Our Gear
The Art Behind the Sound
A carefully curated collection of analog mastering equipment, chosen for its ability to bring warmth, depth, dimension, and clarity to your music. Every processor serves a purpose, and every mastering decision is guided by the needs of the record.
Equalization
HLABS EQ169+ (Stereo Pair)
Primary analog equalization, offering precise tonal adjustments and musical shaping.
Manley Massive Passive Mastering Edition
Stereo tube equalization, offering broad tonal shaping, depth, and musical character.
Dynamics & Compression
Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Dual Diode Bridge Compressor
Stereo compression for dynamic control, cohesion, and musical movement.
Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Processor (MBP)
Stereo compression, limiting, stereo-field processing, and Silk coloration.
Manley Vari-Mu Mastering Edition
Stereo tube compression for smooth dynamic control and musical cohesion.
Manley SLAM! Mastering Edition
Optical and FET dynamics, limiting, and clipping capabilities.
elysia xMax
Multiband dynamics, mid-side processing, and soft clipping.
Analog Color & Character
Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer (MBT)
Transformer coloration, Silk processing, tonal shaping, and dynamics.
Conversion & Capture
Neumann MT 48
High-resolution digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion, providing the interface between digital audio and the studio's analog mastering equipment.
Every Song Deserves Its Own Approach
No two records are identical. Rather than applying a fixed chain of processors to every master, we carefully select the tools and techniques that best serve the music.
Some records benefit from subtle equalization and gentle dynamics, while others call for more extensive tonal shaping, compression, or harmonic character.
Our philosophy is simple: every adjustment should have a purpose. We believe great mastering isn't about how much equipment is used, but how thoughtfully it's applied.
Our Technical Philosophy
Great gear is only part of the equation. How it's set up and used matters just as much.
Precision & Calibration
Our mastering environment emphasizes careful calibration and unity gain at every stage, so what you hear in the room is exactly what leaves the studio. No surprises — just consistent, repeatable results.
Gain Staging
Proper gain structure throughout the chain ensures maximum headroom and the sweetest analog saturation where intended.
Hybrid Approach
We embrace both worlds: analog warmth and character combined with digital precision, recall, and flexibility.
Notes on Our Approach
Why these specific units?
Every piece in our collection was chosen after extensive testing and comparison. We're not collecting gear for its own sake — each unit solves a specific sonic problem and brings something unique to the table.
The Neve character
You'll notice several Rupert Neve pieces in our collection. There's a reason: the Neve transformer sound adds a depth and weight that's instantly recognizable. It makes music feel more "expensive" without being obvious about it.
Hybrid workflow
While our processing is analog, we work in a modern DAW environment. This means we have perfect recall, detailed notes on every session, and the ability to make precise adjustments quickly. The best of both worlds.
Conversion quality
The Neumann MT 48 is the single interface between digital audio and our analog equipment — converting your mix to analog on the way in, then capturing the finished result on the way out. At this level of conversion quality, we preserve every nuance that our analog equipment imparts to your music.
Hear it for yourself
Check out our portfolio to hear before and after examples of our work.
