Rimshot Studio build

[muziekschuur]

That's one beauty of stair...

[Rimshot]

Originally Posted by muziekschuur

Can you tell us alil about that tube console? I am unfamiliair with the brand. But it looks gorgeous.

You don't like oak drums?

Hi, the console was one of Decca's main location recording consoles throughout the 60s. It was used on classical sessions for people like Pavarotti, violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Vladiir Ashkenazy.

It's all valve and comes with two additional racks of mic amps (that sit out on the studio floor).

As with all consoles of that period, it was designed and built in-house so it's pretty unique.

I'll post some more info and pics of the restoration (which took nearly three years) later this week.

oak drums....cool!

[Rimshot]

Originally Posted by JamieOxford

I know it's been said a hundred times but this place looks fantastic. I'm very much looking forward to seeing it all finished and everything installed! Hopefully one day I'll be fortunate enough to come and record down here!

Originally Posted by AlexK

Not sure I'd want to be driving behind when that happened!

Still, looks amazing. The view out of those windows is very, very British. Could see myself sitting listening to Nick Drake all day with a view like that...

Originally Posted by PeterAshmore

unbelievably inspiring. I cant wait to hear the results of that room!

Thanks, guys

[Rimshot]

Originally Posted by beergineer

I'ts like a cathedral of sound. Are you finding construction crews to be pretty good at following such a detailed design?

All the guys are really, really great craftsmen. We're very fortunate to have Stuart (who's running the job) and Kevin (the studio designer)...both of them keep in touch so if there is anything that's unusual, it normally gets picked up before it gets built...

Originally Posted by muziekschuur

This sure is a clean build. Either the workers receive a free beer every friday or you must be one mean dude. Cause they work hard to keep it clean...


Cheers

Yep, it's the cleanest site I've been to!
And yes... I owe them many, many beers (I'm fairly certain they'd agree )

[Rimshot]

Originally Posted by muziekschuur

That's one beauty of stair...

Thanks!

[Downsound]

Can't wait to see that staircase installed. That's really going to add a great design element (as well as being functional). This could be one of my favorite builds ever . . .

[lkipod]

Wow!

Sheer beauty! Really inspiring.

One question though (and please excuse my ignorance), are those boxes with holes in the control room walls Helmholtz resonators?
If so how did you know the exact frequency when the building wasn't even begun?

Again, amazing vibe.

Wish you best of luck with the studio,
lkipod

[Syncamorea]

Hey Mike! It's great to see your place coming together. I've read every single studio construction thread on GS and yours is at the top of my personal favorites list because all of the key elements are so close to how I'd envision my own dream studio - the size, shape, architecture (I've built post and beam myself), the whole ball of wax. You've done an awesome job. I'm sure there are a billion details that need your attention as you try to finish everything off. Good luck getting the truly important stuff done right so that the studio can work for you as best possible. It's great to see spaces like this that have inherent beauty and artistic vibe. Next time I'm across the pond, I'll be ringing you up for a tour!

[Laidlaw]

unbelievable! amazing build, well done and good luck with the rest

[Rimshot]

Thanks to everyone who's posted comments. Not much spare time the last week or so to post a proper update...

In the meantime, here are some photos from last week.

A couple of photos of the oak staircase up to the lounge and machine room






The view from the top


The air con duct work in the booth - bigger than we all expected, but I love the industrial look :-)

[Rimshot]

Just a few more photos :-)

We moved all the big equipment today (tape machines, reverb plate, mixing consoles etc).

The old studio is up 2 very tight flights of stairs....and we had snow!

:-)

Thanks to Petra for the photos!

230kg of analogue 2" heaven!


Weather outside


Goodbye to the old control room


EMT






and finally, a photo of some lights and wheels in the new control room ;-)

[Rimshot]

Just wanted to add - if you're in the UK or Europe and need a studio move doing properly, Pulleyns removals are fantastic! They even do symphony orchestras! Cheers to Mike Banks for the recommendation.

Scott Pulleyn arranged everything and his team are wonderful (and funny!)

Thanks to Stuart too for making everything go smoothly at our end :-)...especially the A80!

[AlexK]

If anybody wants to move an A80 into my house, they are more than welcome...

[zijon]

who would of thought that the reverb was built in my hometown in Germany!


I'm having trouble rephrasing "awesome build" as it has been said so often in this thread :D

[Demor]

Did you tape the plate to the frame? I've seen alot of people online ruining their plates by snapping a spring while moving.

[Space Station]

god your old control room looks like a nightmare..the kind of place where I'd be constantly bumping my head! Bit of an upgrade now!

[jordanvoth]

Originally Posted by Space Station

god your old control room looks like a nightmare..the kind of place where I'd be constantly bumping my head! Bit of an upgrade now!

That's what we call good workflow, no need to put all the effort into slamming your head against the wall.

[valthesoundman]

Stunning!
I'm loving the woodwork.
I'd love to see it in the flesh some day!

Congrats to you for undertaking a laborious project in these so called "dull" times...

Best of luck!

[Syncamorea]

Tall desks required when viewing this thread.

[Rimshot]

Thanks again to everyone that's taken time to reply to the thread...haven't made time this week to post any replies...but...here are a few more photos!

First up, here's Steve, the brilliant decorator we have. Just prior to sealing the floor.






And... after sealing






More progress in the control room. The floor is finished and equipment racks are installed

[Rimshot]

Some more photos from today...it looks like chaos but it's not. honest!

First sessions next week :-)

[Syncamorea]

Originally Posted by Rimshot

First sessions next week :-)

Sleep is over-rated.

[Downsound]

Loving it! Watching everyday!! Looking fantastic, really really fantastic. I have questions but I'll wait until you have a little more time!!

[heyman]

Beautiful Place.. Cant wait to see the finished product. Now I know where all the snow went, cause it is not here..

[beergineer]

If you found a big ol wooden cross from a church in town it would make a great decoration in the live room. Even if its not your thing there is probably a great buck to be made in the christian music biz.

[MidasHatesGold]

your place looks superb !!! all the best for your buisness...!

[PeterAshmore]

My favourite build thread yet. the design is just my taste. Very jealous! really beautiful! Stoked to hear some samples!

[Draytone]

This is really nice....(obviously stating the obvious)

[Sam Walker]

Originally Posted by Rimshot

Oops! editing gone wrong! Ended up deleting it...here it is again!


Thanks for your interest - sorry for being slow getting back.

No it's not a private studio. We're in a tiny village in Kent. I'd rather leave the exact location vague until we're finished with the build...hope you understand.

Cheers

I really hope I can get to record in there one day, like others have said, it's not far from my own dream studio. It's looking amazing!

[JamieOxford]

How was your first session in there then?