We believe a great studio is more than just a collection of gear. It is a carefully tuned instrument in its own right, designed to take the pressure off the process so artists can focus on what matters most the music.
[ Where Professional Sound Meets Creative Comfort ]
The Studio
By combining carefully selected analog equipment with a highly intentional workflow, Arkana Records focuses on capturing sound in its most musical and expressive form. Rather than relying on overly clinical processing or unnecessary complexity, every stage of the signal path is designed to enhance tone, depth, and character. The result is a listening and production environment where decisions are made quickly, confidently, and always in service of the music—helping mixes translate with impact and emotion wherever they’re heard.
A curated collection of gear
01 Consoles & Converters
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API 1608-II 32-Channel Recording Console
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Universal Audio Apollo x16 (x2)
02 Monitors + Headphones
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ATC SCM45a Monitors
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Avantone CLA-10a Monitors
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Focal Clear MG Pro Headphones
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Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro Headphones
03 Microphones
Condenser Mics:
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Neumann U87
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Manley Reference Mic
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AKG C414 XLII (x2)
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Telefunken Ela M 260 (x2)
Ribbons Mics:
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AEA R44a
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Royer R-121
Dynamic Mics:
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Sennheiser MD-421 (x4)
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Shure SM57 (x2)
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United Technologies FET47
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AKG D112
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AKG D112 mkII
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Universal Audio SD-1
04 Outboard Gear
Compressors:
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Universal Audio 1176
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Universal Audio LA-2A
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Empirical Labs Distressor (x2)
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AudioScape 260VU
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AudioScape 76A (x2)
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AudioScape 76F (x2)
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AudioScape Buss Comp
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API 2500+
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API 2500+
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API 527a (x2)
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API 525 (x2)
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Rupert Neve Designs 543 (x2)
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Rupert Neve Designs 535 (x2)
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EQ's:
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Pultec EQP-1A (x2)
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API 550a (x20)
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API 560 (x8)
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Rupert Neve Designs 551 (x2)
FX:
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Lexicon 480L Reverb
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AMS Neve RMX18 Reverb (x2)
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Lexicon PCM41 Delay (x2)
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Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator (x2)
Inside the Process
Every detail of Arkana Records was designed with purpose. The space balances comfort with precision, creating an environment where artists can perform freely while still achieving highly detailed, professional results. From recording to online mixing and mastering, the studio is built to deliver clarity, depth, and character at every stage of production.
