The Studio

One room. Dialed in.

No room upsells. No unnecessary studio tiers. Just a treated, focused recording room built for self-run sessions, vocal tracking, writing, production, and mix checks.

The Sound Dept. studio — wide view
Engineer desk with JBL monitors and SSL interface
Studio in low light — ambient lighting
Gear

What's in the room.

Monitoring
  • — JBL LSR308 (matched pair)
  • — 10-inch JBL subwoofer
  • — Studio headphones
  • — Reference HP display
Interface & Preamps
  • — Solid State Logic SSL2+ interface
  • — dbx 286s mic preamp / channel strip
Microphones
  • — Studio condenser microphone
  • — Pop filter + shock mount
Recording
  • — BYO laptop — Mac, Windows, or Linux supported
  • — 27-inch HP monitor
  • — Logic Pro & Pro Tools sessions supported
Room
  • — Full acoustic curtain treatment
  • — Acoustic Padding, Panels, and Bass Traps
  • — Ambient lighting
Included

What's included.

  • +Treated recording room
  • +Vocal tracking setup
  • +Studio monitors
  • +Subwoofer
  • +Display monitor
  • +Desk / workstation area
  • +Internet access
  • +Free parking
  • +Member access system
BYO

What to bring.

The Sound Dept. is a self-run studio. You must bring your own laptop to run your session — Mac, Windows, or Linux all supported.

  • —Laptop (required)
  • —Audio interface if needed
  • —Session files
  • —DAW / software
  • —Headphones if preferred
  • —Hard drive or cloud backup
  • —Any personal microphones or gear you prefer
Fit

Is this studio for you?

The Sound Dept. is built for self-sufficient artists, producers, and small teams who can run their own sessions. It is not a full-service engineer-included studio. Bring your laptop, your session files, and your workflow — we provide the room, monitoring, and access.

Best for
  • +Vocal tracking
  • +Beat sessions
  • +Writing sessions
  • +Overdubs
  • +Editing
  • +Mix checks
  • +Content capture
  • +Small label or artist teams
Not ideal for
  • —Large bands
  • —Full live drum tracking
  • —Walk-in hourly sessions
  • —Artists who need a full-time engineer included
  • —Large parties or open studio events

Ready to book your first session?

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