It’s Like the Four SeasonsMeets Moulin Rouge.

With seven recording spaces and three amp lockers, there is something in Studio D for everyone. Red hanging lanterns illuminate the main room, which features dark walnut floors, staggered stone diffusion walls, and interchangeable flutter-free panels The studio also includes a huge Hidley-designed live chamber, a breathtaking 96 channel API Legacy console (the largest ever built), and the best outboard gear on the planet (see “Equipment List” below).

With deep red velvet walls and vintage, brown leather couches, Studio D’s private lounge provides the perfect space for listening and dining, or can even double as another live room.

Notable:96 input API Legacy Plus w/automation, ATC 300 monitoringTasks:Tracking, overdubs, mixing, and editingClients:Kenny Chesney, Kings of Leon, Reba, Keith Urban, Brandi Carlile, All Time Low, Punch Brothers, Taylor Swift

Blackbird Studio D Floor Plan
Studio D Floor Plan

Studio D equipment list

Mic Preamps/Channel Strips
  • 2x CHANDLER EMI TG2
  • 2x CHANDLER GERMANIUM
  • 2x CHANDLER LIMITED TG CHANNEL STRIP
  • 8x NEVE 1073
  • 2x NEVE 1081
  • 2x NEVE 31105
  • 4x SHADOW HILLS GAMMA
  • 1x GML 8304
  • 4x JOHN HARDY M-1
  • 2x TELEFUNKEN V72
  • 2x TELEFUNKEN V76
  • 4x VINTECH X81
  • 1x API 512C
  • 2x API 312
EQ:
  • 2x API 550A
  • 4x API 560
  • 1x EMI TG12345 CURVE BENDER
  • 1x GML 8200
  • 2x PULTEC EQP-1A
  • 2x PULTEC EQP-1A3
COMP/LIMITERS:
  • 1x API 2500
  • 6x API 225L
  • 2x DBX 160
  • 4x EL8 DISTRESSOR
  • 1x EL7 FATSO JR
  • 1x EMI TG12413 (ZENER)
  • 2x NEVE 33609
  • 1x SSL G384
  • 1x TUBE TECH CL 1B
  • 1x UA 1176 BLUE STRIPE (REV A)
  • 2x UA 1176LN BLACKFACE
  • 2x UREI 1176LN BLACKFACE (REV F)
  • 1x UREI 1178
  • 2x UA TELETRONIX LA-2A
  • 2x UREI TELETRONIX LA-3A
  • 2x API 525
  • 1x STANDARD AUDIO LEVEL-OR
EFFECTS UNITS:
  • 1x EMT 140 STEREO
  • 1x EVENTIDE H3000-D/SE
  • 1x LEXICON 200
  • 1x LEXICON 480L
  • 1x LEXICON PCM 70
  • 2x LEXICON PCM 42
  • 2x YAMAHA SPX90II
  • 2x BBE 882i SONIC MAXIMIZER
  • 1x DRAWMER DS201 DUAL GATE
  • 1x SPL TRANSIENT DESIGNER (4 CHANNEL)
KEYBOARDS:
  • YAMAHA C7 GRAND PIANO​
  • FENDER RHODES 88 ELECTRIC PIANO
  • WURLITZER 200A ELECTRIC PIANO
  • 1934 HAMMOND B3 ORGAN W/ LESLIE CABINET
  • CABLE NELSON UPRIGHT PIANO