BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME RECORDING STUDIO…IS IT A GOOD IDEA?
September 20, 2024
Los Angeles has long been home to the music industry and independent artists and musicians. The...
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Recording Studios in Los Angeles: Building Your Own vs. Renting
February 19, 2016
Ever tried renting a recording studio in and around Los Angeles? Expensive, huh? And sometimes a major hassle.
Few industries have changed as much as the Music Industry has over recent years; and it has been an empowering change for every would-be singer, musician, rapper or producer. Advancement in technology has made home recording more attainable and affordable for everyone.
Why not do it all from home? I’m not just talking about having some equipment. How about some designing and remodeling and doing it right? Build a recording studio right here in Los Angeles! In your own home, in fact. You might think that creates a larger cost than renting a studio, but let’s look closer.
Time, Stress and Cost
Time = money. All the time in a rented studio costs plenty. That includes while you’re busy setting up your gear, talking to the engineer, using the
Ask the Experts – What’s Needed When Building a Home Recording Studio?
August 21, 2015
Home recording studios have taken off in Southern California. So many music professionals, recording engineers, bands, instrumentalists, singers, and even voiceover actors have decided to eliminate hours of highway traveling to other studios and have their own studio at home. That, of course, meant they had to do some home remodeling. So, let’s talk about the requirements for a little (or large) home recording studio remodel job.
Choosing a Room
First, you need a room. Sometimes this isn’t as easy as first thought. Maybe a spare bedroom is
Tips for Remodeling and Upgrading Your Home Recording Studio
January 16, 2015
When you first had your home recording studio designed and constructed, it probably represented everything you needed to make crisp, true, professional audio recordings.
But now things have changed. The music and recording industries have evolved and your studio may not be providing everything you need. Maybe it is dated and not totally comfortable for clients.
Maybe you need more room for equipment. Or maybe you need the flexibility to accommodate many varieties of vocal groups, bands, instrumentalists and recording engineers.
It’s time for your home recording studio to be upgraded and remodeled.
Turn to a Specialist in Remodeling Recording Studios
While there are many construction companies that can remodel a home, few can provide a turnkey recording studio from design to equipment setup. Not only must the construction company understand the artistry in creating quality acoustics and the
Make Sound Choices for the Acoustic Treatment of Your Home Recording Studio
November 13, 2014
In recording studios, not all acoustic padding, panels, absorbers and diffusers are equal. There is so much more to an acoustic treatment than just padding the walls with foam. To produce a true and accurate sound in your home studio, follow some advice about the acoustic treatment that should be applied during the design and construction phase.
What is Acoustic Treatment?
Soundproofing your home recording studio is not the same as an acoustic treatment. Soundproofing minimizes the amount of sound that leaks in or out of the room. It is often called sound isolation.
Acoustic treatment is about minimizing – or even balancing – the amount of echo and reverberation within the studio itself. Sometimes the sound and “interference” of the room that is picked up by microphones can make or break a recording.
Good acoustic treatment improves the quality of a recording so it most closely matches the sound of the performance.
In an untreated studio, or a poorly treated one, sound waves from instruments and voices bounce off surfaces in the room and then collide with fresh sound waves coming from the instruments and voices. This diminishes the nature and quality of the recording. No amount of computer filtering, EQ and mixing can get rid of it.
Home Remodeling: How to Have Your Own Home Recording Studio
October 21, 2014
Got a spare room in your home? It can be remodeled into so much more than a guest room or a hobby/craft room. Across Southern California, home recording studios are springing up everywhere.
If you’ve always enjoyed recording and audio engineering work, you know that creating a music studio involves much more than just buying the equipment.
With a bunch of equipment and no real planning, a room will be messy and
Consult the Experts and Find a One-Stop Shop For Your Home Recording Studio
October 2, 2014
The home recording industry has grown tremendously over the last ten years and just keeps on growing.
Artists and labels are looking for ways to reduce overheads while increasing comfort and convenience.
Add to this the advancements in computer technology, especially music recording software.
The conditions have become ideal for people to create professional home recording studios.
The best part is… you can consult with a contractor to
Remodel and Also Have a Turnkey Recording Studio
June 11, 2014
Los Angeles and the Southern California region is a thriving hub for recording artists and musicians from all over the world.Having a recording studio in the home is a must for the singer/musician.No wonder some of the top remodeling companies in this area also deal in the design and construction of recording studios.And with today’s busy lifestyles, getting experts to both remodel the home and install a turnkey studio (one with everything set up ready to go, even equipment) saves a huge amount of time and hassle.
Recording Studio Design
A lot goes into the design of a recording studio. It is vital that
Recording Studio Design: Customize for Your Musical Needs
October 18, 2013
In the Burbank area, home remodeling often includes renovating to create your very own recording studio. No matter how novice or professional your current music-making level (and how lofty your aspirations!), this is definitely a purpose-built space that can be customized to suit your precise needs.
For most people, one of the most attractive and enjoyable parts of the home remodeling process is brainstorming about both the overall design and specific details to make the space completely their own. A recording studio is no exception, and in fact provides even more opportunity to focus on technical particulars than most construction projects on the home front.
Whether your focus is vocal, instrumental or a combination of the two, you want to be fully prepared to make every note sound superb. To say that there is a vast array of design options is an understatement. Aside from the overall look and feel of your personal recording studio, however, this one’s also about way more than just appearance. Fantastic functionality is a huge priority; more importantly, the recording studio should be customized for your needs.
Here are some things to think about:
- Noise Isolation – Whatever your style, from hip-hop and hard driving rock to classical and ballads, expect to make a lot of noise. Sound will be a major “production” and isolating a home recording studio as
Things You Should Know About Electrical And Lighting For Your Recording Studio
July 30, 2013
Electrical
To assure you have clean power to your recording equipment you need to run dedicated circuits with isolated grounds. Recording gear today for the most part is computer based and having a clean power source will improve the quality of your recording.
You will also need a clean power source for any instruments that may be plugged into your recording studio system.
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