Studiocare has close working relationships with many of the UK’s major recording & broadcast studios and, as a result,  has invested heavily in world-class outboard.

We are the UK’s largest stockist of Neve outboard and keep all the other ‘big names’ you would expect – GML, Millennia, Manley, Smart Research and Avalon to name but a few.

As with all our equipment, we are happy to pass on our advice on the best piece of kit for your job or budget.

GML 8900

Twenty-two years of progressive research into loudness perception resulted in a limiter/compressor unlike any other. The 8900 Dynamic Range Controller was intrinsically developed to react to loudness, rather than volts, like our ears do. The 8900’s psycho-acoustic approach uses multiple true-RMS detectors, remarkably accurate log converters, and fast peak detectors to respond intelligently to real signal energy, not just level. This unusual design employs unique controls, like Crest Factor, Timing, and Release Hysteresis to access the parameters that you really want to adjust.

Neve 1073 DPA

The big, punchy sound of the 1073 compliments any musical genre, from rock to pop, hip-hop to rap, thrash to classical. Its lush sound with classic Neve signature makes it the consummate mic pre for recording vocals, guitars, and acoustic instruments of all descriptions. The Neve 1073 is the most sought after, and most copied microphone preamplifier in the world. It is small wonder that when asked which one piece of audio gear they could not live without, more professionals chose the Neve 1073 than any other single item.

API 3124+

The 3124+ is designed with the professional engineer in mind, offering four high quality microphone preamps. Utilising the same preamp circuitry used in all API consoles, the 3124+ is equally at home in the studio, recording truck or on the stage.

The Hi-Z front panel input goes directly to the op-amp, allowing a low level input such as a guitar or bass to be amplified without a matching transformer or direct box. This Hi-Z input can take input levels as high as +22, making it perfect for keyboards and other high level devices.

Lexicon 960L

Lexicon's flagship multi-channel digital effects system, available to hire from Studiocare. The 960L supports eight channels of balanced analogue I/O and eight channels of AES/EBU digital I/O in various configurations. The extensive sonic palette of factory programs includes such time-proven standards as Halls, Chambers, Rooms, Plates, Ambience, Wild Spaces, Post and more. Multiple DSP configurations include: Stereo, 5.1 Surround, Multiple-Stereo, and Stereo plus 5.1 Surround with 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sampling rates.

Smart Research C2

The C2 compressor houses two independent mono compressors, or in stereo mode, the left-hand controls operate both audio channels, with the right-hand controls not used, giving true Stereo operation. The characteristic sound of this unit arises mostly from the fast response at the onset of compression which, when delayed to occur around the mid range attack settings, results in a window through which transients can still pass. When used across a mix, or with any dynamic programme, this has the effect of adding 'punch', as the side-chain 'breathes' around these transients, while still controlling overall levels.