RECORDING STUDIO · SAN LEANDRO
The Recording Studio at Push Play
Push Play started as a music studio in 2012, and recording music is still part of what we do. Artists, producers and songwriters can book the studio in 2-hour sessions, with Manny Jimenez engineering or on their own.
Your engineer
Manny has engineered records for more than 20 years, on stages and in studios from Los Angeles to the Bay. He has worked with:
Kehlani · Teddy Riley · Hit-Boy · Tyrese · Pooh Bear · Goapele · The Jacka (rest in peace)
Recorded at Push Play
Lil B the Based God · Sage the Gemini · IAMSU! · P-LO · Marc E. Bassy · Clyde Carson · Bobby Brackins · ALLBLACK · Kool John · Jay Ant · Adrian Marcel · Nic Nac · Kevin Allen · Karri · Jane Handcock · ReeceBeats
Since 2012, across our Emeryville and San Leandro studios.
Rates
With engineer
$150 / 2-hour session
All in, with Manny engineering. Sessions book in 2-hour blocks.
Room only
$80 / 2-hour session
For producers and artists who run their own sessions. Walkthrough included. Sessions book in 2-hour blocks.
Mixing & mastering
By quote
Every project is different. Book a call and we will scope it with you.
In the room
An acoustically treated room built around a classic vocal chain. A typical vocal goes Neumann U87 into a Neve 1073 or Avalon 737, through the Tube-Tech CL 2A, and into Pro Tools.
Microphones
Neumann U87 · Neumann TLM 103 · Shure SM7B
Preamps
Neve 1073SPX · Avalon VT-737sp channel strip
Compression
Tube-Tech CL 2A stereo tube compressor
Recording
Universal Audio Apollo Twin · Pro Tools on a Mac Studio · Waves plug-ins
Monitoring
Yamaha NS-10s · Yamaha HS8s · Bose L1 Pro8 line-array PA for full-volume playback
Also in the room
Native Instruments S49 keyboard
Good for
- Vocal tracking, songwriting and production sessions
- Voiceover, audiobook and narration recording
- Custom intro music for podcasts and shows
- Music-video and photo shoots in a styled room
Live streaming
Every room at Push Play is live-stream ready. Go live on Twitch, Kick or YouTube, or through OBS, to debut a demo, show your creative process or play a set, with up to four camera angles in up to 4K.
Streaming is not included in studio bookings. Book a call to tell us what you have in mind and we will send a quote.
Getting here
693 Whitney St, Suite 5, San Leandro, on the Oakland border and minutes from Oakland International Airport. Open 24/7 by appointment, with free gated parking for two vehicles.