SOS visit the World-Famous Capitol Studios in Los Angeles

The world-famous Capitol Studios has hosted artists from the Beach Boys to Frank Sinatra to Arcade Fire. With recording studios A, B and C, mastering rooms, production suites and even Dolby Atmos, Capitol Studios is fully equipped and was refurbished in 2012 when Universal Music took over.

Sound On Sound visited the iconic Hollywood building to find out more from Paula Salvatore, Vice President/Studio Manager, and staff recording engineer Steve Genewick.

https://www.capitolstudios.com

00:00 - Start
00:29 - Capitol Studios Beginnings
01:54 - Studio A - Orchestral & Big Band
04:30 - Studio B - Capitol's Rock Room
06:53 - Blending Studio A & Studio B Spaces
08:43 - Classic Instruments, Outboard & Microphones
12:05 - Echo Chambers Designed By Les Paul
13:27 - Routing Audio Around The Building
14:33 - Recent Renovations
16:48 - Speaker Upgrades
19:00 - Film & TV Audio Work
19:41 - Studio C - Dolby Atmos Suite & Mixing Music For Atmos
25:20 - Mastering Suites
27:02 - Maintenance Department
28:30 - Favourite Memories Of Capitol Studios

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