REFERENCENeumann U 87
The reference vocal condenser since 1967. This is the A Room's voice.
Two rooms, one standard
The A Room and the B Room, both running Neve preamps into Pro Tools Ultimate, plus a lobby built to hang in.
Room and gear photos are the studio's own. Photos marked reference show the same model, not the studio's unit.
SHOT IN THE ROOMS · LITT RECORDING STUDIOS, NORTH HOLLYWOOD
The A Room
MAIN STUDIO · SEATS 9
Big vocal booth off an 11 by 20 control room. Neumann U 87 into a Neve 1073, D-Command 24 up front, QSC KW1500s and Yamaha HS80Ms.
The B Room
SECOND STUDIO · 10 FT LED BOOTH
Neumann TLM 103 with a Neve 1073 LB and an API in the rack, Kali Audio 8s, acoustic clouds and LED moods.
The Lobby
BAR · BEATS · CHECK-IN
Bar counter with a charging dock at every stool, beverage fridge, beat-making area, 50 inch smart TV, staffed front desk.
THE A ROOM · MAIN STUDIO
REFERENCE
Neve 1073 preamp
The most recorded preamp in music, sitting in front of the U 87.
QSC KW1500 monitors
The big playback. When the room needs to feel the record, these move air.
Yamaha HS80M monitors
The honest nearfield. If the mix works here it works in the car.
Digidesign D-Command 24
24 channels of faders at the center of the room. Hands on the mix.
REFERENCEApollo Twin Quad
Universal Audio conversion on the way in.
Pro Tools Ultimate
Loaded with plug-ins, MixedInKey 10 on deck, Mac Pro 8-core with 64GB.
The big booth
Large vocal booth off an 11 by 20 control room. Seats 9 comfortably.
THE B ROOM · SECOND STUDIO
REFERENCENeumann TLM 103
Neumann clarity with a forward top end. The B Room's vocal mic.
Neve 1073 LB preamp
The 1073 circuit in a 500-series module. Same Neve weight, B Room rack.
API preamp
Favored for drums, especially kick and snare, electric guitars, and high-energy rhythm sections.
Kali Audio 8s
Nearfields with real low end for a room this size.
The 10 foot booth
10 foot ceilings, professional acoustic fabrication, LED lights in the booth ceiling.
Acoustic clouds
Ceiling-mounted absorption with adjustable LED moods.
Pro Tools Ultimate
iMac Pro and Mac Pro 8-core, MixedInKey 10, loaded plug-ins.
THE LOBBY
Bar counter
Stools with a charging dock at every seat, and a beverage fridge behind it.
The room itself
Eggshell black walls, soft ambient light, LED ceiling, 50 inch smart TV.
Front check-in desk
Staffed reception that books sessions on the spot. A smoke store next door.
Hear it in person
Open 24/7, appointment only. Text 818-856-1392 or book online.
