The residency offers an ambisonic studio for artists working with spatial sound, field recording, and site‑responsive practices

The Studio

The studio is a 35m² room equipped with an eight‑speaker Genelec 8010A cube array — four at ceiling level and four at floor level. Two Focusrite 18i20 interfaces feed an iMac running Reaper, chosen for its ability to handle up to 64‑channel files and its flexibility in spatial playback setups.

A stereo pair of Event TR6 near‑field monitors is also available.

Ambisonic Tools

• Harpex Decoder

• Audio Brewers encoding tools

• GRM Tools (INA)

• IEM Ambisonic Suite

Microphones

• Sennheiser Ambeo ambisonic microphone

• Jez Riley French hydrophones, soil probe mic, and electrostatic mic

• sE Electronics Z5600a MKII tube mic

• Shure SM57 and SM58

• Electro‑Voice V6

Field Recording

• Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder

Computer & Interfaces

• Apple Silicon mini Mac

• Two Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 audio interfaces

• You’re welcome to bring your own laptop and connect it to the system

Outdoor Working

• Access to shoreline, woodland, and open moorland

• Natural acoustic spaces

• Safe, quiet locations for fieldwork

• Support with site‑specific recording approaches

Support & Guidance

• Clear communication before and during the residency

• Optional technical support

• Optional creative conversation / check‑ins

• Respect for privacy and independent working

The studio supports a range of approaches described in the Concept page.