3 Facts About Where Rush Recorded and Mixed Permanent Waves
The album was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec. This studio was chosen for its remote location and advanced equipment.
Mixing was done at Trident Studios in London, UK. Trident was a well-known facility that gave the album its final sound.
The recording and mixing were split between two countries. This was a deliberate choice to use the best available studios for each stage of production.