Studio & Iso 1
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The goal for any studio space is to capture incredible performances in exacting quality! The space must be warm and inviting for talent, while providing the isolation and acoustics required for modern high-definition recording standards. To accomplish this, we used three design principles:
- Acoustically balanced spaces.
- Achieve isolation in excess of 80db.
- Provide aesthetics needed for emoting (Or, hide all the concrete required for the above two principles).
The main studio is large enough for most productions (1050 square feet). An 8-10 piece string section -or- a 25 person choir fit comfortably. It also houses our
Yamaha Conservatory Series Acoustic Grand Piano. The room is live enough to provide the performer good energy without causing reflections that would compromise mix-down.
All four walls, the floor,
and the ceiling are 6-8 inches of concrete, providing extraordinary isolation. Until you've heard (or HAVEN'T heard) this level of isolation, it's hard to imagine. In fact, to make the room feel more natural, we actually made the room more live by removing some of the dampening.
Off the main room, are two ISO booths. Iso 1 is large enough to hold a complete drum kit and is acoustically dampened for voice over work. While Iso 2 fits a vocalist or guitar amp, perfectly.
The main room is also equipped with lighting, power and backdrops for small video shoots up to 30 feet of focal length.
Studio Front
This view is looking forward from the main studio into the control room. Both the main...
Main Studio Iso 2
Iso 2 can be seen in this view. It is less dampened than Iso 1. It is perfect for...
Back of Studio
The back end of the Main Studio is its longest edge. This works well for larger choir or...
Yamaha Acoustic Grand
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ISO 1 Voice-Over
This is Iso 1 setup for a voice-over session using a Neumann TLM 103. Because of the...
ISO 1 Mic Panel
Iso 1 is the primary isolation booth. We wired it to handle a full drum kit, for larger...
Mic Cabinet 1
This cabinet primary serves as an aesthetic bass trap for the main room. But it also...
Nuemann Mics
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Main Studio Panel
The interconnection between studio and control room has evolved over the years. The...