I.V. Lab Studios is a recording facility located in Chicago, Illinois. The studio has been used to record and mix albums by acts ranging from Umphrey's McGee, Sidewalk Chalk and even to the well-known gospel artist Anthony Brown.[1]
I.V. Lab Studios was established in 2004 by producer and engineer, Manny Sanchez,[2] who originally started at Chicago Recording Company (CRC).[3] The studio was located on North Sheridan Road in a building that was previously a bank vault. The vault was entrapped by cement walls three feet thick.[4] In July 2013, Sanchez moved the studio from a 3,500 sq.-ft. building to a bigger building that is currently located on North Clybourn.
I.V Labs has three primary rooms that are open to its staff and clients. Studio A is the biggest room in the building and possesses the 1984 SSL 4056e with G+ Computer (Brown EQ). Studio B is home to the API 1608 console, the first 32 input to be installed in Chicago. Lastly, there is the lounge.[5]
I.V. Lab offers post production and mastering services.[6] An artist/band can choose to have a recording synced with video with their recording session, which continues to grow more popular.
I.V. Labs has a total of seven staff members.
I.V. Lab hosts a plethora of gear and accessories i.e. microphones, instruments along with keyboards, synthesizers, drum kits, both guitars and bass guitars along with other outboard gear including mic preamps, equalizers, dynamics, and effects at their disposal to produce a fine tuned product.[13]
| Album or Song | Artist | Date | Engineer | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonkey | Umphrey's McGee | 2016 | Mike Sportiello | ||
| High Places | Adam Ness | 2016 | Shane Hendrickson | ||
| Street Lights | Butchered | 2016 | Mike Sportiello | ||
| Come and Share My Life | J-Livi and the Party | 2016 | Chris Harden | ||
| Convergence | Tenor Madness | 2016 | Shane Hendrickson | ||
| My Road | Sweet Mary | 2015 | Rollin Weary | ||
| Chi-Raq (music for film) | 2015 | Rollin Weary | Mixed soundtracks for motion picture film | ||
| Save Rock and Roll | Fallout Boy | 2013 | Manny Sanchez | ||
| Microcosm | Automata | 2013 | Jay Marino | ||
| Cornerstore | Sidewalk Chalk | 2012 | Shane Hendrickson | ||
| Louie Live | Wynton Marsalis | 2010 | Rollin Weary | ||
| How They Move | Akasha | 2010 | Rollin Weary | ||
| Mantis | Umphrey's McGee | 2009 | Manny Sanchez | ||
| Gunshots On Tuesday | Chicago Farmer | 2008 | Chris Harden | ||
| The Bottom Half | Umphrey's McGee | 2007 | Manny Sanchez | ||
| The Chemistry | The Bandages | 2005 | Jay Marino |