The Studio
The studio is a daylight lit, 35m² room equipped with an eight‑speaker Genelec 8010A cube array — four at ceiling level and four at floor level.
The stereo speakers are Kali Audio IN-8-V2 Studio
The studio is a 2 minute walk from the accommodation and you have the key and 24 hour access to it.
The residency offers an ambisonic studio for artists working with spatial sound, field recording, and site‑responsive practices
Ambisonic Tools
Harpex b Decoder
Audio Brewers plugin suite
GRM Tools (INA)
Microphones
Sennheiser Ambeo ambisonic microphone
Jez Riley French hydrophones, soil probe mic, and electrostatic mic
Lom Geofón mic
sE Electronics Z5600a MKII tube condenser mic
Shure SM57 and SM58 dynamic mics
Field Recording
Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder
Computer & Interface
Apple Silicon mini Mac
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 audio interface
You’re welcome to bring your own laptop and connect it to the system
DAW
Reaper
Logic Pro
Cubase Pro
Video
Final Cut Pro
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.
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