Built for records that demand impact, the Main Room is the flagship recording space at ASCND Studios - a premium hybrid recording environment where world-class analogue tone meets modern digital workflow.
The studio features a spacious 45sqm control room, and a dedicated 16sqm vocal and piano booth for pristine vocal takes and intimate performances.
At the heart of the main room sits our beautifully maintained Wertheim baby grand piano, ready to inspire from the moment you walk through the door.
Our streamlined plug-and-play recording system makes creating effortless while delivering uncompromising sonics. The front end features premium 500 Series mic preamps from Neve, SSL and API, paired with Universal Audio compressors, an SSL summing mixer, and a vintage 51 Series 12-channel sidecar, giving artists and producers access to the warmth, punch and character of legendary analogue equipment.
Capture every performance through an extensive collection of world-class microphones from Neumann, AKG, Manley and RØDE, monitored through Focal professional studio monitors for absolute accuracy.
And for guitar players? Our collection of instruments, amps and tones is enough to make the guitar gods jealous.
Whether you’re tracking a full band, recording vocals, producing your next single or creating an entire album, Studio 1 delivers the space, sound and inspiration to bring your biggest ideas to life.
Designed with soaring 4-metre angled ceilings and generous open floor space, the room delivers a natural ambience that's equally at home with explosive drum recordings, full bands, string sections, percussion ensembles and live performance tracking.
Whether you're capturing the punch of a rock kit, the warmth of an acoustic ensemble or the excitement of a band performing together, the room brings depth and character to every take.
At the centre of the room is our professionally maintained DW drum kit alongside a beautifully restored Wertheim baby grand piano, giving artists immediate access to inspiring instruments from the moment they walk through the door.
Combined with an extensive collection of premium microphones from Neumann, AKG, Manley and RØDE, every performance is captured with exceptional clarity and detail.
The Live Room integrates seamlessly with Studio 1's hybrid analogue and digital workflow through a simple plug-and-play recording system, premium Neve, SSL and API preamps, Universal Audio processing and world-class monitoring, allowing sessions to move effortlessly from tracking to production.
Whether you're recording drums, tracking a full band, cutting live instruments or simply looking for a room that makes performances feel larger than life, the ASCND Studios Live Room delivers the space, sound and atmosphere where great records begin.
Sometimes the best songs don’t need a huge live room, they just need the right people, the right atmosphere and the freedom to create.
Our Writing Rooms have been purpose-built for songwriters, producers and artists looking for an intimate, professional environment to write, produce and record without compromise.
Whether you’re crafting your next hit, building productions entirely in the box, or capturing flawless vocal performances, these rooms deliver everything you need to stay inspired and keep the creativity flowing.
Located within the heart of ASCND Studios, you’ll be creating alongside some of Australia’s leading producers, songwriters and artists, making our Sydney hub a destination where collaboration happens naturally and great records are born.
Each room comfortably accommodates up to four people and features a dedicated vocal booth along with a simple plug-and-play recording system, allowing you to walk in, connect your laptop and immediately access professional-grade recording quality.
Need something extra? Studio 1’s extensive collection of premium microphones, instruments and additional recording equipment is available on request, giving you access to world-class tools whenever your session calls for them.
Whether you’re chasing your next single, refining demos or writing the songs that define your career, our Writing Rooms provide the perfect balance of comfort, creativity and professional sound, because sometimes the biggest records begin in the smallest rooms.
DRUM GEAR
Drum Kits
Snare Drums
Hi-Hats
Ride Cymbals
Crash Cymbals
GUITARS
Electric Guitars
Acoustic Guitars
AMPLIFIERS
Guitar Amplifiers
Guitar Speaker Cabinets
Bass Cabinets
MICROPHONES
PREAMPS & OUTBOARD GEAR
Preamps / Channel Strips
Compressors
Equalisers
INTERFACES & CONVERTERS
MONITORS
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