Behold the heart and soul of Shock City Studios: The Live Room. With its awe-inspiring 1,100 square feet of space and towering 20-foot ceiling, this is the region’s largest and most captivating live recording room.

Easily adjust the acoustics to suit your sound, thanks to double-sided reversible sound baffles and movable rugs. Whether you’re a grand orchestra, choir, or band, The Live Room is the perfect stage for your musical masterpiece. And, with its warm color scheme and natural light, even the smallest groups will feel right at home in this cozy and inviting space.

It’s no surprise that Shock City has earned a reputation as having the “great vibe” and the “best drum room in St. Louis.” We take pride in capturing outstanding performances in The Live Room and can’t wait for you to experience its magic for yourself. Book a tour today and be ready to be swept away by this magnificent space.

LIVE ROOM DIMENSIONS: 26′ x 21′
BOOTH 1: 10′ x 10.5′
BOOTH 2: 7′ x 4.5′
BOOTH 3: 11′ x 7′
BOOTH 4: 8′ x 5′

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LIVE ROOM EQUIPMENT

MICROPHONES

AEA R84A
AKG 460B CK91 ULS x2
AKG C414 B-XL II/ST x2
AKG D112 MKII
Audix D2 x2
Audix D4
Audix i5
Avantone CK-6 x2
Avantone CR-14 x2
Avantone CV-12
Blue Bluebird
Bock Audio 251
Cascade VINJET

Charter Oaks SA538B
Earthworks QTC-30 x2
Electro-Voice ND44
Electro-Voice ND46 x4
Electro-Voice ND68
Electro-Voice RE-20 x3
Electro-Voice RE-320
Fostex M77RP
Nady TCM 1050
Neumann KM184 x3
Neumann U87

Royer R-122 x2
Sennheiser E609 x2
Sennheiser MD-421 II x2
Sennheiser MD-441 U
Shure Beta 58
Shure Beta 91 x2
Shure SM57 x4
Shure SM7
Shure SM7b x4
Shure SM81
Warm Audio WA-47

AMPLIFIERS

Marshall JCM800 Lead
Peavey Classic 50 Combo
Peavey Stereo Chorus 400 Combo
Ampeg SVT-VR


CABS

Marshall 1960A 4×12
Peavey 5150 w/ 2 Sheffield 1290s
Ampeg 8×10
Hughes & Kettner 215H
Hughes & Kettner 410H


INSTRUMENTS

1985 Yamaha C7 7’6″ Conservatory Grand
Gretsch Electromatic Guitar
Ibanez Prototype Bass

DRUM KITS

Gretsch Catalina Birch Kick – 22″
Rack Toms – 8″, 10″, 12″
Floor Tom – 14″
Tama Starclassic Maple Kick – 22″
Rack Toms – 10″, 12″, 14″
Iron Cobra Kick Pedal
dw9000 Kick Pedal


SNARES

Pork Pie 14″
Starclassic Maple 14″
Yamaha C/B Platinum Series 14″

CYMBALS

Zildjian K Custom Dark Splash – 10”
Zildjian K Hihat – 14”
Zildjian A New Beat HiHat – 14”
Zildjian K Thin Dark Crash – 16”
Zildjian K Thin Dark Crash – 18”
Zildjian K Custom Session Crash – 18”
Zildjian K Ride – 20”
Paiste Signature Classic Medium Hihat- 14”
Paiste Signature Classic Fast Crash – 15”
Paiste Signature Classic Mellow Crash – 16”
Paiste Signature Classic Mellow Crash – 18”
Paiste Sound Formula Professional Standard Dry Ride – 20”
Sabian AAX Studio Crash – 16”
Paiste Sound Reflections China – 20”

“The wall of windows in the live room is broken into small panes that serve as diffusers, all angled for varying pitches and depths. Custom tunable panels attached below the window wall can be removed from the wall and used as acoustic scrims.”

~ Mix Magazine

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