It was planned and designed from scratch, I helped building it and did a large part of the cable infrastructure. It all started as an empty warehouse that could be shaped to the imagination of George ;-)
I guess I'm going a bit backwards. I subbed to you not long ago but have been looking at a number of your TH-cam offerings. You have a great way to show your views besides your knowledge. They one about the wooden inserts between the feet pads and cables and such a crock of .... Shows a very well rounded view of a professional engineer showing a plethora of knowledge well beyond his years. In MLAO.! I think some of your offerings. like this one, should be required viewing for anyone who wants straight facts of the industry.
It makes sense that compression while recording would improve the performance. When you think about it when a person is singing the sound resonates and is compressed inside their head first. It also is kind of like when singers cup their hands over their ears singing live so they can direct their voice more into their ear. That's kind of like another form of "natural" compression (similar to the dreaded cupping of a mic). It's also probably why a little reverb helps because it would mimic the feel of singing in a room. As a singer I can attest to the fact that it is often very difficult to transition from a live or rehearsal situation into a studio with headphones. It might be easier if we used IEMs while rehearsing sometimes, especially in preparation for the studio. I also bet it would help to take rough mixes home and rehearse to them with IEMs or headphones and a mic. I think a lot of people don't really understand the importance of the preparation needed to enter a studio. Since I've been toying around with recording for years at home I've gotten more used to just plugging in and starting a session but it almost always takes a half hour to adjust to singing with headphones on. My first few takes are always ROUGH. Like, "I never want ANYONE to ever hear that" rough.
I like the way this is set up. Sure beats hunting around for the cable that someone moved or just rewiring the whole setup all the time because it's getting messy.
the reason for using bantam over xlr is space and the fact that xlr doesn't like constant plugging-unplugging bantam were made for telephonic connections, that's why they're so sturdy. they're also pretty easy and quick to solder compared to xlr
8:17 these are valve pres from Analogue Addicts U.K. They are similar in sound and very close in design to the pres from the famous REDD.51 consoles. They are custom built and very reasonably priced. I have one and the quality and the tone are excellent. Enjoy your videos very much and own a custom racked Neumann Channel Strip, too. Thanks!
Great video. Can we use in our "bedroom studios" an old VHS HIFI VCR like Tape Machine? And what Tape Machine do to sound kills transients? Makes sound warmer? Need explanation with oscillogram.
Amazing studio. Like where I dream of one day recording for vinyl. I wish you'd point out more the mastering, didn't hear about limiting, or is that not needed or integrated in the tapemachines?
Amazing video!! I loved the 1 button solutions instead of patching a lot of cables everytime. I can't wait to come back to this studio and record and mix a record there someday
Super interesting dude, thanks for taking the time to show us around! A fan of the 'big red button' philosophy. I love building those kinda 'magic boxes'. Bet its a satisfactory Klack when you push that button ^.^
What an amazing studio. Very clever design and thought process all over the place. Those black boxes that divert signal paths are genius. People bang on about how awesome analog is but it's a very labour intensive system and so much of it can break. That studio is awe inspiring. You are super lucky to work with such high quality equipment as well as a genius workflow. Tell me, is sound Vision Studios looking for an intern?? ;P
Hey Andy, my studio career actually started with an internship in Sound Vision Studio. A lot has changed since, right now, there isn’t any room for an intern, and I know that George will only accept verry good interns. So, if you got what it takes at the right moment, you might be in luck!
I was only kidding about the internship. I'm from South Africa so getting to the Netherlands would be a bit of an issue. Besides that I think I would be a pretty good intern. haha!
Great tour. I love ur vids.:-) i have 2 questions .. 1- arent the doors behind the monitors create acoustics unbalanced? 2-why dont u patch compressors into the preamps inserts instead of send signal from preamp to in-comp and from out-comp to converter? BTW awsome studio big-up.
Well done bro! Lovely studio btw! A dream for every home studist :-) I want you doing a review about summing mixer. I would love using a summing mixer for my daw Studio One. Should I use a small analog mixer with 16 channels or the famous Dangerous unit? I only want to summing my busses not the entire channels. Which one you recommend?
so since it's all analogue, there is no audio interface ? or the pro tools software and hardware are integrated? i only have scarlett 2i4 and this is all like planet krypton to me. i'm just curious and i enjoyed this studio tour. tnx !
Even more interesting is how it sounds when you are tracking something in that room. You won't hear that reverb on the direct signal, and there is almost no spill on individual instruments... Nobody understands it, but it works like magic!
Hey great video! I love your breakdown of the place! Thanks for the gear porn. Is that a vintage sta-level I see!! Damnnnn Also i hate the new DAC on the iphone LOL they shrunk (the new circuit) to fit into that lightning to 3.55mm convertor
Interesting and hugely outdated studio :D Wonder why there is little or no sound treatment in the main recording room, is there some kind of pull out treatment that is only used when required ?
Keith Lane Look closer at the walls in the control room. These are purpose-built rooms, they don't need a bunch of individual panels to correct issues. Also, most commercial facilities aren't necessarily state-of-the-art. They invest heavily in technology that works, and only replace it as-needed. If it ain't broke, you're not going to risk operating downtime and unnecessary expense buying the latest hardware (software updates also need to be carefully managed). Stability is key.
My studio isn't a home studio in the terms that it isn't connected to my home... But I understand your confusion, I made this video because it's always interesting to see what's going on in bigger studios!
Meanwhile I´m chilling here with my focusrite solo xD
The beggining looks like a green screen lmao
Wow. Was this studio progressively built or completely planned and designed from scratch. Either way, really impressive...! Kudos..!
It was planned and designed from scratch, I helped building it and did a large part of the cable infrastructure. It all started as an empty warehouse that could be shaped to the imagination of George ;-)
dude thanks for this videos ... its really interesting seeing a real studio and how it works if u are a bedroom producer like me
I guess I'm going a bit backwards. I subbed to you not long ago but have been looking at a number of your TH-cam offerings. You have a great way to show your views besides your knowledge. They one about the wooden inserts between the feet pads and cables and such a crock of .... Shows a very well rounded view of a professional engineer showing a plethora of knowledge well beyond his years. In MLAO.! I think some of your offerings. like this one, should be required viewing for anyone who wants straight facts of the industry.
I like the one button solution with all the relays! Simply brilliant.
It makes sense that compression while recording would improve the performance. When you think about it when a person is singing the sound resonates and is compressed inside their head first. It also is kind of like when singers cup their hands over their ears singing live so they can direct their voice more into their ear. That's kind of like another form of "natural" compression (similar to the dreaded cupping of a mic). It's also probably why a little reverb helps because it would mimic the feel of singing in a room. As a singer I can attest to the fact that it is often very difficult to transition from a live or rehearsal situation into a studio with headphones. It might be easier if we used IEMs while rehearsing sometimes, especially in preparation for the studio. I also bet it would help to take rough mixes home and rehearse to them with IEMs or headphones and a mic. I think a lot of people don't really understand the importance of the preparation needed to enter a studio. Since I've been toying around with recording for years at home I've gotten more used to just plugging in and starting a session but it almost always takes a half hour to adjust to singing with headphones on. My first few takes are always ROUGH. Like, "I never want ANYONE to ever hear that" rough.
Wow really nice video. Please, is there any commercial version for the relay gear that breaks the signal between Protools and the tape machine?
Thanks for the tour.
Now I'd seen it as you shared the world.
This was really cool, I need to go back to school, so much gear!
I like the way this is set up. Sure beats hunting around for the cable that someone moved or just rewiring the whole setup all the time because it's getting messy.
This is very interesting, can you do more of these? Love, D.
That was truly amazing. It must be an amazing experience to do recording and mixing there. What an incredible setup.
the reason for using bantam over xlr is space and the fact that xlr doesn't like constant plugging-unplugging
bantam were made for telephonic connections, that's why they're so sturdy. they're also pretty easy and quick to solder compared to xlr
8:17 these are valve pres from Analogue Addicts U.K. They are similar in sound and very close in design to the pres from the famous REDD.51 consoles. They are custom built and very reasonably priced. I have one and the quality and the tone are excellent.
Enjoy your videos very much and own a custom racked Neumann Channel Strip, too. Thanks!
Would love to see a snakeoil video about the Klanghelm MJUC compressor!
+i second that.. i do like that compressor !
George, Thanks !!! ... nice video ... what a amazing studio ... I love it .... love&peace
This is like MTV Cribs for audio engineering
Great video. Can we use in our "bedroom studios" an old VHS HIFI VCR like Tape Machine? And what Tape Machine do to sound kills transients? Makes sound warmer? Need explanation with oscillogram.
Amazing studio. Like where I dream of one day recording for vinyl. I wish you'd point out more the mastering, didn't hear about limiting, or is that not needed or integrated in the tapemachines?
What an amazing video! Thanks for showing us all this.
excellent and explained a lot , I haven't seen anything as detailed as this , thanks
In the past I was in Wisseloord 1, Hilversum, NL, with Epica, great memories about lot of studios, my respect for all of them!!!
Amazing video!! I loved the 1 button solutions instead of patching a lot of cables everytime. I can't wait to come back to this studio and record and mix a record there someday
Ok...now this was insightful. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Super interesting dude, thanks for taking the time to show us around!
A fan of the 'big red button' philosophy. I love building those kinda 'magic boxes'. Bet its a satisfactory Klack when you push that button ^.^
Thanks for this. Very cool to see creative ways to get the most out of studio gear! :)
What an amazing studio. Very clever design and thought process all over the place. Those black boxes that divert signal paths are genius. People bang on about how awesome analog is but it's a very labour intensive system and so much of it can break. That studio is awe inspiring. You are super lucky to work with such high quality equipment as well as a genius workflow. Tell me, is sound Vision Studios looking for an intern?? ;P
Hey Andy, my studio career actually started with an internship in Sound Vision Studio. A lot has changed since, right now, there isn’t any room for an intern, and I know that George will only accept verry good interns. So, if you got what it takes at the right moment, you might be in luck!
I was only kidding about the internship. I'm from South Africa so getting to the Netherlands would be a bit of an issue. Besides that I think I would be a pretty good intern. haha!
Great studio tour. Thanks
I learn so many cool things from you... Thank you...
Could you share some finished projects that were recorded/mixed there?
Klokhuis ready!
Wow Great Video. Really efficient and inspiring studio wiring and flow. Whats the name of that one red button box that reroutes signals?
You kist me, when you said, you need to know what to do. I cannot cope wirh such restrictions... Kidding, very nice video!
I need some breath after your magnificient video. Thanks a lot
Now that, is a studio. Damn.
Thanks... and thanks George too
what are those 2 first in the right top of the right rack? in 8:09 , like some vintage war equipment
Great tour.
I love ur vids.:-)
i have 2 questions ..
1- arent the doors behind the monitors create acoustics unbalanced?
2-why dont u patch compressors into the preamps inserts instead of send signal from preamp to in-comp and from out-comp to converter?
BTW awsome studio big-up.
The doors are normally closed and should not make a difference. The pre-amps do not have an insertion loop 😂
nice routing ... not the 48V on the tt-patchbay crap blowing mics and input transformers, nice danner plugins ;)
Great tour! Thanks man!
analog mixing without console, very interesting
I can't even afford to watch this video.
Well done bro! Lovely studio btw! A dream for every home studist :-) I want you doing a review about summing mixer. I would love using a summing mixer for my daw Studio One. Should I use a small analog mixer with 16 channels or the famous Dangerous unit? I only want to summing my busses not the entire channels. Which one you recommend?
I love your studio
Cheers, incredibly educative video
so since it's all analogue, there is no audio interface ? or the pro tools software and hardware are integrated? i only have scarlett 2i4 and this is all like planet krypton to me. i'm just curious and i enjoyed this studio tour. tnx !
The 192 I/0 is the interface
have you guys done any projects completely analog?
Interesting - there's a surprising amount of reverb in the tracking room.
Even more interesting is how it sounds when you are tracking something in that room. You won't hear that reverb on the direct signal, and there is almost no spill on individual instruments... Nobody understands it, but it works like magic!
god i wished i could just sit in the corner quiet for 3 years and learn...... :D
What type of cables ar you running in this studio?
THANK YOU!
George should have gotten the AVID S6 or the SSL System T......lol
Thanks, man! You rock. :)
I am surprised to see a lot of euphonix artist mixes instead of at the very least a C|24 or a small Avid S6 for a studio that is really analog heavy.
moving up with your videos, huh? cool stuff!
Thank you.
Wow Nice!
awesome as always :)
* Presses record on an old Cassette Recorder and strums Bass* LoL ...Nice Tour!
Electricity Bill?
why i was thinking you were on green screen hhhh
Everybody hates plugins if they can afford a bunch of analog gear.
Hey great video! I love your breakdown of the place! Thanks for the gear porn. Is that a vintage sta-level I see!! Damnnnn
Also i hate the new DAC on the iphone LOL they shrunk (the new circuit) to fit into that lightning to 3.55mm convertor
interesting, i thought they removed the DAC all together....
White Sea Studio yea its now in that extra dongle you use to convert lightning/usb-c to 3.55mm. I mean headphones need analog signals right
... but where's the Kemper? hahaha ;-)
I nearly thought it qas all green screen lololol.
wow
i thought this guy was a hack, til i saw his studio.
I though it was "sound fishing studio"
Stop pushing that " red button "
U don't need wiring, Reaper has virtual wires, better than your physical wiring.
Interesting and hugely outdated studio :D
Wonder why there is little or no sound treatment in the main recording room, is there some kind of pull out treatment that is only used when required ?
Keith Lane Look closer at the walls in the control room. These are purpose-built rooms, they don't need a bunch of individual panels to correct issues. Also, most commercial facilities aren't necessarily state-of-the-art. They invest heavily in technology that works, and only replace it as-needed. If it ain't broke, you're not going to risk operating downtime and unnecessary expense buying the latest hardware (software updates also need to be carefully managed). Stability is key.
Snnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnake oil!
Last time I thought u got home studio- now I al confused- - we are here to learn but no to that level ..
My studio isn't a home studio in the terms that it isn't connected to my home... But I understand your confusion, I made this video because it's always interesting to see what's going on in bigger studios!
Can you overdub the video in english please
Funny. Your audio sounds really bad. {BTW. I have a better signal}