Dubai’s got big plans. At Studio 260, we get things done with a plan.
Tube preamps, active monitors, and managed acoustics shape the sound inside. Studio 260 is influential. Without superfluous embellishments. No decorative noise. Sound leads.
Authority lives here.
Monitoring & Acoustics
- ATC SCM110A Pro 3-Way Active Monitors
- Audio-Technica Headphones Collection
- Mackie Headphone Amplifier
- K&M Stands
- Mogami Gold & 2534 Cabling
ATC SCM110A Pro monitors are what give the room its character. Engineers at places such as Abbey Road Studios and Capitol Studios depend on this system. The sensation of low-frequency sounds is substantial. The midrange is clear in its expression. Highs arrive clean and unsentimental.
The silence here is communicative. Decisions become clear under pressure.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, ATH-M70X, and M50XLAB headphones let you look closer than the monitors. The V-Moda Crossfade M100 gives you another viewpoint. Mackie spreads the sound out evenly during sessions. Performers don’t bother trying to catch faint sounds.
K&M hardware keeps instruments stable. The signal stays solid in the room thanks to Mogami Gold and 2534 cabling. The signal is pure. No drama. Just the meaning, no extra stuff.
Great listening is the core of Studio 260.
Vocal & Recording Chain
- Sony C-800G Tube Condenser
- Manley Reference Cardioid
- Shure SM7B ×2 / SM57
- AMS Neve 1073DPX
- Tube-Tech CL 2A
- Universal Audio LA-2A
- Apollo x8
Modern music really comes down to the vocals. Studio 260 is treating them like front-page stuff.
The Sony C-800G is a classic for pop and R&B music. Air circulates around the top part. Breath and silk coexist. The Manley Reference Cardioid offers a sleek sound that’ll help your music top the charts and dominate streaming.
You get that pro broadcast sound with the Shure SM7B. SM57s sound really solid on instruments. With the Hollyland Lark M2, you get more freedom to move when you’re making content or working on location.
The AMS Neve 1073DPX is where the tone gets shaped. You’ll find harmonic density at the start. You can control dynamics with sweet tube warmth and smooth optical action using the Tube-Tech CL 2A and Universal Audio LA-2A. The compression has a musical feel, not robotic.
You get fabulous DSP and conversion with the Apollo x8. Tracking flows in real time. Artists hear the finished tone during performance. You’re feeling more confident.
Label-grade vocal capture defines daily work at Studio 260.
Synthesis & Instruments
- Sequential Prophet-6
- Moog Sub 37
- Nord Electro 6D
- Roland TR-8S
- Roland TB-03
- Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II
- Ableton Push 3
- Korg Portable DJ Scratch
Electricity shows its authentic vibe here.
The Prophet-6 is excellent for creating full-sounding analog textures. For gnarly bass and lead sounds, check out the Moog Sub 37. When oscillators talk, people listen. Filters bite when pushed.
For stage-ready piano, Rhodes, and organ sounds, the Nord Electro 6D is the way to go. The Roland TR-8S makes beats sound powerful and clear. Roland TB-03 injects acid groove into electronic productions.
Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II sampler invites spontaneous beat creation. Ableton Push 3 anchors production workflow inside Ableton Live. Hands control ideas directly. Screen time reduces. Momentum builds.
Korg Portable DJ Scratch unit opens performance possibilities. Live sessions move from static recording to a visual event.
Analog circuitry and digital control share the same table.
Plugins, Software & Digital Suite
- UAD Plugins
- Soundtoys Bundle
- Arturia V Collection & FX
- Ableton Live Suite
- Logic Pro X
- Pro Tools
Software extends hardware muscle.
UAD plugins recreate classic compressors, EQs, and tape machines inside the box. Soundtoys adds modulation and texture. Arturia V Collection provides historic synth architecture in digital form.
Ableton Live Suite leads production. Logic Pro X and Pro Tools support cross-platform collaboration and industry delivery formats. Projects are managed well as they move between systems.
Old school meets new school. Engineers fluidly transition from working with external hardware to digital workflows without any hiccups.
Storage, Connectivity & Mobility
- SanDisk PRO-BLADE System
- CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Dock
- Anker Prime Power Solutions
- TASCAM Portacapture
- iRig Pro Duo
Mobility matters in Dubai’s fast-moving media environment.
The SanDisk PRO-BLADE Station and its SSD blades keep your session data safe with backups. The CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Dock makes it easy to hook up multiple computers and displays. Anker Prime gear keeps your power steady.
You can record anywhere and do remote production with TASCAM Portacapture and iRig Pro Duo. Sessions start in the studio and then move to the location. Everything – footage, sound, and stems – is back where it belongs.
Wherever work needs them, Studio 260 brings its gear.
Studio 260
Studio 260 is a recording studio, sound design lab, and performance space all in one. Recording and mixing are the main parts. When it comes to sound, film scores and ads are treated the same. You can develop as an artist in residency sessions. Audio identity is shaped by brand collabs for go-getting partners. Filmed live performances add visual gravity.
Dubai’s got big dreams, and they’re built right into the city. Studio 260 makes ambition sound a certain way.
Studio 260 writes its authority in sound.
