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Originally Posted by antoniosolo  I have to ask this question because it seems like a probability. Most pictures of studios shows tons of beautiful pieces of the best there is to be had. The one things that stuns me is that during the heydays of the record business that to diversify would have been wise or buying your suppliers or investing in the real estate and doing something to prepare for the future. I invested as last year the Marine business was adequate and now with the economy, my facility isn't doing anything. It seems that now that record sales are down 40% compared to several years ago tallies, the business is scaling back. The "FOR PICTURE" arena is stronger and more promising (at least that is what I was told during a tour of an SAE facility). It just seems that if as a business, studios concentrated on covering as many revenue sources as possible as opposed to buying every new piece, that probably isn't THAT sonically advantageous over the stalwarts, to feel SLUTTY, would be the wiser choice. I hope I haven't offended as I may not have any stature whatsoever but always seek to understand and rationalize my decisions. I hope we all make it whether we compose, record, produce whatever it is that floats your boat other than having every toy that surfaces. I am resolved to a pair of Neve, API, 1 Urei, a decent converter and hardware eq's and a few good mics and one great tube condensor. The song is what matters and if you can tell me what pre, converter was used, or what platform was used I would be surprised! Do we need to abstain for our own good?  |
The biggest problem I have seen with alot of studios is that they seem to operate outside of the laws of normal business practice. As if somehow the music business is special and unique! In my opinion it is not and every studio should be worried about where their next job is coming from and be proactive about it.
That said.. Being a business ( Just like any other business ) And being a technical business, you have to provide a certain level of service/equipment in order to attract clients and compete with the competition in your area/town.
Of course a studio should be careful about what they buy, don't over invest. Only a fool in any business would over stretch themselves. Buy what you need to get the job done really well and compete with your neighbours. At the end of the day.. its about results.
With regards to the mega studios. We still need them. Where else will John Williams record his scores?
Investment in equipment in any technical industry is the key to success. But not at the risk of defaulting on bank loans. Invest wisely and in small chunks.
Odey