STUDIO B

Studio B

Studio B is equipped with a Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 48 Channel Console, complemented by an additional 32 channels of analog summing to facilitate both classic and hybrid workflows.

Recently renovated in 2024, Studio B honors its legacy as the second studio established at Ardent’s Madison Avenue location, first opened in late 1971. Over the years, it has hosted many of Ardent’s most illustrious clients, serving as an essential venue for tracking and mixing.

Continuing Ardent’s legacy of enhancing and integrating cutting-edge acoustic and technical innovations has culminated in a premier mixing environment that boasts precise stereo and Dolby Atmos monitoring from esteemed brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, ATC, McIntosh, and Trinnov, thereby providing an exceptional listening experience.

The live room in Studio B measures 24′ x 17′ and includes a moderately sized isolation booth, fostering an intimate atmosphere with a focused sound that has gained a loyal following over time. Its distinctive charm and character render it a preferred choice for artists and engineers seeking a cozy and unique environment for creation.

Mixing Console

Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 48 Channel
24 Buss, 6 Aux (Ability to route up to 30 Aux Sends) Fusion Master Buss Processor
Dynamics/Delta,Classic or DAW Automation/Total Recall
Additional Summing 32 Channels SPL 2384 Class A Summing with switchable inserts
ATMOS EQUIPPED ROOM

Multitrack Digital and Analogue

Monitoring

Mains: Bowers and Wilkins 800 D JL Audio 113 Subs
ATMOS Secondary: Bowers and Wilkins CWM 8.3 sides/rear, CCM 7.3 Ceiling
Mains/ATMOS amplification: McIntosh MC601 dual Monoblock, McIntosh Mc303 3 Channel, McIntosh Mc207 7 Channel
(Trinnov Speaker Alignment)
Near Fields: ATC SCM 25, Auratone, Yamaha NS10, Quested, Neumann
Near field amplification: Bryston, McIntosh
Cue mix: Wolff Audio Designs Me More 12-channel mix stations

Dynamics

(1) Neve 33609
(2) Urei 1176
(1) UREI 1178
(1) Herchild 670 (Custom ARDENT Editions By Heritage Audio)
(1) DBX 162
(2) DBX 165
(1) Chiswick Audio Stereo Valve limiter
(1) Thermionic Culture Phoenix Valve Mastering Limiter
(1) Valley People Dynamite 2 Channel
(2) DBX 902 De-Esser’s
(1) SSL G Buss Comp

EQ & Mic Pres

Equalisation
(2) Pultec EQP 1A
(4) Lang PEQ 2A
(1) Focusrite ISA 315 Mastering EQ
(1) DBX 120DS (Sub Harmonic Synth)
Microphone Pre-Amplifiers
(2) Avalon Designs V55 Dual Mic Pre’s
(1) Focusrite Red 1 4 Channel Mic Amp
(1) Neve 1073 OPX 8 Channel Mic Pre Amp
(PLEASE REFER TO THE FLOATING LIST FOR MANY ADDITIONAL MICROPHONE AMPLIFIERS)

Reverbs/Delays

(1) Lexicon 480 L
(1) Lexicon 200
(1) Lexicon PCM 80
(1) Lexicon PCM 60
(1) Lexicon PCM 41
(1) Lexicon 93 Primetime
(1) AMS RMX 16
(1) AMS 1580 Delay/Harmonizer
(1) Eventide DSP 4000/Harmonizer
(1) Eventide Orville Harmonizer
(1) SONY MU R201
(1) Klark Teknik DN 780
(1) Yamaha REV 7
(1) Yamaha SPX 90

Reverbs Reservation Required

Floating Gear

Please request in advance these items are subject to availability.
*All Items listed are in addition to what is stocked in control rooms.*
Floating Microphone Pre Amps
(3) Coil Audio CA70 Valve Mic Amplifiers
(3) Coil Audio CA286 Valve Mic Amplifiers
(6) CAPI VP 26 Mic Pre-Amplifiers
(1) Millennia 2 Channel Mic Amplifier
(2) Sytek MXP4A 4 Channel Mic Pre Amplifiers
Floating Reverb/Delay/Harmonisers
(1) EMT 251 R2D2
(1) Yamaha REV 1 W/Remote
(1) AMS SDMX 1580
(1) Master Room Spring Reverb
(1) Eventide 949
(2) Yamaha SPX 90
(1) Roland 201 Space Echo

Microphones

(2) – AKG – 414 eb/CK12
(4) – AKG – 414 b uls/CK12
(1) – AKG – c 422/Stereo
(2) – AKG – 451 e
(1) – AKG – 451 eb
(2) – AKG – 460 b
(2) – AKG – 452 eb
(1) – AKG – D12
(5) – AKG – D112
(1) – AKG – D160E
(1) – AEA – A440
(1) – AEA – R88
(1) – AEA – R84
(1) – Altec – 21B
(2) – Altec – 195A
(1) – Altec – 682A
(1) – Beyerdynamic – CK707
(2) – Beyerdynamic – M160
(3) – Beyerdynamic – M201
(2) – Beyerdynamic – M69 TG
(2) – Bock/Soundelux – U95 (Valve)
(2) – Cascade – Fathead
(2) – Crown – PZM-30GBP
(4) – Crown – PZM-30RB
(2) – Earthworks – TC 30
(4) – Electro-Voice – RE 20
(1) – Electro-Voice – PL 20
(1) – Innertube Audio – Stereo Mag/CK12
(4) – Josephson – E22/High SPL
(2) – Lauten – Snare Mic
(8) – Lauten – Tom Mic
(2) – Lawson – LM 47 (Valve)
(3) – Lewitt – DTP340
(1) – Lewitt – DTP640
(2) – Lewitt – LCT140
(2) – Lewitt – LCT440
(2) – Lewitt – LCT640TS
(2) – Lewitt – MTP440
(2) – Manley – Ref LDC (Valve)
(1) – Neumann – BCM705
(2) – Neumann – U47 (Valve)
(2) – Neumann – U67 (Valve)
(2) – Neumann – M149 (Valve)
(1) – Neumann – U47 Fet
(2) – Neumann – UM 57 (Valve)
(3) – Neumann – U64 (Valve)
(4) – Neumann – U 87
(1) – Neumann – U 87i
(4) – Neumann – KM 86
(2) – Neumann – KM 84
(3) – Neumann – KM 84i
(2) – Neumann – MCM 114
(4) – Oktava – Mk012 (Soviet-84)
(1) – Oktava – MK319
(2) – RCA – 77
(1) – RCA – 44
(1) – RCA – 74
(1) – Rode – Rode Classic
(2) – Royer – 121
(2) – Royer – 112 (Valve)
(2) – Sanken – CU 44
(1) – Sanken – CMS-7S (ST/MS)
(3) – Sony – C38
(1) – Sony – C37
(22) – Shure – SM 57
(10) – Shure – SM 58
(4) – Shure – Beta 52
(1) – Shure – SM7
(20) – Sennheiser – 421
(4) – Sennheiser – 441
(2) – Sennheiser – 409
(2) – Stam – SA-87
(2) – Upton – 251 (Valve)
(1) – Wunder – CM 12 (Valve)
(6) – Wunder – CM7 Fet (U47Fet)
(8) – Wunder – CM7 (Valve) (U47)
(2) – Wunder – CM 67 (Valve)
Availability is subject to change based on studio bookings and current inventory. We recommend contacting us in advance to reserve your preferred gear for your session.

DI Boxes

(2) – Avalon – U5
(6) – BAE – PD1
(10) – Countryman – 85
(2) – Retrospec – Juicebox
Various Others
Availability is subject to change based on studio bookings and current inventory. We recommend contacting us in advance to reserve your preferred gear for your session.

Amps

Ampeg BA 15 (Solid State) Combo
Ampeg Gemini II (Vintage) Combo
Ampeg SVT (Vintage) Head
Ampeg SVT Pro (Solid State) Head
Ampeg V4B (Vintage) Head
Ampeg VT-22 (Vintage) Combo
Baldwin (Vintage) Combo
Fender Bandmaster 1966 (Vintage) Head
Fender Bassman 1965 (Vintage) Head
Fender Deluxe Combo
Fender Super Reverb 1967 (Vintage) Combo
Fender Twin 1972 (Vintage) Combo (Silverface)
Fender Vibrolux 1965 (Vintage) Combo
Gallien Kruger 400 RB Head
Gibson Falcon 1960 (Vintage) Combo
Hiwatt Custom 100 1972 (Vintage) Head
King Tone (Vintage, Solid State) Combo
Marshall 1959 Plexi 1968 (Vintage) Head
Marshall 1987 Plexi 1969 (Vintage) Head
Marshall 3203 1989 Head
Marshall JTM 45 1964/5 (Vintage) Head
Roland Jazz Chorus Combo
Sovtek Mig 50 Head
Vox AC 30 1966 (Vintage) Combo
Availability is subject to change based on studio bookings and current inventory. We recommend contacting us in advance to reserve your preferred gear for your session.

Synths

CMI FAIRLIGHT IIX - With SD Drives full Libraries and SMPTE
Roland Jupiter
Roland Juno 60 with Midi Upgrade
Moog One
Mini Moog D
Sequential Circuits Prophet 10
Linn Drum LM2 (EPROM burner for custom samples)
Linn Drum 9000
Groove Synthesis Wave Table
Roland MPU 101 MIDI to CV Converter
Yamaha DX7
Roland D50
Korg DDD 1
Garfield Electronics Mini DOC CV SYNC
Roland Cloud Plug-in (Entire Collection)
Arturia Plug-in (Entire Collection)
Cherrylabs Plug-in (Memory Mode)
Aly James Lab Plug-in (Simmons/Linn Drum)
Rental fees may apply to physical synthesizers and hardware. All synthesizer plug-ins are included with your session

Pianos and Keys

Hammond A100 with 147 Leslie (Hot Rodded)
Hohner Clavinet D6
Wurlitzer 200
Fender Rhodes MKI Suitcase Seventy-Three
(2) Mellotron M400
Baldwin Electric Harpsichord (with Baldwin Amp)
Farfisa Combo
Farfisa Fast 3
Pianos and harpsichord may be subject to tuning fees.
Rental fees may apply to physical hardware.

Drums

Drum Kits
Ludwig John Bonham Green Sparkle - Kick: 26” - Toms: 14”, 16”, 18” (2 floor toms)
Fortune Custom Drum Kit - Kick: 24” - Toms: 13”, 14”, 16”, 18” (2 floor toms)
Yamaha Recording Custom - Kick: 20x16” - Toms: 10x9”, 12x10”, 14x12”
DW Collectors Series - Kick: 22x18” - Toms: 10x8”, 12x9”, 14x11”, 16x16”
Snares
Ludwig Black Beauty
Noble and Cooley
DW Maple
Fortune Brass
Slingerland Radio King
Tama Star Classic
Yamaha Dave Weckl
Ayotte Maple
Cymbals
Paiste 2002 Full Set
Zildjian A Custom Full Set
Zildjian K Custom Dark Full Set
Sabian Paragon Full Set
Various Other Single Cymbals
Percussion Available
Shakers
Tambourines
Glockenspiel & Toy Glockenspiel
Wave Drum
Availability is subject to change based on current bookings and studio demand.
Rental charges may apply for drum kits and percussion gear.
If you require a specific kit not currently in our inventory, we are happy to source it for you.

STUDIO B

Studio B

WHERE ARTISTS ENTER AND ICONS EMERGE.