THE MIX STAGE
A pioneering post production space for film sound. Abbey Road has long been a home for creating and capturing award-winning film scores and in 2017 we expanded our house to offer movie makers even more. Introducing the Mix Stage: a Dolby Atmos® Premier accredited and IMAX audio compatible studio, providing state-of-the-art post production in the iconic surroundings that have enabled and inspired so many to make world-moving music.
Just 10 minutes from Soho, this deluxe suite includes 4K projection, eight Pro Tools systems, three cutting rooms and a dedicated client team delivering all the five-star services and features that make working at Abbey Road a unique experience. Our incredible in-house mix technicians are here to help you bring out the best in any film mix.
Recent projects include Tár, Wonka, Lee, Civil War, Back To Black, If, Speak No Evil, Killer Heat, Rye Lane, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody and Top Gun: Maverick.
Just 10 minutes from Soho, this deluxe suite includes 4K projection, eight Pro Tools systems, three cutting rooms and a dedicated client team delivering all the five-star services and features that make working at Abbey Road a unique experience. Our incredible in-house mix technicians are here to help you bring out the best in any film mix.
Recent projects include Tár, Wonka, Lee, Civil War, Back To Black, If, Speak No Evil, Killer Heat, Rye Lane, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody and Top Gun: Maverick.
Abbey Road's New Mix Stage
Recent Projects
"The room sounds gorgeous. The people are great. The walls are rich with history. What can I say - it was a dream. "
-- Edward Berger, Director
All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave
"Recording a score at Abbey Road, you’re on hallowed ground - and it lives up to its billing. The new mixing stage feels state of the art - about as a good a place to finalise your film as you could hope to find. "
-- Bart Layton, Film Producer
"Probably the finest mix theatre I have ever had the pleasure of working in, with some of the loveliest people. "
-- Roland Heap, Re-recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor,
City of Lies
"When you dub your film in a temple of sound like Abbey Road Studios… it is better than going to work; it is going to worship. "
-- Rob Cohen, Director,
The Hurricane Heist
"Mixing a film at Abbey Road Studios must be the equivalent of someone who dreams of becoming a racing driver working at Ferrari! "
-- Andrew Stirk, Re-recording Mixer
Tech & Equipment
- Tech Specs
- Floorplan
Tech Specs
Configured for Dolby Atmos and IMAX audio compatibility with state of the art speaker arrangement, 4K projection, 7 Pro-tools systems and 3 cutting / green rooms.
Dolby Atmos Premier Studio Certification IMAX 12-channel Certification
Dimensions
Main Room:
7.5m wide x 10m throw x 4.5m high (25ft x 33ft x 15ft)
Screen:
6m wide (22ft)
Projection
Christie CP4220 4K Digital Cinema Projector
Dolby IMS2000 DCP Server
Dedicated Pro Tools HDX picture rig with AJA Kona 12G HD-SDI video card
Cinema seating: 8 fixed + 4 optional
Outboard
RTW TM9 16-channel Meter
4 x Bricasti M7 Stereo reverb processor w/ M10 remote
1 x TC 6000 MKII Reverb
1 x Cedar DNS 1500 Dialogue Noise Suppressor
Access to Abbey Road’s extensive selection of analogue and digital outboard.
Consoles
96-fader wide custom-designed frame housing any combination of:
Avid S6 2 x M40 - 48 fader
Dual operator / dual M40/MTM
9 Knob w/ Channel Display Modules
2 x Post Modules
2 x Joystick Modules
1 x Master Meter Display
Penta 720 (MTRX/DADman) router and monitor controller
AMS Neve DFC 3D - 40 fader
Dual USP Engine
Encore 3 Automation w/ DAW sync panel
5 x QM64 64 ch MADI Cards
1 x 56 ch MADI Card
1 x MIOS96 48ch A/D/A Interface
2 x AES960 56ch AES Interface
Colin Broad RM6 Synchroniser and TFT remote
Monitoring
Munro Acoustics custom Dynaudio 44 speaker system:
5 x M3F horn loaded screen speakers (+ 1 x IMAX VOG
30 x surround speakers (12 height)
4 x 18” Bass management subs
4 x 18” LFE subs
MC2 Munro Acoustics Class A/B amplification
BSS Soundweb London B-chain w/ custom iPad control
Dolby Theatrical RMU
7.1 B&W 800Ds and N802 nearfields w/ Classé Audio and MC2 Munro Acoustics
CP850
Marantz AVR
Plugins include
CEDAR
Soundminer
Izotope
FabFilter
Altiverb 8
Waves
The Cargo Cult and many more… please ask for full list.
Recording & Software
5 x Pro Tools playback rigs:
3 x 2023 Mac Pro M2 Ultra:
• 1 x HDX3 w/ HD-MADI Interfaces
• 2 x HDX2 w/ HD-MADI Interfaces
2 x 2013 Mac Pro Intel:
• 2 x HDX2 w/ HD-MADI Interfaces
2 x Pro Tools recorder rigs:
2 x 2013 Mac Pro Intel:
• 1 x HDX3 w/ Penta 720 (MTRX) Interfaces
• 1 x HDX3 w/ Penta 721 (MTRX) Interfaces
• Penta Interfaces have Dante, MADI, AES and A/D/A cards
2 x Guest rig positions:
Available to hire on request or for client’s own rigs.
KVM
IHSE 64-port mainframe accommodating all machines w/ S6 integration.
Pro Tools machines inc. dual-screen and AES audio.
Integration to Penthouse IHSE system as required.
Blackmagic HD-SDI router for additional 2K/4K video routing.
The Mix Stage Engineers
Inside the Mix Stage
Beyond the Mix Stage and its three dedicated cutting rooms, clients have access to our private restaurant, bar and garden.
Contact Us
We'd love to welcome you to Abbey Road, so please contact us to talk through your project and for a bespoke quote tailored to your needs.
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Abbey Road Studios
3 Abbey Road
London
NW8 9AY
UK