IV Lab Studios

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]

History

I.V. Lab Studios was birthed in the year of 2004 by producer/ 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.[3]

Studio

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,[4] 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.

Staff

I.V. Labs has a total of seven staff members.

  • Manny Sanchez (CEO, engineer, producer) 2004–present[7]
  • Rollin Weary (Partner, recording engineer, producer, songwriter, and technician - nominated for Producer of the Year/2013) 2004–present[8]
  • Shane Hendrickson (Partner and engineer) 2008–present[9]
  • Chris Harden (Partner, Engineer and producer, musician) 2004–present[10]
  • Jay Marino (Arranger, performer and audio engineer) 2007–present[11]
  • Mike Sportiello (Sr. Studio Manager and a recording engineer) 2012–present[12]

Equipment

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]

Selected recordings
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

References
  1. "Discography | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  2. cmo2user. "IV Lab Studios". Chicago Music. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  3. Caro, Mark. "Last recording studios standing in Chicago". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  4. "FIRST API 1608 LANDS AT I.V. LAB STUDIOS CHICAGO | Mixonline". www.mixonline.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  5. "IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  6. "Video Production | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  7. "Manny Sanchez | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  8. "Rollin Weary | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  9. "Shane Hendrickson | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  10. "Chris Harden | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  11. "Jay Marino | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  12. "Mike Sportiello | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  13. "Gear List | IV Lab Studios". www.ivlabstudios.com. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
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