Russian Recording is a full-service analog and digital recording studio, conveniently located in downtown Bloomington, IN. As a well-known establishment with over 20 years of record-making history, the studio has contributed its tracking, mixing, mastering and production services to thousands of records since opening its doors in 2003. Studio founder Mike Bridavsky has spent these two decades collecting and maintaining an eclectic and diverse selection of modern and vintage recording equipment while continuously improving the studio's ergonomics, functionality, acoustics, and comfort. With accommodations for visiting artists, engineers and producers, it is the perfect place to call home during the creative process.

OUR ROOMS

Russian Recording is a space that makes artists want to create as soon as they step in, an environment that feels like home while you’re there, and a setting that you won’t want to leave. This is accomplished within a 1200 square foot functional space consisting of three tracking rooms and a control room, each carefully treated for optimal acoustics, lighting, and ergonomics, and filled with some of the finest and most exciting mics, instruments, and recording gadgets in the world.

The Control Room

Mastering-grade monitoring and acoustics. Sphere Eclipse Console, 54 channel Burl Conversion, extensive analog outboard.

21L’ x 13’W x 11.5’H

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The Live Room

Big diffuse sound with even frequency response. Full of microphones, synths, and keyboards.

28’L x 23’W x 17’H

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Live Isolation Room

A realistic and lively room with a short decay time. Full of guitars, amps, and pedals.

11L x 10’H x 13.5’H

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Dry Isolation Room

A very dry room with a musical response. Perfect for vocals, bass, and drums.

10’L x 9’W x 12’H

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Onsite Accommodations

Overnight accommodations for up to 16 individuals. Two dorms in the studio, two separate apartments above.

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EQUIPMENT

Our studio’s equipment inventory has been meticulously curated for over two decades, earning a reputation for its expansive collection of rare and coveted vintage microphones, a fully re-imagined and custom-rebuilt 1972 Sphere Eclipse Type III Recording Console, a vast array of analog outboard gear, and a unique selection of guitars, amps, keyboards, analog synthesizers, and drums—all meticulously maintained and available for every session.

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Three vintage Sony condenser microphones displayed side by side.

Recording studio control room with console displaying many knobs and switches

Control room view with mixing desk, orange monitors, acoustic panels, and plants for decor.

Set of vintage white audio compressor modules with toggle switches and knobs.

Retro broadcast microphone with metal grille and stand.

Silver vintage microphone with external power supply on wooden table.

Stacked analog audio compressors with VU meters and control knobs.

Vintage Sony condenser microphone with power supply and case.

Retro microphone with circular suspension mount and external power unit.

Vintage silver condenser microphone with power supply and cables.

Recording/Tracking

Mastering

Mixing

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Studio Services

Russian Recording is a full-service analog and digital studio specializing in pre-production, tracking, mixing, and mastering. With over 22 years of experience, our engineers have contributed to thousands of records, produced award-winning podcasts, and composed original music and sound design for film, advertising, and other media.

The studio is also available for rent to outside engineers and producers, with full accommodations spread across three apartments — comfortably sleeping up to 18 guests.

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