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Control Room

A Tom Hidley-designed 20Hz control room featuring an 80 input SSL 9000J. Studio A's Kinoshita / TAD mains, driven by 3400W custom-made Charles Diana power amps, have been described by some as the best-sounding mains in Nashville. A healthy selection of Neve and API mic pres along with a fully equipped Pro Tools HD4 system round out this studio's outstanding selection of modern and vintage gear.

Tracking Space (35' x 24' x 18')

Our tracking room is a versatile space capable of a variety of recording scenarios from large tracking dates to intimate overdub sessions. Adequate isolation space is offered by the vocal booth and amp locker right off the main floor as well as the adjoining piano and stone rooms. Clear line of sight exists between all spaces from the control room all the way to the stoneroom.

Vocal Booth & Amp Locker

Off the main tracking floor are two separate isolation spaces. The vocal booth has line of sight with the tracking room floor and all the way back to the stone room. The amp locker is perfect for any amplified instrument and provides the all-important separation of sound while allowing the player to remain on the floor and in contact with the other musicians. Electric guitar or pedal steel is a common choice for this room.

Piano Room (14' x 12')

As suggested by the name, piano tracking and overdubs are the most common scenarios in this room. It also doubles as a B3 tracking space and can accommodate simultaneous piano and B3 setups. Perhaps the most distinguishing factor of this room is the beautiful 9-foot Bosendorfer Grand Piano. A favorite among engineers and players alike, this piano has earned quite a reputation around Nashville and serves as a major draw for the studio.

Stone Room (18' x 12' x 14.5')

Reflective surfaces abound in the stone room. Serving as a point of contrast to the other recording spaces in the studio, the stone room has welcomed a variety of sound sources. Among them are drums, lead vocal, acoustic guitar, mandolin and bass amp. Tie lines allow a player to sit in the tracking space and isolate an amp in the stone room. Logistical purposes notwithstanding, the sonic environment is perfect when a more "live" sound is desired.

Lounge Areas

Hospitality is taken seriously at HOB Nashville and the studio's lounge areas reflect this. The A lounge is equipped with all the necessary amenities including comfortable seating, satellite TV, T1 internet access, a full kitchen & pool table. If the outdoors and fresh air are desired, there is a patio off the main hallway with shaded tables and chairs. And of course, snacks and drinks are always available in the studio fridges and kitchen areas.

Control Room

Studio B is a consummate mix and overdub room. At its heart is an SSL 4000E console (with G computer) and an API 1604 sidecar providing a total of 56 fully-automated channels of world-class analog summing. An extensive array of vintage and modern outboard gear provide a variety of sonic options to choose from. But perhaps the most compelling feature of Studio B, surpassing even its gear selection, is the laid-back, comfortable vibe. Think of it as your audio home away from home.

Iso Space

Two isolation spaces exist right off the Studio B control room allowing a variety of overdub scenarios. Both rooms are tied into a cue system and cable pass-throughs enable one room to serve as a mini control room for the other, allowing overdubs to take place independent of the main control room. As comfortable as they are versatile, these spaces offer relaxing decor and lighting to create the perfect vibe.

B-Lounge & Foyer

Upstairs from the main floor is the B lounge area and patio. This space is equipped with comfortable seating, a kitchen, satellite TV and wireless high-speed T1 internet access. For taking in some fresh air, there is a second story porch right off the kitchen. While not exactly a lounge area, the front foyer of the studio often plays host to many a relaxed discussion. Being in close proximity to the control room, it is not uncommon to find staff and clients mingling here while on break.

Control Room

Sporting the only SSL Matrix in Nashville, Studio C is the perfect union of hybrid controller/summing console and exquisite outboard gear. Feeding the Matrix inputs is a custom Neve sidecar commissioned by the BBC for broadcasts within British Parliament's House of Commons and modified by Geoff Tanner to serve as a fantastic front end. Additionally, Studio C clients will experience a luxurious work environment accented by intricate far east artwork that has come to be a hallmark of all House of Blues Studios facilities.

Iso Space

Intimate enough for small overdub sessions yet large enough to accommodate full drum tracking, the Studio C isolation booth provides adequate flexibility for a variety of tasks. Custom, decorative tapestries adorn the walls and natural light abounds to provide a serene laid-back environment for any session. Access to the entire studio's formidable vintage microphone collection rounds out all this room has to offer.

Lounge & Kitchen

Comfort and hospitality- two items that are not taken lightly at House of Blues Studios! The "C" lounge is no exception. Equipped with adequate seating, beautiful artwork and all the necessary creature comforts, this space is the perfect hangout between takes. A cozy kitchenette provides a well-stocked, full-size fridge and microwave. Among the aforementioned creature comforts are high speed internet and satellite TV as well as access to the many fantastic eateries in Berry Hill.

HOB Post

Located in the same building as studio C is HOB Post, a full service video & audio post production facility. Designed to accommodate the most demanding video projects, we offer machines to support raw footage from almost any format, frame rate, or resolution. Avid NitrisDX is at the backbone of the video system and “video satellite” allows simultaneous audio mixing in the adjacent Studio C from the same project timeline. See the HOB Post page for more details.

Control Room

Straight from Memphis with a from-the-ground-up custom built API console, complete with 88 inputs, 44 channels of vintage 550A and Flying Faders. Pro Tools 10 with 48 channels of ADA, all on an 8-core Mac Pro, 2.4 GHz system with Quested mains and a KILLER vibe is enough to make you keep coming back to this room, session after session after session.

Tracking Room

An engineer that frequents studio D describes this tracking space as "It's own individual sound, kind of like running signal through an LA-2A but not compressing it. You sound better just being in the room." And we completely agree. From the rustic rafters overhead to the delta blues style art, you're not going to want to leave the studio D tracking space.

Iso Booths

Three iso booths? We think so. Two perfectly tuned amp lockers and a transparent-from-all-sides vocal airlock is enough for any project (but you're not limited to amps!) And with multiple tie lines to all rooms in the studio you'll never run out of options.

Tracking Booth

This is where the B3 is. With a mix of character-adding and acoustically treated walls, this extra large booth has a sound of it's own. Great for acoustic guitar, Hammond, or anything else you can throw in there.

Kitchen

Control Room

This editing and overdub suite contains a Digidesign Control 24 console featuring 16 Focusrite Class A mic pres, surround capabilities, and 24 touch-sensitive, motorized faders. Located in the building right next to studios A and B, this studio is great for smaller budget projects. With Pro Tools 8 and our great selection of microphones, one can enjoy the luxury of higher end studio equipment with the home-like atmosphere that this room provides.

Tracking Space

This midsize tracking booth, great for guitar/bass overdubs, small drum set tracking and, of course, vocal overdubs, comes equipped with a Hammond B3 organ and a Leslie speaker cab. With our wide selection of guitar amps, cabs, microphones and pre's, this room can really facilitate that great sound you may be looking for.

Lounge

Kick back and relax while enjoying the quiet, home-like atmosphere that this studio provides best. With adequate seating, beautiful artwork and all the necessary creature comforts, this space is the perfect hangout between takes. Among the aforementioned creature comforts are high speed internet and satellite TV as well as access to the many fantastic eateries in Berry Hill.

Kitchen

Thirsty? This mid-sized kitchen complete with dishwasher and refrigerator, feels like home and is always completely stocked with a variety of your favorite beverages.