THE TRIED & TRUE PRIDE AND JOY OF CHICAGO, IL
LOCATED IN HISTORIC MOTOR ROW
THE TRIED & TRUE PRIDE AND JOY OF CHICAGO, IL
LOCATED IN HISTORIC MOTOR ROW
TOP NOTCH RECORDING FACILITIES
STUDIO A GEAR LIST
EQUIPMENT
- 1 SSL 72 ch 9000K with 24ch remote super mic pres
- 1 George Augspurger Monitor system with amps
- 1 pr Genelec 1038 Monitors
- 1 Sony CDP-D11 CD player
- 1 Panasonic 3800 DAT player
- 1 Denon DVD audio player
- 1 Tascam 122 MKII cassette player
- 1 AMS 1580S DMX
- 1 Eventide H 3000
- 1 Lexicon Prime Time
- 4 API 550A with power supply 1 needs recap
- 1 Manley Vari Mu compressor
- Digi PT rig with 16ch Lavry AD/DA
- ½ Studer A80 tape machine
- 1 Shure SM81
- 5 Shure Sm 57
- 2 Beyer M88TG
- 1 Royer R121
- 1 Shure SM7
- 1 AKG D112
- 5 Sennheiser 421
- 1 EV RE 20
- 1 Shure KSM32
FEATURES
Beginning with 5 unique and sonically different recording spaces that include; a tunable isomorphic wall and a natural stone drum chamber.
In addition we are the only recording Studio in the Midwest housing a rare 72 channel fully analog SSL 9000K series mixing console with 24 remote super mic pres.
No digital giant mouse here.
Our Pro Tools recording rig is custom and sounds super with Lavry convertors on the front end.
Ask about our secret weapon “The Dog” it’s an amazing woof you won’t hear anywhere else.
STUDIO B
We are a professional recording studio with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of experienced sound engineers. Contact us today to book your session and bring your music to life!
STUDIO B GEAR LIST
EQUIPMENT
- 1 Behringer WING BK Digital Console / DAW controler
- 2 MACKIE HR824 Near Feild Studio Monitors
- 6 Channel Furman HD-S Headphone distribution system
- 1 MIDAS DL32 [ 32 MIDAS PRO series mic pres ]
- 1 Neuman U87
- 5 Shure Sm 57
- 1 Shure SM7
- 1 AKG D112
- 5 Sennheiser 421
- 1 EV RE 20
- 1 Shure KSM32
FEATURES
The vibey little brother to Studio A. A perfect place to create when you're ready to do the work. Whether you need a high-quality vocal, less extensive mixes, tracking beats or rehearsal for a show, this space provides the professional quality your music deserves. Here you will work in an acoustically pristine room with a separate vocal booth, the latest HD Pro Tools rig with a 32 input control surface.
THe STAFF
STEVE KOVACS
CHRIS SCHNEIDER
CHRIS SCHNEIDER
AUDIO ENGINEER
Steve Kovacs is a long-standing audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience at Pressure Point. Over this duration Steve has worked with major talent like Brandy, Chance The Rapper, Lil Durk, Jennifer Hudson, Joe Jonas, & Yolanda Adams. His symbiotic relationship with artists like Tink, helps create a definitive soun
AUDIO ENGINEER
Steve Kovacs is a long-standing audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience at Pressure Point. Over this duration Steve has worked with major talent like Brandy, Chance The Rapper, Lil Durk, Jennifer Hudson, Joe Jonas, & Yolanda Adams. His symbiotic relationship with artists like Tink, helps create a definitive sound & identity, who’s multiple gold & platinum plaques were achieved without a major record deal or industry features & thus proving Steve’s skills as a recording, mixing, & mastering engineer. Regarding Grammy & Latin Grammy achievements, Steve has worked on many nominated titles & gained recognition as mastering engineer on the Grammy winning album “The Urban Hymnal” by Tennessee State University, which made history as the first HBCU to win a Grammy. Whether recording drums, tuning vocals, or stemming the beat, Steve continues to love the process at one of the best high-end studios in Chicago
CHRIS SCHNEIDER
CHRIS SCHNEIDER
CHRIS SCHNEIDER
PRODUCER / STUDIO MANAGER
Chris has worked both sides of the glass, first as a major label recording artist/ songwriter and now as Producer/Studio Manager/Co-Owner of The Force Music Group
SLAVIC LIVINS
CHRIS SCHNEIDER
SLAVIC LIVINS
AUDIO ENGINEER
Slavic Livins is a Chicago based recording and mixing engineer with over 20 years of experience, working across R&B, gospel, hip hop, rock, and house. His credits include G Herbo, Chief Keef, John Legend, Korn, Nicki Minaj, Ann Marie, Avant, Todd Dulaney, and Frankie Knuckles.
He built his foundation in major studios as an e
AUDIO ENGINEER
Slavic Livins is a Chicago based recording and mixing engineer with over 20 years of experience, working across R&B, gospel, hip hop, rock, and house. His credits include G Herbo, Chief Keef, John Legend, Korn, Nicki Minaj, Ann Marie, Avant, Todd Dulaney, and Frankie Knuckles.
He built his foundation in major studios as an engineer and producer, with credits on major label releases for artists like Christina Aguilera, Pink, Joe, and André 3000, along with national campaigns for Jeep and Kmart.
Livins is the founder of Chicago Audio Mastering and works out of Pressure Point Recording Studio. He is also a partner in Live@2239, a live music series focused on developing artists and capturing real performances. He focuses on capturing that energy and turning it into records that actually translate, working closely with artists, bands, and singer songwriters.
Slavic believes in delivering work that is fast and great, with no compromise on quality.