Yahoo! Originals StudiosAug 1, 2007, By Harrison Surtees Like Spinal Tap, whose amps go to 11, Yahoo! is cool-plus-one. It's part of the company culture, and it's a philosophy that has been embraced over the... What Makes a Great Space?Jun 1, 2007, By Paul D. Lehrman When Symphony Hall in Boston opened in 1900, says Tony Hoover, an acoustician and principal with the firm Cavanaugh Tocci, it got terrible reviews. The... Class of 2007Jun 1, 2007 Great Divide Studios Jamie Rosenberg's Great Divide Studios in Aspen, Colo., is the fourth facility to bear the Great Divide name, and it's a huge upgrade... Hello, ClevelandJun 1, 2007, Compiled by Sarah Benzuly The Cleveland Institute of Music cut the tape on its new state-of-the-art control room (a recital hall is still in the works), designed by Dr. Peter D'Antonio,... New NeighborMay 1, 2007, Compiled by Sarah Benzuly Tapping into Nashville's expansive music scene, music production company for advertising Howling Music (www.howlingmusic.com) has a new address on Music... MTV Networks' Mobile Unit 8Apr 1, 2007, By Claire Hall MTV Networks managers and engineers knew they had a tough challenge in front of them. With the 22nd Annual Stellar Awards gospel show set for Saturday,... L.A. GrapevineMar 1, 2007, By Bud Scoppa I'm sitting behind the just-installed SSL 9080 J console in the Record Plant's (www.recordplant.com) Studio One (also known as SSL-1) rapping it down... Sony Computer Entertainment AmericaMar 1, 2007, By Tom Kenny It's as if the garage band suddenly stepped out and played the House of Blues. Or the art-house videographer submitted a high-def buddy film to Sundance... Nashville SkylineMar 1, 2007, By Rick Clark Hillsboro Village is one of the most desirable commercial and residential areas in central Nashville. It's got great shops, restaurants and hotels only... BiCoastal MusicFeb 1, 2007, By David Weiss The reason Hal Winer named his gorgeous new Ossining, N.Y., recording room BiCoastal Music (www.bicoastalmusic.com) may have to do with the long road... Outfitting Your Dream RoomNov 1, 2006, By David Weiss, Kevin Becka and Barry Rudolph Everybody loves a shopping spree. And though the same can't be said in, say, real estate or fuel, in pro audio, your dollar currently stretches farther than ever. With that in mind, we once again supplied three writers with imaginary gear budgets and asked them to come up with their dream studios. For simplicity's sake, we assumed that our planners already have a room and a computer. Also, listed prices are approximate — do a little sleuthing and you're sure to find even better deals. ... Tame That Sonic Space!Aug 1, 2005, By Strother Bullins By now, we’re all aware of the benefits of lower-cost, higher-quality pro audio technology. Cheaper, faster, better-sounding gear lets engineers exit the controlled acoustic environments of “from the ground up” purpose-built recording studios to work literally anywhere they desire. ... Class of 2005Jun 1, 2005, By the Mix Editors Get Connected!Jun 1, 2005, By Strother Bullins When audio pros think of studio architecture, most know about the latest trends in acoustic treatment, facility design and incorporating new recording technology within new environments. However, underneath it all lies the backbone of connectivity. Today's data-movement and storage technology serves our industry as a great ... Venue Acoustics From the Ground-UpJun 1, 2005, By Sarah Benzuly When it comes to acoustically treating a new live performance venue, selecting the correct P.A. is of prime importance. However, the P.A. does not work alone in the room and as such, sound system designers must include the room’s characteristics... The New Perforated ScreensApr 1, 2005, By Bob Hodas ately, it seems I'm getting more calls to tune high-end home theaters. In my experience, most of these home clients care more about how the room looks than how it sounds, so speakers are usually hidden behind a perforated projection screen. Many of my post-production clients—... Acoustic ParamedicsJun 4, 2004, By George Petersen Most of us took some kind of first-aid class, where we learned about applying direct pressure to a deep cut and whether we should put ice or heat on a bad sprain. But what happens when you're working in the studio and your mixes don't sound right: too bass heavy, too shrill or with vocals that are too loud or too soft? You could immediately call in some master acoustician to revamp the facility, but that might be like going to the emergency room for a zit, which is only permissible in the case of teenagers on prom night. ... Class of 2004Jun 1, 2004, By the Mix Editors Building to BroadcastApr 1, 2004, By Mel Lambert Digital television has enjoyed a long gestation period from its bold and brash introduction a decade ago. For a myriad reasons, the availability of HDTV was delayed and on-air launch dates slipped forward. But consumer demand for receivers created by cornerstone productions such as The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Grammy Awards and The West Wing is rapidly accelerating. ... More Comfort, More Efficiency!Oct 1, 2003, By John McJunkin When the idea of a studio is first conceived, the initial discussion will invariably dwell on the console, recording devices, outboard, DAW, microphones and acoustics. More astute professionals will go a bit further, considering ancillary equipment like cabling, mic stands and patchbays. ... From the AshesAug 1, 2003, By Paul D. Lehrman The fire at The Station nightclub in Rhode Island was the worst music-related disaster in New England in over 60 years. One hundred people died, including one member of Great White, the heavy metal band performing that night, and nearly 200 more were injured. To many older folks, it was horribly reminiscent of the Coconut Grove fire in downtown Boston in 1942, in which almost 500 people lost their lives. ... The Class of 2003Jun 1, 2003, By the Mix Editors Mix magazine class of 2003 is a collection of new recording studio acoustic design projects. Learn about acoustics and design in these new recording studios and rooms... Surround SolutionsJun 1, 2002, By Blair Jackson In the world of studio design, form follows function, so it's not surprising to learn that the hot-button topic in that universe currently is surround control rooms: With an increasing number of studios taking on surround work for audio, film and DVD, designers and acousticians have found themselves creating a new breed of control room, as well as retrofitting existing ones, to accommodate engineers' up-to-the-minute needs. ... The Near-Field MythJun 1, 2002, By George Petersen It's been years since I first saw a version of the “Great Lies of Rock and Roll,” yet I always get a chuckle from this anonymous document that has been faxed, posted and e-mailed millions of times. Filled with classics such as “This is one of Jimi's old Strats,” ... Acoustics on a Limited BudgetJun 1, 2002, By Eddie Ciletti Back in March, Mix asked three writers to outfit project studios in the $10k, $25k and $50k price ranges. In his opening paragraph, Robert Hanson started off by saying, "Obviously, [$10k is] not enough for lavish acoustic treatment." Of $50k, Paul Verna allotted $1,000 for materials, hardly "lavish." ... |
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