STUDIO GEAR

The Poynt Studios features a world-class collection of vintage, boutique, and modern recording gear—carefully curated to deliver tones that simply cannot be replicated with plugins.

MICROPHONE LOCKER

Essential industry standards for capturing world-class vocals and instruments.

  • Neumann U67: The holy grail of tube microphones, delivering vintage warmth and rich harmonic texture.
  • Neumann U87 Ai: The undisputed studio standard for pop and rock vocals, known for its presence and clarity.
  • Telefunken ELA M 251: Premium tube condenser microphone for airy, three-dimensional top-end detail.
  • Shure SM7B: The legendary dynamic broadcast mic, perfect for aggressive rock vocals and spoken word.
  • Sennheiser MD 421: Versatile dynamic microphone for instruments and powerful vocal tracking.

RECORDING FRONT-END & SIGNAL CHAIN

Your voice and instruments hit world-class processing before ever reaching the DAW.

  • BAE 1073MP: Authentic Class-A Neve-style preamps adding the warmth and "weight" heard on classic records.
  • Retro Instruments 176: Vintage-style tube compression for smooth, musical dynamics that sit perfectly in any mix.
  • Universal Audio Apollo x8p: Elite A/D conversion ensuring pristine audio capture with zero compromise.
  • Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box: Push tube amps to their "sweet spot" at any volume with studio-grade speaker simulation.
  • Fryette Power Station PS-100: Flexible re-amping and attenuator for dialing in the perfect tone post-tracking.

AMPLIFIER COLLECTION

A museum-grade collection covering the history of high-gain and vintage tone.

  • Diezel VH4 (Silverface): The German powerhouse renowned for its hi-fi articulation and massive low end (used by Tool, Metallica, Muse).
  • Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103): Vintage British muscle offering immense headroom and pedal-friendly clarity.
  • Marshall JMP Master Volume (Mk2): The 1970s hard rock standard that defined the "crunch" sound.
  • Matchless Clubman 35 Reverb: Boutique Class-A chime and breakup, perfect for complex chord work.
  • EVH 5150 III Stealth: Modern high-gain aggression and tightness.

THE DREAM RACK

A rare collection of preamps that shaped legendary records—now at your fingertips.

  • Soldano X99 (Caswell): The ultra-rare motorized preamp offering the legendary SLO-100 overdrive circuit.
  • Custom Audio Electronics (CAE) 3+ SE: The "LA Studio" standard used by session greats for sparkling cleans and singing leads.
  • Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Recording Preamp: The authentic "Wall of Sound" distortion in a rack format.
  • Mesa/Boogie TriAxis: MIDI-controlled tube preamp for instant tone recall and studio flexibility.
  • Marshall JMP-1: The MIDI-controlled preamp that defined 90s rock and metal tones.
  • ADA MP-1: The classic 80s tube preamp responsible for the "hair metal" era's signature shred tone.
  • ENGL Tube Preamp E530: Modern German high-gain precision.

EFFECTS & PROCESSING

From lush vintage reverbs to cutting-edge pitch manipulation.

  • Eventide H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer: The studio legend behind countless hit records' otherworldly textures.
  • TC Electronic 2290: The most famous digital delay ever made—pure analog-warmth shimmer.
  • TC Electronic 1210 Spatial Expander: Massive stereo width and depth for immersive soundscapes.
  • Eventide Eclipse: Modern harmonizer for pitch-perfect vocal effects and creative layering.
  • Lexicon PCM 90 & MPX 500: The gold-standard reverbs heard on radio hits for three decades.
  • Yamaha SPX90 & Rocktron Intellifex: Classic 80s/90s modulation for that iconic shimmer.

CABINET LIBRARY & ROUTING SYSTEM

Instant access to the perfect speaker pairing for your tone.

  • Ampete 88S Switching Matrix: Route any amp head to any cabinet or effect instantly—zero cable swapping, pure creative flow.
  • Premium Speaker Cabinets: Friedman, Two-Rock, EVH 5150 III 2x12, ADA Split-Stack vintage verticals.
  • Studio Power Amps: VHT 2150, Mesa 20/20 Dyna-Watt, Marshall EL34 100/100 for re-amping flexibility.

We can capture your tone with any combination—immediately.

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