We are lucky enough to offer the only commercially available SSL Duality console in London.
The Duality is Solid State Logic's flagship model and features the same circuitry as the E, G and K series consoles that earned SSL the legendary reputation that they have. Modernizations such as DAW control, dual mic-pre's on each channel using both the beautifully clean SuperAnalogue and Variable Harmonic Distortion (valve or transistor) circuits on every channel and TFT meter displays
The Duality is SSL's flagship desk. It takes the best features of the 9000K series, mixes it with the kinds of control and integration concepts of the AWS 900+ then adds the visual concepts introduced in the C Series via the TFT displays. It's also here, at the Chapel's recording studio. However, it wouldn't be anything without creative talent to know how to operate it. For that we have some of the top record producers and engineers in London available for you to hire. This desk brings new heights to how we conceptualise sound, it's already setting a new standard for audio manipulation. and it's pioneering the next step in the evolution of recording music.
The SSL Duality desk delivers pristine analogue audio quality with digital manipulation possibilities unheard of until now. It features SSL's patented Super Analogue format. And if thats not enough, the Duality features two of everything, two sets of eq (E and G series), two sets of compression, and two sets of mic pre's. Whatever kind of sound you're looking for, you will get it and more with this beast. You'll also find that we are the first commersial recording studio in London to house the SSL Duality recording console. Our record producers have hand picked this desk as the perfect machine for all of our projects. For everything from recording to mixing, to voice-overs, to grammys: this desk blows the competition away!
Record, produce, and inspire with this state of the art recording console!
Pro Tools HDX provides ultimate power, highest audio quality, and easier ways to record, edit, and mix the most demanding productions. Get more tracks, more headroom, and up to 5x more dedicated DSP power to tackle even the most massive music and post-production projects with the confidence that comes with guaranteed performance.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios, we know how important it is to have the worlds most proffesional and cutting edge equipment. Enter the PrismSound ADA-8XR.
The PrismSound ADA-8XR is a multi-channel modular AD/DA converter that can be configured in numerous ways using plug-in modules to suit a wide variety of applications. It can be a 16 channel AD converter, a 16 channel DA converter or an 8 channel AD/DA converter. It can be a multi-channel FireWire interface, or an AES/EBU / AES3 / SPDIF Digital to Analogue or Analogue to Digital converter. It can act as a high resolution Pro Tools Interface for recording or post-production. Similarly it can work with a wide range of other popular Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) including Logic, Cubase, Nuendo and others. In fact, there's not a lot it can't do when it comes to digital audio conversion.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios, we know how important it is to have the worlds best sounding effects at your fingertips. Enter the 960L, Lexicons flagship digital effects system.
Lexicons 3DPM Technology not only allows you or your engineer to create the most realistic sounding acoustic environments ever, it also allows for the creation of new and unheard spaces.
The 960L is capable of full 24bit/96KHz performance.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios, we know how important it is to have the worlds best sounding effects at your fingertips. Enter the the Bricasti M7 stereo reverb unit and M10 remote.
With a new standard in algorithmic reverberation the M7 not only allows you or your engineer to create the most realistic sounding acoustic environments to date, it also allows for the creation of new and unheard spaces.
The Briscati is capable of full 24bit/192KHz performance.
Some call it the Orville processor on steroids, and with good reason. The Eventide H8000 delivers 8 channels of processing to produce some of the richest and most powerful sounding effects on the market.
The H8000 delivers lush choruses, FM panners, sample-and-hold filters, vibratos, modulating delays, multiband compression, phase shifting, micro pitch shifting, and vocoding. If you want an effect, Chapel has it.
Some of the features of the H8000 include AES/EBU, ADAT, stereo S/PDIF digital I/O at 24-bit fidelity and effects up to 96kHz sampling frequency coupled with ultra-flexible routing.
The Crane Song Ibis is Chapel's preferred mastering EQ.
Combining musicality with technicality, this mixing and mastering EQ tool rivals that of any other London recording studio. When you have completed the recording and producing stage, the Ibis allows our producers and mixers to bring out the most stunning sonic qualities from your mix. Crane Song's flagship EQ tool also allows for second and third harmonic drive control, which enables our producers and mastering engineers to add a warm analogue richness to your track.
If you think its time to finally make your mark, and get that renowned London recording studio sound then we can record it, mix it, and then master it to perfection all at The Chapel Studios.
To get that extra clarity and punch in your mix, use The Chapel Studios in South London.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios, we know how important it is to have the worlds most proffesional and cutting edge equipment. Enter the Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ.
The Massive Passive is a two channel, four band equalizer, with additional high pass and low pass filters. Perhaps the ultimate studio EQ for tracking instruments, mastering and delivering powerful tonal control with character.
At Chapel Studios you will have access to two SSL XLogic pre-amp units, giving you eight of the legendary XL 9000 K Series Microphone Pre Amplifiers in 2U's of rack space.
An ultra wide and flat frequency response, extremely low distortion and an almost unmeasurable noise floor make these pre-amps among the best in the business: perfect for capturing your sound with pristine clarity.
The XLogic uses unique DC-coupled SuperAnalogue technology, combined with stepless changes to pre-amp gain through motorized potentiometers, as well as a selection of 20dB pad, +48V phantom power and Hi/Low Impedence selection, for both microphone and line level inputs.
The API 3124 is a high quality, four input, four output pre amp. It has 4 pristine mic pre amps giving the classic API sound to any microphone recording.
In addition, 4 instrument ins on the front connect directly from pre-amp to the op-amp meaning that low level signals such as guitar and bass can be easily amplified without the need for a DI box.
The high impedance inputs can take high input levels making them ideal for keyboards. In all, this classic pre amp provides us with superb quality audio for any music producer or voice over artist at our London recording studio.
The 3124 pre-amps have the best transient response available making them an ideal choice for drums. Their up-front, mid-forward sound also makes them incredible on distorted guitars.
These pre-amps sounds fantastic when used carefully and deliver a very clear sound but the real magic lies in their analogue distortion capabilities. Pushing them hard gives that natural analogue compression that so many strive for which brings out the impact of drums and thickens up guitar and bass signals.
This set of pre-amps shows The Chapel Studios dedication to versatility.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios, we know how important it is to have the worlds purest sounding preamps. Enter the Neve 4081 Quad Mic Premap.
The 4081 builds on the incredible sucess of the 1081 and 1081R modules and provides both powerful control and legendary Neve sound. Perfect for vocals, ADR and Foley recording, the 4081's features make it the number one choice for any studio, OB truck or live stage enviroment.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios London, we know how important it is to have the worlds purest sounding preamps. Enter the Neve 1073 Dual Mic Premap.
The 1073DPA provides the legendary sound of Neve in a remarkably simple format. Two rear-panel Mic inputs and Line inputs feed dual Class A gain stages, with adjustable Gain control and selectable 48V available on the Mic inputs. Class A analogue outputs in XLR format are also found on the rear panel, controlled via adjustable front-panel ±10dB Trim controls.
Here at The Chapel Recording Studios, we know how important it is to have the worlds most proffesional and cutting edge equipment. Enter the NEVE 33609/JD Compressor
Hand-built to its original 1970's specifications, the Neve 33609JD Stereo Compressor offers comprehensive limiting and compression facilities for music recording, mastering, post production and broadcast applications. The combination of hand-wired transformers and gain reduction circuitry produces a sound quality which is often duplicated, yet seldom achieved by any other compressor / limiter. Coupled with the unit's unparalleled ease of use, this inimitable sound quality has made the 33609 a worldwide studio standard for three decades.
The Chapel Studios gives you the SSL G-Series compressor, the latest version of the compressor used in the legendary SL 4000 console, which uses the same classic twin VCA design as its console counterpart.
The XLogic G-Series Compressor is a 1U rack mounting stereo buss compressor. Combined with improved input and output circuitry, this unit provides improved audio performance, while retaining the dynamics characteristics that have provided numerous hit mixes for the world's best sound engineers.
Fantastic on tracking drums and piano, this unit is stereo or mono, not dual mono. This is one of the attributes that leads to its tight stereo imaging control.
We use the G-Series for its classic mix finalising capabilities. A key element in the sound of many classic recordings is the punch and drive of the mixes created by the G-Series compressor.
The API 2500 is a stereo bus compressor used to bring out more punch and tone in your mix. It gives you a selection of older or newer sounding compression ranging from the type found in the old API 525, 1176, and the fairchild.
Essentially, once you have finished your mix, the API is then used to bring everything together and add that extra bit of sparkle and polish. It really injects a punch to your mix that you can't get out of the competitive units.
API 2520 op-amp
Variable threshold between -20 and +10
Selectable Ratio, Attack and Release times
Patented "Thrust" high-pass filter before RMS detector
Variable link between left and right channels
Old "feed back" or new "feed forward" compression
Soft, Medium or Hard Knee for easy to sharp compression
Auto or manual gain make up
1/4" balanced side chain inputs
Output clips at +30 dBm
One of the all time classic pieces of audio equipment, no studio would be complete without at least one 1176. Here at our London recording studio we get regular use out of our 1176s achieving classic sounds from vocals, guitars, drums and just about anything you put through this compressor.
Twinned with our second 1176 we get great use from the pair for many applications including mastering. Used by record producers/music producers the world over, voice-over artistes the like.
The original Universal Audio 1176LN designed by Bill Putnam was a major breakthrough in limiter technology – the first true peak limiter with all transistor circuitry offering superior performance and a signature sound.
Today, the 1176LN is new again. While it certainly would have been possible – and much simpler – to modernize and "improve" the 1176LN, every effort was made to remain faithful to Putnam's design and intentions. Carefully trained staff hand-wire and test each unit until it meets Universal Audio's uncompromising standards. This classic version of the 1176LN captures all the nuance of the original through obsessive attention to detail and delivers that trademark sound.
Demand the original. Accept no copies.
The Empirical Labs EL8XS Distressor Stereo/Dual Mono is a digitally controlled audio device which gives that warmth so craved by actually incorporating several products into one by utilizing digital controls to switch totally different circuits in and out.
This distressor gives your tracks that real warm sound. This is an important issue to us as the super clear sound of modern digital recordings can sometimes sound a little "harsh". At Chapel Recording Studios London we ensure your tracks come out with that recognised vintage warmth.
This excellent piece of hardware offers several modes that color the signal, even without compression (or gain control). These extended modes emulate vintage gain control units (compressors & limiters) and deliver a classic "knee" sound all of it's own.
The SansAmp RBI is a pumped-up, expanded version of the classic SansAmp Bass Driver DI pedal. One of the most versatile bass amps around, the SansAmp can handle whatever we throw at it!
Impeccable samples, beautifully weighted, highly expressive - £35 per day (+ VAT)
The 'Classic' JCM 800 Head brings the Marshall legacy to Chapel Studios
The all-valve JCM 800 2203 is one of the most highly respected 100-Watt Marshall heads in the company's long history. It is favoured by Engineers, Music Producers and Musicians alike the world over.
Its foolproof interface, distinctive roar and larger-then-life 'edge' have set the standard by which all other 'rock' amps are judged and in the Chapel facilities it is a treasure for any guitarist.
Our JCM 800 provides that classic and distinctive Marshall sound to London's premier recording studio.
The Fender Super Sonic 112 amp and 212 Enclosure cabinet are a mainstay at Chapel Studios.
Fender's first all-tube amp, the Super Sonic capturesthe highly desirable tones of the '65 Vibrolux, the thick tone of the '66 Bassman and the smooth creamy crunch of modern high-gain amplifiers.
So whether you're looking for that industry-standard Fender clean tone, the vintage blusey 'pushed' tones or modern high-gain tones, they can all be found within the Fender Supper Sonic 112 amp.
Combined with Chapels high standard facilities, the Super Sonic can get you the guitar tone and texture to raise your work above the rest.
The Vox AC30 30-watt amp became an instant icon when it was introduced in the late 50's and has only become more popular with age. Known for it's 'jangly' high end, this amp offers warm, sparkling cleans as well as rich, crunchy distortion. Made famous by legends such as The Beatles, Queen and many more, this amp offers everything you need and more for your next project with us.
Bass Drum 22"
Toms 10", 12", 14", 16".
Black Beauty Snare Drum 14" x 6.5"
Ludwig 400 Snare Drum 14" x 5.5"
Joe Montineri 12" x 5.5"
4 Yamaha Cymbal Stands
Drum Workshop 5000 Hi Hat Pedal
Sonor or Rock n' Soc stools
All drum heads provided are produced by Evans
Selection of Zyldjian cymbals hireable at the
discretion of The Chapel Studios.
Drummer must provide their own kick pedal, cymbals and sticks.
We promote the use of Evans drum heads.
Mon-Fri £50.00 per day (+ VAT)
Weekends: £75.00 per day (+ VAT)
