Recording Studio NYC
New York based recording studio facility with 25 years of experience.
Need to Record a Demo? Masar Productions offers a comfortable recording environment for the artists with a budget. Conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, we welcome all artists from songwriters, producers, musicians, composers and actors. Our facility is built to handle everything from tracking, editing, and mixing music, to audio for film and television. Outfitted with the latest digital and analog gear and talented engineers who know how to use it all, our studio has all the tools necessary to deliver the best.
To get start with your studio session, follow the instructions bellow. If you have any questions you want to ask before working with us, please call/email us here with your inquiry.
- Purchase the Studio package that is closer to your budget.
- Once the 50% deposit has been made. Our Music Engineer will contact you immediately to schedule a day and time for your recording session.
Masar TV Recording Studio is located on: 40 W. 27th St. New York, NY 10001 Phone: (917) 932-5263
Yes, Take N or R train and stop on 28th st. Our facility is 2 minutes away by walk.
Yes, a 24/7 parking lot is available just 1 block away from our facility: Central Parking 800 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10001 Open 24 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes but clients are required to bring their own storage device (USB Flash drive, External Hard Drive, etc.) in order to take all of their session files with them after every session. Recording Studio Files will be stored for 30 days maximum unless itβs an ongoing project. Please make sure to ask for session files in a timely manner. NOTE: Clients that leave their sessions without having a back-up of their own, BEWARE, we are NOT responsible for lost or accidentally trashed files.
Yes, If you want to visit our facility before booking a session, please give us a call to schedule an appointment. Masar Tv requires a of 50% up front in order to block out the time. Deposits are non-refundable and the balance must be paid in full before the session can start.
The session set up is included during booking time, so once your session start, please allow at least 10-15 minutes to set everything (Microphone adjustment, ProTools session set up, Files Download, Drums set up, Special requests, etc.)
Console
- MCI/API/ 53 Input 636 w/ NEVE FLYING FADERS
This 1979 console has been meticulously maintained and upgraded over the years. The Flying Faders system was installed in 1996, removing all VCA's in the console. The entire mix buss was upgraded to a totally discrete API buss system that achieves +27dbm output. There are also 6 discrete API busses available for tracking. These modifications are totally integrated into the console, no external patching is required. There are 46 automated inputs.
Tape Recorders
- Studer A80 1/2 inch MK III
- Studer B67 1/4 inch
- Tascam 3440 1/4 inch 4 track, quarter track
- Alessis Master Link Mastering CD Burner
- Panasonic SV-3800 DAT
- Panasonic SV-250 Portable DAT
- Sony Pro Walkman Cassette
- Nakamichi MR-1 Cassette
- Nakamichi DMP-100 F1
- Alessis ADAT XT-20
Synchronizers
- 2 Lynx Modules
Microphones
Our studio own a legendary collection of classic vintage microphones.
Condenser
- 3 AKG 414EB
- 1 AKG 451EB
- 1 AKG C-24 Stereo Tube
- 2 Gefell UM70
- 1 Neumann U-47 Tube (VF-14)
- 1 Neumann U-67 Tube
- 1 Neumann U-47 FET
- 2 Neumann U-87
- 1 Neumann U-89
- 1 Neumann KM-56 Tube
- 2 Neumann KM-84
- 2 Neumann KM-184
- 1 Neumann M-149
- 1 Sanken CU-41
- 1 Wright Condenser
Dynamic
- 2 EV RE-20
- 6 Sennheiser 421
- 1 Sennheiser 441
- 1 Sennheiser 602 E
- 7 Shure SM57
Ribbon
- 2 Beyer M160 Ribbon
- 2 Coles 4038 Ribbon
Outboards
Mic Preamps
- 7 Neve 3-Band EQ/Mic Pre's 1064
- 2 Neve 4-Band EQ/Mic Pre's 31105
- 4 John Hardy M-1 Mic Pre's
- 2 Trident A Range EQ/Mic Pre's 4 Band Slider
- 2 Demeter Tube Mic Pre's
EQ
- 2 Pultec EQP-1A EQ
- 1 PG-3 Tube Equalizer (Paul Gamma)
- 2 API 550A
- 6 API 552 (550A Rack Mount)
- 2 API 5502
- 2 API 560B (Lunchbox)
- 1 Medici Mastering EQ
Dynamics
- 1 SSL GX 384 Stereo Compressor
- 1 Pair Neve 2254A Compressors
- 4 UREI LA-3
- 2 Teletronix LA-2
- 2 UREI 1176 LN
- 2 dbx 160 Compressor
- 2 dbx 160A Compressor
- 2 dbx 902 de-essers
- 1 Summit TLA 100
- 1 Audio & Design Vocal Stressor
- 1 Aphex 612 Dual Gate
- 1 Drawmer Dual Gate
Reverb / Delay / Effects
- 1 EMT 250 Digital
- 1 EMT 140 Stereo Plate (Martech mod)
- 1 Lexicon 480L w/Larc
- 2 Lexicon PCM-42 Delay (Standard)
- 1 Eventide H3000SE with ModFactory Upgrade
- 1 Marshall Tape Eliminator
Monitors
Mains
- UREI 813 with JBL Subwoofers
Nearfields
- 2 ProAc Studio 100
- 4 Yamaha NS 10M
- 2 ROR Cube
- 2 Tannoy 6.5M
- 2 KRK 6000
Monitor Amps
- 1 SAE 2300
- 3 BGW 750B
- 1 BGW 250
- 2 SAE P250
- 3 SAE 2200
Instruments
Keys
- 1984 YAMAHA C5 Conservatory Grand 6 ft 6 inches
- Hammond B-3
- Wurlitzer Electric Piano 140 B
- Hohner Clavinet DII
- Fender Rhodes 73 Stage
Drums
- Pearl Drum Kit (All Maple)
- Yamaha Snare
- Gretsch Snare
Guitar Amps
- Hi-Watt 4 X 12 Cabinet (1972)
- Marshall 200 Watt Amp Major (1968)
- Marshall JCM 900 head
- Fender Super Reverb(1966)
- Fender Twin(1970) Blackface Mod
- Vox AC-30 (1964)
- Fender Princeton(1963)
- Fender Deluxe(1972) Blackface Mod
- Roland JC-120
Bass Amp
- Ampeg B-18 PortaFlex Bass Amp
- Gallien-Kreuger Head
Synths/Samplers/Drum Machines, etc.
- M-Audio 88 key Usb Controller
- Emu Proteus 2000
- Alessis DM5 Drum Module
- Emu Proteus 2000
- Roland Drumatix TR-606
- Kurzweil Micro Piano Module
- Yamaha PF80
Hardware
- Pro Tools HD 2
- Digidesign 192
- Control 24
- Mac Pro Intel
Instruments
- Korg Oasys
- Akai S950
- MPC 4000
- Maschine
- Fender Guitars (acoustic and electric)
Microphones
- Neumann U87
- AKG C414 COMB
- Shure SM57
Outboard Gear
- SSl Xlogic Superanalog preamp
- Neve Portico 504
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- API 560-B
- API 550-B
- Chandler Ld Comp
- Millennia Pre-Amp
- Chandler Ld Eq
- Lachapell EQ
- Lachapell Pre-Amp
- Harrison Eq
- Empirical Labs De-esser
- API 527
- Atomic Squeeze box
- Obsidian G-Compressor
- Weiss MK1
- Weiss DYN
- Manley Massive Passive Mastering Addition
- Tubetech SMC2B
- Lavry MK3
- Cranesong HEDD
- Maselec Deeser
- Tascam DV1000
Monitors
- Spiral Groove Studio Ones
- Parasound A21 Amplifier
- Barefoot MM35'S
- GENELEC SUB
- Grace M904
Hardware
- Pro Tools HD 2
- Digidesign 192
- Control 24
- Mac Pro Intel
Instruments
- Korg Oasys
- Akai S950
- MPC 4000
- Maschine
- Fender Guitars (acoustic and electric)
Microphones
- Neumann U87
- AKG C414 COMB
- Shure SM57
Outboards
- SSl Xlogic Superanalog preamp
- Neve Portico 504
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- API 560-B
- API 550-B
- Chandler Ld Comp
- Millennia Pre-Amp
- Chandler Ld Eq
- Lachapell EQ
- Lachapell Pre-Amp
- Harrison Eq
- Empirical Labs De-esser
- API 527
- Atomic Squeeze box
- Obsidian G-Compressor
- Weiss MK1
- Weiss DYN
- Manley Massive Passive Mastering Addition
- Tubetech SMC2B
- Lavry MK3
- Cranesong HEDD
- Maselec Deeser
- Tascam DV1000
Monitors
- Spiral Groove Studio Ones
- Parasound A21 Amplifier
- Barefoot MM35'S
- GENELEC SUB
- Grace M904
Masar | Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Since the beginning of his engineering career, Masar has mixed hundreds of songs, but he has also recorded and mastered many albums, mixtapes and singles for different artists around the world. Masar has been working at some of New York City's most prestigious studios including Fresh Studio (Doug E Fresh's facility), Daddy's House (Puff Daddy's facility), StadiumReds (Just Blaze facility), Surf School Studio (Harry Fraud facility), Gain Greene Studio (Max B facility) and now Next Millenium Studio (Dipset facility). Masar is mostly known for being the engineer of Max B & French Montana, he has mixed & mastered several mixtapes for them but Masar has also worked for artists such as Beanie Siegle, Vado, Ransom, Fred The God Son, Hitchcock, IGT, Jim Jones, Jr Writer, A Mafia, Chinx Drugz, Byrd Lady, Timbo King, 9th Prince, 40 Cal, Charlie Clips & Harry Fraud just to name a few.
Recording Studio | Prices
Starting at $75 per hour(2 hours minimum per session)
Room A
$100
- 2 hours minimum
- Engineer Included
Room B
$75
- 2 hours minimum
- Engineer Included
Room A
Starting at $100 per hour(2 hours minimum per session)
Live Room
The comfortable, acoustically tuned 26x20 live room can accommodate a band, string ensemble, horn section, and much more. Our Vocal/Iso booth has been in constant use since we built it last year. The room sounds amazing for recording drums!There are excellent lines-of-sight between the control room, live room and iso-booth, allowing for easy communication and an enjoyable recording experience.
Room B
Starting at $75 per hour(2 hours minimum per session)
Analog Gear
This room is equipped with a legendary collection of hand-picked, meticulously maintained vintage gear. The control room is custom designed to provide a proper critical listening environment.