Recording Sweet Spot: Shelter Island Sound
Facility Name: Shelter Island Sound
Shelter Island control room
Website: http://www.shelterislandsound.com
Location: Midtown South
Neighborhood Advantages: Waldy’s Pizza
Date of Birth: 1990
Facility Focus: Tracking, Mixing, Writing
Mission Statement: We do what it takes and we have what it takes
Clients/Credits: James Farber, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bob Power, The New York Dolls, BreakThruRadio.com, John Patitucci, Ingrid Michaelson, Dan Romer, Richard Barone, Jack Douglas, Ana Egge, Olivia Newton-John, Toots and The Maytals, Joan Osborne, Dr. John, As the World Turns, Broadway Theatre Company, Mike Stern, Chiara Civello
Key Personnel: Steve Addabbo
System Highlights: Pro Tools HD3, Studer A800 Mk III analog multitrack, Studer A80 half-inch mixdown desk, Neve Flying Faders, MCI/API 636 mixing desk, UA 2192 AD/DA converter/clock, Neumann U47, U67, M149
Distinguishing Characteristics: Live room vibe is great for singers and string dates, drum sounds are huge, especially with our famous down-the-hall-bathroom mic.
The building is on fire, you only have time to grab ONE thing to save, what is it? My 65 Strat
Rave Reviews: The vocal sound! When people mix here, they get no surprises when they get home, the room and desk are very true.
Most Memorable Session Ever: Bo Diddley overdubbing his guitar on The New York Dolls session
Session You’d Like to Forget: I don’t know, I forget those immediately
Dream Session: Guitar Overdubs with George Harrison