If you’ve been searching for “NYC recording studio,” you need to check out the legendary Manhattan Center. The historic setting of the Hammerstein Ballroom and the Grand Ballroom combines an iconic atmosphere to create the quality capabilities you require for your next project.
Impressive Studio Features
Alongside the breathtaking ballrooms lies cutting-edge technology that rivals top production companies. Studio 4 and Studio 7 feature acoustically treated rooms, multiple isolation booths and flexible stage configurations. This means even the most ambitious creative concept can be brought to life at the Manhattan Center, with world-class engineering suites providing meticulous sound control and crystal-clear audio.
The various studios lend themselves perfectly to a variety of projects, with both large-scale productions and intimate recordings well-catered for. When combining the Grand Ballroom and Studio 7, the space can accommodate an orchestra of 100+, with the natural acoustics making it the largest audio facility in the city.
Sophisticated Production Capability
The experienced production team provides support for every type of recording and event. Engineers manage live-streaming, on-site broadcasting, and multi-camera shoots, coordinating lighting, audio, and video integration. Professional advice is provided on every element, such as the placement of microphones and camera angles, to ensure the end result is exceptional.
Steps away from the TV-1 sound stage is a spacious and state-of-the-art production control room that features a 96-input Miranda KX Multiviewer, Grass Valley Kayenne 350-25 HD video switcher, Riedel digital matrix intercom panels, and custom-designed furniture to support today’s modern workflows. The audio control room has an SSL C-10 audio mixing console and Genelec 5.1 monitoring.
The in-house expertise means there’s no need to rely on external professionals, as everything is provided. This allows the process to flow seamlessly with everything from lighting rigs to high-definition recording and post-production edits coordinated flawlessly.
The Manhattan Center is a premier Television & Audio Production space that’s available for rental in the heart of NYC. Its central location makes it easy to reach whether traveling across the city or from further away. For multi-day events, this makes logistics simple, with a range of amenities nearby.
Stars such as Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Jay-Z and Bjork have all recorded at the Manhattan Center, as well as top composers including John Williams, Howard Shore, and Terence Blanchard. The combination of world-class acoustics, advanced technology, and skilled in-house teams delivers an outstanding result every time. Corporate clients benefit from the same facilities, which ensures an impressive and professional result.
Many of today’s most prolific film composers choose the Manhattan Center’s Studios’ Studio 7 and Grand Ballroom to record their music. Well known for its natural acoustics, the Grand Ballroom has the capacity to record the entire NY Philharmonic Orchestra live, as it did for many musical projects. Here are just a few of the recent projects that were recorded in Studio 7 and the Grand Ballroom: Maestro, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Last Showgirl, West Side Story, The Music Man with Hugh Jackman.
And don’t forget to check out The Cabin, an intimate yet spacious facility that combines the digital ease of a Pro Tools HD X system with the proven warmth and musicality of a 72-channel analog mixing console. A self-contained studio complete with a spacious live room, isolated drum booth, lounge, and kitchen ensures The Cabin rocks on every level and has been used by a variety of artists including David Bowie.
If you are searching for the perfect recording studio in NYC, we can help. Contact: OBie O’Brien, Director Audio & Video Production or email, tvbookings@mc34.com
Or visit us here: https://www.themanhattancenter.com/television-audio-production/