Studio 306 Inc

Welcome To Studio 306

Centrally located in downtown Toronto for over 30 years, Studio 306 has a proven history in delivering high quality recordings for a wide range of uses. Our team of friendly and highly experienced engineers have worked with a variety of clients, from award winning musical acts to the leading animation and commercial production companies in North America and Europe. We also provide a relaxed and comfortable working environment that helps our clients feel at home.

Services

Studio 306 is one of the top voice recording facilities in the Toronto area, and our spacious and comfortable workplace is at your disposal. From ADR to music records, we can provide the necessary tools, professionally tuned rooms and highly experienced personnel to help capture outstanding performances. The experienced team at Studio 306 understands that every project is unique and we strive to meet our client's goals quickly and effectively.

Our services include:

Voice recording
Audio editing and nat pause assembly
Lock to picture (ADR, Foley and Effects Lay-up)
Phone Patch
ISDN (high quality voice transferring)
Multitrack recording and Mixing
Audio Transfers and pre-mastering

Studio One

Studio one is the larger of the two studios at 306. The floor is 20’ x 30’ and can accommodate 16-20 musicians. It features a large 200sq. ft. skylight for natural illumination and comfortable atmosphere. It is equipped with a foley floor, a Steinway 7’ grand piano, and a Hammond B-3 organ with a leslie cabinet. Studio one has access to a 12’ x 18’ isolation booth as well as a smaller vocal booth.

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Studio Two

Studio two’s main floor is a 12’ x 18’ isolation booth also accessible to Studio One. This smaller floor is ideal for small voice over sessions or overdubs. Studio two features 24 tracks of digital audio and a SADiE Digital Audio Workstation.

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Lobby, Kitchen & Patio

Our spacious, naturally lit, Lobby and Kitchen provide our clients and guests with a relaxed and comfortable working environment to prepare for session work or to enjoy lunch. We also provide a private outdoor patio and picnic area.

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Outboard Equipment and Microphones

Communication Systems

Console Phone Patch System (2)
Telos Zephyr Xstream ISDN (currently only available for ongoing series records)

Microphones

Neumann U87A (2)
Neumann U87 (7)
Neumann U47 (2)
Neumann SM 69 (1)
AKG 414 (2)
Sennheiser 441 (3)
Sennheiser 421 (1)
Electrovoice RE-20 (2)
Electrovoice 668 (2)
Schoeps SM5 (2)
Shure SM7 (1)
Shure SM57 (7)
Shure SM58 (1)
Altec Ribbon (2)
Sony C37A (2)

Reverbs and Delays

Lexicon 300 digital reverb
Eventide Harmonizor H949
Yamaha SPX90 digital reverb
Yamaha SPX90II digital reverb
Roland Dep 5 digital effects processor
Delta Lab Super Time Line

Eq's, Compressors, Limiters and Gates

Pultec EQP-1A3 program equalizer (2)
Pultec EQH-2 program equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A program equalizer
Klark-Teknik DN 260 graphic equalizer
Urei LA 3A leveling amp (3)
Urei 1176LN limiting amp (2)
Valley People 610 stereo compressor
DBX 1066 compressor/limiter/gate
Autocom MDX 1200 dynamics processor
Alison Research Gainbrain 700
Symetrix SG-200 Dual noise gate
Keypex 500 Noise gate (2)
Neve 1073 preamp (2)
TL Audio parametric valve equalizer
TL Audio mono valve equalizer

Misc.

Aphex compellor
Aphex aural exciter
Orban 526A Dynamic Sibilance Controller

Map & Directions

Studio 306 Inc
17 Central Hospital Lane
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 4N4
T: 416-968-2306
F: 416-968-7641

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Location:

Studio 306 is located at 17 Central Hospital Lane, downtown Toronto, just North of Gerrard Street and East of Sherbourne Street.

Don Valley Pkwy driving directions:

Head south on Don Valley Pkwy (4.1 km)
Take the BAYVIEW Ave exit toward Bloor St (0.2 km)
Merge onto Bloor - Bayview Ramp (1.2 km)
Slight right at Castle Frank Rd (67 m)
Turn left to stay on Castle Frank Rd (80 m)
Turn right at Bloor St E (0.8 km)
Turn left at Sherbourne St (1.1 km)
Turn left at Carlton St (66 m)
Turn right at Central Hospital Ln - Destination will be on the left

Parking

We have free parking available and can accomodate up to 8 vehicles.

Municipal Parking (Toronto "Green P") is available at 405 Sherbourne Street, just North of Carlton Street. Visit www.greenp.com for rates and information.

Restaurants

The Ben Wick's - 425 Parliament Street - (416) 961-9425
On the West side of Parliament St. between Carlton & Gerrard, lower level below. Dine-in and takeout. Patio available.

China Gourmet - 235 Carlton Street - (416) 515-0088
Chinese cuisine. Dine-in and takeout.

Ginger - 252 Carlton Street - (416) 923-7979
Vietnamese cuisine for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Located on the North-West corner Carlton Street and Parliment Street.

House on Parliament - 454 Parliament Street - (416) 925-4074
Fine pub fare. Dine-in and takeout.

Jet Fuel Coffee - 519 Parliament Street - (416) 968-9982‎

Margarita Fiesta Room - 229 Carlton Street - (416) 929-6284
mexican cuisine. Dine-in and takeout.

Peartree - 507 Parliament - (416) 962-8190
Dine-in and takeout.

Accommodations

Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown-Toronto‎ - 111 Carlton St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2G3‎ - (416) 977-8000‎ Full-service Toronto hotel less than 10min walk from our location. Google Map.

The Sutton Place Hotel - 955 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 2A2‎ - (416) 924-9221‎
Minutes from financial and fashionable shopping districts and major attractions. Google Map.

Comfort Hotel Downtown‎ - 15 Charles St. E., Toronto, ON, M4Y 1S1‎ - (416) 924-1222‎
This hotel is close to the subway, Yorkville, Eaton Center & Pantages. Google Map.

Delta Chelsea Hotel‎ - 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z4‎ - (416) 595-1975‎
Located in downtown Toronto, guests are within minutes of the city’s best theatre, shopping and attractions. Google Map.

Contact

Studio 306 Inc
17 Central Hospital Lane
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 4N4
T: 416-968-2306
F: 416-968-7641

Email : james@studio306.net

For booking and rate information contact James Toth (Studio Manager)

Our contact hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm