Equipment we use:   | Yamaha O2R | Microphones
Recorders | Outboard FX | Monitors | Extras

Mic Preamps

The Yamaha 02R digital mixer features 32 analog inputs with 24 bit AD converters. Ambient Sound also uses these outboard Mic Preamps:

  • JoeMeek VC1 studio channel tube preamp with compressor
  • ART Pro MPA stereo tube mic preamp
  • Bellari RP 520 stereo tube mic preamp
  • Aphex Tubessence stereo thermonic mic preamp
  • Focusrite Voicemaster with EQ compressor,gate and de-esser
  • Focusrite Penta with mic preamp compressor
  • DBX 286A mic preamp processor

Comp/Limiters and Gates

Buit into the Yamaha 02R is a full arsenal of signal processing. Besides the 40 channels of onboard dynamics processing with five processor types onboard, we also have available:

  • JoeMeek VC1
  • tc electronics Finalizer
  • Valley People Dynamites
  • Ashley
  • Eventide Clockworks Omnipressor
  • Omnicraft GT4
Special Effects

Once again, the Yamaha 02R has 40 channels of digital effects processors and two effects returns on board. Ambient Sound's outboard effects include:

  • Lexicon PCM 70 (2)
  • Lexicon PCM 60
  • Yamaha SPX 90
  • Alesis Wedge
  • Digitech Studio Quad

In addition, Ambient Sound features 60,000 cubic feet of natural (real room) reverb available during recording or mixdown.