The recording studio consists of a 1000 sq. ft. Live Room, a 200 sq. ft. Control Room and an Isolation Booth with a clear view of the other rooms. Additionally, there is ample room to relax between takes.

The Pro Tools|HD 3 Accel digital recording system is complemented by a Vintage Neve 5442 mixer as well as a nice selection of high end outboard gear. We create polished professional recordings, working with you towards getting the sounds you want. The atmosphere is private and relaxed, helping you reach your creative best. The studio can handle any size project from full-length album, to a professional demo, right down to a small audio transfer.

The studio is located in Carlstadt, NJ. Just 5 minutes from Teterboro Airport and 15 minutes from the George Washington Bridge (NYC).

[Mixer]

Vintage NEVE 5442 (8x2 Suitcase Mixer)


[Digital Audio Workstation]

Apple Mac G4 Dual

Digidesign Pro Tools|HD 3 Accel System 7.3

Apogee AD-16X

Apogee Rosetta 800

Mackie Control Universal Pro w/ 1 Extender


[Recorders]

Tascam 38 Analog Multitrack (8 Track)

Tascam TSR 8 Analog Multitrack (8 Track)

HHB CDR 850


[Microphones]

Manley Labs Reference Gold

(2) Neumann TLM 103

(2) Neumann KM-84 (Vintage)

Royer R121

(2) Beyer Dynamic M-88

Beyer Dynamic M-69

(2) Beyer Dynamic M-160

AEA R-84

Shure SM-81

(4) Shure SM-57

Shure SM-58

(3) Shure Beta 98D/S

Shure 55S (Vintage)

Electrovoice 635 (Vintage)

(3) Electrovoice E106

Electrovoice E609

(2) Electrovoice E604

Audio-Technica AE2500

AKG 452b

AKG D112


[Mic Pre Amps]

Vintech 473

(2) Vintech 1073i

Drawmer 1960


[Signal Processing]

Plug-ins: Pro Tools HD Pack & McDSP Emerald Pack

(2) Empirical Labs Distressors w/ British Mod

(4) Empirical Labs Distressors

(2) DBX 160a

Drawmer 1960

(2) Lexicon PCM-41

(3) Lexicon PCM-60

Lexicon MPX-1

(3) Roland RE-201 Space echo


[Keys, Synths & Drum Machines]

Moog Minimoog Voyager Performer

KORG Triton 61 Key

KORG Electribe

Fender Rhodes (Vintage)

Yamaha Juno-60 Synth

Yamaha YPD Digital Piano

Yamaha Juno-106 Synth

Roland tr 707

Roland tr 808

Roland tr 727 (circuit bent)


[Guitars]

1960 Gibson Melodymaker (P-90)

1959 Gibson Melodymaker (All Orginal)

1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Jr.

1965 Gibson EBO Bass

1952 Martain Acoustic

American Standard Strat

Fender Jaguar

Danelectro Semi-Hollow

Taylor Grand Concert

Ampeg Standup Bass


[Pedels]

IBANEZ UE405

IBANEZ UE 300 Multi

IBANEZ TS-9 Tube Screamer

Electro Harmonix Big Muff

Electro Harmonix Bass Balls

Electro Harmomix Delux Memory Mann

Electro Harmonix Envelope Follower

Dunlop Q-Zone

Dunlop Crybaby Q-Zone

Dan Electro Chorus

Dan Electro Delay

PH-50 Phaser

Boss OC-2 Octave Pedal


[Amplifiers]

Vintage Ampeg B-15

Vintage Fender Vibrolux Blackface

1970 Marshall JMP PA-20

Marshall JMC 800 Lead Head

1982 Marshall JMC 800 Lead Cabinet

Vintage Fender Twin Reverb

Fender Tonemaster

Mesa Boogie 2 x 12 Cabinet

Bogner Cabinet 1 x 12

Vox Pathfinder

National GA920P


[Monitors]

Dynaudio BM6A

Yamaha NS10m

Mackie HR824


[Headphone System]

Presonus Central Station

Furmann HDS-6

4 H.R. - Remote Mixer

Sony 7506 Headphones


Also, other equipment can be made available upon request.

Like a lot of bands, we're after a certain sound when we record our songs. At The Facility Studios, owner and engineer Anthony Carretta gets us that sound every time! We have done a lot of projects with him, and he always begins the same way: he asks us what we're looking to accomplish. From then on, his ear leads the way which are probably the studios best resource, and something we've come to trust implicitly.The studio has an ample selection of equipment. There's a mic for every possibility, and it's all handled with precision by Anthony. The space itself is in the middle of an industrial truck depot. Inside, we've always felt like little kids playing in a really big fort! The setup is relaxing, and the flow from pool table to the couches to the kitchen (including a few rooms we still haven't wandered through yet) all help the time pass effortlessly when you need a few minutes away from the recording. Anthony, though, is on point from the moment you walk in. For us, one the best things about him is his accommodating attitude. His refrain is simple: "No problem, we can do that." But he's always in control, and the great results that we've walked away with we owe to Anthony!


Joe/ Evan/ Steve/ Brian - Uniform

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I can't say enough about our studio experience: the comfort level was amazing, which allowed us all to perform at our best. The space itself is roomy, incredibly clean, and comfortable. The studio is loaded with a generous amount of equipment, new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, mics, effects, etc..
I called The Facility to talk about recording a demo. We decided on recording a live demo in order to save time and keep the project within our budget. We went to the studio to lay down a couple of songs well enough to send out to book shows, and to give out in order to create a fan-base. What we ended up with was a live demo that sounded close to as good as if we had tracked every instrument. We got our music and vocals laid down in less time than we had planned, which left more time for mixing. So to sum up our experience at The Facility - the best recording experience I've had so far.-- Thanks to everyone at The Facility for their help and hard work. Our CD sounds amazing!


Mike Casciano - Exit Eleven

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We flew out to New Jersey from Oregon with high expectations of our recording's outcome. We were happily surprised that the experience exceeded our expectations. The studio provided world class equipment and technical talent. We never felt like our natural sound and over-all vision was compromised by stock solutions to recording challenges. Anthony's measure twice cut once approach to production saved us valuable time. His attention to detail made me think I was in an indie-rock specialty studio, until I heard his hip-hop tracks. These tracks are beyond hot! His flexibility is unbelievably impressive at any price point. I would enthusiastically recommend The Facility and Sound Pollution Productions to anyone looking for the best sounds possible, or even just a consultant on anything in the audio field.


Pat Trant - VIking '96

---------------------------------------------------- The Facility Studios has been "From the Desk of Sally's" home base for recording for the past two years. Anthony is a great engineer who can really get the sounds you want and work quickly and efficiently. Which is important for us on an "indie" recording budget. We started working with Anthony in 1998 when he was an intern at another studio. When we found out he was opening The Facility we knew we were excited to record there. The equipment and people at the studio are top notch. We rarely have to bring anything with us when we go to record. There are plenty of guitars and amps to choose from, along with a few different drum kits and a bunch of other great gear. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable with plenty of room to spread out in case we are getting on each other's nerves. The location is great, about 15 minutes outside of NYC. We love working with everyone there for a bunch of reasons. Most of all we have a blast every time we go in to record. We are booking time to go in and do our next full length CD to be released in early 2002 on Shark Bite Records. We can't wait to get in there again.


www.fromthedeskofsally.com

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We have worked with the Facility on several occasions. We have always been impressed with the results and the amount of professional knowledge they bring to the table. We have done original musical tracks and voiceovers for multimedia and web presentations. The sound quality is always crisp and clear and they have delivered according to our timetable every time. We are comfortable referring our clients directly to them when they are in need of any professional audio production and we look forward to working with them again in the future.


Darren Graham
Senior Project Director
Alliant Internet Solutions

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I needed to do some voice-over recording for an Internet-based software demonstration. I called The Facility and explained my company's needs to Anthony Carretta. The process could not have been easier. I found the recording studio to be extremely well equipped with state-of-the-art recording and editing equipment. As a novice, I also appreciated the instruction and patience that Anthony and his team offered while we recorded our scripts. The end product was exactly what we wanted, plus it was delivered on-time and on-budget. I would highly recommend Anthony Carretta and The Facility to anyone that seeks the same results.


Michael Doumas
Director of Marketing
Ultra Logistics