Mechanics Hall - Professional Recording Studio

Mechanics Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Recording Studio

Widely acclaimed for its fine acoustics, Mechanics Hall has become increasingly in demand as a site for classical music recording sessions by the major labels such as Telarc International, Sony Classical and Koch International. The Great Hall is ideally suited for recording because of its optimum reverberation time and very low background noise level. Two Steinway nine-foot concert grand pianos (New York or Hamburg) are available, as well as the E. & G.G. Hook pipe organ.

Recording Studio layout A professional recording studio in the Fuller Wing is equipped with state-of-the-art digital and analog systems for two-track stereophonic recordings. Also, a soundproof, acoustically-designed listening room is available for monitoring the recording sessions, listening to playbacks and making editing decisions. The Hall's widely experienced sound engineer ensures that all the technical details of recording are handled in the most professional manner.

Recent CDs recorded at Mechanics Hall:
(Many recordings are carried by the Mechanics Hall Gift Shop.)

Corigliano: String Quartet

The Cleveland Quartet

Telarc International CD-80415

(1997 Grammy Winner, Chamber Music)

Dec. 11 - 15, 1997

Purcell: Dido and Aenas

Boston Baroque, Perlman

Telarc International CD-80424

Jan. 3 - 5, 1996

Tan Dun: Symphony 1997

Yo-Yo Ma, Cello

Hong Kong Philharmonic

Sony Classical SK-63368

May 6 - 8, 1997

Appalachian Journey
Yo-Yo Ma, Cello, Edgar Meyer, Violin, James Taylor
and Alison Kraus, Vocals