One of Record Plant’s Legendary Mobile Recording Studios for Sale
A Jack Crymes-designed mobile recording studio is for sale from Gary Ladinsky himself.
As one of Record Plant’s former location rigs, the legendary DesignFX Remote Recording Truck is fully equipped with a custom API 44/24 bus x 32 monitor console, API 550A EQ’s, audio & video monitors, vintage Teletronix, UREI and DBX outboard gear, dual Pro Tools configuration, intercom system and a comprehensive collection of live venue microphones, all securely integrated in a 35-foot International Diesel Chassis with full Air Ride Suspension.
The sonic cave of wonders awaits.
“Earlier this year, I auctioned off my rental inventory of classic recording gear,” says Ladinsky. “I am putting this complete classic mobile studio on the market and if it doesn’t sell by the end of the year, I will strip it down and sell the gear individually. It’s a shame, because you could go out today with this package and record a major concert with spectacular results.”
DesignFX – A Brief History
The DesignFX truck made its recording debut at the 1991 MTV Music Awards, a live broadcast from the Universal Amphitheater. In following years the mobile studio has recorded at venues from Vancouver to Mexico City and across the continental US.
The mobile studio has been meticulously maintained and is credited with many award-winning projects, including an Emmy for Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable — With Love” and a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Album, Dianne Reeves’ “In the Moment.” The mobile studio has received five Emmy nominations, various TEC Award nods and Golden Reels Awards. The extensive list of acclaimed artists who have used this truck include Elton John, Faith Hill, Santana, Aerosmith, Sting and many others. Other clients and events include The Playboy Jazz Festival, The Academy Awards, The Grammy’s and various MTV and VH-1 Specials.
DesignFX is estimated to be worth over $400,00, and Ladinsky is putting it on the market for $350,000. Gary requests serious buyers only and can be contacted at gary@dfxaudio.com.
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