What is unique about your studio? - Page 3

Silvertone · 11th February 2012

Wow, what a great view.

Here is handy feature for me as well... when I run out of isolation booths I can just pull a car up next to the place...

Silvertone · 11th February 2012

But it can get a little bit difficult in the dead of winter...

The Silvertone compound...

Unclenny · 11th February 2012

Nice digs, man.

I'm a North Country boy myself......nothing like a little snow and ice to make for a cool session.

Star Hill · 11th February 2012

There are probably a few reasons, but this one definitely sticks out:

Our control room has a 14' diameter turntable in the floor. The entire center of the room spins around to bring different workstations [Console, writing station, etc.] into the same sweet spot.

RedWallStudio · 11th February 2012

What's unique about my studio? I've got a 24 channel Neve in my basement. Done.

Mrgriffin · 11th February 2012

Mine is ordinary for the most part. Aside from that, just a few black lights and lava lamps.

skybluerental · 11th February 2012

we have this old 3 story wooden stairwell here.
it is a very unique sounding space that has been great for tracking all sorts of different things that need a big room sound or a distant sound.
it sounds huge and is quite versatile for that type of tracking.

BUT, the REALLY cool thing about it is that on the 2nd floor landing there are these decorative wooden polls beneath the railing. there are 4 of them.
each of these polls sounds AMAZING in that stairwell when struck with a soft mallet.
I MEAN AMAZING!!!
they all make a very distinct pitch that can be quite musical and one of them takes off and does things crazy “BOING” thing. its like a weird marimba almost..........

those polls in that space are a unique instrument that has appeared on at least 5 records i have done.
in some cases quite prominently.

Capstan Cappy · 11th February 2012

the sound..plain and simple,

Gharper23 · 12th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvertone;7551781.

perfect

Salty James · 12th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvertone

I've been asked quite a few times by friends to show what makes Silvertone a bit different than other mastering/recording facilities... so I did a little video highlighting some of the "unique" things I do in my workshop...

It's a bit silly but you get the idea, hope you enjoy...

Silvertone Mastering Lab - YouTube

No offense, but it sounds much much better pre than post master.

You guys need to stop squashing everything so hard!!!

McDingus · 12th February 2012

My aquatic garden fishtank... Its 5 feet long btw.

Drumsound · 12th February 2012

Nothing works right. That's pretty unique innit?

illnus · 12th February 2012

Daylight!

Silvertone · 12th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty James

No offense, but it sounds much much better pre than post master.

You guys need to stop squashing everything so hard!!!

That cracks me up dude... you are judging off the "compressed" mic in the iPhone picking up the sound (a mic that can't pick up below 100 hz.)... no offense but really you cannot judge the audio this way and I can ASSURE you it is not squished.

I tracked it, I'm mixing it and I can assure you I WILL NOT BE KILLING IT IN THE MASTERING. I took the hippocratic oath here a long time ago. Buy the album when it comes out and you can hear it for yourself.

Also, please , please , please don't ever lump me in a category... I can assure you I do not fit any molds... if anything my video should show you that at the very least.

It's comments like these that make GS a scary place at times... a little more common sense... a little less attitude goes a long way with audio engineering.

Squashed... ha ha ha...

KevWind · 12th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvertone

That cracks me up dude... you are judging off the "compressed" mic in the iPhone picking up the sound (a mic that can't pick up below 100 hz.)... no offense but really you cannot judge the audio this way and I can ASSURE you it is not squished.

I tracked it, I'm mixing it and I can assure you I WILL NOT BE KILLING IT IN THE MASTERING. I took the hippocratic oath here a long time ago. Buy the album when it comes out and you can hear it for yourself.

Also, please , please , please don't ever lump me in a category... I can assure you I do not fit any molds... if anything my video should show you that at the very least.

It's comments like these that make GS a scary place at times... a little more common sense... a little less attitude goes a long way with audio engineering.

Squashed... ha ha ha...

Also even on my Mac Book spks its obvious that (after level adj) the mastered has a bit more detail, (Which to me is opposite of squashed) and perhaps the vocal pops forward just a bit. Course like you said no low end and hard to tell on a lap top. None the less sounds like you should ignore the nonsense and carry on. Kev

FFTT · 13th February 2012

I spent the entire weekend deep cleaning and rearranging my living room
to be more conducive to creativity and more comfortable for guests.

I spent ALL DAY Friday at the Reston Apple Store, One To One personal projects to get rolling on the very basics of set-up for Logic Pro
and running video into iMovie.

Shields Up!

Project Mix, Yamaha MSP7's and loaded MacBook Pro, connected and working seamlessly, so far.

I really want a proper audio desk with under table keyboard tray, but
this will do for now.

Headz51230 · 13th February 2012

One of by keyboard stands is a pair of TV trays.

Slipperman · 13th February 2012

Honest, non-smart-ass answer(for once).

We're 2 miles from Midtown Manhattan... we're not located in somebody's house, and yet, and we've still got the lights on, still making records, and still having an outlandish amount of fun doing it every day...

25 years later.

Don't ask me how.

I don't know.

"Too fat, dumb, and happy to quit" has been suggested.

Sounds about right to me.

HOHOHO.

Best regards,

SM.

FFTT · 13th February 2012

Just a rough test with really rough playing, but seeing how the signal path
works through Logic.

Hot Cat 100R, Strat Plus, Shure Beta 58, Mic'd direct on the Fane AXA12,
no FX, EQ or processing other than the fade.

http://soundcloud.com/ogredaddy/logic-guitar-amp-test

Unclenny · 13th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFTT

Shields Up!

......and looking good.

FFTT · 13th February 2012

Thanks man!

What's unique about my studio is that I can record this stuff at 3:00 AM
in my living room without so much as a peep from my neighbors!

Unclenny · 13th February 2012

You have neighbors?

Jimmy kiddo · 13th February 2012

Me!

ofajen · 13th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slipperman

"Too fat, dumb, and happy to quit" has been suggested.

Sounds about right to me.

Sometimes just being stubborn counts for a lot.

Cheers,

Otto

FFTT · 14th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unclenny

You have neighbors?

Yup 32 owners all from 3-10 or 20+ acres.

Probably 600 feet to the closest house.

RightOnRome · 14th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockerdude

We have an indoor pool and a Kiss pinball machine..........Oh...... and Me.

so fkn awesome!

question.. doesnt the chlorine mess with the electronics?

Rick Sutton · 14th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFTT

Yup 32 owners all from 3-10 or 20+ acres.

Probably 600 feet to the closest house.

I always thought you were in NYC near ground zero!

RightOnRome · 14th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gharper23

perfect

i have also done this !

Unclenny · 14th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Sutton

I always thought you were in NYC near ground zero!

It seems as though the bull's eye has expanded somewhat.

Salty James · 14th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvertone

That cracks me up dude... you are judging off the "compressed" mic in the iPhone picking up the sound (a mic that can't pick up below 100 hz.)... no offense but really you cannot judge the audio this way and I can ASSURE you it is not squished.

I tracked it, I'm mixing it and I can assure you I WILL NOT BE KILLING IT IN THE MASTERING. I took the hippocratic oath here a long time ago. Buy the album when it comes out and you can hear it for yourself.

Also, please , please , please don't ever lump me in a category... I can assure you I do not fit any molds... if anything my video should show you that at the very least.

It's comments like these that make GS a scary place at times... a little more common sense... a little less attitude goes a long way with audio engineering.

Squashed... ha ha ha...

There is A LOT of volume difference.

there was actually some feel and dynamics to the music before then wham! ~loud with now dynamics!

Iphone or not it is obvious. The lawnmower ran right over the top of it!

No offense. Song sounded nicer before thats all I was saying..

11th February 2012	#61
Silvertone Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 2,230 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Wow, what a great view. Here is handy feature for me as well... when I run out of isolation booths I can just pull a car up next to the place... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Larry DeVivo Silvertone Mastering, Inc. 518-581-8141 www.silvertonemastering.com To see some of our work please click on any of the visual trailer montages located at... http://robertetoll.com/ (all music and sound effects were mastered by Silvertone Mastering). To see what makes Silvertone a bit unique compared to other mastering facilities please take a tour at... http://www.youtube.com/user/silvertonemastering

11th February 2012	#62
Silvertone Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 2,230 Thread Starter 1 Review written	But it can get a little bit difficult in the dead of winter... The Silvertone compound... Attached Thumbnails

11th February 2012	#63
Unclenny Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Terra Firma Posts: 6,366	Nice digs, man. I'm a North Country boy myself......nothing like a little snow and ice to make for a cool session. __________________ "The main thing is to have a gutsy approach....but use your head." Julia Child "Stop talking about it, get your hands dirty" guitarboy94 "Sometimes invisible are these glistening threads........" Janni Littlepage "Special thanks to STEVE GLEASON......for making me who I am today" Leonard Scaper Leonard Scaper

11th February 2012	#64
Star Hill Gear interested Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 11	There are probably a few reasons, but this one definitely sticks out: Our control room has a 14' diameter turntable in the floor. The entire center of the room spins around to bring different workstations [Console, writing station, etc.] into the same sweet spot. __________________ Star Hill Studio http://www.christophertyng.com

11th February 2012	#65
RedWallStudio Lives for gear Joined: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 974	What's unique about my studio? I've got a 24 channel Neve in my basement. Done. __________________ "I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here." Stephen Bishop

11th February 2012	#66
Mrgriffin Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 6	Mine is ordinary for the most part. Aside from that, just a few black lights and lava lamps.

11th February 2012	#67
skybluerental Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 1,259	we have this old 3 story wooden stairwell here. it is a very unique sounding space that has been great for tracking all sorts of different things that need a big room sound or a distant sound. it sounds huge and is quite versatile for that type of tracking. BUT, the REALLY cool thing about it is that on the 2nd floor landing there are these decorative wooden polls beneath the railing. there are 4 of them. each of these polls sounds AMAZING in that stairwell when struck with a soft mallet. I MEAN AMAZING!!! they all make a very distinct pitch that can be quite musical and one of them takes off and does things crazy “BOING” thing. its like a weird marimba almost.......... those polls in that space are a unique instrument that has appeared on at least 5 records i have done. in some cases quite prominently.

11th February 2012	#68
Capstan Cappy Gear addict Joined: Feb 2006 Location: NL Posts: 486	the sound..plain and simple,

12th February 2012	#71
McDingus Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Hugs n Kisses USA Posts: 536	My aquatic garden fishtank... Its 5 feet long btw. Attached Thumbnails

12th February 2012	#72
Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,188	Nothing works right. That's pretty unique innit?

12th February 2012	#73
illnus Gear nut Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 93	Daylight!

13th February 2012	#76
FFTT Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 5,768	I spent the entire weekend deep cleaning and rearranging my living room to be more conducive to creativity and more comfortable for guests. I spent ALL DAY Friday at the Reston Apple Store, One To One personal projects to get rolling on the very basics of set-up for Logic Pro and running video into iMovie. Shields Up! Project Mix, Yamaha MSP7's and loaded MacBook Pro, connected and working seamlessly, so far. I really want a proper audio desk with under table keyboard tray, but this will do for now. __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice Put music in your heart and heart in your music

13th February 2012	#77
Headz51230 Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 226	One of by keyboard stands is a pair of TV trays.

13th February 2012	#78
Slipperman Harmless Wacko Joined: Dec 2002 Location: A prison cell with soffit mounts Posts: 1,716	Honest, non-smart-ass answer(for once). We're 2 miles from Midtown Manhattan... we're not located in somebody's house, and yet, and we've still got the lights on, still making records, and still having an outlandish amount of fun doing it every day... 25 years later. Don't ask me how. I don't know. "Too fat, dumb, and happy to quit" has been suggested. Sounds about right to me. HOHOHO. Best regards, SM. __________________ “No plan survives contact with the enemy” :Erwin Rommel

13th February 2012	#83
Jimmy kiddo Gear nut Joined: May 2011 Posts: 119	Me!

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