The Academy of Production and Recording Arts is held at the world-class recording studio The Beach. Here is a view into where students learn hands on with industry professionals.
Big Sur
Big Sur is our “Studio A”. A world-class room acoustically tuned for balance and sweetness, Big Sur is perfect for everything from drums or grand piano to live bands and string sections. Home to a LaFont 128 input console and ProTools HD, Big Sur has hosted the world’s top artists.
EQUIPMENT
Pro Tools HD3
Alesis HD24
60 Channel Analog Lafont Console
Lafont Onboard Dynamic Processors
Lexicon, Yamaha and Roland Effects Units
Tannoy 15” Monitors
Yamaha NS-10 Monitors
Live Room
Size – Vocals to Orchestra
Drum Riser and Isolation Booth
Lots of microphones to choose from, including Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, EV, Shure, Beyer Dynamic, Microtech Gefell& SE Electronics
Laguna
“Our “Studio B”. More intimate than Big Sur, Laguna is equipped with a Digidesign Icon D-Command Console, ProTools HD and has 5.1 surround ability. Its size makes it perfect for overdubbing vocals or instruments, dialogue replacement or midi composing.
EQUIPMENT
Pro Tools HD3
Alesis HD24
Digidesign Icon D-Command Console
SSL Pre-Amps, EQ’s and Compressors
API Pre-Amps
Lexicon Outboard Effects Unit
Tannoy 15” Monitors
5.1 Genelec Surround Sound
Live Room
Size – Vocals to Drumss
Lots of microphones to choose from, including Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, EV, Shure, Beyer Dynamic, Microtech Gefell& SE Electronics
Carmel
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“Studio C” boasts a beautiful 80 input Toft console, a foley suite, ProTools HD, and tons of “vibe”. A preferred room for some of our clients, Carmel provides comfort, functionality, and “cool” at a great rate.
EQUIPMENT
Pro Tools HD3
Alesis HD24
Toft ATB 32 Channel Console
Lexicon and Eventide Effects Units
Tannoy 12” Stereo and Surround Sound
Alesis and DBX Dynamic Processors
Live Room
Size – Vocals to Small Choir
Doubles as Foley Stage
Lots of microphones to choose from, including Neumann, AKG, Sennheiser, EV, Shure, Beyer Dynamic, Microtech Gefell& SE Electronics.
All Studio Rooms
Fiberglass treated for optimal sound absorption
RPG Diffusers set for perfect room tone
De-coupled for sound isolation
Temperature Controlled and Pressurized for sound control
Classroom
16 Emac Computers with Pro Tools 8.01 Mbox 1 Original
