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Northern Wisconsins' Recording Home!

CLEAR BLUE STUDIOS

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Atmosphere. Experience. Service.  

Mastering Room

Serving Northern Wisconsin..and Beyond!.

Since 1996,  CBS has reached the goals to bring out the the best of 100's of satisfied clients, one by one. From full band tracking to solo vocals, karaoke-to-voice, audio books, jingles and more, we will implement the best gear in the business with the knowledge behind it to give you an audio project second to none!

We specialize in the musical styles of:
  • Artists with Original Material
  • Folk
  • Americana
  • Traditional Jazz
  • Country music from every era
  • Classic Rock from the 50's - 70's
  • Gospel!  (Classic Country Style)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

About us..

In 1996 we at Clear Blue Studios started from the ground up, learning from the best in the business, always investing and updating gear, incorporating the warm, analog sound that our clients demand, along with honest pricing and most of all: FRIENDLY COMMUNICATION!

  Thus we have gained the hard-earned status of one the premier recording studios in northern Wisconsin.

We are nestled in the beautiful 100-foot pines of Northwoods of Wisconsin, and have been conveniently serving the areas of Eagle River, Rhinelander, Tomahawk, Wausau, Wisconsin areas, as well as larger cities like Green Bay,Appleton, Oshkosh, Eau Claire, Ashland, Madison, Fond du lac,and even clientele' from Milwaukee to Minneapolis since, with many satisfied clients.

 

Your project hinges on your 'comfort level' at any studio, and we receive a lot of feedback on the 'vibe' of our full-service facility regarding our clients' ability to sing and perform to their fullest potential!  

 

Call us today at 715-612-0648 to start on your musical adventure that will keep on giving.

Guess It doesnt matter clipDan Maanum
00:00 / 01:16
"Each Day"Mark Thomas
00:00 / 00:54
"I Found It All"Lauri Ann B
00:00 / 00:59
"Fly Me to the Moon"Mark
00:00 / 00:48
Mothers LoveJim Stodola
00:00 / 06:20

We make it understandable

 

Our knowledgeable, hand-selected session players and vocalists know how to express their talents, yet focusing on your ideas and not their own. The result: your album being an extension of your musical prowess!

 

We have a reputation of satisfying our customers traditional musical tastes with many returning customers. Have questions?  Call us @ 715.612.0648


Past and Present Players and Singers: 

Harmony Vocals: Lauri Krutke, Sue Cronick 

Bass: Charlie Strong, Steve Carman 

Electric Guitar: Mike Somerville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiddle: Michael Cleveland

Piano / Keys: Jim Jinkerson, Anthony Lux

Harmonica: Matt Delatte, Scott Kirby

Steel, Acoustic Guitar: Mark Wayne

Accordion: Scott Koehn

Percussion: Dan Cable, Jed Nylund, Alex Quinnel

Mandolin: Joe Martin

 

Many thanks to the technical advice of

Lou Ferguson, Glenn Runnels

Marty Cheyka

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Mike Somerville - Formerly of "Head East"
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Michael Cleveland

Rates:

 

Tracking (Session Time), Mixing, Mastering (optional outsouce mastering offered), Remodifications.............Call for Price!

Please email or call 715-612-0648 for a copy of our easy to understand process!

Gear

Recording Platform:

Apple Mac Pro 3.33GHz

     12-core / Westmere 5,1

Pro Tools HD Native  

Adobe Audition 3

Reaper

Avid 192 I/O Interfaces

Monitors:

Mackie 824MKII

Neumann K310 Series

Mic

AKG C414 XL

SHURE SM57 (8)

NEUMANN U87

SHURE SM58

AEA R44CE Ribbon

SCHOEPS CMC6 / MK4 (2)

AKG C414 BULS (4)

NEUMANN U67

SHURE SM81

ROYER 121

AKG 535 (4)

SHURE 112

...and others

Hardware Preamps & Equalizers

DW Fearn Vt2

Daking (8 channels) (2)

Audient ASP880

Shelford Channel (3)

Manley Massive Passive

Phoenix  DSR-8

....and others

Hardware Reverbs:

Bricasti M7 (2)

 

Plugins:

UAD LA-2A

UAD 1176

UAD FATSO

UAD PULTECH 1EQ

UAD PRECISION LIMITER

UAD FAIRCHILD 670

UAD SPL VITALIZER

WAVES REVERBS

....and others

Vintage Gear:

ADAT XL Series
 

 

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Compressor/Limiters/Effects

Tube Tech CL1B

Manley Vari Mu Compressor

Neve Portico II Master Bus Processor

Maselec MLA-4

1176 Compressor

Emperical Labs Distressor

Slate Raven 24-Channel Touch Screen Monitor

Avid Dock

Avid S1 Control Surface (2)

In-House Instruments:

Martin D28

Fender Precision Bass

Fender Strat Deluxe

Dean Pace Electric Upright

1960 Kay Bass

Sonor 3005 Drum Kit

Taylor 420 SE Koa Acoustic

Godin Classical Guitar

Dobro Resophonic Guitar

Emmons Pedal Steel

1936 Gibson 7-string Lap 

Mastering:

Neve Portico II

Manley Massive Passive

Manley Vari MU

Maselec MLA-4

Rooms:

Control Room 16x15

Tracking Room 1 - 20x15

Tracking Room 2 - 7x10

Drum Room 8x10

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