At the heart of the studio is a 32 channel Yamaha PM2000 analogue console. Built in the late 1970s, this mixing board is transformer based, has simple and smooth EQ, and headroom to spare, making it a great partner for the Radar. Radar is a 24 channel converter and recorder with superb A/D and D/A converters and analogue circuitry.
Accompanying the PM2000 is a selection of quality outboard preamps, microphones and outboard effects. This gear, coupled with a computer running Nuendo and three Universal Audio DSP cards, provide for a great blend of analogue and digital technology.
Outboard
Guitars
Microphones
Amps & cabinets
Drums
Monitoring
Converters
It’s a testament to John’s engineering skills that of the 22 albums I’ve recorded I feel the ones laid down at Green Door are the warmest and truest to the band’s sound.
John Critchley at the Green Door Studios has been my go to recording engineer, mixer and magical ear for the past Decade… His ability to understand recording symphonic instruments as well as pop and electronic makes him a great catch in the recording world. I have worked with him on Dance projects, Film and TV Scores and Albums. He is great with any size of project and his mixing ear is phenomenal… Highly recommend John for his magical ear and chill vibes.
John has an acutely amazing ear, absolutely knows his gear, trims the fat, and gets to the heart of the artist’s quest.
John’s got a rare ear for detail and a calm, steady, creative presence that pulls the best out of you. He captures performances with a life and energy that stand the test of time. Green Door blends comfort and inspiration with great gear and an organic vibe.
