STUDIO C

Studio C

Studio C features a 32-channel Neve BCM 10 l with 1073 preamps and custom multitrack bussing, delivering a rich analog sound ideal for both modern and vintage workflows.

Its live room—Ardent’s second largest at 27’ 6” x 32’ with a ceiling height of 16′ —offers ample space for tracking and features three isolation booths with excellent sightlines for seamless collaboration between artists, engineers, and producers.

Over the years Studio C became the creative home for legends like ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In 2024, the control room was revised with modern acoustic and technical upgrades. With precise monitoring from Bowers & Wilkins, ATC, Trinnov, and McIntosh, Studio C now provides a world-class listening experience while preserving its warmth and character for over four decades.

Mixing Console

Multitrack Digital and Analogue

Monitoring

Bowers and Wilkins 800 D JL Audio 113 Subs
Mains amplification: McIntosh MC601 Dual Monoblock
Near Fields: ATC SCM 25, Auratone, Yamaha NS10, Quested, Neumann
Near field amplification: Bryston, Crown, McIntosh
Live room playback: Quested VH 3208
Cue mix: Wolff Audio Designs Me More 12-channel mix stations

Dynamics

(2) Herchild 660 (Custom ARDENT Edition)
(1) ADR F760 Compex Stereo Limiter
(1) Urei 1178
(1) Universal Audio/Retro UA 175
(2) Neve 2264 Limiters
(2) Purple Audio MC 77
(1) SSL G Buss Limiter
(2) Empirical Labs Distressors
(1) Spectra Sonics 610
(1) Millenia TCL 2 Dual Valve/Opto
(1) Manley/Langevin 2 channel ELOP
(2) DBX 165
(2) DBX 160 VU
(1) DBX 160 SL
(2) DBX 160A
(1) Drawmer 251 DUAL Comp
(2) Drawmer DS201 DUAL Gate

EQ & Mic Pres

Equalisation
(1) Chandler Curve Bender
(2) Pultec EQP 1a
(4) Lang PEQ 2A
(2) API 550
(2) API 560
(3) CAPI LC53A
(1) SPL LABS PASS EQ Mastering EQ
(1) Summit Stereo Valve Eq
Microphone Pre-Amplifiers
(3) AVALON V55 Dual Mic Amplifiers
(32) Neve 1073 - in desk
(PLEASE REFER TO THE FLOATING LIST FOR MANY ADDITIONAL MICROPHONE AMPLIFIERS)

Reverbs/Delays

(1) Lexicon 224XL
(1) Lexicon PCM 60
(1) Eventide H3000 Harmonizer
(1) Eventide 949 Harmonizer
(2) Yamaha SPX 90
(1) Korg DRV 3000
(2) Roland SDE 3000

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 Pre’s
(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 (Additional Floating Unit)
(1) Master Room Spring Reverb
(1) Eventide 949
(2) Yamaha SPX 90
(1) Roland 201 Space Echo

Floor Plan

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 C

Studio C

WHERE ARTISTS ENTER AND ICONS EMERGE.