Recording Studio

Yes, the world does need another podcast. And no, Rock ‘N’ Roll is not dead.
Find your rhythm at the McKinley Studios.

Whether you’re out to make music history, the next big podcast, or award-winning advertising, the team at McKinley Studio has what it takes. Here at the city’s newest boutique recording studio, the legacy of music industry pioneer Larry McKinley lives on.

Just steps from where the greats have played Jazz Fest for decades, we invite you to work with some of the most experienced engineers New Orleans has to offer.

We do it all:

  • Radio Commercials
  • ADR (Advanced Digital Recording)
  • Podcasts
  • Music Recordings
  • Audio Books

Greatness starts where you make it. Book today!

To book a session or learn more, contact booking@friendmckinley.com.

 

Meet the Team

Our Grammy-nominated Chief Engineer and Producer Ben Lorio, the founder of Below Productions, has collaborated with Trombone Shorty, Big Freedia, The Revivalists, Tank and the Bangs, Andrew Duhon, Galactic, Sweet Crude, Theresa Andersson, and Meschiya Lake. Now it’s your turn.

Ben works with Staff Engineer Adam Keil. As a musician, Adam understands song form, harmony, and tuning. As an engineer, he also understands the need for a true sonic context for each artist.

BEN LORIO

Chief Engineer

Grammy-nominated engineer and producer. Founder of record production company Below Productions. Over 200 credits including Trombone Shorty, Big Freedia, The RevIvalists, Tank and the Bangs, Andrew Duhon, Galactic, Sweet Crude, Theresa Andersson, and Meschiya Lake.

ADAM KEIL

Staff Engineer

When Adam Keil began recording his own music in his father’s rehearsal space in rural Vermont, he decided that he would become a recording engineer. In the studio Adam draws on both his strengths: as a musician he understands song form, harmony, and tuning. As an engineer, he also understands the need for a true sonic context for each artist.

Gear List

Mic Pre’s
(10) Api 212 Pre’s
(8) Grace Designs 0802
(3) Universal Audio 610
(2) Chandler LTD Tg-2
(2) Neve 1272
(32) Trident 80b

Dynamics
Emperical Labs Distressor EL-X8 Compressor
Universal audio 1176LN come compressor
Anthony DeMaria ADL 1000 Compressor
Avalon 747sp Stereo Compressor

Plugins
Waves Mercury Bundle
SoundToys Bundle
UAD Spark Bundle
Autotune
Vocalign

Microphones
AKG C414 XLS
AKG C414 ULS (x2)
AKG C451B
AKG C451E
AKG C535EB
AKG D12e
AKG D112

Beyer M201 (x2)
Beyer M88

ElectroVoice PL20
GrooveTubes GT33 (x2)
MXL 992
MXL 960

Neumann U87 (x2)
Neumann KM85 (x2)
Neumann TLM103

Rode NT2
Rode NT3
Royer SF-12

Sennheiser MD421 (x4)
Shure Beta 52
Shure Beta 57
Shure Beta 58
Shure Beta 87
Shure SM81 (x2)
Shure SM57 (x2)
Shure SM58 (x2)
Shure SM7A
Shure KSM44 (x2)
Shure KSM32 (x3)
Telefunken M80
Cascade Fatheads (2)
Cascade Vintage Jets (2)

Instruments
Yamaha Studio custom drum kit
DW Maple drum set
1968 Ludwig club series drum kit

Yamaha GC1 Baby Grand Piano
Hammond B3 organ with Leslie

Vox Ac30 Guitar Amp
Fender Twin Amp
Dr Z Maserati Amp

Fender Bassman 100 bass amp

Monitors
Genelec 8050A Monitors

Console
Trident 80B 32 Channel Console

Computer
Apple Mac Studio M1 with Pro Tools Studio