Gear

Minor changes can occur without notice, but rest assured that there will always be a good, reliable 24 track tape machine, an equally good and reliable analog console, proper microphones and a hard working coffee machine.

Cable Hell Studio does run a strict maintenence schedule to make sure that everything is running smoothly.

I strive to keep this list updated to make it representative and if a piece of gear is listed you can expect that its available and in operational condition so you won't find stuff that's been awaiting service for years. The only exception would be if something is pulled from service very briefly for repair. Regardless I always make sure what your needs are and plan accordingly.

Mixing console

DDA Q 32/8 console.
Fully recapped and modified.

Multitrack recording

Otari MTR90 MKII 2" 24 track tape machine

2-track recorders

Studer B67 1/4" 2-track tape machine
Refurbished in 2022-23.
EMU 0404 audio interface

Microphones

AKG C451EB w. CK1 capsules (2x)
AKG 460B w. CK61-ULS capsules (2x)
AKG D112
Beyerdynamic Soundstar MKII
Gefell UM70S
Philips EL6033/10
Sennheiser MD-211 (2x)
Sennheiser MD-421 (3x)
Sennheiser MD-431 (on request)
Sennheiser MD-441 U
Shure SM57 (2x)
Shure VP64A
t.bone RB500 (3x)
Others
If needed a Neumann U87 or more Sennheiser MD441's can be rented in.

Effects

Alesis Microverb III digital reverb/delay
Echo chamber/corridor (ask for availability)
Korg GR-1 spring reverb
Revox A77 for tape delay, modded for fast slapback
Yamaha PE200A spring reverb
Yamaha E1005 analog bucket brigade delay and chorus
Yamaha REV100 digital reverb/delay
DIY spring reverb

Compression

Gyraf Audio G1176LN (x2)
DBX 160A (modified and improved)
DBX 168A (dual compression and spectral FX)
Drawmer DL-251 (dual compression and spectral FX)
TL Audio C-5021 (dual)
DBX 166 (dual, modified and improved)
Behringer Multicom MDX2400 (4 channels, just for smashing effect sends and returns)

Gates

Behringer Intelligate XR2000 (2x dual gates)
DBX 463X (mono gate)
Vesta Kaza DG-3 (dual gate)

Amps and cabs

Ashly bass combo
Rotosound Leslie clone
Vox AC15 guitar combo

Instruments

C. Bechstein piano
Vintage Hohner drumkit w. standard sized toms
Pearl Jupiter brass snare (loud, great and old)
Fender acoustic guitar
Obscure but nice Strat-copy
Wide selection of percussion (tambourines, shakers, handdrums, etc.)

Monitoring

Yamaha HS7 speakers
AKG K-140 headphones (x1)
Beyer Dynamic DT-100 headphones (4x)
Superlux HD669 (1x)
Lots of headphone outputs for tracking
More headphones available per request

Preamps/other stuff

Disa Elektronik preamp from the 50's. Telefunken clone.
LHZ parametric equalizer
Mackie 1202-VLZPRO (mainly for effect returns)
DDA Q onboard preamps (modified and improved)
Transformer box

Non-musical but nice to know

Large fridge
Great coffee machine that never fails
Oven (tiny but reliable)
Comfy sofas
Supermarkets, fast food and basic shopping just around the corner