Saal3 is part of the Funkhaus Nalepastrasse recording complex, a unique broadcasting facility built 1956 in berlin.

This particular room was designed to host chamber music groups and ensembles of any size and it does sound wonderful on almost any source you can imagine.

Our Studio is featuring a main recording room of 140 m2, a small recording room of 26 m2 and a mixing room of 30 m2. Optionally, the original “Hallkammer 1” (original Funkhaus reverb chamber) can be used, which is equipped with the traditional setup of 1 mono speaker and a stereo pair of Neumann km83. An audio workshop provides the tools to repair and fix instruments, recording gear or the vintage furniture on site.

We designed the entire workflow in Saal3 around a Berlin made, fully modular custom Neumann console, which can handle up to 48 inputs. The board feeds a 8-track 1“ studer a80, also driving a parallel digital rig of 56 channels I/O, using just the best microphones to feed them.

Here you will find a choice of esoteric microphone pre-amplifiers, lots of different EMT reverbs, a range of wonderful upright pianos such as a custom made giant piano called the Kavins m450 (yes, it really is 15 feet high).

Choose from all types of tube amps, tape delays, guitars and synthesiser classics such as the funkhaus made Subharchord alongside all type of other analog synths. For processing you can use one of the 4 Lang peq2´s which are unbeatable on piano. If you are searching for a more rustic tone, then check the collection of mid-century tube limiters from the States. If you are looking for something without a cord, you should try our concert harmoniums or simply record that Glass Armonica.

Please do not hesitate get in touch with us in order to receive gear lists, technical requirements and quotes. We look forward to hear about your project!

Sincerely yours,
Nils Frahm