Our studio’s equipment inventory has been meticulously curated for over two decades, earning a reputation as an expansive collection of rare and coveted vintage microphones with a fully re-imagined and custom-rebuilt 1972 Sphere Eclipse Type III Recording Console, a vast array of analog outboard gear, and a unique selection of guitars, amps, keyboards, analog synthesizers, and drums. All of our equipment meticulously maintained and available for every session.
We will eventually have a complete in-depth equipment gallery with photos, descriptions, and sound samples of every piece in the studio. As you can imagine, this is quite an undertaking, so until that's ready, you can browse our equipment collection using the provided PDF and check out some photos in the gallery below
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Sphere Eclipse Type III
At the heart of Russian Recording is a fully rebuilt and customized 72-input Sphere Eclipse Type III console, originally built in 1972 as the only Eclipse Type II ever made. Over a five-year in-house rebuild, it was transformed into a one-of-a-kind Type III, preserving its original discrete signal path while adding features to accommodate modern a hybrid workflow. Paired with Burl Mothership conversion and a 2" Otari MX80 tape machine, it offers seamless integration between analog and digital recording. The Type III’s distinctive sonic characteristics - defined by its clarity, weight, headroom, and depth - are central to the sound of the studio and the way records are made here.
Equipment Gallery
