THE STUDIO THAT
DEFINED THE SOUND
Legendary studios, decades of mastering experience and one-of-a-kind echo chambers: we’ve seen, heard and recorded it all.
sTUDIO SERVICES
Who’s Recorded Here
Sam Smith • Frank Sinatra • Muse • Imagine Dragons • The New Basement Tapes
Studio A has it all
Studio A is our largest recording space. Originally built in 1956, Studio A has more than 1500 sq ft of floor space with over 50 years of audio recording heritage. Not only one of the best sounding orchestra rooms in the world, Studio A holds up to 50 musicians comfortably. The combination of timeless history and modern technology is a special feature of this room. Studio A has a variable decay time that can be tailored to your needs, this is accomplished by adjusting the louvered wall panels. Studios A and B can be combined by removing the retractable wall separating the two. The studio additionally features two isolation booths. Ideal for both acoustic and electric instruments, Artists have their choice of a Yamaha C9 or New York Steinway “B” piano. It also has a large private artist lounge above the control room.
Key Technical Features
- Neve 88RS 72 Input Recording Console
- 7.1 Surround Monitoring Capability
- Encore Automation
- Antelope Isochrone Word Clock
- Pro Tools HDX 72 Inputs 80 Outputs
- Main Monitors PMC QB 1A
Outboard Gear & FX
- (1) Fairchild 670
- (3) Summit EQP-200B
- (4) Summit TLA100A
- (2) DBX 160x
- (4) UREI 1176LN
- (1) SSL FXG384
- (1) Lexicon 480L
- (1) Lexicon PCM 80
- Neo-Classic Masters of Maple Drums
- Includes access to (8) Echo Chambers, (3) EMT 140 Plate Reverb, and (2) EMT 250 Digital Reverb
Plug-Ins
- Lexicon Reverb
- Antares Auto-Tune 8
- EMI TG 12413
- UAD 2 Octo Ultimate 2 Card with Extensive plugin bundle
- Waves Mercury bundle
- Izotope RX4 complete Audio Enhancement & Repair toolkit
- MC DSP Emerald Pack HD V6
- Native instruments Komplete 10 and Ivory 2 Grand Pianos
- Synchro Arts Vocalalign Pro V4
- Massenberg DesignWorks EQ Plugin
- SoundToys Native Effects
- Serato Pitch n Time Pro 3
- Sonnox Bundle
- PSP Plugin bundle
Who’s Recorded Here
Oasis • Green Day • The Beach Boys • John Mayer • Bob Dylan
Studio B: The Legendary Sound
Studio B has a long list of legendary albums that were recorded there over the years. Touted as the classic Rock & Roll studio with one of the best drum rooms in LA, it is also responsive enough to handle the high demand of orchestra sessions. The room is designed for adjustable decay times to suit any application. The room has one 154 sq ft. isolation booth, a choice of Nat King Cole’s New York Steinway “B” or Yamaha C9 pianos and a private artist’s lounge overlooking the studio. Studio B is the smaller of our two recording rooms but still encompasses 1023 sq ft. of floor space and 19440 cu ft. Studio.
Key Technical Features
- Neve 8068 56 Input Recording Console
- Flying Faders Automation System
- Pro Tools HDX 72 Inputs 80 Outputs
- Main Monitors PMC QB 1A
- Antelope Isochrone Word Clock
Outboard Gear & FX
- (1) Fairchild 670
- (2) Pultec EQP-1A
- (1) NTI EQ
- (1) Neve 33609
- (2) DBX 160VU
- (4) UREI 1176LN
- (2) Distressor EL8X
- (1) Lexicon 480L
- (1) Lexicon PCM 70
- (1) Teletronix LA-2A
- (2) Teletronix LA-3A
- (1) Lexicon 300
- Neo-Classic Masters of Maple Drums
- Includes access to (8) Echo Chambers, (3) EMT 140 Plate Reverb, and (2) EMT 250 Digital Reverb
Plug-Ins
- Lexicon Reverb
- Antares Auto-Tune 8
- EMI TG 12413
- UAD 2 Octo Ultimate 2 Card with Extensive plugin bundle
- Waves Mercury bundle
- Izotope RX4 complete Audio Enhancement & Repair toolkit
- MC DSP Emerald Pack HD V6
- Native instruments Komplete 10 and Ivory 2 Grand Pianos
- Synchro Arts Vocalalign Pro V4
- Massenberg DesignWorks EQ Plugin
- SoundToys Native Effects
- Serato Pitch n Time Pro 3
- Sonnox Bundle
- PSP Plugin bundle
Who’s Recorded Here
Al Schmitt • Beck • Skrillex • Gloria Estefan • Robbie Williams
Studio C: It’s All In The Mix
This large, fully scalable mix suite has been the site of multiple Grammy winning mixes over the years. Along with Jazz, Pop and Rock the room is often used to mix music scores for feature films and is comfortable for long-term mix projects. Studio C has a full assembly of outboard gear and surround capabilities, experience mixing in a room with intrinsically superb sonics and on a large format console. The console is a 72 input Neve 88R console fitted with Flying Faders Automation system and full surround monitoring scoring formats. In 2017, Studio C expanded to accommodate Auro-3D and Dolby Atmos multi-channel sound for audio and video production.
Key Technical Features
- Neve 88R 72 Input Recording Console
- 5.1/7.1/Atmos Surround Monitoring Capability
- Encore Automation
- Pro Tools HDX 72 Inputs 80 Outputs
- Main Monitors PMC IB2s XBD-A
- Antelope Isochrone Word Clock
Outboard Gear & FX
- (2) Pultec EQP-1
- (4) UREI 1176LN
- (1) NTI EQ
- (1) Neve 33609
- (2) DBX 160VU
- (2) Teletronix LA-2A
- (2) Teletronix LA-3A
- (1) SSL FXG384
- (2) Summit EQF100
- (1) Summit DCL 200
- (1) Lexicon 480L
- (1) Lexicon PCM 70
- (2) DBX 160x
- (2) Roland SDE3000
- (1) Lexicon 300
Plug-Ins
- Lexicon Reverb
- Antares Auto-Tune 8
- EMI TG 12413
- UAD 2 Octo Ultimate 2 Card with Extensive plugin bundle
- Waves Mercury bundle
- Izotope RX4 complete Audio Enhancement & Repair toolkit
- MC DSP Emerald Pack HD V6
- Native instruments Komplete 10 and Ivory 2 Grand Pianos
- Synchro Arts Vocalalign Pro V4
- Massenberg DesignWorks EQ Plugin
- SoundToys Native Effects
- Serato Pitch n Time Pro 3
- Sonnox Bundle
- PSP Plugin bundle
Capitol Studios Echo Chambers
Thirty feet underneath the Capitol Tower lies Capitol Studios’ eight Echo Chambers. These chambers have been used to create some of the most memorable recordings in modern history. Each chamber has a unique ‘personality’ as each has a unique design, speaker selection, and microphone placement. The trapezoidal chambers were built from reinforced concrete and designed with sloping ceilings to avoid any parallel surfaces. Approximately 2000 cubic feet, the 8 chambers can provide a maximum reverberation period of 5 seconds, with average signal level the delay is approximately 3 to 3.5 seconds. The chambers deliver a relatively smooth sound decay curve (approximately logarithmic with time), and make a completely natural room tone.