Selected Artists
Selected Artists
SELECTED ARTISTS
ANTHONY RANERI
JIMMY GNECCO
VINNIE CARUANA
THE MOVIELIFE
STEADY HANDS
THE MOMS
HEAD NORTH
SEAWAY
JAGUAR SHARK
BANQUETS
THIS IS HELL
EXTINCTION A.D
BAD LUCK
I AM THE AVALANCHE
HULL
SORORITY NOISE
THE NECTARS
SOMOS
MAKE WAR
DEAF RHINO
OURS
BREAK OF REALITY
CHAD SMITH
PUDDLE SPLASHER
TWIN STRIKE
CRIME IN STEREO
BAKITHI KUMALO
SEMIOTICS
BRANDON REILLY
KEEP FLYING
Recording Process
Recording Process
CONTROL ROOM - STUDIO A
LIVE ROOM - STUDIO A
I. RECORDING FACILITIES
Nestled inside a historic 100 year old church, the Barbershop Studios are located just outside of Manhattan, set against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Hopatcong. Centered around the 72 channel SSL 9000K, this high end facility has an impressive collection of analog gear including vintage Telefunken Preamps from the 1960's, a variety of Neve and API outboard gear, Helios channel strips from Bob Marley's personal console and a microphone closet with modern and vintage mics aplenty. On site living quarters are available for those in need of accommodations during their session and the studios are also conveniently situated within walking distance to nearby bars, restaurants and shopping. Keep scrolling for a comprehensive list of the equipment located at the studio.
VIEW OF THE LAKE FROM THE STUDIO
II. EQUIPMENT LIST
CONSOLE
72 Input SSL XL 9000 K
MONITORS
Mains: Custom Design Griffin Speakers
5.1: Griffin G2
Mid & Near-Field Monitors: Yamaha NS-10, Genelec 1031A
SELECT PLUGINS
Waves, Altiverb, Kontakt, Arturia, Sound Toys, Autotune, Melodyne
A/D CONVERTER
Lavry Gold
MASTER CLOCK
Lucid High Definition Studio Sync Generator
COMPRESSORs
1 x ADL 1000
1 x Cranesong Trakker
2 x DBX 160
1 x DBX 118
6 x DBX 902
4 x EL-8 Distressor
1 x Gates 39B – Modified by Robert Derby
1 x Neve 2254
1 x Neve 33609
1 x Pendulum Audio ES-8
1 x Stereo Pye
1 x Rca BA6A – Modified by Robert Derby
1 x Spectronics 610
2 x Teletronix LA2A
2 x Teletronix LA3A
1 x Tube Tech SMC 2B
1 x UA 6176
2 x UA175B – Modified by Robert Derby
2 x UREI 1176
EQ & MIC PREAMPs
3 x API 550B
1 x API 512B
3 x API 560B
2 x BFE Filtek MK3
2 x Daking EQ/Pre
2 x GML EQ/Pre
2 x Helios EQ/Pre
1 x Lang PEQ-2
2 x Langevin Preamps
2 x RCA Tuve Preamps
2 x Neumann W495B
2 x Neve 1073DPD
4 x Neve 1095
4 x Neve 1083
2 x Neve 1081
2 x Pultec EQP-1A
2 x Pultec MEQ-5
2 x Spectronics IM-6
2 x Telefunken V72
2 x Telefunken V72A
4 x Telefunken V76
1 x UA 6176
SOFTWARE
Protools HD 10 – 96 Inputs & Outputs
RECORDERS
2 x Studer A827 2" 24 Track
1 x Mark Spitz modified ATR 1/2" 2 TRACK
MICROPHONES
2 x AKG C60
2 x AKG C12
1 x AKG C24
1 x AKG 460 B
2 x AKG 414EB
2 x AKG 414B-ULS
6 x AKG C451B
1 x Audio Technica 4050
2 x Beyer M160
2 x DPA 4006
2 x Coles 4038
1 x Neumann U47
2 x Neumann U47 FET
1 x Neumann M269C
2 x Neumann M49
1 x Neumann SM69
1 x Neumann SM2
2 x Neumann KM84
3 x Neumann U87
3 x Neumann U67
2 x Neumann KM 56
1 x Neumann KM54
1 x Neumann M582
1 x Neumann M582 OMNI
3 x Neumann TLM-170
2 x Neumann KM183
2 x Neumann KM184
1 x RCA 44
2 x RCA 77
2 x Royer R-121
2 x Royer R-122
2 x Schoeps CMC6
2 x Sennheiser MD441-U
8 x Sennheiser MD421
12 x Shure SM57
4 x Shure SM58
2 x Shure Beta 58
2 x Sony C37A
1 x Telefunken U47
REVERB & MULTI-EFFECTS
2 x Audio Design Panscan
1 x AMS DMX 15-80 S Digital Delay
1 x AMS RMX16 Digital Reverb
1 x Drawmer DS201
1 x EMT 250
2 x Eventide H3000
1 x Klark Technic DN780
2 x Lexicon PCM 41
4 x Lexicon PCM 42
1 x Lexicon PCM 90
1 x Lexicon 480L
1 x Lexicon 960L
1 x Lexicon 200
1 x Lexicon Stereo Flanger SBF325
1 x TC M2000
1 x TC Finalizer
Biography
Biography
Brett Romnes is a producer, audio engineer, mixer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in New York City. He currently works out of The Barber Shop Studios in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.
Over the past 10 years, Romnes has engineered and produced artists such as I Am The Avalanche, Anthony Raneri, Vinnie Caruana, Ours, Jimmy Gnecco, Break of Reality and many others.
Romnes is known for his skill, passion and deep knowledge of a vast spectrum of styles and genres. He utilizes and offers his clients state-of-the-art digital technologies as well as extremely rare vintage analog equipment during the recording process. His production style is results-driven and hands-on, designed to break down any creative obstacles while providing positive input and guidance at every step of the process. Romnes' mission is to ensure that each artist's unique vision and sound are captured as optimally as possible on each recording they make with him.
Alongside his extensive engineering and production experience, Brett has been the drummer and producer for I Am The Avalanche since its inception in 2004. He has performed around the world and shared the stage with New Found Glory, Billy Talent, Saves the Day, Brand New, Paramore, Gym Class Heroes, Four Year Strong, Bayside, No Use for a Name and countless others.
Scheduling
Scheduling
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