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Olympic Studios

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- Olympic Studios

London’s legendary Olympic Studios has been host to some of the greatest recording sessions in history, including albums from The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. As 5-times winner of Music Week’s Best Recording Studio Award it is clear that Olympic remains firmly at the heart of the London recording industry.

The Olympic Studios complex offers recording, mixing (including multichannel/5.1) together with fully equipped programming and pre-production suites. Each of these is supported by an experienced pool of in-house engineers and programmers.

Designed without compromise to ensure technical excellence, optimum privacy and comfort for clients, revolutionary studio designer Sam Toyoshima has created spacious, practical and inspiring control rooms and recording spaces. Each studio has its own separate lounge which, together with our restaurant, garden and tennis court/5-aside football pitch provide much required R&R.

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Studio One

Studio Two

Studio 3

Mix Suite

Absolute Room

Digi Room

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Shared Mics

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Studio One

The control room is ideal for mixing as well as recording on the 80 channel SSL XL 9000K console with a Genelec 5.1 monitoring system which enables us to satisfy the increase in demand for surround sound projects.

The large live area can accommodate a 50-piece orchestra. For flexibility, the room's acoustic properties can be tailored for each session by raising/lowering the ceiling baffles or by altering the wall panels. Two isolation booths add further recording options. Our technical staff and engineers are on hand to ensure that your session is set up as you require. A Steinway Concert Grand Piano is available for use in the room.

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Studio Two

The perfect studio for a band or small orchestra (up to 35 musicians) — offering a spacious live area and producer's room. The control room houses a 56 channel SSL 4000G console and a comprehensive range of outboard equipment.

The acoustic of the room can be altered to suit the session by means of variable wall panels. Isolation booths also add flexibility and further options to session layouts. A Classic Bosendorfer Grand Piano is available for use in the studio.

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Studio 3

Studio 3 is, according to our clients, probably one of the best sounding mix rooms in the country. There is a 72 channel SSL 4000G+ SE desk with Genelec monitoring in the control room and a small stone recording room for a great drum sound. At the back of the studio is a small lounge for relaxing.

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Mix Suite

The Mix Suite has been the place where numerous top singles and albums have been mixed. As home to Mark ‘Spike' Stent, the room incorporates a 64 channel SSL 4000G Series console, extensive outboard equipment including 2 HD ProTools rigs. The Studio has direct access to the large garden and BBQ area with full use of the private conservatory and kitchen.

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Absolute Room

The Absolute Room is an incredibly popular programming area with a large overdub room which is brightened by natural daylight. Fully equipped, boasting a 48 channel Amek 9098i it creates an ideal writing and mixing environment. Recent clients include Andy Abraham and Hi Life.

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Digi Room

Fully equipped for composition, programming and Protools recording / editing all to the specification of songwriter / producer Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Michael MacDonald, BB King). Although fully self contained this room is often used in harmony with other sessions booked into the main recording rooms. Recent clients include Eric Clapton, Shakira and Michael McDonald.

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Shared Equipment

Sony 3348 digital multitrack machines. Otari Radar II 24bit Digital Recorder, 1 x Studer A810 2tk (CTT) with Dolby A/SR.
Panasonic SV3700 DAT recorder, Akai S1000, Al Smart compressor, Fairchild 660 valve limiter, Marantz CDR, Technics SL1200 turntable, Tube Tech EQ, Sony DVP S700 SA-CD Player, Panasonic RA71EB DVD-A Player.

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The Microphone List

2 AKG C12A valve
2 AKG C24 valve
3 AKG C28 valve (1x A, 2x C)
8 AKG C414 (1xEB, 6xULS, 1xB-ULS)
11 AKG C451 (8xE, 1x EB, 1x CB)
1 AKG C452E
3 AKG D112
2 AKG D12
1 AKG D19
5 AKG D20
4 AKG D224E
4 AKG D25
2 AKG D30
1 BEYER M160
5 BEYER M201
7 BEYER M88
1 BEYER M69
1 BRAUNER VM1
6 B&K 4006
4 B&K 4007
4 B&K 4011
3 C-DUCER
1 CALREC CM1050C
3 CROWN PZM 30 GMP
7 EV RE20
1 NEUMANN KM64
5 NEUMANN KMi84
2 NEUMANN M264
1 NEUMANN M269
7 NEUMANN TLM170
10 NEUMANN U47 fet
2 NEUMANN U47 valve
3 NEUMANN U67 valve
9 NEUMANN U87
1 NEUMANN U87i
1 NEUMANN U89i
1 RCA BOMB
1 SANKEN CMS 2
6 SCHOEPS CMC5
2 SCHOEPS CMTS 501
1x SCHOEPS MSTC5
13 SENNHEISER MD409U3
16 SENNHEISER MD421(1x MD421,4x U4,11x U5)
5 SENNHEISER MD441(1x U, 4x U3)
2 SHURE SM56
8 SHURE SM57
15 SHURE SM7
4 SHURE SM81
2 SHURE SM58 BETA
1 SHURE SM58
1 SONY C37P
1 SONY EMC22P
6 STC 4033
2 STC 4038

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