Big Barn Studios at Weissenhaus

The Studio

The Project

Jan Henric Buettner conceptualized the idea for Big Barn Studios with the goal of creating a music studio where the best of both worlds merge: a professional environment for music production and an energetic retreat for creativity to flourish.

The Location

At WEISSENHAUS a modern music studio has been established: Big Barn Studios. In the historic Reetscheune under a beautiful thatched roof the studio offers the highest standards of technology and equipment.

High quality equipment

Big Barn Studios was designed and built within 18 months. Experienced planners and producers have contributed to the equipment. The result is an environment with a unique ambience and state-of-the-art infrastructure. For details on studio equipment and instruments see equipment list.

Artist Village

Adjacent to the resort and with its own access road the Artist Village offers apartments for musicians and staff. In addition, there is a communal area for creative work outside the music studio.

Offer for Cultural Creators

WEISSENHAUS does not follow a profit-driven approach with the operation of the Big Barn Studios. Supporting artists in their creative work remains the highest priority.

INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT

The studio is part of the Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort directly on the Baltic Sea and offers an ideal environment for creative work in harmony with relaxation, peace and nature. At the same time, the studio offers perfect conditions for everything from songwriting to complete recordings at the highest level (including Dolby Atmos).

Best audio conditions for an optimal result

The Equipment

Control Room

System

1 x SSL AWS 948 Delta console

1 x Mac Pro (3,3Ghz 12 Core, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD)

AVID HD-X 192

2 X Colin Broad Xpatch 96

1 x Avid ProTools Ultimate

2 x UAD Satellite TB Octo Custom

2 x Genelec 8341 Nearfield LS

DOLBY ATMOS

2 x Neumann KH 420 Midfield LS

9 x Neumann KH80 DSP

2 x Neumann KH 810 Subwoofer

Pre-Amps

2 x Heritage Audio OST-10 V2 500 Rack

4 x IGS Vanad Pre

4 x Retro instruments 500 Pre

4 x Rupert Neve Portico 511 Pre

Control Room

1 x API 2500 Stereo Compressor

1 x Elysia Mpressor

1 x Empirical Lab EL8XS Distressor StereoPaar

2 x Pulsetechniques EQP 1A3

1 x Retro Instruments Revolver

Live Room

Technik

2 x AEA R44C

2 x Neumann M149

2 x Neumann U47 FET

2 x Neumann U87 Studio Set

1 x Royer R121 MP

1 x Royer-Labs R121 MP

1 x Schoeps CMC6 / MK2 Stereo Set

1 x Schoeps CMC6 / MK4 Stereo Set

5 x Sennheiser MD421-II

1 x Shure Beta 52A

1 x Shure Beta 91A

6 x Shure SM57 LC

2 x Shure SM7B

1 x Hearback PRO 4 Pack 1xHub, 4xPRO Mixer, 1xInput

Instruments

Ludwig Drumset

Precision E-Bass

Fender Stratocaster

Fender Telecaster

Martin Acoustic Guitars

Fender Blues Combo

Nordiska Grand Piano

The Team

Experienced support

To ensure the best possible results a team of experts accompany the creative process as needed and provide support during the recording sessions. This includes experienced sound engineers, professional producers and contacts for sales and marketing.

Friedrich Friedl Betz

Sound engineer, music producer, musician

Recording (Studio, Live, Broadcast), Mixing

Michi Gerhards

Music producer, sound engineer

Recording (Live, Broadcast, Studio), Mixing

Swen Meyer

Music producer, sound engineer

Writing, Recording, Mixing, Artist Development

The Resort

Weissenhaus Schlosstherme Pool mit Kamin

Accommodation – One of a kind

As a retreat for the soul the Private Nature Luxury Resort WEISSENHAUS creates a soothing haven from everyday life in a picturesque natural setting with direct beach access. Composed of ten buildings spread across a sprawling 75 hectare space the individual suites and rooms have been restored with the greatest attention to detail while retaining their original historic frames.

Culinary delights – At the highest level

Go on a culinary journey with a full course dinner in the 2-star Michelin restaurant Courtier. Treat your taste buds and soak in the seaside sand at the Boothaus on the beach or savor a flavour of Asia in the castle Asiabar. Our culinary delicacies of both the region and the world are waiting.

Awards – Exceptional reputation

WEISSENHAUS is renowned not only throughout Germany but also throughout the world having received numerous awards over the years.

Spa – An oasis of peace and regeneration

Take a moment for yourself in the award-winning 2,500 m² spa wellness area of the Schlosstherme. Refind your balance by immersing yourself in a world of complete physical and mental relaxation.

Events – Against a unique backdrop

The breathtaking scenery and the historical ambience make WEISSENHAUS, with its 60 suites and rooms, a unique and multifaceted setting for truly extraordinary events.

Experiences – On site and in the surroundings

In addition to unspoiled nature and endless space WEISSENHAUS also offers a wide variety of leisure activities: be it active, artistic, or educational – you will always find the right program for an eventful stay here.

The Location

Conveniently connected

Arrival by car
Southward
Via the A1 freeway to the Oldenburg Süd exit, from there 7 km on the B202 in the direction of Kiel.

Northward
Via Kiel, from there on the B202 in the direction of Puttgarden, 12 km past Lütjenburg.

Arrival by bus & train
From Hamburg you can reach the town called Oldenburg in Holstein in two hours. From Oldenburg in Holstein you can continue by cab or bus line 310.
Note: Be sure not to mix up “Oldenburg in Holstein” (Schleswig-Holstein) with the city under the name of “Oldenburg in Oldenburg” (Lower Saxony).

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