WHILE THE decreasing number of independent professional recording studios in London continue to feel the proverbial pinch, 50 miles south of the metropolis in the seaside city of Brighton, an expanding pro studio-based complex is flourishing. Added to Brighton Electric’s
expanding portfolio of studio facilities for 2012 is a newly-built mixing and mastering suite – Brighton Workshop; a rural recording outpost – Brighton Acoustic; plus additional rehearsal studios.
The Workshop is a purpose designed and built high-end mixing and mastering room offered at rates to cater for the modern album budget. Situated five minutes walk from Brighton Electric’s main base, it has communal kitchen and rest facilities plus an array of summing and mixing equipment. The Nik Whitaker-designed acoustics are said to create a large, comfortable monitoring environment. A mobile mixing rack of cutting-edge equipment is available.
The south coast recording and rehearsal studio operator has added yet more facilities, writes Jim Evans
Brighton Acoustic is a purpose-built studio that nestles under The Downs in the village of Ovingdean just 10 minutes from Brighton city centre. A converted barn set in three
Chris Phillips, Dan Swift (producer) and James Stringfellow
acres of gardens, 10 minutes walk from the beach, Brighton Acoustic has recently been substantially refurbished and features a vintage Neve console, Pro Tools 9 and Yamaha C6 Concert Grand piano. Designed as a writing and recording retreat, it is attracting a good level of business from the local folk and acoustic