Seclusion Hill Music

Seclusion Hill Music provides state-of-the-art studio equipment, superior production values, and a commitment to excellence that allows creativity to flourish and quality sound recording to thrive. Designed for the professional musician as well as the amateur with a passion to record, Seclusion Hill Music provides the latest, state-of-the-art equipment, superior production values, and a commitment

to excellence that allows creativity to flourish and quality sound recording to thrive. Nestled into the gentle mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, Seclusion Hill Music offers big city expertise and quality recording resources in a welcoming setting. Founded by recording engineer and bass musician, Phil Ludwig, Seclusion Hill Music provides a unique and dynamic recording experience. Known for his ability to articulate sound so that musicians achieve the best recordings possible from their instruments and vocalizations, Phil is a sought-after producer and engineer for live concerts and studio recordings for artists around the world. Whether you are recording high-end electronics or intimate acoustics, Seclusion Hill Music delivers recordings for pop, classical, blues, jazz, and folk that nurture individuality and allow creativity to soar. A unique recording studio experience, Seclusion Hill Music is a high-tech sanctuary that supports imagination, originality, and artistic success in a world-class recording environment. About Phil:

Phil Ludwig has distinguished himself over the last thirty years as a top-notch recording engineer and musician who delivers superior sound and provides an easygoing atmosphere that helps artists achieve great performances. Phil’s recording credits include artists such as:

Carol King
Steve Martin
Lloyd Price
Randy Brecker
Dave Samuels
Mike Manieri
Mark Levine
Kenny Barron
Robin Eubanks
Phil Woods
Steve Gadd
Will Lee
Richard T
Ronnie Cuber
Dave Stryker
Shawn Pelton
Lalah Hathaway
Eijiro Nakagawa
Pat Guadagno
Mark Weinstein
Romero Lubambo
Nilson Matta
Pedrito Martinez
Alex Tosca Laugart
Adrienne Shamszad
John Tropea
and many more…

Many of Phil’s specialties are in jazz recordings and recording live-location concerts in the United States, India, and Great Britain. Known for his sonic sensibilities and reliable, reassuring approach to recording and mastering, musicians keep coming back to Phil to experience his artistry, punchy rhythm tracks, lush strings, fat brass, and his delightful personality. Equipment

Seclusion Hill Music can successfully record anything from a single studio_galleryv1071musician or instrument to a local band to a large 20-piece orchestra. Our tools and equipment are state-of-the-art and our engineers are well versed and skilled in the use, maintenance, and on-going upgrade of our multi-faceted recording materials. Please visit our gallery for a more detailed look. Studio Equipment:

Yamaha C6 Grand piano
Yamaha S-80 88-key weighted synth
Roland XV-5080
Pro Tools 30 mic inputs
RME-UFX 60 I/O Interface/Converter
Dat Panasonic sv-3700 & 3800
Tascam Dr-100
Cassette and CD Recorders

Mic Preamps/Mixing console

14 Boutique Hi end Mic pre’s
2- Avalon 737sp’s Tube Pre
1- Vintech 273-2ch Mic Pr’s
2- Vintech X73i’s Mic Pre’s
1- 2 ch UA-2-610 Tube Pre’s
1- 4 ch api 3124+ Mic Pre’s
2- Eureka Ch Strip’s
32 input Midas Compact Console

Microphones:

Neumann M149 Tube
2-AKG 414 ULS -TL’s
ADK TL GK-12
2-AKG SC-2
3-AKG C460 B
AKG C451 EB
Blue Baby Bottle
Audix D6
AKG C224E
2-Shure SM 81
5-Sennheiser E604
2-Sennheiser 421-U-5
Sennheiser E602 Kick
EV RE-20
2-Shure SM 57
Shure SM 57 Beta
Shure SM58
M-Audio Solaris Class A Fet
2-Cascade ‘Fathead’ Ribbon
…and many more! Drums:

6 pcs Gretsch Full Recording Set
Zildjian and Sabian AAX cymbals
3-Snare Drums
1-Wood Gretch
1-Tama Metal
1-Ludwig wood Piccolo
Hi Hats-14″ Zildjian and 15″Dream

Outboard Gear:

ART Pro VLA 2ch Tube Compressor
2-UREI 7110 Compressor
DBX 1066 Stereo
Drawmer Quad-Gate DS 404

Monitor Speakers:

Yamaha NS10 Monitors
Mackie HR 824 Monitors
Auratone Cubes
Behringer P16-16Ch-headphone Mixers
16 Headphones-Beverdynamic-Sony-AKG-Sennheiser

Plug-Ins:

Full Waves Package
Lexicon Reverb
…and Many more

Additional Equipment:

Fender Champ XD
SWR Workman 12 Bass Amp
Manhasset Stands-10
3-Countryman Direct Box
Radial stereo DI box
Imp DI box
GK neo 210 Cab. SWR Headlite 400w Amp
Roland RE-70 EFX
Whirlwind IMP Splitter
TC Electronic-Digitech- Strymon Stero reverb
2 Large Boom Stands + 12 standard boom stands