Cat's Ass Studio

A recording studio situated right on Avoca Beach, just  under 2 hours north of Sydney.

Don't ask us how we came up with the name.

Gear List

Instruments

100 year old upright piano
Kurzweil PC3x
Several Guitars & Bases + DW stage custom kit

Microphones and DIs

Tube condenser microphone:Beez Neez Tribute 1 (U47)(amaze balls)
Condenser microphone: AKG C451 B Matched Pair
Dynamic microphone: Shure SM57 x4
Dynamic microphone: AKG D112
Dynamic microphone: Shure SM7B
DI: Radial JDI

Microphone Accessories

Pop filter: Generic x4
Microphone stands, normal: K&M 210/9 Stands x8
Microphone stands, tall: K&M 21021 Overhead Stands x2
Microphone stands, short: K&M 25900 Short Stands x2
Microphone stands, rolling caster base: On Stage SMS7650 Caster Base x2

Cables

Microphone cables, 15 ft: Mogami x8
Microphone cables, 25 ft: Mogami x8
Microphone cables, 50 ft: Mogami x2
Instrument cables TS, 25 ft: Mogami x4
Instrument cables TS, 10 ft: Mogami x4
Instrument cables TRS, 25 ft: Mogami x4
Headphone extension cables TRS, 25 ft: Generic x4
Word/Super clock cable, 2 ft: Mogami x2
DigiLink cable:Avid x2
Mini DigiLink to DigiLink Adapter
D-sub to D-sub, Phase 1: Mogami x11
D-sub to XLR-M, Phase 1: Mogami x3
D-sub to XLR-F, Phase 1: Mogami x2

Patchbay

96-point TT to D-sub patchbay: Switchcraft StudioPatch 9625 x4
TT patch cables, Phase 1: Canare x32
TRS to TT patch cables, 6 ft: Canare x8
XLR-F to TT patch cables, 6 ft: Canare x4
XLR-M to TT patch cables, 6 ft: Canare x4

DAW

Thunderbolt RAID 5 backup:G-Technology 16TB G-SPEED
Computer Display 27" x 2
Pro Tools HD/Native (Thunderbolt): Avid Thunderbolt bridge + Omni + ProTools 11
DAW primary interface: Apogee Symphony I/O with 16x16 analog card
DAW primary interface expansion: Apogee Symphony I/O 16x16 analog card
DAW controller, Phase 1: Avid Artist Mix

Monitoring

Speaker selection, aux input: Shadow Hills Equinox (Coming Soon)
DAW main in (1-2), analog summing in (3-32): Shadow Hills Equinox above
Mic preamps: Shadow Hills Equinox (Coming Soon)
Power supply for monitor controller: Shadow Hills Power Supply
Primary stereo monitors: ATC SCM45A Pair
Secondary stereo monitors:Focal Solo6 Pair
Headphone monitor system: Hear Technologies Hear Back 4 Pack
Loudness meter Durrough

Outboard Gear

Racked microphone preamps:Grace m801
Stereo bus compressor: API 2500
Stereo bus EQ: Dangerous Bax
Rackmount DI: ProD8
Rackmount instrument distro: Radial JD7 Injector

We have purposefully minimised the variety of outboard gear in order to focus on signal flow and acoustics. You are encouraged to bring your favourite rack gear with you :)

It's not just a studio,
it's a home.

Writing, producing and recording music takes time. Because of this, we also built the perfect place to live, eat, sleep and hang out during your time at the studio.

What's Good in Avoca?

When you're not making music, why not check out some of the local hot spots?

Live Music Activities Food

Avoca Beach Bowling Club

Positioned a little out of the hustle and bustle of town and offers cheap beers and live music from budding local musicians.

Sunday Markets

We love to visit the Sunday markets as there are delicious food stalls and trinkets a plenty which you can explore at your own pace whilst listening to live music right next to the river and the beach.

Main Beach

We love to go for a refreshing dip as its dog friendly and we are dog LOVERS.

North Beach

More secluded and sheltered from the summer crowds of Avoca Main beach. It has luscious rock pools to explore and alluring crystal blue water.

Kayaking & Paddle Boarding

Located on the edge of Avoca Lake right next to the beach. Very affordable and so much fun.

The Boy and the Rose Cafe

Try the bacon and egg roll, it is on the most mouth watering soft milk bun.

Hi–Tide Cafe

The Super Snitz burger is hands down one of the most delicious burgers we have ever tasted. Each sauce perfectly compliments each component, creating an overall burger masterpiece.

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Website by Matthew Vernon
and Meara Withe