Sensible Music has completed the refurbishment of its recording studio, delivering ‘an exciting and well-equipped, state-of–the-art creative space’. The project included fine-tuning the room acoustics, an equipment upgrade and creation of a vocal booth.

‘We wanted to inject new life into the studio and have a more accessible creative environment that caters to modern workflows,’ says Sensible Music Manager, Jack Freegard.

Chris Walls from Level Acoustic Design was asked to retain the original acoustics of the studio from its first design while Studio Creations undertook the build and technical install.

‘We wanted to preserve and regain the original acoustics that had been lost over the years,’ Freegard explains. ‘We knew it was going to be a challenge but both Chris Walls and Justin Spier understood what we were after. The control room now has a more focused sound and the bottom end is much tighter.’

For the technical specification, main monitoring comes by virtue of PMC BB5XBDs, vintage Neve and API preamps were chosen to complete the technical design. The studio is also now equipped with an SSL AWS 948 δelta mixing console, bringing greater flexibility and enhancing workflow.

‘The new layout offers improved ergonomics and communication between engineers and artists and our new console brings a fresh approach to sessions,’ Freegard says. ‘In addition to the existing control room and live booth, we have converted our old tape machine room into an extra booth which can be used for re-amping, or as a satellite production suite or vocal booth adding greater versatility to our facility.’