The Harmony Recording Studio

Housed in a newly renovated bungalow tucked into the corner of the property, the Harmony Recording studio is surrounded by nature and just steps from the beach. The control room window overlooks a private outdoor terrace with native plant gardens, and a short walk leads to the amenities of the hotel, including the restaurant, juice bar, and pool. Waves, howler monkeys, and native birds are the background sounds here. 

We've already had some friends stop by to check out the new space.

Hayley Gene Penner, David Coto, and eee gee and Lasse Ziegler working in the Studio

We've assembled the finest professional gear, including the API “The Box” console, PMC 6-2 monitors, classic outboard gear (BAE, LA-2A, Distressor), upright piano, Telecaster, P-Bass and the vintage re-issue Telefunken ELA M 251E microphone. Designed in collaboration with music industry professionals, the 380 s.f. control room and adjoining vocal booth are acoustically treated to meet the strictest standards while embracing the low key, high style aesthetic of the Harmony Hotel.

Available for daily rental, this is an ideal haven for production, songwriting, tracking vocals/instruments and mixing for the solo artist, producer or small band that wants to get away and record while reveling in the inspiring nature, surf, and creative community of Harmony and Nosara. We’re excited to offer this amenity to musical artists and sound pros in our community and from around the world.

Click here to view a PDF with this information and rental details. Our full equipment list is below.

If you have any questions or are interested in booking studio time, get in touch with reservations@harmonynosara.com.

Equipment List

MIXER
  • API The Box Project Console 8
  • Mackie 8-ch VLZ4 Mixer
PATCH BAYS
  • Switchcraft 96-pt TT-DB25 Patchbay
AUDIO INTERFACES
  • Universal Audio 18x20 Apollo TB3 Int/UAD-2 6x DSP HE
  • Universal Audio 18x24 Apollo TB3 Int/UAD-2 6x DSP
OUTBOARD GEAR
  • BAE Mic Pre & EQ w/ PS
  • Universal Audio Leveling Amplifier
  • Empirical Labs Distressor w/Brit Mode Pair
MONITORS
  • PMC 3-way Active Studio Monitor (Pair)
  • Sound Anchors ADJ2 Monitor Std 44" (Pair)
  • Focal 11"350W Active Sub
  • Auratone 4.5" Active Monitors (Pair)
5.1 SURROUNDS
  • Focal 5" Alpha Series Monitor (ea)
MICROPHONES
  • Telefunken ELA M 251E Lg-diaphragm Tube Condenser 
  • Neumann KM 184 Stereo Set Sm-diaphragm Cardioid
  • Shure Dynamic Instrument Mic
MIC ACCESSORIES
  • sE Electronics Reflexion Filter Pro Portable 
  • hakan P110 Pop Killer with Gooseneck
DIRECT BOXES
  • Rupert Neve Designs Stereo Active Instrument DI
COMPUTER & SOFTWARE
  • Apple Mac Mini M1 8C/8C 16GB RAM, 512GB
  • Apple Studio Monitor
  • Avid Pro Tools Studio
  • Ableton Live 11 Suite
INSTRUMENTS

Akai Professional Standalone Sampler / Sequencer

Uke
  • Kala Concert Uke w/EQ
Synths
  • Moog Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer
  • Behringer 12-voice Analog Synthesizer
Guitar
  • Fender American Professional II Telecaster
Bass Guitar
  • Fender American Professional II Precision Bass Left-handed
Pedals
  • Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo Pedal2
  • Strymon Deco Tape Saturation Pedal V2
  • Analog Alien Fuzzbubble-45 OD and Fuzz Pedal
  • Catalinbread Callisto mkII Chorus/Vibrato Pedal
Drums
  • DW Performance Series 3-piece Shell Pack
  • DW Performance Series Bass Drum - 18 x 22 inch
  • DW Performance Series Mounted Tom - 9 x 13 inch
  • DW Performance Series Floor Tom - 16 x 16 inch
  • DW Performance Series Snare Drum - 5.5 x 14 inch
  • Zildjian A Cust Cymbal Pack
  • sE Electronics Dynamic Kick Drum Mic
  • sE Electronics Dynamic Drum Mic
Percussion
  • Latin Percussion City Oak Bongo
  • Latin Percussion LPA210 Aspire Wood Block
  • Latin Percussion Twist Shaker
  • Meinl Percussion Maracas, Concert
  • Meinl Percussion Egg Shaker Set - 4 Pc

Rental Rate

March 2024: The Recording Studio rental rate is $1000/day and includes full use of our extensive catalog of equipment, and access to Harmony Hotel amenities. Rental of the studio does not include hotel accommodations, and advanced reservations are required.

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