STUDIOS

Control Room A

Control Room A is an expansive control room with sweeping sightlines to facilitate interactive tracking between RSR’s live and isolated spaces. Built around the Neve 5088 console and two ATC SCM monitoring systems, Studio A was designed to capture and enhance great sounding music. The attention to detail and functionality makes this a comfortable and collaborative listening environment.

In addition to a credenza full of world-class outboard gear, Control Room A also features a rack of iconic guitar amp heads instantly patchable into any cabinet configuration desired, making this room a guitarist’s dream come true for live tracking and overdubbing.

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

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Stretch out, settle in, and lock into the creative process.

Designed for long sessions and deep focus, the room balances technical precision with comfort, giving musicians and producers the freedom to explore ideas without feeling rushed or constrained. The layout encourages collaboration while still allowing space to disconnect when needed — whether that means dialing in a vocal, shaping tones, or simply sitting back and listening.

Sonically, the room is built to inspire confidence. Multiple ATC monitoring perspectives allow engineers and artists to hear mixes translate in real time, from intimate detail to full-scale impact. This clarity makes decision-making effortless and keeps the creative momentum moving forward. Performances feel intentional, playback feels honest, and trust builds quickly between artist and control room.

Surrounding the console is a carefully curated collection of classic and modern outboard gear that invites hands-on creativity. Compression, EQ, and time-based effects are always within reach, making it easy to sculpt tone instinctively rather than technically. Instead of breaking the flow to chase sounds later, artists can shape emotion and character as the music unfolds.

Whether tracking live, overdubbing, or mixing, Control Room A is designed to feel welcoming, immersive, and inspiring — a space where comfort supports creativity, and world-class sound quietly does the heavy lifting.

Stretch out, settle in, and lock into the creative process.

Designed for long sessions and deep focus, the room balances technical precision with comfort, giving musicians and producers the freedom to explore ideas without feeling rushed or constrained. The layout encourages collaboration while still allowing space to disconnect when needed — whether that means dialing in a vocal, shaping tones, or simply sitting back and listening.

Sonically, the room is built to inspire confidence. Multiple ATC monitoring perspectives allow engineers and artists to hear mixes translate in real time, from intimate detail to full-scale impact. This clarity makes decision-making effortless and keeps the creative momentum moving forward. Performances feel intentional, playback feels honest, and trust builds quickly between artist and control room.

Surrounding the console is a carefully curated collection of classic and modern outboard gear that invites hands-on creativity. Compression, EQ, and time-based effects are always within reach, making it easy to sculpt tone instinctively rather than technically. Instead of breaking the flow to chase sounds later, artists can shape emotion and character as the music unfolds.

Whether tracking live, overdubbing, or mixing, Control Room A is designed to feel welcoming, immersive, and inspiring — a space where comfort supports creativity, and world-class sound quietly does the heavy lifting.

Technical Overview

Control Room A

Monitoring & Cue Systems

Control Room A offers multiple reference perspectives through an elite ATC monitoring array, allowing engineers and artists to evaluate mixes with absolute confidence at every stage. A 32-channel Hearback Pro headphone cue system provides fully customizable mixes for performers, supporting comfortable, inspired tracking sessions across the entire facility.

Monitoring

  • ATC SCM45A

  • ATC SCM200 Pro

  • ATC SCM0.1/15 SL Pro

  • Hearback Pro 32-Channel Headphone Cue System


Console & Signal Path

At the center of Control Room A is a 32-channel Neve 5088 console with EQ, delivering unmistakable depth, punch, and musicality. The signal path is designed to be fast, flexible, and sonically uncompromising, making it easy to move from inspiration to execution without friction.

Console

  • 32-Channel Neve 5088 with EQ


Dynamics Processing

An extensive collection of world-class dynamics processors gives engineers precise control over tone, movement, and energy. From classic tube warmth to aggressive modern compression, Control Room A supports everything from subtle shaping to bold sonic statements.

Dynamics

  • Chandler TG1 Abbey Road Special Edition

  • Chandler RS124

  • AMS Neve 2254/R (x2)

  • Urei LA-3A (x2)

  • Empirical Labs Distressor (x4)

  • Purple Audio MC77 (x2)

  • Manley Vari-Mu

  • Tube-Tech CL-1B (x2)

  • DBX 160X (x2)

  • Spectra Sonics V610 (x2)

  • SSL The Bus+

  • SPL Transient Designer


Equalization

A curated selection of musical and surgical EQs allows for tone shaping that remains natural, open, and expressive — whether tracking, overdubbing, or mixing.

Equalizers

  • GML 8200

  • Manley Massive Passive

  • Pultec EQP-1A (x2)


Reverb & Delay

Control Room A features both classic and modern time-based effects, offering depth, dimension, and atmosphere that inspire performance and elevate productions beyond the box.

Reverb & Delay

  • AKG BX-20

  • Bricasti M7 V2

  • Roland RE-201 Space Echo

  • Yamaha SPX90


Digital Infrastructure

High-channel-count conversion and rock-solid digital integration ensure seamless modern workflows while preserving the integrity of the analog signal path.

Interfaces & Systems

  • Merging Horus – 64 Channels I/O

  • RME HDSPe MADI FX

  • Pro Tools HD PCI Card


Computing

A powerful Mac Pro M2 Ultra anchors the room, providing the speed and stability required for large-scale sessions, immersive projects, and demanding modern productions.

Computers

  • Mac Pro M2 Ultra

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
STUDIO ROOMS
featuring Rupert Neve 5088 & ATC speakers

Control Room A

Studio A is an expansive control room with sweeping sight-lines to facilitate interactive tracking between RSR’s live and isolated spaces. Learn More…

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Studio 1

This specialized isolated space is roomy enough for a string quartet, a horn section or a small choir of vocalists. Learn More…

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Live Room

Our spacious Live Room adapts to any setup—from solo performances and live bands, to full choirs & orchestras. Learn More…

State of the art atmos room in Waterloo Ontario Canada

Control Room B (ATMOS)

To meet the listener-driven demand for immersive 3D audio experiences, Studio B also features the Dolby ATMOS PMC 7.2.4 system. Learn More…

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Keyboard Room

Just off the Live Room is one of the most complete and finest collections of vintage synthesizers and keyboards ever assembled. Learn More…

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Amp Room

Also looking out to the Live Room is an isolated room for guitarists to create their desired tones with RSR’s array of classic vintage and new amplifiers. Learn More…

WE PROVIDE A CREATIVE SPACE

With high-quality capture tools and flexible recording options.

Video Production

Our Video Suite is a fully equipped space for creating professional video content, performance reels, podcast episodes, or artist interviews. Learn More…

Browse Our Gear

The photographs in our gear library feature real images of the actual gear in our collection.

Tape Machines

Our classic tape machine adds rich harmonics, warmth and depth, delivering the timeless sound of analog saturation that digital can’t replicate.

Outboard Gear

From vintage compressors to modern preamps, our outboard gear adds warmth, depth, and character to every recording.

Microphones

From vintage tube classics to modern condensers, our microphone collection ensures pristine clarity, warmth, and precision for vocals, instruments, and beyond.

Keyboards

From iconic analog synths to classic electric pianos, our keyboard collection offers rich textures, warm tones, and dynamic playability for any style of music.

Guitars & Bass

From vintage classics to modern essentials, our guitars and basses deliver rich tone and dynamic playability for any style.

Drums

From vintage acoustic kits to iconic drum machines, our collection delivers deep grooves, rich tones, and dynamic percussion for any genre.

Drum Machines

Explore our collection of vintage and modern drum machines, delivering iconic rhythms and punchy textures for producers, beatmakers, and session players alike.

Amplifiers

Explore Rupert Street Recording’s collection of vintage and modern amplifiers, including Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and more—crafted for ultimate tone and recording versatility.

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