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Location: Christchurch. New Zealand

Conference & Events


Whole Space 60 people + from POA

ABOUT SPACE

Beatbox can be configured for:

Rehearsal Space – Bands, Theatre, Choir, Comedy

Concerts & Gigs

Meetings – soundproof rooms that can hold up to 20 people theatre style

Parties – rent all the venue for a unique experience

Minimum Booking

6 hr minimum

Amentities

WIFI, lounge, kitchen, parking nearby, cafe's nearby, overground 3 min walk, Audio Equipment, Sound System

Studio Rules

No smoking or vaping inside the facility. 

GEAR

Saltbox has all the equipment needed to ensure your private event is one to remember. Contact us today for pricing and how we can tailor an experience to you!

Studio C


4m x 5m 4 players from $30/hr

ABOUT SPACE

Studio C is smaller than Studio A. It comes with all the gear you need to rehearse. Perfect for solo artists, drummers or teachers. 

Minimum Booking

2 hr minimum

Amentities

100mbps internet, lounge, kitchen, microwave, parking nearby, cafe's nearby, overground 3 min walk

Studio Rules

No smoking, No parties, No under 18

GEAR

  • Marshall MG series 100 DFX
  • Hiwatt G100R Maxwatt G Series Combo

  • 4 piece drum kit
  • Basic cymbals – 14″ Hi Hats, 16″ Paiste Crash, 20″ Ride

  • 3 x Microphones and boom stands
  • 16 channel mixer

  • 2 x Powered 16″ speakers on stands

  • Seats available

  • 5 Wenger Classic 50 music stands available

Recording Studio


4m x 5m from POA

SALTBOX Studios offers a range of recording options. From full days to by the hour, with or without an engineer, our recording packages can be tailored to suit your needs.

Check out our rates and gear list below.

For more information or to enquire about making a booking, contact us at bookings@saltboxstudios.nz

Rates

Full day in studio with engineer* $800 (8 hours)
2 or more consecutive days with engineer* $600 (8 hours)
Dry hire with pre-approved engineer $500 (8 hours)
Dry hire with pre-approved engineer $120 per hour
Post-production mixing $120 per hour
Mastering $200 per track
EP or album Contact us to discuss

*Includes audio hardware and microphone catalogue

Gear List

MICS:

2x Shure SM58
2x Rode NT1-A
1x Rode M3
3x Shure SM7b
1x Sennheiser e902
3x Sennheiser e604
1x Sennheiser e609
3x Sennheiser e935
1x Shure SM57
2x Shure SM58
2x Sennheiser G4 Lapel Kit
1x Warm Audi WA-14
2x Sennheiser MD421
1x Royer R10 Ribbon
2x Warm Audio WA-84
1x Telefunken M82
1x Telefunken M80
2x Beyerdynamic M160 Ribbons
2x Neumann TLM102

DESK AND COMPUTER:

Allen and Heath SQ6 – 48 Channel Digital Console
Allen and Heath DX168 – Digital Snake 16 in 8 out
Apple iMac 27inch

MASTERING HARDWARE:

Buzz Audio REQ 2.2 Resonance Mastering EQ
Rupert Neve Designs Portico 2 Master Buss Compressor and Limiter

MONITORING:

8x Behringer P2 Personal Monitoring headphone AMP
3x SONY MDR-7506 Studio Headphones
4x AKG K52 Studio Headphones
Audient NERO Monitor Controller
Avantone MONO SUM Monitor
Genelec 8030 Monitors
FOCAL 80 Alpha Monitors
Tannoy Custom 15 INCH Speakers
PLINIUS Amp

PRE-AMPS:

4x BUZZ Audio QSP 20 Pre-Amps
Heritage Audio HA73EQX2 Elite DUAL Pre-Amp +EQ
Phoenix Audio Ascent 2 – 2 Preamps & 2 DI

COMPRESSORS:

Black Lion Audio – B172A (1176 & LA2A) Compressors

SOFTWARE:

LOGIC PRO X
PRO TOOLS 12
Solid State Logic Complete Bundle
Universal Audio SPARK Bundle
DMG Audio Suite

For more information or to enquire about making a booking, contact us at bookings@saltboxstudios.nz

Studio A


9m x 6m Up to 10 players from $30/hr

ABOUT SPACE

Studio One is our largest creative space, suitable for large bands, art shows, promotional events, small concerts, parties, recordings and live broadcasts.

Features include:

  • 5 piece Tama drum kit

  • Dream Cymbals – Ignition Series 14″ Hi Hats, 16″ Crash, 20″ Ride

  • Bass amp

  • Guitar amp

  • 2 x Monitor wedges

  • 3 x Microphones and boom stands

  • 16 channel mixer

  • 2 x Powered 16″ speakers on stands

  • Seats are available on request

  • 5 Wenger Classic 50 music stands available

  • 9m x 6m, wooden floor

Minimum Booking

2 hr minimum

Amentities

WIFI internet, lounge, kitchen, parking nearby, cafe's nearby

Studio Rules

No smoking or vaping, No parties. 

GEAR

  • Marshall MG series 100 DFX
  • Hiwatt G100R Maxwatt G Series Combo

  • Hiwatt G100R Maxwatt G Series Combo

  • 5 piece Tama drum kit

  • Dream Cymbals – Ignition Series 14″ Hi Hats, 16″ Crash, 20″ Ride

  • 2 x Monitor wedges

  • 3 x Microphones and boom stands

  • 16 channel mixer

  • 2 x Powered 16″ speakers on stands

  • Seats available

  • 5 Wenger Classic 50 music stands available

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