STUDIOS

What We Offer

Our world-renowned studios have produced groundbreaking music across all genres spanning six decades. The newly updated control rooms provide flexibility for every kind of project. The recent addition of Studio D provides an additional creative space for artists. Creating at Ardent provides you with access to our comprehensive collection of vintage and modern processing and the most current plugins. Combined with our extensive instrument and vintage synthesizer collection, your possibilities are limitless. Our studios are maintained 24/7 by an unparalleled technical team.

STUDIO A

Studio A is one of Ardent’s original rooms, serving artists since 1971 and recently updated for a new era. In 2024, its control room underwent a full renovation and now features a 72-channel Neve 88RS console.

The live room is Ardent’s largest, measuring 25’ 6” x 39’ 5”. Designed for both comfort and performance, Studio A offers ideal sightlines and space for seamless collaboration between musicians, producers, and engineers.

STUDIO B

Studio B, renovated in 2024, features a 48-channel SSL Duality Fuse console with 32 channels of analog summing for hybrid workflows. As one of Ardent’s original studios, it has hosted legendary sessions since 1971. With precise stereo and Dolby Atmos monitoring and a live room measuring 24′ x 17′ plus an isolation booth, Studio B offers a warm, intimate space favored by artists and engineers for its character and versatility.

STUDIO C

Studio C features a 32-channel Neve BCM 10 with 1073 preamps and custom multitrack bussing, offering rich analog tone for classic and modern sessions. Its spacious live room, measuring 27′ 6″ x 32′, includes three isolation booths and clear sightlines for easy collaboration. Updated in 2024 with advanced acoustic and technical upgrades, Studio C combines legendary character with precise monitoring—making it a longtime favorite of icons like ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

STUDIO D

Studio D is the newest addition to the Ardent family, designed with the goal of handling creative overflow from our other studios. It offers an additional space for artists and producers to work, all while maintaining a seamless workflow that allows for collaboration across multiple studios on a project. This flexible, purpose-built environment ensures that the creative process can continue uninterrupted, no matter the scope or complexity of the project.

MASTERING

After STAX Records closed, its iconic Neumann VMS 70 lathe and mastering engineer Larry Nix found a new home at Ardent in the mid-1970s. This legendary lathe shaped countless vinyl releases and continued serving artists worldwide. Now undergoing a full rebuild, it’s being restored to preserve its rich, analog sound—ensuring that its legacy and warmth will continue to resonate with listeners for generations to come.