Tainted Blue Equips Penthouse Studio With Euphonix System 5

Tainted Blue Recording Studio recently installed a Euphonix System 5 in its Seventh Avenue penthouse suite facility, located in the heart of Times Square.

The staff of Tainted Blue (l-r): Matthew McCorkle (In-House Engineer), Jillian Kelleher (Dir. of Business Develop.), Robert "Sax" Andrejco Jr. (In-House Technician) and Andrew Koss (Owner/Producer)

Owner Andrew Koss had been looking for a digital audio mixing system that could be designed specifically to meet the requirements of his commercial studio’s variety of clients. The system would replace the studio’s SSL 9080 console.

He selected a customized Euphonix System 5 console to control his Pro Tools HD system.

Tainted Blue’s new 40-fader Euphonix System 5 console includes more than 116 DSP channels with full processing and features EuCon Hybrid, a high-speed Ethernet interface which enables the console to control any external DAWs on the network.

The console also includes an optional CM424 Producers Desk, a control surface module that fits anywhere in the System 5 frame and provides a centralized workspace on the console surface to increase efficiency, maximize workflow and eliminate clutter. The 24″ wide module allows simple integration of third-party digital audio workstations and is pre-configured to accept any monitor up 24.”

“The decision to go with the System 5 was easy. The console offers all of the power of a large-format analog desk, and more, with a smaller footprint and lower energy costs,” says Koss. “With an intuitive surface, tremendous DSP power, and DAW integration with Pro Tools and Logic, it really caters to the way we work at Tainted Blue, providing us with the flexibility we need to work between projects.

Further, Koss comments, “The acquisition of Euphonix by Avid is a win-win situation for us. Since Pro Tools is the industry standard, we’re excited for EuCon integration and the continued openness of both control surfaces and Avid solutions. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Currently, the Euphonix control surface controls Pro Tools over the HUI protocol transported over Ethernet via EuCon. Automated movements such as riding track volumes or controlling plug-ins are performed from the desk using an actual fader or knob rather than a mouse.

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