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Equipment & Software

At the heart of the Back Porch Studio is a sophisticated array of mixing, processing, recording, and reinforcement equipment, coupled with the latest in computer software.

When combined, the result is a studio that can produce professional recordings. The Back Porch Studio is fully equipped and ready to handle all your MIDI, tracking, mastering and recording needs!

Keyboard Controller:

  • Fatar StudioLogic SL-1100, 88-note weighted, hammer-action

    Sound modules:

  • Kurzweil MicroEnsemble
  • E-MU Virtuoso 2000 - 128-voice polyphonic, 32-channel virtual orchestra
  • Kurzweil MicroPiano
  • Roland JV-1010 with vocal & orchestral expansion boards
  • Korg X5DR
  • Yamaha MU-80

    Processors:

  • Art FXR Elite Digital Multi-Effects Processor
  • DBX 266 Compressor/Gate
  • BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer

    Microphones:

  • Marshall MXL900 cardioid condenser mic
  • Rode NT-1 condenser mic
  • Shure SM 57
  • Audio-Technica ATM41a
  • AKG D 880 "Emotion"
  • Beyer TG-69
  • Shure 5655D

    Recording gear:

  • Tascam 2488mkII Standalone Digital Audio Workstation with CD-RW Drive, capable of recording eight tracks simultaneously
  • Mackie 1604 VLZ Pro Mixer
  • Mackie 1642 VLZ Pro Mastering Mixer
  • Alesis LX-20 8-track Digital ADAT Recorder (playback only)
  • Roland VS840GX 8-track digital audio workstation - 8-track recorder, mixer, effects and equalization
  • JL Cooper DataSync2 (provides the ability to synchronize live recordings with MIDI sequences)
  • Tascam DA-30 MKII DAT recorder
  • Harman/Kardon CDR20 CD recorder with audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters
  • Sony RCD-W500C dual-deck CD recorder
  • TEAC CDW-D11 52x Stand-alone CD-Duplicator
  • Sony MDS-JE630 MiniDisc Recorder
  • Sony K909ES high-end pro cassette deck
  • Marantz Superscope PSD230 (can increase/decrease tempo on a CD without affecting key or raise/lower key without affecting tempo)
  • BMB DEP-1500K Digital Key Transposer with Digital Echo Processor
  • Sony Wireless Headphones RF945r
  • JVC TD-W718 dual cassette deck
  • Akai 4000DS-MK-II reel-to-reel recorder
  • Samson Q-5 Headphone amplifier
  • DOD 6-channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier
  • Eight sets of headphones

    Miscellaneous gear:

  • Event 20/20 Studio Reference Monitors
  • DBX PB-48 48-point Patchbay
  • Furman 40-point Patchbay
  • Teac CD-P1160 Three Beam CD Player
  • Aiwa Stereo A/V Receiver AV-S17
  • Technics receiver/amp
  • KDS 75-tray CD Storage and Retrieval System, computer-controlled
  • JVC Turntable
  • Bose monitors - Panasonic Thruster speakers
  • Pioneer tower speakers
  • Mixrax Desk, console and racks

    MIDI gear & software:

  • MOTU Midi Express 128 8x8 MIDI interface
  • Finale 2009, Windows
  • SONAR 6, Studio Edition, complete digital multitrack recording system
  • East/West Symphonic Orchestra virtual sound module
  • Cakewalk Pyro 5 digital music editing/enhancement program
  • PhotoScore Neuratron Music Scanning program
  • Image Line Fruity Loops 5 software
  • Roxio Easy Media Creator 8
  • Jammer Hit Session
  • The Pianist

    Computers:

  • Dell Dimension E520 with Dual Core Technology
  • 2.8 GHz Pentium D 820 Processor
  • 1GB DDR SDRAM
  • 48X DVD/CD-RW dual format drive
  • External Philips 20X DVD writer
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • 19" Dell E197FP Flat Panel LCD monitor

  • Dell Dimension 3100 Intel Pentium 4 Processor 521
  • 2.8GHz Intel Celeron processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16X DVD-ROM Drive
  • Combo Drive: 48x/24x/48x/DVD/CDRW
  • Sony DVD 18X DVD internal burner
  • 160GB Hard Drive
  • Altec Lansing 2100 speaker system with subwoofer
  • 17" Dell Flat Panel LCD monitor

  • Dell Inspiron 1100 series laptop with 15.0 XGA screen
  • 1GB RAM
  • 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron Processor
  • 24xCD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
  • 30GB Hard Drive
  • Creative TravelSound laptop speakers
  • Portable Sony SRS-Z500 speakers

  • Computer Miscellaneous:
  • NEW! Western Digital 250GB Stand-alone Hard Drive with USB Port
  • Two Rolodex combo ports: 2 USB, 1 power outlet on each
  • A-Data PD9 1GB USB2.0 Flash Drive
  • Hewlett-Packard Laser Jet 1320 Duplexing Printer
  • Canon Pixma MP-600 Color Photo Printer
  • HP ScanJet 3500C
  • Lexmark X8350 All-in-one printer/fax/copy
  • Netgear Wireless Studio/Home networking system
  • Linksys SPA3102 Voice Gateway with Router (VoIP)
  • Zoom ADSL X4 DSL Modem