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Studio B’s is the newest addition to the Q Division family of studios. The control room, which was designed by Lou Clark (Sonic Space), stands in stark contrast to Studio A and the old Studio B. We wanted to create a space that accommodates a hybrid workflow, one where a versatile analog mixing console interfaces with our collection of vintage gear. The “tape machine” is a fast and solid Pro Tools HDX rig.

While thinking about this new room we decided it was time to give both of our ears a chance – so we’ve set the engineer facing the monitors AND the computer screen, with the analog console set to the side. We also put outboard gear higher up, so that engineers aren’t leaning over to to make sensitive adjustments. The reason for this change in layout is that in rooms that have large format analog consoles (like our Studio A), engineers working at a computer screen (which, especially during mixing, can be the lion’s share of the day) end up with only one ear facing the speakers. We feel that everyone is better served having both ears facing the speakers.

Monitoring in our new room is provided by Fulcrum’s RM28ac’s. They complement the room – supplying full low end, super detailed mids, and highs that aren’t fatiguing. Lou’s design puts the monitors behind a black screen, which is a little disorienting, but really transforms the listener and the engineer’s experience and perspective. There are also a pair of NS10’s, Genelecs, and small Realistics.
The SSL we chose has a small footprint but features very versatile analog signal flow. The SSL desk also houses sixteen 500 format rack slots, which we’ve filled with both API and SSL EQ modules.

For a complete list of Studio B’s Equipment, follow the links on the left.

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In Studio B…

  • Patty Larkin – Bird in a Cage

    Patty Larkin – Bird in a Cage

  • Czarface meets Ghostface

    Czarface meets Ghostface

  • Xenia Dunford – Flesh and Bone (& Everything Within) Side B

    Xenia Dunford – Flesh and Bone (& Everything Within) Side B

  • Jake Brennan – DISGRACELAND Podcast

    Jake Brennan – DISGRACELAND Podcast

  • The Gravel Project release Wishful Thinking

    The Gravel Project release Wishful Thinking

  • Magen Tracy – Color the Air

    Magen Tracy – Color the Air

  • Abbie Barrett covers Walter Sickert

    Abbie Barrett covers Walter Sickert

  • The Rationales – Upstream

    The Rationales – Upstream

  • Oh The Humanity! – Tired Ears EP

    Oh The Humanity! – Tired Ears EP

  • Shotgun Waltz – Skin Deep EP

    Shotgun Waltz – Skin Deep EP

  • Simona Minns releases debut album “A Hunger Artist”

    Simona Minns releases debut album “A Hunger Artist”

  • Pale Monsters – Take What You Can Take

    Pale Monsters – Take What You Can Take

  • Tanya Donelly – Swan Songs Series

    Tanya Donelly – Swan Songs Series

  • Nemes – Live at Q Division

    Nemes – Live at Q Division

  • Spring 2016

    Spring 2016

  • Slight Bight – This Again

    Slight Bight – This Again

  • Dinoczar

    Dinoczar

  • Lyle Brewer – Juno

    Lyle Brewer – Juno

  • Eternals – Out Of Context

    Eternals – Out Of Context

  • Caspian – Dust and Disquiet

    Caspian – Dust and Disquiet

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At the beginning of the year @theworldiswrongpodca At the beginning of the year @theworldiswrongpodcast shared this story about Mike Denneen and Jon Brion and Jellyfish and Spilt Milk and the tension between paying tribute and blazing a new path... in control rooms and recording studios all over the planet folks hunt for familiar sounds and invent their own... there are no rules.

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We close out our epic celebration of JON BRION with @andrasjones as he remembers the first time he heard of Jon and his work with #jellyfish on their record “Spilt Milk” from Mike Deneen at QDivision Studios in Boston in the early 90’s. @theworldiswrongpodcast  Link in bio.
Are we happy that @stokedpizza is finally open nea Are we happy that @stokedpizza is finally open near by?! Why yes we are! Pizza made by Boston rock royalty? Yes please! 

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Opening Day Covid Style!
There’s been key business going on in studio B t There’s been key business going on in studio B these days, in the company of @valauskased & @joeledinberg 

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Now that’s some serious vintage synths. There is some major history that’s been played on this stack! #vintagesynths #arp #chamberlin #minikorg #vox #studiolife #producerlife
Setting up for a livestream at 5 with the #mommyhe Setting up for a livestream at 5 with the #mommyheads !!!
Great to get a visit from @grache.reader with her Great to get a visit from  @grache.reader with her assistant engineer, The Greatest Scott!!!
The way back machine (okay, and Kay!) reminded us The way back machine (okay, and Kay!) reminded us that this happened...!

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Happy 20th Anniversary to Josie + the Pussycats! Getting the chance to work alongside some of the greatest songwriters and filmmakers and to be the voice of the glorious @rachaelleighcook was the weirdest, funnest experience of my career. Snaps to @stereogum for giving this whole production the propers it deserves 😸 
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Just around the corner! We miss the Rosebud - as i Just around the corner! We miss the Rosebud - as it once was - it was our favorite spot for Q meetings... 

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Disco Inferno. It may not have the cache of Zelda’s, Narcissus, or even Cache in the city but Summavll could get down at Surrey after a bite at the Rosebud. While the Rat boasted a row of pay phones outside, this spot offered just one. #surreydisco #rosebuddiner #davissquare #1970s #disco #getdowntonight #dirtyoldboston
Hey that’s super cool! @billjanovitz is releasin Hey that’s super cool! @billjanovitz is releasing the livestream performance from a few weeks back as a live album! 

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The remixed audio of this warts-and-all live set will be available at Bandcamp starting April 2. @daykampcreative was kind enough to adapt the gig poster to album cover [digital only].
This new EP from @ryanmontbleau sounds great. Q’ This new EP from @ryanmontbleau sounds great. Q’s @jbmoney33 helped put it together.... check it out!

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Three new tracks are out!  Look for the Wood EP wherever you listen to music online.

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Live with @willdaileyofficial right now! Link in B Live with @willdaileyofficial right now! Link in Bio!!
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