Gosh, this is possibly the most comprehensive yet simplified video I've come across in several years of UA-cam research on these kinds of topics. Wouldn't have expected anything less from Sweetwater but, as they always do, they've come through in a huge way for folks like me who are constantly thinking about ways to improve our home studio setups! Awesome job, fellas. I'm bookmarking this and look forward to revisiting the video for my future builds!
I just wanted to let you know that this video was a big influence on me while building my home studio. It validated several ideas that I'd read and discussed with other home recording nerds, and gave me several new ideas and considerations. Thanks Mitch for taking the time to put this together and informing us all about the inner workings of your studio.
Thank you Sweetwater for this interview. A BIG thank you to you, Mitch Gallagher, for allowing us into your home studio and sharing your insight with all of us!!
I've been a Sweetwater customer for years. I've watched enough videos of Mitch explaining / demonstrating music products, etc to conclude that Mitch may very well the most complete, knowledgable person in the music industry. He's also a great musician. The Sweetwater.com site has a support KNOWLEDGE BASE section~~ I have often thought, if I could just ask Mitch, I wouldn't need to investigate this knowledge base ... He'd have the answer! I've recently been updating my studio, and although I've watched this video in the past, I've watched it again mainly because Mitch shares his knowledge. THANKS MITCH!
Infinitely informative, especially for those of us who don't have access to professional musicians, sound engineers, studio designers, etc... The fact that Sweetwater concocted such a concept, draws me, and many others I'm sure, towards making my future gear purchases from the company due to their implicit professionalism.
What a great friggen interview. This was so informative and a pleasure to watch. So many videos just skim the surface. Somehow this was in depth, technical enough for those of us a little more seasoned, and yet I imagine helpful for the noobs. I must give a shoutout to Sweetwater dude for being an excellent host. Asking the questions to keep it moving, but never making it about himself. God I wish I there were more videos like this.
MITCH IS THE MAN. I ALSO HAVE A HOME STUDIO, AND IM BUILDING IT UP, SLOWLY, BUT SURELY. HE HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD WHEN HE SAID "YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE STARTING"....
I really enjoy listening to Mitch - So enthusiastic about the stuff he goes into. He is like the neighbor I never got. Cant wait for a followup on the gear he has.
Was looking for a simpler setup video but I came across this one, ended up watching the whole thing and learned alot about things that haven't even crossed my mind. Guess I should buy his book, among others haha. ~43:00 reiterates the conclusion I came to about 10min in. Good work dudes, keep the knowledge flowing!
Great interview, very inspiring I moved out the wife in an apartment of her own and turned the house into a studio then built another second studio close to my work so I now have a place to play and a place to practice with the band. Life is awesome as it's given me more time to practice and play without having to drag around equipment and setting it up equipment all the time. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent video. You couldn't ask for better insight into how to get a decent home studio constructed. These guys know what they're talking about. Love it. Thanks so much for making this. Much appreciated!
I built my first $10k studio and did the SAME exact shit this guy is saying... 8 years ago. This guy's smart. I appreciate the extra attention applied to the small things most people would ignore or simply chose to avoid due to the lack of vitamin B12.
Thanks a lot for the information guys, you are both very knowledgable and I really appreciate the time you guys took to share all of that with us free of charge. Started my studio a few weeks ago and I will be referencing this in the future for sure. Thanks again
A strait forward non biased non bullshit interview...with real answers and real questions...This did not seem to be a script...it it was it was unnoticed...good stuff! will definitely check out the book.....I'm a "Carpenter" "Mason" "Architectural designer"...so I would do all my own work...but it would be my 5th music studio I've built.....I'm now in the process of moving my small studio to California where I will build a new studio from the ground up...exciting...! So I agree much careful consideration goes into these things...I would have given the exact same advice...form a musician and a builders perspective.......GOOD Job...! I couldn't have said anything any better...and here I use to think SWEETWATER was just about the money...although I have purchased several pieces of equipment from them.....Still get phone calls from them from time to time....they just check to see if I'm still happy with the equipment and if interested in future things give them a call...Excellent service.....what more can you ask for? nothing.....
I'm shocked at how informative this video is! THIS IS EXCELLENT! I'll be building my studio soon and I'm so glad I saw this! And it was incredibly well thought out.
This is awesome. This represents the exact same concerns I have about not disturbing others, the very thing that has been constraining me for decades. The concern about re-using the space or keeping the value is also a concern of mine. Thank you so much for this video!!!
SweetwaterSound Question: How do you get that big deep sound on a recording that makes it sound -not like a demo ? I live in Barbados and I find that recordings sound flimsy and light. What makes the difference ?
Harp T Regardless of your room situation, make use of a spectrum analyzer... You can see where any piece of music has the bass you are looking for, and you can recreate those frequencies in your own material.
Great job to all you at Sweetwater I’ve been buying products from you guys for quite a number of years and never been disappointed on anything. You guys take the time to give me a call to let me know that my products is on the way. No matter how much it was. So I think all you guys for being such a great and wonderful team out there. R21finch
Mitch, THANK YOU! Its obvious that I am not the only one experiencing the self conscientiousness of doing repetitive recording chores while others are within earshot, but when I am in the middle of recording etc. its hard to see it. Its really hard to get past this problem and its hard to have time when no one else is around.
Excellent video! I learned a number of good techniques and ideas for my studio. I have watched Mitch on numerous videos and really love his presentations. His approach resonates with my own. I just ordered his book on acoustics. Thank you! :)
Thanks so much for sharing this high class material with youtubers guys, there´s so much people like me trying to improve recordings based on internet videos and information.
wow! this is so inspiring! i can relate! wow, thank you big time... the is helping me get my home studio up and going! after many changes with studios through the years!!!!!!
cool build!!! i use r8 insulated duct on studios and grow rooms and for applications like these i even use flanges to turn for instance a 6 inch heating boot to 8 inch to slow the air through the extra insulated duct.... love the use of hat channel on springs for the lid....
Very nice vid. Gr8 to see someone who can use anyting he wants, uses equipment that (some) I can afford. I currently have the orion 32 with the MP32 in my shopping cart @ Sweetwater! I thought these guys were only using PT with PT hardware. Please, make more of these kinds of video's. Very helpfull! Thanks.
this is incredible...Id give anything for even some decent monitors,let alone a setup like this..Im doing a few projects online,and recording almost everyuthing and mixing etc. myself...this has always been my dream to have,but disability doesnt exactly pay much...one day..just too bad it will likely be way after Im trying to get my project(bands) off the ground,so to speak..great vid,thx guys
i really like "sound controlled". there are different levels of soundproofing, one can control it somewhat then of course a room can be built where nothing is heard. an example of a really soundproofed room, i was in a studio in NY watching the ramons record, johnny had a full marshall stack and dee dee had an SVT, now you guys know, for those amps to sound good they need to be loud, i mean real loud. i was watching through a window that was in a door to the room they were using, i heard nothing, if i wasn't watching them play i wouldn't believe they were even there. like you mitch, i'm hyper sensitive to what people can hear, not only because it's annoying as hell but i really don't want someone thinking, "man, that guy sucks". very cool interview.
Thanks for this great video that actually has some really worthwhile information rather than just a show of "what my cool studio has." I've had home studios for years and like most folks, always like to see what other people have done. I got into acoustics in the early 90's while I was doing sound design for games and simulation and really like your discussion on treatments for the common man. I've been a Sweetwater customer since the 90's and really appreciate the effort you put into the video. If you get a chance to focus on more of the gear aspects in the future, that would be great as well.
Great information and very well presented. I am about to embark on a build and found the information really useful. I have Mixing Secrets from Mike Senior and will probably buy Mitch's book about acoustics. Thank you!
This is still a relevant awesome video up to the DAW stuff which has obviously moved on. Still this video is awesome as an informative way of how to set up a home studio.
What a great interview..... the amount of info is amazing. Thanks a lot for putting this together guys..... so Mitch... when are you guys moving out so I can move in?? LOL. Grats on a beautiful setup.
Thank You with all my might for this great video. Your book is already on my christmas list. I almost wish that I resided near Sweetwater. I'm sure that I'd be employed in some capacity.
Great job, guys. Very Informative and enjoyable. Ironic using the rake rack for your mic stands ... I was at a friend's house today whose wife bought several guitar wall hangers at a yard sale. He didn't know what they were and mounted them in the garage and has rakes and shovels hanging from them!!! No, he isn't a musician. haha. So, 'whatever works', eh! Anyways, great organization in that closet and I'm inspired. I'm currently treating my own little room 10.5' x 11.5' x 8 but have a friend who treats studios for a living so I'm in 'home schooling' right now. Congrats on the new digs and much success!
Wow, this was really great, Mitch! I have been waiting for some spare time to watch this and I've finally done it. Excellent job. P.S. I, too, am a fan of being in the room with myself. ;)
Great video. I'm trying to start up 2 small studios (one at my house and another at my rehearsal space) so lots of good advice for me to consider. I'd like to see another video that was more gear focused. Thanks!
Awesome - because I am about to build my new writing studio in almost the exact same space (13'x15'x9') There is a wide x 4' deep closet on the 13' - making that 17'x15'x9' high - so finding out about the "Leaky Wall" is cool.
I didn't think I'd be watching this entire video because I've never had a home studio, but I've always flirted with the idea. Now, I'm a bit more motivated to do it. Do you have a list of the equipment you have in the studio Mitch? Desk, DAW, racks, etc? Why recreate the wheel when I can learn from an experienced guy like yourself? Thanks in advance.
Holy smokes a Commodore 64, I had one of those too,. but not for audio. I can't even imagine that was possible. Wow am I old. buahahhahaa. Love it. Life long recorder. Since I was a kid on a Sanyo cassette recorder in the 1970's. I just love capture those wiggling air waves.
Great video, I just moved into a new space, and acoustics with just speakers and a hd omni, sat for 2 or 3 days just listening before I stuck to the best place. Great news the room was awesome dimension, and same thing panels away from wall 2" then decided to go all out on the bass traps.. 12" deep, equals awesome with a 1' gap ,, yeah it eats up space, but man did it even out the low end big time... God bless
Doug Jenkins Doug! We don't know each other very well, but i run into you randomly all over the place on the internet in these kinds of places lol. like that new setup btw.
Thank You Mr. Stewart and Mr. Gallagher! It is said that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. You two seem to have a store of weapons of mass construction!
Nice interview Mitch,have you gotten a chance to check out the new Motu 1248 and how sonically it would rate with the Apollo of course minus the UA plug ins.I would love your take on it,thank you sir?
It's my belief, such as it may be, that a home studio, while being acoustically sound should be your safe haven. You should be able to walk in and get a warm feeling. Hell, you should be able to walk by it and smile. If you can do this, the by-product is a better performance. Let's face it, you can be in room A at Ocean Way in LA, but if you don't feel at home, your performance will suffer.
I agree! Having a studio in which you feel creative, and also easily productive from the technical standpoint, AKA - ergonomic, is of the utmost import! That's what I believe Mr. Gallagher did. He took the time to plan what he wanted in conjunction with what he needed, and that worked great for his "style" of studio building. Others may work from a different style, such as the look or feel of the studio may drive the planning/building process. If it affords you the ability to achieve your goals? Go for it! Mr. G's style works for me.
Very informative. I am in the process of building a recording studio for doing UA-cam videos and was looking at ways to reduce both outside and inside noise. Just curious why use regular insulation instead of using a rock wool product? Wouldn't the density help absorb more sound waves?
Guy's Amazing job with this video. A tremendous leg up in my thought process of my studio build. Mitch you are the man and I plan on watching this and any others you have made many more times just to make sure I don't miss something important. If you ever check these I would like to get your opinion on the Motu 896mk3 Hybrid as my main interface. I have looked into a lot of these I would love to have the RME, Apollo, or Prism Titan but those are out of my budget at this point in time. In my budget are the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, The Steinberg UR824, and the Motu 896mk3 and it seems to be the best of the three for what I am looking to do and the two main points are to get the best quality Pre's and AD/DA conversion as well as expandability in the future which with this unit I can add 16 more channels. And I really like the large LED metering on the Motu. I am running a PC so I need the USB2.0 or 3.0 connection. If you know of anything that would be better quality than these the Motu specifically in the $1000 or under range please let me know. Again thank you for taking the time for the video and any advice you would be willing to lend a fellow musician/engineer. Cheers, James
Gosh, this is possibly the most comprehensive yet simplified video I've come across in several years of UA-cam research on these kinds of topics. Wouldn't have expected anything less from Sweetwater but, as they always do, they've come through in a huge way for folks like me who are constantly thinking about ways to improve our home studio setups!
Awesome job, fellas. I'm bookmarking this and look forward to revisiting the video for my future builds!
I just wanted to let you know that this video was a big influence on me while building my home studio. It validated several ideas that I'd read and discussed with other home recording nerds, and gave me several new ideas and considerations. Thanks Mitch for taking the time to put this together and informing us all about the inner workings of your studio.
Thank you Sweetwater for this interview. A BIG thank you to you, Mitch Gallagher, for allowing us into your home studio and sharing your insight with all of us!!
I've been a Sweetwater customer for years. I've watched enough videos of Mitch explaining / demonstrating music products, etc to conclude that Mitch may very well the most complete, knowledgable person in the music industry. He's also a great musician. The Sweetwater.com site has a support KNOWLEDGE BASE section~~ I have often thought, if I could just ask Mitch, I wouldn't need to investigate this knowledge base ... He'd have the answer! I've recently been updating my studio, and although I've watched this video in the past, I've watched it again mainly because Mitch shares his knowledge. THANKS MITCH!
Infinitely informative, especially for those of us who don't have access to professional musicians, sound engineers, studio designers, etc... The fact that Sweetwater concocted such a concept, draws me, and many others I'm sure, towards making my future gear purchases from the company due to their implicit professionalism.
What a great friggen interview. This was so informative and a pleasure to watch. So many videos just skim the surface. Somehow this was in depth, technical enough for those of us a little more seasoned, and yet I imagine helpful for the noobs. I must give a shoutout to Sweetwater dude for being an excellent host. Asking the questions to keep it moving, but never making it about himself. God I wish I there were more videos like this.
MITCH IS THE MAN. I ALSO HAVE A HOME STUDIO, AND IM BUILDING IT UP, SLOWLY, BUT SURELY. HE HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD WHEN HE SAID "YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE STARTING"....
I really enjoy listening to Mitch - So enthusiastic about the stuff he goes into. He is like the neighbor I never got. Cant wait for a followup on the gear he has.
Sometimes I step over to Sweetwater channel to see Mitch talking just to listen to his way of communication and English! It's something!
This was seriously one of the best videos I've seen in a while
Was looking for a simpler setup video but I came across this one, ended up watching the whole thing and learned alot about things that haven't even crossed my mind. Guess I should buy his book, among others haha. ~43:00 reiterates the conclusion I came to about 10min in. Good work dudes, keep the knowledge flowing!
Great interview, very inspiring I moved out the wife in an apartment of her own and turned the house into a studio then built another second studio close to my work so I now have a place to play and a place to practice with the band. Life is awesome as it's given me more time to practice and play without having to drag around equipment and setting it up equipment all the time. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to go through your studio setup process!
Friggen love Mitch Gallagher . He’s the best . Period
Excellent video. You couldn't ask for better insight into how to get a decent home studio constructed. These guys know what they're talking about. Love it. Thanks so much for making this. Much appreciated!
Spent last hour watching Gary Busey interviewing Mitch about home studios. It was worth it...
I built my first $10k studio and did the SAME exact shit this guy is saying... 8 years ago.
This guy's smart. I appreciate the extra attention applied to the small things most people would ignore or simply chose to avoid due to the lack of vitamin B12.
Sweetwater's videos are so awesome. A wealth of info. Plus Mitch is a pretty cool dude. Smart guy! Thanks for making these vids
Thanks a lot for the information guys, you are both very knowledgable and I really appreciate the time you guys took to share all of that with us free of charge. Started my studio a few weeks ago and I will be referencing this in the future for sure. Thanks again
What..not going too far? Mitch, your studio looks like a $MILLION!! Awesome job on the studio bro :)
absolutely fantastic interview...brilliant questions from Dave and Mitch is a bundle of knowledge....thankyou!
Being an Audio Production student, this video cleared a lot of the questions I had. This was very helpful.
A strait forward non biased non bullshit interview...with real answers and real questions...This did not seem to be a script...it it was it was unnoticed...good stuff! will definitely check out the book.....I'm a "Carpenter" "Mason" "Architectural designer"...so I would do all my own work...but it would be my 5th music studio I've built.....I'm now in the process of moving my small studio to California where I will build a new studio from the ground up...exciting...! So I agree much careful consideration goes into these things...I would have given the exact same advice...form a musician and a builders perspective.......GOOD Job...! I couldn't have said anything any better...and here I use to think SWEETWATER was just about the money...although I have purchased several pieces of equipment from them.....Still get phone calls from them from time to time....they just check to see if I'm still happy with the equipment and if interested in future things give them a call...Excellent service.....what more can you ask for? nothing.....
I'm shocked at how informative this video is! THIS IS EXCELLENT! I'll be building my studio soon and I'm so glad I saw this! And it was incredibly well thought out.
This is awesome. This represents the exact same concerns I have about not disturbing others, the very thing that has been constraining me for decades. The concern about re-using the space or keeping the value is also a concern of mine. Thank you so much for this video!!!
Love your knowledge and the Sweetwater company for backing you in sharing this stuff... Thanks Mitch!!
Thank you so much for checking out our videos, Frans van den Berge!
SweetwaterSound Question: How do you get that big deep sound on a recording that makes it sound -not like a demo ? I live in Barbados and I find that recordings sound flimsy and light. What makes the difference ?
Harp T Regardless of your room situation, make use of a spectrum analyzer... You can see where any piece of music has the bass you are looking for, and you can recreate those frequencies in your own material.
A spectrum analyser is not fine enough...
Very informative. Brought some answers to questions, as well as formulated some new outlooks. A+ video!
Great job to all you at Sweetwater
I’ve been buying products from you guys for quite a number of years and never been disappointed on anything. You guys take the time to give me a call to let me know that my products is on the way. No matter how much it was. So I think all you guys for being such a great and wonderful team out there.
R21finch
Mitch, THANK YOU! Its obvious that I am not the only one experiencing the self conscientiousness of doing repetitive recording chores while others are within earshot, but when I am in the middle of recording etc. its hard to see it. Its really hard to get past this problem and its hard to have time when no one else is around.
Excellent video! I learned a number of good techniques and ideas for my studio. I have watched Mitch on numerous videos and really love his presentations. His approach resonates with my own. I just ordered his book on acoustics. Thank you! :)
Thanks so much for sharing this high class material with youtubers guys, there´s so much people like me trying to improve recordings based on internet videos and information.
Such an accurate video to Acoustics from Mitch Gallagher
Me: "An hour and twelve minutes long? I'll check out the first couple of minutes."
Also me: "Dang. It's over already?"
Same!
Great video! I've said so many of the things you said in this video to myself. It is refreshing to know I'm not alone.
That was very helpful guys Thank you for your time.
Ian Bowerman Thanks for watching, Ian!
Great upload!. Love the long, content-rich videos you can really dig into.
wow! this is so inspiring! i can relate! wow, thank you big time... the is helping me get my home studio up and going! after many changes with studios through the years!!!!!!
cool build!!! i use r8 insulated duct on studios and grow rooms and for applications like these i even use flanges to turn for instance a 6 inch heating boot to 8 inch to slow the air through the extra insulated duct.... love the use of hat channel on springs for the lid....
Infotainment on a toplever. Thank you for this.
Very nice vid. Gr8 to see someone who can use anyting he wants, uses equipment that (some) I can afford. I currently have the orion 32 with the MP32 in my shopping cart @ Sweetwater!
I thought these guys were only using PT with PT hardware.
Please, make more of these kinds of video's. Very helpfull!
Thanks.
Great video Mitch. Excellent job!!!
Great video... very informative from the ground up! Loved it.
Thank You...
so many little things you i never thought about! great to keep them in mind, great video!
Great information. I'm doing a Conduct and Research paper of Home Studio and Acoustic in a Home Studio , and this video is great. Thanks
Really cool studio Mitch, I really enjoyed the video.
Would loved to see the Mac Mini connection and all the cables etc...!
Great video
Thanks
Charles
I really enjoyed watching this video,
thanks for sharing.
this is incredible...Id give anything for even some decent monitors,let alone a setup like this..Im doing a few projects online,and recording almost everyuthing and mixing etc. myself...this has always been my dream to have,but disability doesnt exactly pay much...one day..just too bad it will likely be way after Im trying to get my project(bands) off the ground,so to speak..great vid,thx guys
i really like "sound controlled". there are different levels of soundproofing, one can control it somewhat then of course a room can be built where nothing is heard. an example of a really soundproofed room, i was in a studio in NY watching the ramons record, johnny had a full marshall stack and dee dee had an SVT, now you guys know, for those amps to sound good they need to be loud, i mean real loud. i was watching through a window that was in a door to the room they were using, i heard nothing, if i wasn't watching them play i wouldn't believe they were even there. like you mitch, i'm hyper sensitive to what people can hear, not only because it's annoying as hell but i really don't want someone thinking, "man, that guy sucks". very cool interview.
Thanks for this great video that actually has some really worthwhile information rather than just a show of "what my cool studio has." I've had home studios for years and like most folks, always like to see what other people have done. I got into acoustics in the early 90's while I was doing sound design for games and simulation and really like your discussion on treatments for the common man. I've been a Sweetwater customer since the 90's and really appreciate the effort you put into the video. If you get a chance to focus on more of the gear aspects in the future, that would be great as well.
Great information and very well presented. I am about to embark on a build and found the information really useful. I have Mixing Secrets from Mike Senior and will probably buy Mitch's book about acoustics. Thank you!
This is still a relevant awesome video up to the DAW stuff which has obviously moved on. Still this video is awesome as an informative way of how to set up a home studio.
What a great interview..... the amount of info is amazing. Thanks a lot for putting this together guys..... so Mitch... when are you guys moving out so I can move in?? LOL. Grats on a beautiful setup.
EXCELLENT video, guys!! So informative,
Thank You with all my might for this great video. Your book is already on my christmas list. I almost wish that I resided near Sweetwater. I'm sure that I'd be employed in some capacity.
Thank you thank you! Excellent video and information. This is so much better than TV.
Amazing vid guys! And ive read the book a few years back, saved me tons of time!
30:00 - I assumed 'isolated line' meant that it would be using an islation transformer.
This was like a master class :)
great job Mitch. Was hoping you spoke more in detail about the gear you choose and why. Other than that really nice setup
wow. This video is great. It really answered a lot of questions I've had. Thanks.
Great job, guys. Very Informative and enjoyable. Ironic using the rake rack for your mic stands ... I was at a friend's house today whose wife bought several guitar wall hangers at a yard sale. He didn't know what they were and mounted them in the garage and has rakes and shovels hanging from them!!! No, he isn't a musician. haha. So, 'whatever works', eh! Anyways, great organization in that closet and I'm inspired. I'm currently treating my own little room 10.5' x 11.5' x 8 but have a friend who treats studios for a living so I'm in 'home schooling' right now. Congrats on the new digs and much success!
brilliant case study, brilliant guy
Nicely done. Very informative and interesting.
Wow, this was really great, Mitch! I have been waiting for some spare time to watch this and I've finally done it. Excellent job.
P.S. I, too, am a fan of being in the room with myself. ;)
Great video. I'm trying to start up 2 small studios (one at my house and another at my rehearsal space) so lots of good advice for me to consider. I'd like to see another video that was more gear focused. Thanks!
Very informative watched the full vid just before the drywall is due to be done.
That a considerate guy. Nice setup.
Great video! Thanks for all the great info!
Awesome - because I am about to build my new writing studio in almost the exact same space (13'x15'x9') There is a wide x 4' deep closet on the 13' - making that 17'x15'x9' high - so finding out about the "Leaky Wall" is cool.
Incredible video. Thanks so much for all the extremely helpful info! :)
Extremely informative. Thanks guys!
thx for the full length video...nice studio!
Very informative. Thanks for making this video.
Thank you for a really helpful and very informative video.
i watched the whole thing, very nice, and I too am going the hybrid route!!!
Top documentary guys .. Thanks so much.
Testing gear is probably the best job in the world. Show me your ways Mitch, and I shall carry on your legacy!
I didn't think I'd be watching this entire video because I've never had a home studio, but I've always flirted with the idea. Now, I'm a bit more motivated to do it. Do you have a list of the equipment you have in the studio Mitch? Desk, DAW, racks, etc? Why recreate the wheel when I can learn from an experienced guy like yourself? Thanks in advance.
Holy smokes a Commodore 64, I had one of those too,. but not for audio. I can't even imagine that was possible. Wow am I old. buahahhahaa. Love it. Life long recorder. Since I was a kid on a Sanyo cassette recorder in the 1970's. I just love capture those wiggling air waves.
TI 99/4A: CALL SOUND (120,440,10) ;-)
Great info! Dreaming and scheming. Now, what to do with this portable cassette recorder..with built in mic, thank you!
Great video, I just moved into a new space, and acoustics with just speakers and a hd omni, sat for 2 or 3 days just listening before I stuck to the best place. Great news the room was awesome dimension, and same thing panels away from wall 2" then decided to go all out on the bass traps.. 12" deep, equals awesome with a 1' gap ,, yeah it eats up space, but man did it even out the low end big time... God bless
Doug Jenkins Doug! We don't know each other very well, but i run into you randomly all over the place on the internet in these kinds of places lol. like that new setup btw.
same, I get around :)
Gerat vid. Helped me a lot...Thank Mitch!!
Thank You Mr. Stewart and Mr. Gallagher! It is said that a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. You two seem to have a store of weapons of mass construction!
Really great interview!
I'll have to check his book out.
This is a fantastic video! Thanks guys! :)
Great video, so informative. Thanks!
Excellent all the way through.
A mate of mine works at AIR Studios in London and they have fairly ordinary looking doors that are filled with concrete - big hinges! :o)
Great vid; even shared it with the spouse-who-lives-with-a-composer-and-keyboardist.
Perfect concept. We need your knowledge,thanks.
We love Mitch!
love your studio.. looks great
Nice interview Mitch,have you gotten a chance to check out the new Motu 1248 and how sonically it would rate with the Apollo of course minus the UA plug ins.I would love your take on it,thank you sir?
It's my belief, such as it may be, that a home studio, while being acoustically sound should be your safe haven. You should be able to walk in and get a warm feeling. Hell, you should be able to walk by it and smile. If you can do this, the by-product is a better performance. Let's face it, you can be in room A at Ocean Way in LA, but if you don't feel at home, your performance will suffer.
I agree! Having a studio in which you feel creative, and also easily productive from the technical standpoint, AKA - ergonomic, is of the utmost import! That's what I believe
Mr. Gallagher did. He took the time to plan what he wanted in conjunction with what he needed, and that worked great for his "style" of studio building. Others may work from a different style, such as the look or feel of the studio may drive the planning/building process. If it affords you the ability to achieve your goals? Go for it! Mr. G's style works for me.
GREAT video. If I had OCD it would bother me that the TV isn't level HA HA
Joe Lee AAAH crap! it's not! *twitch* heeheehee
It's driving me NUTS just by watching the video!!!
Very informative. I am in the process of building a recording studio for doing UA-cam videos and was looking at ways to reduce both outside and inside noise. Just curious why use regular insulation instead of using a rock wool product? Wouldn't the density help absorb more sound waves?
So much great info! Thanks guys!!!!
Guy's Amazing job with this video. A tremendous leg up in my thought process of my studio build. Mitch you are the man and I plan on watching this and any others you have made many more times just to make sure I don't miss something important. If you ever check these I would like to get your opinion on the Motu 896mk3 Hybrid as my main interface. I have looked into a lot of these I would love to have the RME, Apollo, or Prism Titan but those are out of my budget at this point in time. In my budget are the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, The Steinberg UR824, and the Motu 896mk3 and it seems to be the best of the three for what I am looking to do and the two main points are to get the best quality Pre's and AD/DA conversion as well as expandability in the future which with this unit I can add 16 more channels. And I really like the large LED metering on the Motu. I am running a PC so I need the USB2.0 or 3.0 connection. If you know of anything that would be better quality than these the Motu specifically in the $1000 or under range please let me know. Again thank you for taking the time for the video and any advice you would be willing to lend a fellow musician/engineer. Cheers, James