The VR60, purchased in June 2002 in collaboration with Mark Derksen of Markant Recording Studios in Holland, has provided Phoenix Sound with the framework to offer traditional recording and mixing facilities in Phoenix One. A further collaboration with Andrew Walton of K&A Productions means that the studio now has a comprehensive microphone collection. Phoenix Sound’s managing director, Peter Fielder, says: "Ever since we opened, back in October 2001, it very quickly became clear that Phoenix One being operational was what the punters wanted. Having achieved the first stage of our target we are now looking to move forward with further expansion of the facilities. We have a Capricorn, probably the best console in the world, and everybody knows what a VR can do, so all we need now is a National Stadium."
As testament to these new additions Phoenix is enjoying a full season of bookings. Paul Weller recently chose Phoenix One as a pre tour rehearsal venue on a three-week lock out, while Word Entertainment used the new console for a Sandi Patti album with Geoff Foster, from Air Studios, as Engineer and Greg Nelson producing. Other projects include the recording and mixing of the cast album for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
(Ruth Rossington)
