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STUDIO GEAR

Our studio proudly features a collection of world-class gear, including iconic brands such as Neumann, AKG, Neve, API, and SSL. From Neumann microphones capturing every nuance to API and Neve preamps adding warmth and character, each piece is carefully selected to enhance the recording process for our clients.

CONSOLE

MICROPHONES

  • SSL XL-Desk Console

  • Studer A80 24 Track Tape Machine

  • Amphion One18 Monitors

  • Neumann U87

  • Neuman TLM103

  • Neuman KM184 (2x)

  • AKG 414II (2x)

  • Vanguard V4

  • Slate ML2 (2x)

  • Shure SM57 (5x)

  • Audix D6

  • Shure Beta 52

  • Sennheiser E609

PREAMPS

  • Neve 1073LB (6x)

  • Neve 5211 2 Channel Pre

  • API The Channel Strip

  • API C312 Preamps (2x)

  • SSL XL Desk Preamps (8x)

  • LaChapelle 583e

  • UA M610 Tube

  • Slate Digital VMS One (2x)

COMPRESSORS

  • API 2500

  • Distressor EL8-X (2x)

  • SSL 611DYN (2x)

  • SSL Bus Compressor

  • Neve 535 Bridge Diode (2x)

  • BAE Fet Compressor (2x)

EQs

  • API 550A (2x)

  • SSL 611-E (2x)

  • Neve 1073 (2x)

MISC. GEAR

  • dbx 520 De-Esser (2x)

  • Neve 542 Tape Emulator (2x)

  • Boss GTR Pro

  • Eventyde

  • Roland Delay

  • Suhr Reactive Load Box

  • Neve RNDI DI Box

  • Radial JCR Reamper

A wide variety of guitar amplifiers used by CitySound Studios in Toronto, Ontario.

INSTRUMENTS

For guitar enthusiasts, our array of instruments includes classics from Gibson, Fender, Martin, and amplifiers from Orange and Mesa Boogie. Whether you're seeking the rich, resonant tones of a vintage Martin acoustic or the gritty power of a Mesa Boogie amplifier, our gear selection caters to a diverse range of musical styles and preferences.

GUITARS

  • Gibson Les Paul Traditional

  • Gibson SG

  • Gibson ES-335 DOT

  • Fender American Strat

  • Fender Telecaster

  • Fender Jaguar

  • Martin D-28 Acoustic

  • Ibanez RG

  • Epiphone Firebird Bass

DRUMS

  • 10" Custom Birch/Bubinga Tom

  • 12" Custom Birch/Bubinga Tom

  • 14" Custom Birch/Bubinga Tom

  • 16" Custom Birch/Bubinga Tom

  • 22" Custom Birch/Bubinga Kick

  • 14" UDrum Bell Brass Snare

  • 14" Tama SLP Fat Spruce Snare

AMPS

  • EVH 5150 III

  • Mesa Dual Rectificer

  • Marshall JTM 45

  • Fender Showman Reverb

  • Fender 75

  • Orange AD30

  • Traynor Mono Block II

  • Ampeg SVT3-Pro (Modded)

  • Fender 63 Deluxe Reverb

  • Vox AC30

CABS

  • Mesa Oversized 4x12

  • Marshall 1960 lead 4x12

  • Orange 2x12

  • Fender Mustang 4x12

  • Ampeg PR410-HLM

PEDALS & EFFECTS

  • Ibanez TS9 OD Pedal

  • The Dude OD Pedal

  • Ernie Ball Volume Pedal

  • Korg DT-Tuner Peda;

  • ThorpyFX Pulse-Doppler Pedal

  • Donner EQ-Seeker

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