The Audiophile Secret Behind Picture This: Re-Recording a Classic
When a band decides to completely re-record their debut album, the stakes are incredibly high. For the hit-making group Picture This, that monumental task fell into the highly capable hands of their drummer and producer, Jimmy Rainsford. But achieving the perfect sound requires more than just musical talent and studio wizardry; it demands playback equipment capable of absolute truth.
We are thrilled to share that the magic behind this re-recorded masterpiece was driven by some of the most respected names in the high-fidelity audio world, on a system curated by Kronos AV.
The Gear Behind the Groove
To capture the essence of their original hits while elevating the production value, Jimmy relied on a carefully curated system designed for relentless accuracy and pure musicality. Here is the exact setup that brought the new album to life:
- Chario Loudspeakers: The absolute heart of the monitoring setup. Jimmy specifically revered these Italian-crafted speakers for their incredible realism. Just as importantly, when producing and mixing an album, a producer is in the chair for hours on end. The Chario loudspeakers allowed Jimmy to work marathon sessions without any ear fatigue, delivering a consistently true-to-life soundstage.
- Audiolab Amplification: Providing the driving force behind the Chario speakers, Audiolab amplification was chosen to ensure a clean, uncoloured, and dynamic signal. This allowed every subtle nuance and layered harmony of the re-recorded tracks to shine through with total transparency.
- Titan Audio Mains: Clean power is the foundation of any reference-grade audio system. Titan Audio mains cables and blocks were utilised to drastically lower the noise floor, ensuring the Audiolab and Chario combination performed at its absolute peak without interference.
From the Studio to the Turntable
It is one thing to listen to a great album on an incredible Hi-Fi system; it is another entirely to know that the very same caliber of equipment was used to create it. The synergy between Chario, Audiolab, and Titan Audio gave Jimmy Rainsford the pristine, transparent window he needed to perfect this highly anticipated re-release.
The final physical product is a work of art in itself. As seen spinning on the high-end AVID turntable above the striking yellow vinyl pressing looks just as vibrant as the newly recorded tracks sound. It is a fantastic reminder that true high-end audio flawlessly bridges the gap between the artist's mixing desk and your listening room.