STUDIO SILO
Studio Silo is the only facility in Iceland that specializes in analog tape recording, alongside digital.
Tape was the primary recording media before the advent of computers and digital audio and we believe that it brings something special to a project both in workflow and in sound. Recording to a computer is also possible with our 32 channels of high-end converters, or a hybrid of both workflows if you prefer.
The tagline and the mentality of Studio Silo is about the creativity inspired by the place which is breathtaking with the mountains. The fact that it used to be the Ice Storage Silo, which gave the studio its name, for ice cream makes it even more authentic and keeps this atmosphere. We are one of the few Studios in Iceland which has the ability to record to multitrack tape with a purely analog signal chain, and the only Studio in the land which specializes in the fully analog process.
Opened in June 2019 Studio Silo resides within the Fish Factory Creative Centre in the tiny village of Stöðvarförður in the East Fjords. The Studio is situated on the upper floor, and is bathed in natural light with air conditioning and calm decor. We have a striking view towards the North Atlantic and across to the mountains on the Southern side of the fjord. The entire facility is designed by Acoustics Engineer John H. Brandt from Texas, USA. With over 40 years experience designing hundreds of successful Studios worldwide, John has ensured a fluent working environment that does not strain the ears, or the eyes.g
Our studio is home to a vast array of vintage equipment and instruments, all of which we have carefully restored. A lot of gear is built in-house and custom-designed specifically for Studio Silo. Within the same building resides an international Art Residency hosting seven Visual Artists from all over the world. This lends to a very creative atmosphere, and many collaborations have sprouted. It is also possible to use our concert hall for rehearsals before your session, and to host a concert if you wish. We believe that to come here and record an album is a very rewarding experience, being surrounded by the mountains of the fjord, the beautiful peace, and the inspiring energy that this place gives.
