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20/03/2008
KMR Audio Supplies API Console To Fish Factory
Audio consultancy and equipment supplier KMR Audio Ltd has supplied a 32 channel API legacy Plus console to Willesden's Fish Factory Studios, the first of its kind in the UK.
The Fish Factory may be north London's best-kept secret as it does not trumpet its location, is tough to find and is owned and run by the enigmatic Italian Antonio, whose surname remains a mystery.
Artists such as Lily Allen, Kate Nash, Zero 7 and Kula Shaker, to name but a few, certainly know of it though, and have recorded recent albums there.
The emphasis at the Fish Factory is very definitely on sonic excellence with no compromise.
Until recently, the studio was equipped with a Neve console. Antonio said: "The previous desk had that unique Neve sound, but it was old and beginning to cause problems. The API is not only fabulous to use and virtually noiseless, it has that wonderful analogue sound that is so instantly satisfying. I am so pleased with it."
The studio uses not only the ubiquitous ProTools system, but also features a Studer 16 track 2" analogue tape machine which is well used by artists searching for that realism so often missing from today's recordings.
Antonio said: "We have produced a lot of fantastic jazz recordings by some of the top London jazz musicians who come here for the traditional analogue studio sound. They often play and record everything at once. The result is a real performance. The API is perfect for this type of recording."
Keith Malin of KMR said: "We're delighted that such a bold move was made by such an 'underground' studio. This is the first new API console sold into the UK for about 20 years.
"API is rightly enjoying massive growth in console sales, with silly numbers being sold in the States. We think the UK will follow suit as the demand for quality analogue consoles increases - a demand being met directly by API with the release of their small format 1608, soon to be on show at the KMR showroom."
He added: "The Legacy console is ideal for the Fish Factory because of Antonio's enthusiasm for that analogue warmth and his ear for great sound."
Established in May 2003, KMR Audio provides a high level of service and guidance to the use and purchase of professional recording equipment.
With many years commercial audio engineering experience, KMR specialises in every aspect of the studio, including acoustics, software, wiring, outboard, furniture, microphones and monitoring.
The KMR building in north London plays host to some of the most revered recording equipment in the world and also provides a high quality rental service for unusual and high quality studio equipment, as well as a showroom and a visiting consultancy service. Further information is available at: www.kmraudio.com.
(KMcA)
The Fish Factory may be north London's best-kept secret as it does not trumpet its location, is tough to find and is owned and run by the enigmatic Italian Antonio, whose surname remains a mystery.
Artists such as Lily Allen, Kate Nash, Zero 7 and Kula Shaker, to name but a few, certainly know of it though, and have recorded recent albums there.
The emphasis at the Fish Factory is very definitely on sonic excellence with no compromise.
Until recently, the studio was equipped with a Neve console. Antonio said: "The previous desk had that unique Neve sound, but it was old and beginning to cause problems. The API is not only fabulous to use and virtually noiseless, it has that wonderful analogue sound that is so instantly satisfying. I am so pleased with it."
The studio uses not only the ubiquitous ProTools system, but also features a Studer 16 track 2" analogue tape machine which is well used by artists searching for that realism so often missing from today's recordings.
Antonio said: "We have produced a lot of fantastic jazz recordings by some of the top London jazz musicians who come here for the traditional analogue studio sound. They often play and record everything at once. The result is a real performance. The API is perfect for this type of recording."
Keith Malin of KMR said: "We're delighted that such a bold move was made by such an 'underground' studio. This is the first new API console sold into the UK for about 20 years.
"API is rightly enjoying massive growth in console sales, with silly numbers being sold in the States. We think the UK will follow suit as the demand for quality analogue consoles increases - a demand being met directly by API with the release of their small format 1608, soon to be on show at the KMR showroom."
He added: "The Legacy console is ideal for the Fish Factory because of Antonio's enthusiasm for that analogue warmth and his ear for great sound."
Established in May 2003, KMR Audio provides a high level of service and guidance to the use and purchase of professional recording equipment.
With many years commercial audio engineering experience, KMR specialises in every aspect of the studio, including acoustics, software, wiring, outboard, furniture, microphones and monitoring.
The KMR building in north London plays host to some of the most revered recording equipment in the world and also provides a high quality rental service for unusual and high quality studio equipment, as well as a showroom and a visiting consultancy service. Further information is available at: www.kmraudio.com.
(KMcA)
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