Sonic Scoop features Bunker SSL install

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Gear, Studio
Sonic Scoop features Bunker SSL install

Sonic Scoop wrote a feature on the recent install of the SSL 4040E in Studio A. There’s a bunch of pics shot by our good friend David Mason. We’ve been loving working on the SSL and it’s proving to be great for large mix and tracking sessions. The flexibility of the routing, the sound of ...

SSL 4040E installed in Studio A

Posted on Feb 25, 2013 in Gear, Studio
SSL 4040E installed in Studio A

We’re very happy to have made a major upgrade to Studio A with the installation of a SSL 4040E console. This console comes from Sony Toronto and was fully refurbished by Sonic Circus. Known as one of the best mixing consoles ever made, the SSL takes Studio A from an amazing tracking space to a ...

Pair of Blackspade UM17 mics added

Posted on Jan 12, 2013 in Gear, Studio
Pair of Blackspade UM17 mics added

We just added a pair of the new Blackspade UM17 large diaphragm tube microphones to the collection. We tried them out on a drum tracking session for The Netherlands and fell in love with them. In the last few days they were used as drum overheads again on a film date, and then as piano close ...

Neumann Fet 47 joins the family

Posted on Sep 22, 2012 in Gear, Studio
Neumann Fet 47 joins the family

We’re very happy to add a Neumann U47 fet to the mic locker. It’s one of the classics often used on kick drum, bass amp, upright bass, vocals and pretty much anything else.  

Mytek Private Q system added to Studio A

Posted on Sep 11, 2012 in Gear, Studio
Mytek Private Q system added to Studio A

We are very pleased to announce the long awaited Mytek Private Q headphone system has arrived and is installed in Studio A. This system features 8 mono, and 2 stereo sends plus Eq and master volume. The sound of the headphone amp is a huge upgrade from the Furmans and should make it easier for ...

New Monitors and Amps in Studios A and B!

Posted on Aug 13, 2012 in Gear, Studio
New Monitors and Amps in Studios A and B!

Monitors might not be the most exciting thing, but they are in many ways the most critical part of the signal chain.  In the last few weeks we’ve made some huge upgrades to our monitoring situation in both studios, from the smallest speakers, to the largest! Both Studio A and B now have vintage Auratones ...

Busy times!!

Posted on Apr 8, 2012 in Studio

It’s been a while since we updated the site. Mostly because we’ve been crazy busy. John finished mixing the London Souls and Lettuce records which turned out great. Aaron finished albums with Tama Waipara (from NZ) and Orly. We’ve also had a bunch of other engineers discovering the room and everyone seems to be enjoying ...

Bunker featured in SonicScoop

Posted on Jan 25, 2012 in Studio

The new Bunker studio is featured in this week’s edition of SonicScoop. Janice spent some time hanging with us last week and snapped some great pics of the studio.

Studio B is open

Posted on Dec 6, 2011 in Gear, Studio

The B room is now up and running at The Bunker. The finish work really came together nicely and the live room features Quadratic Residue Diffusers, made by our good friend Brad Williams, which not only look like a crazy art project but make the room sound excellent. The Yamaha upright piano will move into ...

Walk through #3

Posted on Oct 23, 2011 in Studio, Videos

We’re getting close to finished with the build out of Bunker 2.0. Acoustic treatment is going up in all the rooms and wiring is ready for the console install. We are finishing fabric, putting in glass and wood slats next week. As we clean, the old factory concrete slab floors are looking amazing. It’s going ...