Hideaway Studios

Nestled along the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, The Hideaway Studios is one of the Twin Cities’ premier recording studios. Founded in 2004 by engineer Joe Mabbott, it has become a creative home for a diverse range of local, national, and international artists. From hip hop to punk rock to traditional Irish folk, the studio has hosted hundreds of sessions across a wide spectrum of genres, offering a comfortable yet professional environment.

The space

The studio features multiple tracking rooms and two control rooms, all equipped with high-end gear and acoustic treatment. Its layout allows for a wide range of recording scenarios — from solo sessions to full band live tracking. The facility combines technical flexibility with an inviting atmosphere, making it suitable for both quick sessions and full-length productions. Its riverside location adds a sense of calm and isolation ideal for deep creative work.

Hardware & Software Inventory

Console
• Pro Tools HDX (Mac Studio M2 Ultra, A Room)
• Pro Tools HD Native (B Room)
• Aurora Lynx, Apogee Rosetta, Antelope Orion converters
• Apogee Big Ben master clock
• SPL MixDream summing mixer
• Dangerous Music monitor controller

Monitor
• A Room: ATC SCM45A, Yamaha NS10, Auratone 5C
• B Room: ATC SCM25A
• Aviom headphone system + Sony, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Fostex headphones

Preamps & EQ
• Neve 1073
• API 512c, 550b, 560
• Great River MP4, EQ-2NV
• Manley Dual Mono Preamp, Massive Passive
• Heritage Audio 1073, AML EZ1073
• Cranesong Ibis, Summit EQP-200 series
• Tonelux, Aurora GTQ2, Warm Audio Tone Beast
• DW Fern VT2, Telefunken V672

Compressor
• API 2500, SSL SuperAnalogue, Shadow Hills
• Manley Vari-Mu, LA-2A
• Distressor (x4), Fatso Jr, 1176
• Summit DCL 200, TLA-100A
• DBX 160, 162, 165A
• Retro Sta-Level, Urei 1176, Elysia Xpressor
• Chandler Germanium, Neve 2254, Overstayer
• Looptrotter Monster, TK Audio BC1

Effects
• Lexicon PCM90, M5000
• Eventide H3000 (varie versioni)

Mic
• Neumann: U87, U89, KM84, KM184, M149
• AKG: C12 VR, C414, D12
• Royer 122, AEA R88, R92
• Shure: SM57, SM58, SM7, Beta 52
• Sennheiser MD421 (x7), Beyerdynamic M160, M88
• Audix D-series, Blue Bottle, Placid Audio
• Peluso, Lauten Audio, Wunder Audio CM7 Fet

Instruments
• Grand piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond B2/M3
• Fender Rhodes, Yamaha Marimba
• Full drum kits (Premier, Slingerland, Pearl, etc.)
• Vintage amps: Mesa Boogie, Orange, Vox, Marshall, Fender

Plug-in
• Waves, Softube, Soundtoys, Brainworx
• Oeksound, Slate Digital
• McDSP, Melodyne, Antares Auto-Tune

For full list, contact us

Studio Rules

Respect the gear and team. Bookings are expected to start/end on time unless previously arranged. Be collaborative and professional.

Cancellation Policy

Canceling a booking at least 14 calendar days before the recording date will incur no cost to the client. After this period, contact us and we’ll try to help you.