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Shirokane Piano Studio: Where You Can Film Piano Performances on a Vintage Bechstein

2020年2月28日 15:49

Located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, Shirokane Piano Studio is a music studio specializing in the recording and filming of piano performances.

Equipped with a 1906 Bechstein Model B grand piano, a Pro Tools HDX-centered recording system, and professional video equipment, the studio allows for high-quality music recording and video production.
(Last updated: 2026/5/25)

Yurina Tetsu | Chopin: Etude Op. 10, No. 1

Kazuhiro Karube | Schumann: Träumerei / Chopin: Waltz

As a rare studio equipped with an overhead camera that captures the pianist's hands from directly above, you can film piano performances with the feel of a music program or music video by switching between multiple camera angles.

The studio can be used for various purposes related to piano recording and filming, such as creating content for YouTube, music recording for album production, audition video filming, educational video production, and live streaming without an audience.

Equipped with an overhead camera that can capture the pianist's hands from directly above

Video Showcase

Here are some videos filmed at Shirokane Piano Studio.

Ayaka Yonemoto | Brahms: Symphony No. 3, 3rd Movement

Shiori Kirime | Ravel: Une barque sur l'océan

Taro Sue | Chopin: Etude Op. 25

Studio Introduction

The studio is built within a reinforced concrete structure, with both the piano room and control room featuring floating floor soundproofing. Recordings can be made in a silent environment free from external noise.

The piano is a 1906 Bechstein Model B. It is a vintage piano approximately 120 years old, featuring two pedals and 88 keys. It has a polished mahogany finish and six square legs. Enjoy the sound of wood and ivory keys, along with a tone rich in color.

Recording and filming are operated by the owner, Kimura, as a one-man operation. Immediately after your performance, you can play back and check the recording and video on a professional monitor.

Dolby Atmos Support

The control room is equipped with 7.1.4ch speakers, enabling the production of spatial audio works in Dolby Atmos. We provide a one-stop service from recording and editing to the creation of master data for music streaming services.

Capable of producing spatial audio works by playing sound through speakers

Dolby Atmos Video Works

Dolby Atmos Music Productions

Main Permanent Equipment

◉Piano
Grand Piano : C. Bechstein Model B 1906
Electric Piano : Wurlitzer 200A (Restored)

◉Recording Equipment
DAW : Avid Pro Tools HDX + Sync HD
PC : HP Z6 G4 WorkStation (RAM: 96GB)
Audio Interface : Avid HD I/O
Microphone Preamp : Millennia STT-1 "Origin" (×2) , HV-3D-8 , YAMAHA AD8HR, etc.
Monitor Speaker : YAMAHA MSP7 STUDIO
Microphones : Earthworks PM40 , NEUMANN U87Ai (Stereo Pair) , KM 140 (Stereo Pair), DPA 2006A (Stereo Pair), VO4099 Piano (Stereo Pair), SONY ECM-100N (×3), Aston Microphones Spirit (Stereo Pair) , audio technica AT4049 (Stereo Pair), AT4022 (Stereo Pair), ATM35 (×4) , Original Ambisonic Microphone, etc.

◉Video Equipment
Digital Cameras : Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5(×5)
Lens : Numerous prime lenses and cinema lenses
Video Switcher : Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K
Video Recorder : Ki Pro Quad, Ki Pro Mini

◉Dolby Atmos Equipment
Dolby Renderer : Dolby Atmos Renderer, Mac Mini
7.1.4ch Monitor Speakers : YAMAHA MSP5 STUDIO (×7) , SW10 , MSP3 (×4)

Comparison of large-diaphragm microphones such as Neumann and AKG