home studio control room recorders microphones outboard guitar amps keyboards lounge / kitchen studio history session photos remote recording mastering	The original Retromedia Sound Studios was established in Red Bank, NJ in the spring of 1984. Gear included an Otari 8-track, an Allen & Heath console, Neumann U87, a pair of AKG 451's, a few dynamic mics, Roger Mayer gates and compressors and a MasterRoom spring reverb.

The name Retromedia was conceived to reflect the vintage character of the turn-of-the-century building it was housed in. Arched doorways and deco fixtures created a very "retro" vibe. Some of the gear was old so the name seemed to fit. However, 1984 was the era of synth pop, drum machines and big hair. We were out of sync with the trends.       Photos ©1984 by Peter Bosch

A vintage Gretsch drum kit, old Fender amps and an 1896 Steinway Model A grand piano reinforced the vintage vibe. Although somewhat small, the tracking room sounded pretty good and some great recordings originated from within these walls. By 1996,we had outgrown the original space and the time had come to move on.

Construction After searching around town for months, a great location was found a few blocks away. After many weeks of planning, consultations with contractors and town building officials, construction began at the new site in the winter of 1997.

Retromedia Sound Studios Red Bank, New Jersey Established 1984 732-842-3853xx email   ©2008 Retromedia Sound Studios