The Winchester Audio Barn is a unique blend of retro charm and cutting-edge technology. A state-of-the-art recording studio three years in the making. Designed by a world-renowned acoustic engineer, a master technician, and a dreamer. It’s where vintage soul meets modern sound.
Having spent time in and around the music industry since 1983 – and having failed rather spectacularly in his bid to become a ‘rock god’ – Niall decided the next best thing was to help others pursue their own dreams and aspirations. After selling a large building in London, he invested the proceeds into this project to see where it might take him.
Bill led technical operations at Trevor Horn’s SARM Studios for 12 years, and has spent the last 25 years running Langdale Technical, delivering world-class facilities for clients as diverse as Peter Gabriel, Westminster University and Albany, Bahamas.
Chris is an acoustician and owner of Level Acoustic Design, with over 20 years experience designing studios for clients including Abbey Road, RAK, Apple, Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers and Noel Gallagher.
Stuart is a renowned engineer, producer, musician and educator who brings a wealth of experience to every project and has an intrinsic understanding of the dynamics of modern studio production. His 44 year career encompasses every genre of music from Artists such as Frankie Goes To Hollywood to the Guitar Trio.
As well as our SSL Duality Fuse 48-channel console and PMC monitoring, Winchester Audio Barn offers the very best of both modern and vintage equipment.
1955 Fairchild 670 Compressor from Sun Studio
Extensive collection of classic vintage and modern outboard
A comfortable, laid-back atmosphere infused with a vintage aesthetic
Excellent lines-of-sight from the control room to the booths
A wide selection of modern and vintage guitars and basses
An extensive collection of classic and current amplifiers
48-Channel Solid State Logic Duality Fuse
Main Monitors: PMC BB5 XBD
Small Monitors: PMC TB2S, Sonodyne S100
Additional Amplifiers: Bryston 4B, Quad 520
Allen & Heath ME-U System with 6 ME-1 Personal Mixers
Hearback System with 2 Personal Mixers
Beyerdynamic DT 770 (x4)
Beyerdynamic DT 150 (x4)
Focal Listen Pro (x4)
Prism Sound Dream ADA-128
64 Channels Analogue I/O
64-Channel Dante Card
Mac Studio (M3 Ultra Processor, 96GB Unified Memory)
Pro Tools Ultimate
Logic Pro X
Plug-in Alliance (Full Package)
SSL & Harrison Plug-ins
Arturia V Collection
Otari MTR-100 2” 24-Track Analogue Recorder
API 3124V 4-Channel (x2) — 8 Channels Total
Avalon 737sp Channel Strip
Fairchild 670
GML 8900
Urei 1176 Compressor (x2)
Urei 1178 Stereo Compressor/Limiter
Chiswick Reach Stereo Valve Compressor
SSL G-384 Stereo Compressor
Tube-Tech LCA2A
Tube-Tech CL1A
DBX 160 Compressor/Limiter (x2)
DBX 162 Stereo Compressor/Limiter
DBX 266 Compressor/Limiter
Drawmer DL251 Compressor/Limiter
Joe Meek SC 2.2 Compressor
SPL Transient Designer (4-Channel)
GML 8200 Parametric EQ
Tube-Tech PE1C
Avalon AD2055 Dual Mono Parametric EQ
SPL Tube Vitalizer
Echoplex (1960s)
WEM Copycat (Valve, 1960s)
WEM Copycat (Transistor, 1970s)
Binson Echolette (Valve, 1960s)
Bricasti M7 Stereo Reverb Processor (with Remote)
Lexicon 480L (with LARC)
Roland Dimension D
Eventide DSP4000 Harmonizer
Eventide H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer
Yamaha REV7 Digital Reverb (x2)
Sony C-800G
Neumann U47 Valve
Neumann U47 FET
Neumann U87A (x2)
Neumann SM69 Tube
Brüel & Kjær 4006 (x2)
DPA 4090 (x4)
AKG SE300B
AKG D12
AKG D112
AKG C451B
AKG C414 B-ULS (x3)
Calrec Soundfield Mk IV
STC Coles 4038
Reslo Ribbon (BBC Mod)
Shure Super 55 (Special Edition)
Shure SM81
Shure SM57 (x5)
Shure KSM9 Condenser
Shure Beta 91 (x2)
Shure Beta 56 (x2)
Shure 51
Shure 809
Shure 181 Beta Supercardioid
Sennheiser MD421 (x4)
Sennheiser MD441-U (x2)
Sennheiser E904 (x3)
Sennheiser E606
Sennheiser E604
Sanken Stereo
Electro-Voice RE20
Electro-Voice ND25
Beyerdynamic M88 Dynamic
Hammond B3 with Leslie 145
Rhodes ‘Suitcase’ 88
Wurlitzer 200A (Red Pedal)
Korg Kronos 88
Moog Little Phatty
Nord Stage 88
Nektar USB Controller
Kawai K300 Piano
Roland Jupiter-80
Roland RD-700GX (Hard Case)
Gretsch Mid-60s Vintage 3-Piece Kit (Silver Tortoise Shell)
DW Recording Kit (Black Sparkle)
Pearl Recording Kit
Pearl 13"
Noble & Cooley (Red)
DW Collectors Series (Black Sparkle)
Designed with discretion, privacy, and convenience in mind, The Audio Barn is nestled in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, just 15 minutes from Winchester train station, which is just 55 minutes from London Waterloo. Inside, you’ll find a wide range of comforts that create a relaxing environment and a truly unique and creative atmosphere.
Spacious, fully isolated lounge area with a private kitchen and restroom facilities
Mid-sized isolation booth
Spacious isolated booths for drums and keyboards
Generously sized control room with excellent visibility into all booths and the live room
Spacious live room with convenient direct loading access
Private, isolated balcony overlooking the main live area