170 Baldwin St, Toronto · Kensington Market

Studio Equipment

We are a lot more than our gear, but also proud of it.

Our collection of coveted analog and modern digital equipment provides the tools to create exceptional recordings. From our legendary 1976 MIDAS console to classic Neumann and Telefunken microphones, we offer equipment that has shaped the sound of iconic records for over 50 years.

Gear Highlights

1976 MIDAS Console Serial #001

1976 MIDAS Console

First 05C professional recording console. Serial #001 - Extremely rare

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Telefunken U47 Tube Hybrid Microphone

Telefunken U47 Tube (Hybrid)

Original with modifications - Legendary sound used by Frank Sinatra, Adele, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Amy Winehouse

Neumann U87 Microphones

Neumann U87 x2

Vintage - Industry standard condenser mics

UREI 1176 Compressor

UREI 1176 Silverface

Vintage classic compressor/limiter

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7ft Schimmel Grand Piano

One-of-a-kind sonic masterpiece

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UA Apollo x16 & x8

Class A preamps with premium A/D conversion

Vintage Guitars Collection

Vintage Guitar Collection

1962 Gretsch, 1972 Gibson Hummingbird & more

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Hammond B3 with Leslie

Vintage 1953 - Classic organ sound

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Wurlitzer 220A

Vintage 1970's electric piano

AKG C414 Microphones

AKG C414 EB x2

Vintage - Versatile condenser microphones

Sennheiser MD-441 Microphones

Sennheiser MD-441 x2

Vintage dynamic microphones

Sennheiser 409 Microphone

Sennheiser 409

Vintage dynamic microphone

DBX 160 Compressors

DBX 160 x2

Vintage compressor/limiter

Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II

UA LA-610 Mk II

Tube preamp with optical compressor

Consoles

1976 MIDAS Custom Console at Kensington Sound
  • 1975 MIDAS 05C Console Serial #001 - First prototype 05C 24x24x8 recording console. 26 Track Analog with gold contacts, meticulously maintained. Extremely rare - only a few more were ever produced. Learn about this legendary console →
  • Slate Raven MTi - 27" touch-screen control surface for hybrid analog/digital workflow

Tape Machines

Microphones

High-end vintage microphones at Kensington Sound

Vintage Classics

  • • Telefunken U47 Tube (Hybrid - Original with Modifications)
  • • Neumann u47 FET (Vintage)
  • • Neumann u87 x2 (Vintage)
  • • Neumann u89 (Vintage)
  • • AKG C414 EB x2 (Vintage)
  • • AKG C452 EB (Vintage)
  • • AKG C451 EB (Vintage)
  • • Sennheiser MD-441 x2 (Vintage)
  • • Sennheiser 409 (Vintage)
  • • MB Condenser x3 (Vintage 1958 - Rare)

Modern & Specialty

  • • Peluso P67 Tube (Neumann U67 type)
  • • Kel Audio HM3C x2
  • • Kel Audio HM2D
  • • Kel Audio Song Sparrow
  • • Shure SM57
  • • Shure SM58
  • • Shure Beta 58 x2
  • • AKG Console Talkback (Vintage)

Outboard Processors

Vintage analog outboard gear
  • UREI 1176 Silverface Compressor/Limiter - Vintage classic
  • DBX 160 Compressor/Limiter x2 - Vintage
  • Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II - Tube Preamp, Program EQ & Optical Compressor
  • Eventide Ultra Harmonizer H3000 - Vintage effects processor
  • Ashly SC-50 Limiter/Compressor x2 - Vintage
  • Ashly SC66 Stereo Parametric EQ - Vintage

Preamps

  • Universal Audio Apollo x16 - Class A preamps with premium A/D conversion
  • Universal Audio Apollo 8 - Class A preamps with additional I/O
  • MIDAS Console - 26 Channel Strips with EQ
  • Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II - Tube Channel Strip

Digital Workstations & Converters

  • Mac Pro 3.0gHz 10 Core Tower - With hyper threading to 20 cores, and 32GB RAM
  • Universal Audio Apollo x16 - Premium A/D conversion
  • Universal Audio Apollo 8 (black) - Additional I/O
  • Slate Raven MTi - 27" touch-screen control surface
  • Various SSD and 7200rpm audio drives, 512gb internal SSD

Monitoring

  • Tetra Custom Mains - Primary monitoring system
  • Yamaha NS10's - Industry standard near-fields
  • Auratone Mono - Reference speaker
  • Bryston 4B Poweramp - High-quality amplification
  • Mackie "Big Knob" - Monitor Controller with talkback
  • ART HeadAmp6 PRO - 6-Channel Headphone Amp
  • Various headphones including KRK and Audio Technica

Keyboards

  • 7ft Schimmel Grand Piano - One-of-a-kind sonic and visual masterpiece with timbre perfect for classical and jazz. Courtesy of producer Steve Raiman. Learn about this exceptional piano →
  • Yamaha C-3 Grand Piano - Vintage 1970's
  • Hammond B3 with Leslie - Vintage 1953, classic organ sound
  • Wurlitzer 220A - Vintage 1970's electric piano
  • Kurzweil K2500X - 88-Weighted-Key Synth, Sound-Module and MIDI Controller

Guitars

Vintage guitars collection at Kensington Sound
  • 1962 Gretsch Country Gentleman - Hollowbody Electric
  • 1972 Gibson Hummingbird - Acoustic
  • 1950's Gretsch Lapsteel - Electric
  • 2004 Epiphone ES-335 PRO - Hollowbody Electric
  • 1990's Ibanez Electric with Floyd Rose - Electric
  • 1990's CUSTOM Carter - Acoustic

Amps & Cabs

  • Fender 1975 Twin Reverb - 2x12 Combo Amp

Drums

  • Rick Baker Custom-built drum kit
  • Pacific kit with 24" bass drum
  • Variety of high-end cymbals from Zildjian, Sabian and Paiste

Miscellaneous Equipment

  • SE Electronics Reflection Filter - Vocal isolation
  • Professional pop filters
  • Mogami XLR Cabling - Professional grade cables
  • Gold-Tipped Outboard Patch Cables

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