Mahogany Recording Studio

At Mahogany Recording Studios we strive to make the best music possible to suit your needs and desires.

Shaun Johannes has been a professional musician at the highest levels performing abroad and locally for over 15 years while being a lecturer at the University of Cape Town and holding a 'Masters Degree in Music Performance'. He will help you Compose, Arrange and Orchestrate your music.

We have a state-of-the-art recording facility with a 'Live/Band Room', 'Vocal/Amp Booth' and a sizable 'Control Room'.
We run on Macintosh computers with a Midas Analog Mixing Console & MOTU interfaces with over 24 channels of audio inputs & outputs.
Our gear list is extensive but some highlights include:
1. Microphones (brands)
- AKG , Rode, Samson (Large Diaphragm)
- Ovation & Samson (Small Diaphragm/Pencil - Pairs)
- Audix & Shure (Dynamic/Instrument)
- DPA (Upright Bass)
2. Instruments & Amps.
- Mapex Meridian Maple Drum Set (22" Kick, 14" Snare & 10", 12", 14" Toms)
- Mapex Maple (Piccolo), Gretsch Maple, Pearl Maple 'Floating' (deep) Snares
- Zildjan and Anatolian Cymbals & Hi-hats
- SWR 15" Workingmans' Bass Combo Amp
- Original 1983 Fender Rhodes (Suitcase) Piano, '73 (Mark II)
- Original 1978 Wurlitzer A200 Electric Piano
- 1978 Fender Jazz Bass/1958 Fender Precision Bass
- 3/4 Upright Bass

Any other boutique gear can be hired at 'friendly' prices from preferred suppliers.

Basically...
We want to make beautiful music...with YOU!