The Studio
Close To The Edge Studio
At Close To The Edge, we believe that exceptional sound demands exceptional tools. Our studio is equipped with a carefully curated selection of digital technology and classic analog equipment, ensuring a perfect blend of innovation and tradition. Nestled by the tranquil River Thames in Twickenham, our comfortable studio offers an inspiring and serene environment, designed to fuel your creativity and sharpen your focus, allowing you to achieve your best work during every session.
This combination allows us to deliver the highest quality audio production, mastering, and restoration services. Every piece of gear has been chosen for its unparalleled ability to shape, refine, and perfect your sound, ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest standards of excellence.
Studio Equipment
An non-exhaustive list of our studio gear
- Sadie Systems (3 x Series 5) – Advanced digital audio workstations for precision editing and mastering.
- Cedar Restoration – Industry-leading noise removal and audio restoration.
- No Noise, Cleaning & Restoration – Professional-grade audio restoration services.
- Massenburg, Manley, Weiss Dynamic EQ – High-end equalizers for tonal shaping and dynamic control.
- Traditional Analog EQ – Classic equalizers for warmth and character.
- Manley, Elysia, Maselec, TC 6000, Weiss Compressors – A range of compressors for dynamic balance.
- Prism, Apogee & DCS Converters – High-quality audio converters for pristine signal processing.
PMC Monitors – Reference-grade monitors for accurate sound reproduction.
- SACD & Stereo Mastering – Super Audio CD mastering in stereo and surround formats.
- DVD & CD Mastering – High-quality mastering for DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, and CD formats.
- 192kHz & DSD Mastering – High-resolution mastering for superior audio depth.
- 5.1 Surround Mastering – Music mastering with MLP, Dolby Digital, and DTS encoding.
- DVD Video Music to Picture Mastering – Syncing music to visual media.
- Enhanced CD Creation – Adding extra content and interactivity to CD releases.