Recording Equipment
I have a versatile collection of instruments, percussion, found objects and materials available for recording, alongside a range of microphones and specialist recording equipment.
Available for studio, location and field recording from my studio in York. I can also source trusted session musicians where additional instrumentalists or performers are needed.
The studio is within walking distance of a large shopping centre and industrial estate, so I can often quickly source additional materials, objects and unusual sound sources for specific recording projects.
Remote editing, mixing, mastering and software development also available.
Ribbon Microphones
Beyerdynamic M500 Ribbon Microphone
Characterful ribbon microphone with a smooth top end and strong presence.
Beyerdynamic M260 Ribbon Microphone
Focused and detailed ribbon, particularly good for drums, percussion and resonant sources.
2 × Triton Audio FetHead Microphone Preamps
Clean additional gain for ribbon and dynamic microphones.
Condenser Microphones
2 × Aston Spirit Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Versatile multi-pattern condensers for close, stereo and room recording.
Aston Origin Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Clear and detailed general-purpose condenser.
2 × LOM basicUcho Low Noise Omnidirectional Microphones
Very low-noise omnis for quiet sources, detailed ambience and field recording.
Dynamic and Boundary Microphones
AKG Bass / Kick Drum Microphone
For low-frequency and high-impact sources.
Realistic PZM Boundary Microphone
Useful for rooms, surfaces, resonant objects and unusual acoustic perspectives.
+ Various Dynamic Microphones
Contact Microphones and Hydrophones
AKG C411 PP Condenser Contact Microphone
A particularly clean and full-sounding contact microphone, with a much more natural signal than a typical piezo contact mic.
Jez Riley French C-Series Pro+ Contact Microphone
Highly sensitive contact microphone for subtle vibrations, textures and internal resonances.
Jez Riley French D-Series+ Hydrophone
For underwater recording, liquids and submerged sound sources.
Portable & Mechanical Recording
Tascam Field Recorder
Portable 2-channel recorder with XLR inputs and phantom power.
2 × Polyend Perc MIDI Drum Robots
MIDI-controlled mechanical beaters for striking and sequencing drums, percussion, found objects and other materials.
Additional Services
Editing, Mixing & Mastering
Editing, mixing, mastering, sound design, sample preparation and pretty much any other audio task you need help with. If you have something unusual or specific in mind, just get in touch.
Bespoke Live Performance Setups
Development and refinement of custom live sets, performance systems and workflows, from simple Ableton setups through to more bespoke software and hardware configurations.
Custom Audio Software
Bespoke Max for Live devices, VST3 and AU plug-ins. Got an idea? Let’s chat and see if I can build it for you.
Contact: studio (at) kirkbarley.com