Monster Island Studios

NYC

Monster Island is a 24 track digital studio located in New York City owned and operated by producer/engineer Mike Caffrey. This site contains many examples of work done at Monster Island. Currently Monster Island is offering a discount recording and manufacturing package

Monster Island has just upgraded to a new fully automated/total recall Amek console: The Langley Big. In addition to the automation it has compression and gating on every channel. The EQ's are based on the very popular Angela, but sound even better. The ADAT's have been upgraded to 20bit. Two inch analog and DA-88's are now an option.

Equipment List

  • 6 tube mic pres
  • 6 tube compressors
  • 7 reverbs; Lexicon, Yamaha, Roland, Alesis
  • 12 Gates
  • Mics by Senheiser, AKG,EV, Audio Technica and Sure
  • Neuman and Telefunken mics available for an extra charge
  • Hammond organ
  • Fender Rhodes
  • '56 Fender Strat
  • Tube distortion pedals by Matchless and Mesa Boogie
  • Numerous guitar effect boxes
  • Panasonic SRV 3800 and Denon DTR 8 DAT decks
  • 1960's Blackface Fender Vibroverb
  • Fender DeVille (4x10)
  • 4X12 Marshal Cabinet
  • Tama ArtStar set with Zildjian Cymbals
  • Akai Sampler with Zip Drive
  • Yamaha and Tannoy Monitors


Mike Caffrey is a producer, engineer, arrainger, guitarist and bassist. He has experience in a wide variety of styles.


Client List



CD Recording and Manufacturing Package

Through the end of 1998, Monster Island is offering a package of studio time and CD manufacturing for $4500. This includes unlimited recording and mixing time as well as manufacturing of 1000 CDs with full color 4/1 booklets and shrink wrapping. This does not include tape cost, graphic design or mastering. There are some specific formatting details for the mastering and graphic design which must be met, but they are very low cost issues. Email studio@monsterisland.com or call (212) 229-0141 if you are interested.