Studio information
The approx. 1,500 sq ft professional recording studio comprises 4 distinct areas:
• Control Room/Vocal ISO Booth/Drum Area • Live Room
• Writing Room • Storage Room
The Control Room/Vocal ISO Booth/ Drum Area
The hub of the studio, this area features a centrally located API 2448 24 channel automated console (as new, 2020, $98k value) renowned for its great sound and usability.The desk has a beautiful, $9k custom-built wooden surround* and provides built-in computer work area, space for ample rack equipment, and a retractable MIDI keyboard shelf beneath the work area. It is situated to allow good sightlines throughout the studio space.
The drum area
The drum area is custom designed to allow a drummer to play live in the room whilst not sonically over-powering the space. Again, the high quality acoustic fabric walls and custom wall and ceiling acoustic panels with dimmable lighting provide excellent control of the sound and the ambience. The natural wooden floors give the option for a livelier sound if desired.
The ISO vocal booth
Professionally isolated from the rest of the studio space. It features highest quality acoustic fabric walls, custom acoustic wall baffles, and custom ceiling acoustic panels with dimmable lighting for excellent ambience control. A classic double-glass studio picture window plus smaller soundproofed windows give excellent sight-lines for in-studio visual communication.
The Live Room
On its own, approx. 600 sq feet of recording and rehearsal options. Double sliding soundproof doors at each end of the space, allowing for either an open-plan or isolated set up with the Control Room. The custom acoustic wall panels can be flipped with one simple movement to change from fabric to reflective walnut wood depending on what kind of sound is
desired. Custom acoustic ceiling panels with dimmable lighting throughout. There are 2 x 8-channel XLR bulkhead boxes in this space. There is also a kitchenette and refrigerator space in the Live Room (the refrigerator is on an isolated power switch to remove any unwanted sound), as well as a tiled bathroom which also features an XLR connection box, meaning the bathroom can also be used as a unique, reflective recording space.
The Writing Room
This tranquil space is perfect for writing, meditation, or office work, and is separated from the Live Room by double sliding soundproof doors. Also in this space is access to a completely enclosed, generous storage room. Both the Writing Room and the Storage Room (which is completely concrete, and therefore another unique sounding space for recording) have 8-channel XLR bulkheads which connect directly to the console via underfloor cabling.
Outside Space + Views
The Studio is extremely unique in that every Area has spectacular views over Topanga Canyon. Despite being the ‘basement’ of the house, the property being on a hillside means there is fantastic natural light throughout the whole space, while the North-facing aspect allows the studio to remain at a naturally cool temperature. Directly outside the studio is a large open covered gravel space, excellent for ample outdoor dining and entertaining, with fantastic views and sheltered by Oak and Citrus trees. Two further lower levels also have great potential for landscaping. There is an XLR box on the outside wall of the property which connects directly to the desk, meaning you can even record singing or playing out over the Canyon!