Future Shock / Alex Newport Equipment List
[some of this equipment is "floating" and will be used by Alex when working at other studios]
[Scroll down & click highlighted equipment names for more info]
CONSOLE:
Amek Einstein Super "E" 80 input 40 Channels of Amek mic preamps, 80 line channels at mixdown all with full EQ. 8 aux sends, 24 groups. Aux 7/8 can also be routed to group matrix to provide up to 32 aux sends during mixdown.
Amek Supertrue VCA Automation V 3.5a (PC based) - faders and mutes on all 80 channels and 10 VCA groups are automated, mixes are stored in memory and can be recalled at any time.
RECORDERS:
Otari MX-80 two inch 24 track analog
recorder
(heads relapped by JRF)
Otari MTR-15 2 track analog recorder with 1/2" and 1/4" heads
Digidesign Pro Tools 8/ HD2 System - 24 in / 32 out
Forat F16 8 Channel Digital Sampler
Akai MPC500 Sampler/Sequencer
Time Line MicroLynx Synchronizer
(synchronizes Otari 24 track with Pro Tools)
OUTBOARD:
[mic pre]:
In addition to the 40 Amek Einstein mic preamps:
[1] LOMO
YP-27 60's Tube Mic Pre
(2 in 1 out, LPF and Phase Rev on each channel)
[dynamics - EQ]:
- [4] SSL "E Series" Compressor/Gates
- [2] DBX 903 Compressor
- [3] DBX 902 De-Esser
- [3] DBX 905 Parametric EQ
[1] Meyer CP-10 Complementary Phase Stereo Parametric EQ
[1] Urei 1176 LN Peak Limiter (Rev "F", Black Face, early 70's)
[2] Empirical Labs EL-8 "Distressor" Compressor / Limiter
[1] Empirical Labs Fatso Jr Stereo Analog Tape Simulator / Compressor
[1] SPL Transient Designer TD4 4 Channel Dynamic Shaper
[1] SpectraSonics 610 CompLimiter (circa 1969)
[1] GE "Uni-level" BA-9B Vari-Mu Tube Limiter (circa 1955)
[1] SSL FX-G384 stereo compressor
[1] Audio
& Design Recording F760X-RS "Compex"
FET Stereo
Compressor/Limiter w/ transformer balanced
in/out
[1] Audio
& Design Recording F769X-R
"Vocal Stressor"
FET Compressor/EQ w/ transformer balanced
in/out
[1] Audio & Design Recording "Gemini" FET Stereo Limiter
[1] Audio & Design Recording "Ex-press Limiter" FET Stereo Limiter
[8] Allison Research CM700 70's FET Limiter
[8] Allison Research "Kepex" Expander / Gate
[2] Shure Level Loc compressor
[1] LA
Audio 4C Compressor/Limiter/De Esser
(4 Channels, can be linked as 2 stereo pairs)
[1] Solid State Logic CF82E33 Stereo TB Limiter
[2] Dolby 361/Cat 22 "A" Noise Reduction
(used as exciter/compressor on vocals, usually)
[1] CBS Labs Volumax Limiter
[3] Drawmer 201 2-Channel Noise gate
[1] DBX 166 Stereo Compressor/Limiter
[1] Aphex Aural Exciter Type "C" (2 Channel)
[2] Alesis Stereo Micro Limiter
[1] Tech 21 Sansamp
[effects]:
[1] Lexicon PCM 80 Digital Reverb
[1] Lexicon PCM 70 Digital Reverb
[1] Roland SRV-2000 Digital Reverb
[1] Roland SRV-330 Dimensional Space Reverb
[1] Roland SDX-330 Dimensional Expander
[1] Sony DPS-D7 Delay
[2] Yamaha SPX-90 Digital Multi-FX
[1] Yamaha SPX-90 II Digital Multi-FX
[1] Yamaha REV 7 Digital Multi-FX
[1] Zoom 1201 Multi-FX
[1] Eventide Instant Flanger FL-201
[1] Korg miniKP Kaoss Pad FX
[1] MXR 1000 ms Delay
[1] Roland Space Echo RE-201 Spring Reverb/Analog Tape Echo
[1] Roland RSS-10 Sound Space Processor
[1] Hughes AK-100 SRS 3D Sound Processor
[2] LT Sound Microplate Analog spring/plate reverb
[1] Sansui RA-500 Analog spring reverb
[1] WEM
Copicat Custom Tube Tape Echo c. 1965
MONITORS:
Tannoy System 12 DMT Mains
Realistic Minimus 7
ADC Speaker Switcher
MICROPHONES:
[condenser]
[1] Sony C-38B
[1] Sony Shotgun Microphone
[dynamic]
[1] Shure SM7A
[1] Shure SM57
[1] Shure SM57 [transformerless mod]
[ribbon]
[1] RCA BK-5A
OTHER:
Mogami/Neutrik and Canare/Neutrik Microphone Cables
All tie lines, mic lines, and outboard gear wired with ridiculously expensive Mogami/Canare and Belden cable
Pioneer CD/SACD/DVD Audio/MP3 Player
JBL, AKG and Audio Technica Headphones
Simon Systems headphone distribution box
BST 180W Headphone power amplifier
Whirlwind Director DI Box
2 Channel DI Box
INSTRUMENTS:
Fender Telecaster
Fender Jazz Bass
Doepfer Dark Energy analog synthesizer
Pearl 6.5 X 14 Maple Shell "Free-Floating" Snare
Ocheltree "Phantom" 6.5 X 14 Cast Carbon Steel Snare
Tama Imperialstar 6.5 X 14 Steel Snare
Ludwig "Black Beauty" 6.5 X 14 Brass Snare
Zildjian "A" Custom 16" Crash Cymbal
Zildjian "A" Thin Crash 16" Cymbal
Zildjian "New Beat" 14" Hats
Zildjian "A" Custom 20" Ride Cymbal
Fender Champ Tube Amp (c. 1968)
Multivox Combo Amp
Yamaha keyboard
Casio full size keyboard
Casio mini keyboard
Waldorf XTK Synth
M-Audio Radium 49 keyboard/midi controller
Various percussion: Maracas, Shakers, Tambourine, Glockenspeil, etc
Other instruments and amps available upon request
[Tons of guitar pedals including:]
Honda Soundworks 1407 Crazy Fuzz
Boss DS-1
Boss Turbo Distortion
Boss Metal Zone
Copilot Orbit Frequency Modulated Fuzz
MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay
Arion Stereo Distortion
Danelectro UniVibe
Tech 21 Comptortion
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Kojima Custom Boost/Overdrive
Intersound Notch Pedal
Boss Compressor/Sustainer
EH Big Muff
EH Soul Preacher
Korg Toneworks AX3000G
Whirlwind A-B Box