![]() The Scarisbrick Hall School pupils are also awestruck by the new studio, according to Ross. “I knew if we were going to go for a console it had to be an Audient as they are obvious workhorses – especially if they can cope with university students.” “we love the bespoke aspects on the console” ~ Head of Performing ArtsĪ Performance & Recording graduate of the London College of Music, Ross learnt his craft on Audient mixing desks. It gives me a good base line when I’m doing a quick mix for a client to what I might want to add later on to a track when mixing, either with outboard or even just recording it straight onto the track.” I’m also a really big fan of the built-in compressor. When asked about the configuration of the ASP8024-HE, Ross says, “We opted for the bus mod, which I really like as it gives me a lot of flexibility with what and where I’m recording around our studio. The Great Hall – the large banquet hall mentioned above The new design looks fantastic and we love the bespoke aspects on the console.” Head of Performing Arts, Dave Chapman adds, “We are delighted with the Audient ASP8024-HE console, it will allow our students to do professional level recording and provide an industry standard service to our wider community. We can record from any of these to the studio using Dante, so it’s very versatile.” “There are a multitude of rooms ranging from the large banquet hall to smaller rooms with intricate carvings. “we can record larger ensembles in the 394-seat theatre from the studio”Īside from the theatre and the 12 potential live rooms within the new buildings, there is also the option of recording in the centuries-old Scarisbrick Hall itself. A bit of a push with our console – but it is possible!” So we can have a 100-piece orchestra if we really wanted, recording into the studio. Scarisbrick Hall School, designed in 1837 by Augustus Puginĭescribing the new studios, he continues, “What’s quite unique about our setup is we can record larger ensembles in the 394-seat theatre from the studio using Dante. The school certainly stands out, as both the school and studios are based at Scarisbrick Hall, a gothic revival-style country house designed in 1837 by architect Augustus Pugin, best known for designing the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and the interior of the Palace Of Westminster. As an independent school in West Lancashire, we aspire to be a beacon of arts across the whole region.” We have an innovative curriculum designed to ensure they are prepared for the world beyond the school gates. Headmaster, Jeff Shaw says: “We are keen for pupils to have the opportunity to be immersed in music technology from an early age. ![]() “The aim of this club is for them to be able to participate in the shows and/or recordings we may do on site.”Ī workstation (one of 33) in the Mac Lab featuring an Audient iD4 audio interface Older students (GCSE/A-Level) have the option of joining the more advanced club where they pick up more professional techniques around the studio as well as in the theatre. “we aspire to be a beacon of arts across the whole region” ~ Scarisbrick Hall School Head “The students will be recording some songs of their choosing – within reason – and I’ll be teaching the basics of mic-ing and how to use a console.” Here the youngsters “start learning how songs are recorded and what ‘that person sat behind the desk’ does at theatre shows,” he explains. Technical Manager, Ross Krige at the new ASP8024-HE in Oak Theatre & Studios at Scarisbrick Hall Schoolįor the 10-13 year-olds, Ross has set up a Music Technology Club, with a view to demystifying the song recording process. “Overall I’ve tried to keep the studio very simple for learning but still accessible for external hire,” he explains. The fact that it is available for commercial use as well as teaching is something technical manager Ross Krige (pictured below) was careful to consider when specifying the Audient console. Oak Theatre & Studios was designed from the ground up with recording flexibility in mind. “the studio simple for learning but still accessible for external hire” It not only puts music technology firmly on the curriculum, but also provides a unique high-end studio for hire with a breathtaking gothic-style backdrop. The opening of the newly built theatre and arts buildings heralds the beginning of a new era for the school. ![]() Multi award-winning Scarisbrick Hall School has just opened Oak Theatre & Studios, where an Audient ASP8024-HE has been installed, along with 33 iD4 audio interfaces in a dedicated music programming Mac lab.
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