A British-made Audient ASP8024 console was first choice for Jean-Christian Maas, owner of Studio des Bruères, a highly spec’d studio situated in a tranquil, yet accessible country location in the French countryside.
Dedicated to the production – and co-production – of artists, Jean-Christian prides himself in offering a different service to that of standard commercial studios. “We prefer to work on projects that we record and mix, so that we can maximize the synergy and efficiency,” says Jean-Christian. “The bulk of our work is recommended by word-of-mouth and are mostly jazz and classical music, but more recently we have also had some pop/rock.
“The Audient ASP8024 console is exactly what we were looking for because it suits the way we work in both the analogue and digital domains. We use a wide range of software and hardware outboard and therefore were after a very transparent console to preserve signal integrity,” explains Jean-Christian. “Its transparency also allows us to use it as a summing unit (with real panoramic faders) and greatly contributes to the overall sound of the final mix.
“The preamps have an excellent dynamic and the EQ strips are more than correct. The routing is very well thought out too,” continues Jean-Christian. As well as the attractive feature set, the large-format desk – supplied by Funky Junk France – creates a visual impact in the studio. “All this for such a competitive price! It was definitely worth buying,” he adds.
Described by a business associate as, “…a dynamic, nice guy; a businessman and musician who is making his long-term ambition a reality,” Jean-Christian has created an oasis in the French countryside with Studio des Bruères. Comprising 100 square metres of analogue consoles and outboard, vintage instruments and an array of digital tools, it is a venue created by musicians for musicians.
To follow what Jean-Christian and his team are up to, check out the studio’s online presence on Facebook and Soundcloud.