Criteria Recording Studios
Recording studio in Miami, Florida
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Best forBands seeking a legendary Miami studio with expert engineers, historic acoustics, and a welcoming, inclusive environment for serious recordings.
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The Studio
Criteria Recording Studios in Miami has served as a recording destination since 1958, when founder Mac Emerman established the facility in North Miami. The studio's six rooms have hosted sessions for major artists spanning multiple genres and decades, including Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours," the Bee Gees' "Main Course" and "Children of the World," Barbra Streisand's "Guilty," R.E.M.'s "Automatic for the People," Bob Seger's "Stranger in Town," and The Allman Brothers Band's "Idlewild South." Studio D features modern recording capabilities with an SSL ORIGIN console, Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra, Pro Tools Ultimate, and comprehensive outboard gear ranging from vintage analog tape machines to contemporary digital processors.
Gear and equipment
This legendary facility pairs a 96-channel SSL 9000J console with dual Studer analog recorders, Ampex machine, and custom Augspurger monitoring featuring 18 subwoofers, complemented by Lavry converters and comprehensive outboard processing.
Notable brands
SSLAppleAvidUniversal AudioStuderAmpexSonyAugspurgerYamahaGenelecAuratoneLavryAntelopeLexiconNeveTeletronix
Marquee pieces
- SSL 9000J 96-channel console
- Studer A-827 GOLD 24-track recorder
- Custom Augspurger monitors with 18 subwoofers
- Ampex ATR102 2-track recorder
- Lavry GOLD AD 122 96K converter
- Sony 3348HR 48-track digital recorder
Notable Recordings
Verified via MusicBrainz and Discogs.
| Recording | Artist | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| RumoursGrammy Album of the YearNational Recording Registry | Fleetwood Mac | 1977 | Recorded at |
| Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 | Eagles | 1976 | Mastered at |
| Main Course | Bee Gees | 1975 | Recorded at |
| Children of the World | Bee Gees | 1976 | Recorded at |
| Guilty | Barbra Streisand | 1980 | Recorded at |
| Idlewild South | The Allman Brothers Band | 1970 | Recorded at |
| Automatic for the People | R.E.M. | 1992 | Recorded at |
| Anthem of the Sun | Grateful Dead | 1968 | Mastered at |
| Stranger in Town | Bob Seger | 1978 | Recorded at |
| Priest...Live! | Judas Priest | 1987 | Mixed at |
Notable Engineers & Personnel
Established 1958.
- Mack EmermanFounder
- Karl RichardsonEngineer
- Alex SadkinEngineer
- Don GehmanEngineer
- Bruce HensalEngineer
- Ross AlexanderMastering engineer
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Criteria Recording Studios — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Criteria Recording Studios located?
Criteria Recording Studios is located at 1755 NE 149th St, Miami, FL 33181.
How is Criteria Recording Studios rated?
Criteria Recording Studios holds a 4.8-star rating on Google from 157 reviews.
How do I contact Criteria Recording Studios?
To reach Criteria Recording Studios, visit criteriastudios.com or call (305) 947-5611. Directions are in the Contact section on this page.
What are Criteria Recording Studios's hours?
Criteria Recording Studios is open 24 hours, seven days a week.