Studio A is home to a recently renovated control room and equipped with a 72-channel Neve 88RS console. Since 1971, Studio A has been One of the two original studios at Ardent’s Madison Avenue location, having hosted many legendary clients. The live room, Ardent’s largest at 25’ 6” x 39’ 5”, boasts high ceilings and three large isolation booths, providing ample space and excellent sightlines for musicians and producers. In 1989, legendary producer Tom Dowd, alongside Ardent’s founder John Fry, meticulously tuned the acoustics of the live room to Dowd’s exacting standards. From tiger maple and mahogany woodwork, to Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired lighting, Studio A is designed with elegance and inspiration in mind. For moments of relaxation the studio includes a indoor lounge and a outdoor patio, offering artists the perfect environment to recharge and return to the creative process.