MCI 536 Console and MCI JH Tape Machine: Most sought out vintage analog equipment

The studio equipment includes an MCI 536 C (MCI JH-500 Series Console) and the MCI JH 24 (Tape Machine). They also use the industry-standard Pro Tools: Pro Tools HD 2 for audio and Pro Tools 192 io and Pro Tool 96 i/o as Hardware Interface. The iconic microphone that Al Green used to record his classics is also called the "No. 9".
From Al Green to Bruno Mars have recorded here, one of the oldest music recording studios known for the engineer Willie Mitchell who became involved with Royal Studios in the early ‘60s. His son, Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell inherited his talent: he’s a GRAMMY award-winning for his engineering work on "Uptown Funk" and co-owner of the studio. His son, Daniel Mitchell, follows the same path. The Michell’s legacy stays alive!
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0:30 the beginnings of the studio
5:20 there were no black engineers back in the 50s
6:00 a different structure of the studio: a perfect sound
7:00 the control room
7:20 microphone Al Green used to record his classics like "Take Me to the River" among other artists such as Cody Chesnutt, Angie Stone, Buddy Guy or John Mayer.
10:38 on Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones
16:07 analog vs. digital
18:45 "I would never give away a vinyl collection" - Daniel Mitchell
20:23 The Temptations, Tina Turner, The Jacksons, The Black Keys... in Royal Studios

[@epfan4life1]

Boo Mitchell is the coolest man I have ever met!!!! Royal Studios is one amazing place too!!!! Great video.

[@Jackalopestravels]

Boo Mitchell seems like he has the best sense of humor ever. Someone I’d like to meet.

[@TheHarmonicaPlayer]

0:00 is Cravath Hall at Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee. My alma mater!

[@bob4analog]

15:29 "the real music is timeless." 👍

[@schance1666]

What a cool cat and incredible studio history. Great vid, y'all.

[@voiceofjeff]

I'd love to listen to his stories all day long. What a cool guy. That studio oozes musical history. Would love to get a tour. Thanks for showing it to us!

[@ferl5057]

Man, I would love to check that studio out. Such an amazing place, so many great artists made their careers through that gear. MOJO for days

[@fenwick_don]

The dream is real , alive, soul and feeling, that is what its about...

[@5-leafblaze]

it is.

[@princetonaudio]

Amazing!

[@dobb673]

Very misleading title. Pretty much nothing said about the console or tape machine.

[@BigSkyAudioVids]

When was this actually filmed?

[@damonburke2285]

@ 16:20 it says, original footage 2013

[@HushWave]

Great video but misleading title