Real World Studios, in Bath, England, has won the Studio of the Year Award in the 2024 Music Producers Guild (MPG) Awards. Founded by musician Peter Gabriel in the late 1980s, the studio features a roster of Neumann microphones, including the U 47 FET, M 49, KM 85, and the KU100 dummy head binaural stereo microphone.
Additionally, the U 47 and the iconic Neumann U 67, used by iconic bands such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd, are also part of studio’s microphone collection.
“Real World Studios has a substantial collection of vintage and modern audio equipment, and we’re immensely proud of the pristine condition in which it’s kept by our in-house technician,” said Katie May, head engineer, Real World Studios. “As well as each studio’s resident gear, a supplementary collection, including an incredible array of Neumann and Sennheiser microphones moves between rooms.”
The MPG Awards recognises the talent and dedication of producers, engineers, mixers, and mastering engineers across a wide range of genres. As last year, the 2024 awards trophy is modelled after the iconic Neumann M 49 microphone chassis.
Over the years, Real World Studios has hosted numerous musicians and bands, including Tom Jones, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, and The 1975. “The studios’ dedication to cutting-edge technology, acoustics, and global music influence has solidified its reputation as a premier recording facility as well as being the home to world music festival WOMAD and Real World Records,” said Tim Oliver, senior consulting engineer at Real World Studios.
