Seeking NYC voiceover studio

Audion · 6th December 2006, 01:08 AM

Hi All.
Long Time Lurker first time poster.

I am looking for a Studio in Manhattan that would be good for long form narration recording. I am producing a mulimedia project that requires about 300 hours of recording time. I have my usual studio tied up with another project and am overbooked. I would need time January thru March 2007. My usual signal path is a u87 or 414 into a John Hardy or Voxbox then some subtle dynamic massaging and Apogee into Protools. I would like to keep the path similar. I would also prefer to have a properly treated vocal booth that can fit two people. Budget is tight as usual. Any suggestions?

MIKEHARRIS · 6th December 2006, 04:42 PM

I would think for the $$13500 or more the 300 hours would cost you...might pay for the equipment & you keep it
can you run the session yourself or do you need an engineer ??
I know a VO talent with his own studio....maybe working out a deal with someone like that could bundle your costs

danno812 · 6th December 2006, 06:30 PM

If you need to keep it local in Manhattan then try "Shut up and Talk".

www.shutupandtalk.com

I can't tell you that the signal path will be the same, but they do have Pro VO booths and gear (GML pres I believe).

If you can go ISDN to anywhere then...PM me.

Yoda117 · 7th December 2006, 05:16 PM

NYAV Post is also a good place to try. They'll easily be able to help you out and since the owner is a VO himself, you'll probably get no end of support.

That said... for the cost, it might be smarter to just buy the gear if you're paying for the studio time out of pocket (as opposed to the client paying for it).

pace · 7th December 2006, 08:01 PM

I love this place:

thresholdmusic.com

they get a lot over vo sessions in there.

ofsaints · 7th December 2006, 08:37 PM

check out One Destiny Productions. (212)-213-9420. They Have Protoold HD, Neuman m149 tube and a tlm Neuman as well, GreatRiver & Avalon Mic Pre, Crane song Tracker. They have two rooms. They're located at 28th & 5th Ave.

Tell them Charlie sent you.

One Destiny Productions.
(212)-213-9420

Audion · 7th December 2006, 09:43 PM

Hi
Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. I know Mike at NYAV Post. He is a really nice guy. I am not sure he could handle the volume of work I have! I am not looking to buy the gear as suggested. It would cost far more for rent, booth, and gear then to book an existing place. I already have a eight studio facility in midtown, so I am very familiar with what it would cost. I am still looking, so keep em coming. Thanks again.

ofsaints · 7th December 2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audion

Hi
Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. I know Mike at NYAV Post. He is a really nice guy. I am not sure he could handle the volume of work I have! I am not looking to buy the gear as suggested. It would cost far more for rent, booth, and gear then to book an existing place. I already have a eight studio facility in midtown, so I am very familiar with what it would cost. I am still looking, so keep em coming. Thanks again.

What is your eight room facility called?

Audion · 7th December 2006, 10:02 PM

HI
I am the Executive Producer/Studio Manager of a facility called Access World Media/TBP productions. We have eight studios, 40 post suites, 3 mastering rooms, archival department, duplication, labeling, packaging.....We specialize in multimedia,long form narration (audiobooks), goverment contract work and digital archiving for the Library of Congress.

Cheers

1destiny · 7th December 2006, 10:21 PM

We do this kind of work all day, every day. Give me a buzz and I'd be happy to discuss pricing for 300 + hours of record.

Mike George
One Destiny Productions
212-213-9420

audiobylaw@nets · 7th December 2006, 11:12 PM

Try here
http://www.abloodygoodrecord.com

jhg · 8th December 2006, 03:51 AM

I've done some VO work here

Lots of audiobooks done there, great people.

Regards,

Joel

kittonian · 8th December 2006, 07:07 AM

Here's another vote for Shut Up and Talk. The guys are great and I personally did the installation of Nuendo 3, a Lynx Aurora16 and AES-16, and an Amek Channel In A Box (as far as I know that's the pre/eq/comp they are using to record with today).

When you call them, tell them that Joshua from AudioLot sent you and I'm sure they'll hook you up. Good luck!

jumpnyc · 8th December 2006, 12:09 PM

www.outloudaudio.com

We do 1.5 million + words per year. Long form. Fully Floated rooms. Lavry Gold A/D. X4-San. This is our main business.

Yoda117 · 8th December 2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audion

Hi
Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. I know Mike at NYAV Post. He is a really nice guy. I am not sure he could handle the volume of work I have! I am not looking to buy the gear as suggested. It would cost far more for rent, booth, and gear then to book an existing place. I already have a eight studio facility in midtown, so I am very familiar with what it would cost. I am still looking, so keep em coming. Thanks again.

Really...?

D00d, let him know Greg says hi. We chatted up at Anime Weekend Atlanta, and surprised me by knowing some of my work after hearing my name.

With all of his slutty gear, I'd be surprised that he couldn't help you...

Audion · 9th December 2006, 02:33 AM

I think he is too busy with his own projects. His place is very nice. I will pass along the greetings next time I see him.

jumpnyc · 2nd January 2007, 08:44 PM

Whatever happened to your project?

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6th December 2006, 01:08 AM	#1
Audion Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 12	Seeking NYC voiceover studio Hi All. Long Time Lurker first time poster. I am looking for a Studio in Manhattan that would be good for long form narration recording. I am producing a mulimedia project that requires about 300 hours of recording time. I have my usual studio tied up with another project and am overbooked. I would need time January thru March 2007. My usual signal path is a u87 or 414 into a John Hardy or Voxbox then some subtle dynamic massaging and Apogee into Protools. I would like to keep the path similar. I would also prefer to have a properly treated vocal booth that can fit two people. Budget is tight as usual. Any suggestions?

6th December 2006, 04:42 PM	#2
MIKEHARRIS Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MIAMI FLA Posts: 1,291	I would think for the $$13500 or more the 300 hours would cost you...might pay for the equipment & you keep it can you run the session yourself or do you need an engineer ?? I know a VO talent with his own studio....maybe working out a deal with someone like that could bundle your costs __________________ harrisaudiosystems.com Last edited by MIKEHARRIS; 6th December 2006 at 04:45 PM. Reason: more to say

7th December 2006, 08:37 PM	#6
ofsaints Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 144	One Destiny Productions check out One Destiny Productions. (212)-213-9420. They Have Protoold HD, Neuman m149 tube and a tlm Neuman as well, GreatRiver & Avalon Mic Pre, Crane song Tracker. They have two rooms. They're located at 28th & 5th Ave. Tell them Charlie sent you. One Destiny Productions. (212)-213-9420

7th December 2006, 09:43 PM	#7
Audion Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 12	Thanks Hi Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. I know Mike at NYAV Post. He is a really nice guy. I am not sure he could handle the volume of work I have! I am not looking to buy the gear as suggested. It would cost far more for rent, booth, and gear then to book an existing place. I already have a eight studio facility in midtown, so I am very familiar with what it would cost. I am still looking, so keep em coming. Thanks again.

6th December 2006, 06:30 PM	#3
danno812 Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 154	If you need to keep it local in Manhattan then try "Shut up and Talk". www.shutupandtalk.com I can't tell you that the signal path will be the same, but they do have Pro VO booths and gear (GML pres I believe). If you can go ISDN to anywhere then...PM me.

7th December 2006, 05:16 PM	#4
Yoda117 Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 413	NYAV Post is also a good place to try. They'll easily be able to help you out and since the owner is a VO himself, you'll probably get no end of support. That said... for the cost, it might be smarter to just buy the gear if you're paying for the studio time out of pocket (as opposed to the client paying for it).

7th December 2006, 08:01 PM	#5
pace Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 107	I love this place: thresholdmusic.com they get a lot over vo sessions in there.

7th December 2006, 10:02 PM	#9
Audion Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 12	HI I am the Executive Producer/Studio Manager of a facility called Access World Media/TBP productions. We have eight studios, 40 post suites, 3 mastering rooms, archival department, duplication, labeling, packaging.....We specialize in multimedia,long form narration (audiobooks), goverment contract work and digital archiving for the Library of Congress. Cheers

7th December 2006, 10:21 PM	#10
1destiny Gear interested Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	5th ave studio We do this kind of work all day, every day. Give me a buzz and I'd be happy to discuss pricing for 300 + hours of record. Mike George One Destiny Productions 212-213-9420

7th December 2006, 11:12 PM	#11
audiobylaw@nets Gear interested Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 11	Try here http://www.abloodygoodrecord.com

8th December 2006, 03:51 AM	#12
jhg Gear addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 368	I've done some VO work here Lots of audiobooks done there, great people. Regards, Joel __________________ "Dung beetles with ostentatious horns tend to have smaller testicles" source unknown, as read in Harpers Findings, Dec. 2006.

8th December 2006, 07:07 AM	#13
kittonian Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,311	Here's another vote for Shut Up and Talk. The guys are great and I personally did the installation of Nuendo 3, a Lynx Aurora16 and AES-16, and an Amek Channel In A Box (as far as I know that's the pre/eq/comp they are using to record with today). When you call them, tell them that Joshua from AudioLot sent you and I'm sure they'll hook you up. Good luck! __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com --------------- AudioLot is offering 10% off any purchase over $1000, up to $400 off until Nov. 30th, 2008. Use coupon code FALL08* when making your online purchase.*

8th December 2006, 12:09 PM	#14
jumpnyc Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 684	www.outloudaudio.com We do 1.5 million + words per year. Long form. Fully Floated rooms. Lavry Gold A/D. X4-San. This is our main business.

9th December 2006, 02:33 AM	#16
Audion Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 12	I think he is too busy with his own projects. His place is very nice. I will pass along the greetings next time I see him.

2nd January 2007, 08:44 PM	#17
jumpnyc Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 684	Whatever happened to your project?

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