured workstation keyboard with high-quality piano, EP, and synth sounds.
Numa Compact X
Lightweight stage piano with expressive, velocity-sensitive keys and premium sounds.
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 49-Key Keyboard Controller
49-key MIDI controller with deep DAW integration — perfect for production and performance.