The Studio
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We've combined the expertise of two industry specialists, studio builder Chris Harmaty (Converse Rubber Tracks/Jungle City Studios) and technical consultant Brian Dorfman (Orchard Design, LLC) to make the 825 Records facility a premiere, state of the art, full service production establishment; Moreover, an upgraded, private home-base for Grammy Award winning engineer Butch Jones, producer Matty Amendola, and all of our current and future clients alike.
With significant gear upgrades in 2014, including that classic super-analogue SSL sound on every channel, as well as other modern and boutique outboard equipment, our control room driven by a true modular hybrid design is only the tip of the iceberg. Our dedicated live room is packed with Amendola's personal collection of drums, amps, mics, and guitars. An added photography/video suite with built in ceiling lighting, backdrops of all sorts, and a wide array accessories are setup at all times for visual projects of any size. Clients from out of town will be happy to know our facility also provides room and board services, including an eat-in kitchen, bathroom, and private bedroom.
MATTY AMENDOLA AND/OR 825 RECORDS ARE AFFILIATED WITH & PROUDLY ENDORSE:


















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Photos by Paul Gelsobello (2014)
Rooms & Desk:
Floating Live & Control Rooms by
Chris Harmaty (Audio Structures)
Rooms Tuned by
Brian Dorfman (Orchard Design)
Sterling Modlar Desk & Rack
Interface, Conversion, Clocking & Monitoring:
Universal Audio Apollo 8XP
(2) Universal Audio Apollo Quad
(Cascaded for 52x70 I/O)
Burl B2 Bomber ADC
Cranborne 500ADAT
Dangerous D-Box +
Focal Solo6 Monitors
Yamaha NS10m Monitors
Hafler P3000 Power Amp
Crown D75 Power Amp
Telefunken Isolated Headphones
TC Electronic Clarity-M
Control Surfaces:
Avid Control & Artist Mix
Softibe Console One MKII
TC Electronic 2290-DT
TC Electronic 1210-DT
TC Electronic 8210-DT
DAW:
Logic Pro X
Pro Tools 12
UA Luna
Microphones:
Telefunken AK47
Telefunken AR-51
(3) Telefunken M60 FET
(2) Telefunken TK60, TK61, TK62
(3) Telefunken M80
(3) Telefunken M81
Telefunken M82
(2) Coles 4038 Ribbon
Aston Spirit
Slate Digital ML-1
(4) Slate Digital ML-2
Senheiser 421 II
Electro-Voice RE-20
(2) Earthworks SR40
(2) Earthworks P30HC
(2) Earthworks FlexWand FW730
(2) Royer R-101 Ribbon
Shure SM7B
(5) Shure SM57 & SM58
Shure 55SH II Dynamic
(2) 12 Gauge RED12 Omni
(2) 12 Gauge GREEN12 Cardiod
12 Gauge BLUE12 Condensor
12 Gauge BLACK212 Stereo
(6) Audix Dynamics
(2) MXL 990
(2) MXL 991
Microphone Preamplifiers:
(4) Louder Than Liftoff Chroma
(2) Cranborne Camden Mic Pre
Avalon Vt737SP (Channel Strip)
(16) UA Apollo On-Board Pres
(4) UA 4710-D
UA LA-610 (Channel Strip)
Various UA Unison Preamps
Plug-Ins & Software:
Waves
UAD
SSL Duende
Softube
FabFilter
Melodyne 4 Studio
SoundToys
Kush Audio
NI Komplete Ultimate 10
Slate Digital
Sound Radix
Ivory II Grands & Uprights
Valhalla
EastWest (Various Bundles)
IK Multimedia
IK Multimedia Sample Tank 3
Lexicon
+ many, many, many more...
Outboard:
SSL Fusion
SSL X-Rack
(3) SSL Super Analouge EQ
(3) SSL Super Analogue Dynamic
SSL Stereo Bus Compressor
(2) Neve 542
(2) Pultec EQP-500S
(4) UA 4710 1176 Style Comps
UA LA610 (Comp & EQ)
(2) Empirical Labs Distressors
Zulu Passive Tape Emulator
Various 500 Series Modules
Louder Than Liftoff Chroma +
LTL Colour Modules (Various)
Instruments:
Gretsch Broadkaster Drum Kit
Gretsch Brooklyn Drum Kit
Sugar Percussion EV Drum Kit
Lugwig (Vintage) Drum Kit
Various Snares, Cymbals, & Perc.
LP Congas
Gibson ES-335 Custom Shop
Gibson 1974 Les Paul Special
Gibson 1976 Les Paul Deluxe
Gibson 2014 Les Paul Standard
Gibson 1959 Melody Maker
Gretsch Electromatic
Fender Baritone Blacktop Telecaster
1964 Silvertone 1478 Model
Fodera Custom Bass
Taylor GS Mini (Acoustic)
Epiphone DR-12 String (Acoustic)
Yamaha F325D (Acoustic)
Kala U-Bass
Rickebacker 4003 Bass
Epiphone Violin Bass
Danelectro 12 String
Danelectro 59’ Reissue
Yamaha Arius 162 Digital Piano
Amps:
Vox AC315 (Celestion Greenbacks)
Marshall JMP1H
Orange PPC 112 (Celestion V30)
Fender Blues Junior (Celestion A)
Fender Original 65’ Super Reverb
Harmony 400C 1965 with:
(8"Jensen Blue Label Speaker)
Ampeg Micro SR & SVT210AV
PRODUCTION
From project to product, 825 offers full-service production for artists of any genre. Our team is available from the songwriting process to mastering, and everything in between.
TRACKS VIA FTP
Collaborate with pro session musicians for your project anywhere in the world. We offer live individual instruments, full band instrumentation, and sampled orchestral arrangements
MIXING & MASTERING
There's a difference between a good mix and having a product sound like a "record." Mixing, editing, and mastering is always available from a handful of select mix engineers here at 825.
SOUND DESIGN & LICENSING
Whether it's an original composition or dynamic soundscape, 825's experienced production team can bring your visual content to completion.
COACHING & CONSULTING
In addition to 15+ years as a professional musician, producer, and songwriter, Matty Amendola has been penned a "Great Gretsch Educator" by the renowned brand he also endorses.
Besides offering to consult on everything from the music business to mix critiques, Amendola is available for virtual production lessons where students can share DAW's screen & audio.