The Heart of the Studio
Custom-Built PC DAW
Clients inevitably ask about the recording platform. Here's how the studio is configured for work.
At the core of LnL Recording is a custom-built PC — a workstation configured specifically for multi-track audio production. The owner has been building and configuring PCs since the mid-80s, and that experience shows in a machine tuned for reliability, low latency, and heavy session workloads.
The front-end interface is a Sonic Core XITE-1 DSP platform, paired with a 16-channel AD/DA converter. This combination delivers hardware-grade signal processing inside the DAW environment, offloading plugins and routing from the host CPU so the system stays responsive even under demanding mixes.
What It Can Do
Recording Capabilities
The system is built to handle full-band tracking without compromise.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous recording channels | Up to 20 |
| Front-end DSP interface | Sonic Core XITE-1 |
| AD/DA conversion | 16-channel converter |
| Workstation type | Custom-built PC (owner-configured) |
With 20 channels of simultaneous input, the studio can capture a full drum kit, multiple guitar and bass tracks, keyboards, and vocals all in one pass — no piecemeal overdubbing required unless you want it.
Software
DAWs & Tools
The right software for tracking, editing, mixing, and final delivery.
Reaper
The primary DAW for most sessions. Lightweight, endlessly customizable, and rock-solid for tracking and mixing projects of any size.
Samplitude
A powerhouse for detailed editing and mastering workflows, with object-based processing that makes complex projects manageable.
Cakewalk Sonar
A long-standing Windows DAW with deep MIDI capabilities and a mature feature set — available when a project calls for it.
Sony CD Architect
Used for final CD layout, track sequencing, and Red Book-compliant masters ready for manufacturing.
How It Comes Together
The Signal Path
From microphone to finished mix, every link in the chain is chosen for clarity and character.
Signals enter through the studio's microphone and preamp collection, hit the Mackie mixer and outboard processing, then pass into the XITE-1 DSP interface. The DSP handles real-time effects and routing before the AD/DA converter feeds clean digital audio into the PC. Inside Reaper or Samplitude, tracks are edited, mixed, and prepared for delivery — all monitored through JBL LSR32 speakers driven by a Hafler P3000 amplifier, or checked on AKG K240 and Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs headphones.