Spice House Sound

Another Legend! ✨ I think we got lucky, but this is the best @sony C800G I've ever heard. I've spent over a decade drooling over this mic's sound, and it's a dream come true to finally have one here at the studio. It just instantly sounds like a fini… instagr.am/p/CrwD4EwvsBr/

Here's an INCREDIBLY rare piece ✨ The Lomo 19a10. Less than 200 ever made! This is the dual capsule version of the venerable 19a13 - the "Soviet u47" mic made famous by @steve.albini . This mic is actually two 19a13's in one body, each one with it's … instagr.am/p/CrbMIfAu38J/

Ok this is the REAL GOAT! 🥇 The Klaus Heyne Neumann U67. The top 1% of the 1% of audio quality. It truly doesn't sound like anything else in the world. The openness, the detail, the size of the audio. Compared to other mics, it sounds like your ears … instagr.am/p/CoFh-YMuekZ/

This is THE greatest preamplifier of all time! 🔥🥇There is a reason you see this iconic red plate in the racks of the best studios in the world. This legendary VT-2 tube pre by D.W. Fearn is a no-compromise design - and that's exactly how it sounds. I… instagr.am/p/CnxJMBspmnI/

Lots of gear and LOTS of vibes. @thediscobiscuits are the real deal! ✨ Capturing the magic of live performances is a huge challenge, and they are absolutely nailing it. It's such a pleasure to record, I can't wait for y'all to hear what's in the work… instagr.am/p/CifvazVJhBV/

We did it again y'all!! 🤩 Another white whale down! A sequential, matched pair of D.W. Fearn VT-4's with the bypasses 😍 Are these the best sounding EQs ever? I'd say yes. They are ultra-hifi and yet impart musicality, depth, and warmth. Everything c… instagr.am/p/ChaSOjnpZpP/

Those meters tho!! 😍😍 The Phoenix was the first outboard gear I've ever REALLY wanted. When I was first starting out in audio I listened to a blind shootout of 30 compressors, and this one always popped up at #1 no matter how many times I tested. It'… instagr.am/p/CfrgKx9p3al/

What's your desert island amp? Here's mine! Meet our near mint '66 @fender Princeton ❤️ This is THE fender sound in my mind. In my many years of listening to many amps through many microphones, I've never found something as versatile, hifi, present, or … instagr.am/p/CbsUsUwuw_G/

This is THE fastest limiter of all time! 🥇🔥 It was designed by rocket scientists. Literally. It operates fully in 180 nanoseconds - that's over 100 times faster than a single sample tick at 48k. WTF. Oh also it can work above 20k? Why!? And it has an… instagr.am/p/CaUz_y5r3tV/

This is the GOAT! 🐐 I know I've been posting a lot of cool gear, but this HAS to be coolest piece we own. This star has been with us from the very beginning. It's in our magazine glamour shots 8 years ago, and it's still with us today. I think I migh… instagr.am/p/CZ18tOSLUqF/

Not your average U87, this is THE U87!!! 🏆 The legendary Klaus Heyne sonically polished this ideal model of the studio workhorse well beyond it's vintage Neumann glory. It's the biggest and most open sounding 87 you'll ever hear! I've been waiting y… instagr.am/p/CZcTIxiJiku/

176? I think I'm in love! 😍 Retro has created an absolute monster bringing the OG 1176 back to life bigger and better than ever. These things are THE MOJO box. I've only had them a short time but they're quickly becoming my desert island comps. I me… instagr.am/p/CY4Oyp5LxLf/

Build complete!! Computers count as music gear right?? 😂 Most of your probably don't know this but I've been building computers for 20 years now. So thought I'd a do little fun little white on black no lights hackintosh build for the studio. We wen… instagr.am/p/CXwLmgmLr_b/

Well guys we did it! We finally caught our white whale. The Knif Vari Mu II - the ultimate mastering compressor in the world. The knobs go to 11!! 😂 Haven't heard of it? That because it's usually the secret tool in top mastering engineer's racks. Wa… instagr.am/p/CXO0mFvpO6n/

A rare sight! Our vintage @yamahamusicusa kit set up in our large iso room for @mtjoyband to get that THUD. We can get an incredibly tight sound in here. And when you need that room sound just open the door ☺️ #spicehousesound #phillyart #music #rock … instagr.am/p/CWq1gHZpkgR/

Is that a G-G-Ghost?? After Halloween?? No silly! It's just @mtjoyband setting up a vocal, acoustic, and drum station. @calebjosiahnelson is producing some fantastic and unique tones over here. Big fan. This setup just happens to feature some of my favo… instagr.am/p/CWYl3XTJQcl/

3 pieces - lots of inputs! Set up for @octave_cat today. They're effortlessly killin' it on the jams today. I'm in keyboard heaven with the retro linear wurli, modular synths, the Moog, and more. Can't wait for y'all to hear it! #spicehousesound #phill… instagr.am/p/CUaQSqQrtD9/

ANOTHER record from Japanese Breakfast this year!!! So honored to be a part of it 🙏 check it out: Reposted from @jbrekkie Sable drops 9.23.21. Pre orders for the double LP featuring a beautiful gatefold design by @shedworksgreg are up in my bio an… instagr.am/p/CTFHe-dLYc1/

Meet our new house kit! It's red! After listening to a silly amount audio samples over a few months, we decided a vintage @yamahadrumsofficial Recording Custom is our classic record sound of choice. We worked with @ryanbergdrums to source a 70's version … instagr.am/p/CSey8CVrOP9/