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Online Mastering

First available engineer from £85 per track

Not based in the UK? Need a faster turnaround? Unlock the expertise of our mastering engineers from anywhere via our online mastering service. This is a convenient, secure and cost-effective way to get your music finessed by one of our world-class engineers.

Online Mastering
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Corporate Events at Metropolis

Host your next company celebration at Metropolis Studios. With bespoke food, drinks, and interactive music-themed activities, it’s the perfect venue to inspire, connect, and celebrate your team in true rockstar style.
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Equipment

Please note all equipment supplied will be in good working order, however, we recommend having any guitars restrung, and drums re-skinned and tuned to ensure the best possible results. This can be done to your preferred specification by our team. Get in touch for further details.

Please request prior to your session to ensure availability.

Valve

  • AKG C12 x 1
  • AKG C12 VR x 1
  • Neumann U47 x 2
  • Neumann U67 x 2
  • Neumann M49 x 2
  • Neumann M147 x 4
  • Sony C800G x 2
  • Telefunken AK47 x 2
  • Telefunken CU29 x 2
  • Lewitt Authentica LCT 940 x1

Large Diaphragm Condenser

  • Neumann FET 47 x 3
  • Neumann U87 x 5
  • Neumann TLM 170 x 3
  • Sanken CU41 x 1
  • AKG C414 x 3
  • Lewitt LCT 640 TS x 2
  • Lewitt LCT 540 S x 2
  • Lewitt LCT 440 PURE x 3
  • Austrian Audio OC818 x 3
  • Scope Labs Periscope x 2
  • Sony C100 x 2
  • Aston Origin x 1

Small Diaphragm Condenser

  • Neumann KM 84 x 2
  • Neumann KM 184 x 8
  • Schoeps CMC5 x2 (w/ MK4(Cardioid) or MK2(Omni) x2)
  • Sennheiser MKH40 (Cardioid) x 4
  • Sennheiser MHK 8040 (Cardioid) x 2
  • B&K 4011 x 1
  • B&K 4007 x 2
  • Calrec CM1051C x 1
  • AKG 451 x 2
  • PZM x 2
  • Lewitt LCT 340 x 10
  • Lewitt MTP 940 CM (Handheld Condenser) x 2
  • Josephson e22s x 3
  • Sony ECM 100u x 2
  • Sony ECM 100n x 2

Dynamics

  • AKG D112 x 4
  • AKG D12 x 2
  • AKG D25 x 1
  • Beyerdynamic M201 x 1
  • Beyerdynamic M88 x 2
  • Electrovoice RE20 x 3
  • Sennheiser 421 x 9
  • Sennheiser 441 x 2
  • Sennheiser 509 x 5
  • Shure SM7 x 4
  • Shure Beta 52 x 4
  • Shure Beta 57 x 3
  • Shure Beta 57a x 1
  • Shure SM57 x 8
  • Shure SM58 x 8
  • Shure Beta 91 x 1
  • Shure Unidyne III model 545 x 2
  • Lewitt MTP 250 DM x 4
  • Lewitt MTP 440 DM x 2
  • Lewitt MTP 840 DM x 4
  • Lewitt MTP 550 DM x 4
  • Lewitt MTP 440 DM x 6
  • Lewitt DTP 340 REX x 2
  • Lewitt DTP 640 REX x 5
  • Lewitt DTP 340 TT x6

Ribbon

  • AEA R88 x 1
  • Coles 4038 x 4
  • Rode NTR x 1
  • Royer R121 x 4

DI Boxes/Others

  • BSS AR-116 x 4
  • BSS AR-133 x 3
  • Avalon U5 x 2
  • Rupert Neve RNDI-S Stereo DI x 2
  • EMO Passive x 3
  • Radial Studio Re-Amper x 1
  • Radial SGI TX x 3
  • Smart DI Guitar System (Deluxe Version) x 1
  • Palmer Pan 03 (4 Channel) x 2
  • JAVDI – Metropolis Custom 4 Channel Transformer DI x 2
  • Cloudlifter CL-2 x 1
  • Cloudlifter CL-1 x 1

Electric Guitars

  • Gibson SG
  • Gibson Les Paul “Standard”
  • Fender Stratocaster – USA
  • Fender Telecaster – USA
  • Fender Precision Bass – USA

Acoustic Guitars

  • Martin D10-E x 4

Amplification/Simulation

Guitars

Heads:

  • Epiphone SoCal 50w
  • Marshall Jubilee 2555x
  • Marshall DSL 100w
  • Kemper Amp Profiler

Cabs:

  • Epiphone SoCal 4×12
  • Marshall 1906A 4×12
  • Marshall MX212 2×12
  • Orange PPC412 4×12
  • Orange PPC212 2×12

Combos:

  • Blackstar ID 60
  • Boss Katana Artist
  • Fender Hotrod Deluxe 3
  • Fender Princeton Reverb
  • Fender Twin Reverb
  • Marshall DSL40C
  • Orange AD30TC
  • Orange TH30C
  • Orange Crush 20
  • Orange TremLord 30
  • Orange Crush Acoustic 20
  • Orange Rockerverb 32

Bass Amps

  • Ampeg SVT Cl Head
  • Ampeg SVT 8×10 Cab
  • Ampeg B15NF (1967)
  • Markbass MiniMark 802
  • Orange OBC410 4×10 Cab

Drums/Percussion

Slingerland Drum Kit – Orange Sparkle

  • Kick – 24×18
  • Snare – 14×6
  • Rack – 12×9
  • Mid Floor – 16×16
  • Low Floor – 18×16

Yamaha Drum Kit – Steve Gadd Recording Custom – Jet Black

  • Kick – 22×18
  • Snare – 14×6 (Sunburst Maple)
  • Rack 1 – 10×6
  • Rack 2 – 12×8
  • Mid Floor – 14×16
  • Low Floor – 16×16

Tama Drum Kit – Star Bubinga – Natural Finish

  • Kick – 22×18
  • Snare – 14×7
  • Rack 1 – 10×7
  • Rack 2 – 12×8
  • Mid Floor – 14×14
  • Low Floor – 16×16

Ludwig Drum Kit – 1968 Hollywood – Oyster Blue

  • Kick – 22×14
  • Rack 1 – 12×8 
  • Rack 2 – 13×9 
  • Floor – 16×16

Snares

  • Ludwig Supraphonic 400 Snare (1967) (14”x5”)

Cymbals

  • 14″ A ZILDJIAN MASTERSOUND HI HAT PAIR
  • 14″ K MASTERSOUND HI HAT PAIR
  • 17″ K CUSTOM HYBRID CRASH
  • 18″ K ZILDJIAN CRASH RIDE 
  • 16″ A ZILDJIAN MEDIUM CRASH 
  • 22″ K CUSTOM DARK RIDE 
  • Various Hand Percussion Available

Synths/Keys

  • Fender Rhodes MK1 Stage (1973) x 1
  • Wurlitzer 200a x 1
  • Hammond B3 & Leslie x 1
  • Dave Smith Instruments Pro 5 x 1
  • Roland Juno 106 x 1
  • Korg Microkorg x 1
  • Korg TRITON taktile x 1
  • Moog Grandmother  x 1
  • Moog Subsequent 37 x 1
  • Arturia Matrix Brute x 1
  • Novation Keylaunch 25 x 1
  • Novation Bass Station 2 x 1
  • Novation Circuit Mono x 1
  • Novation SL49 x 1
  • Novation Peak x 1
  • Roland RD800 Stage Piano x 2
  • Roland System 8
  • Roland TR-8S x 2
  • Roland TR-08
  • Roland TB-03
  • Roland SH-101

(Please request before your session to ensure availability)

Mic Pre-Amplifiers

  • AMS Neve 1081 (2-channel) x 1
  • Prism Maselec MMA-4 (4-channel) x 1
  • GML 8304 (4-channel) x 1
  • Avalon VT737 SP x 1
  • Pultec Mavec x 1x
  • Tubetech MP1A (2-channel) x 1
  • Chandler Germanium Pre/Di x 2
  • API 500 Series 11 slot rack containing –
    • API 512 x 4
    • Burl BD1 x 3
    • Cartec Pre-Q5 x 2
    • API 3124v x 1

Dynamics

  • Fairchild 670

EQ

  • GML 8200 x 1
  • Summit EQF-100 x 2

Tape Machines

(Please give 24 hours’ notice to allow for setup and calibration of tape machines. Tape is charged extra – check with us for stock at least 3 days before your session.)
  • Otari MTR 100 24-track tape machine
  • Ampex ATR 102 tape machine

Effects Units

  • Bricasti M7 x1
  • Roland 201 Space Echo x1
  • Lexicon Prime Time x1
  • AMS RMX-16 x1
  • DBX BoomBox x1
  • Pioneer SR202 Spring Reverb x1
  • Selmer ‘Scintillation’ Reverb Unit x1
  • JSH WEM-270 analogue echo chamber x1
  • Guyatone RM5 Reverb x1
  • Aural Exciter Type C x1

Monitoring

  • Focal Twin 6BE
  • Unity Audio Rock
  • Adams S3X-H
  • ProAc Studio 100
  • Genelec 1031a
  • ATC SCM25A

Consoles

  • API 1608 sidecar w/ 2 x 560 and 14 x 550A EQ