 When
Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva and Glen Wallichs started Capitol
Records in 1942 they had a vision. Their vision was to create
a record label that would attract the greatest artists of their
time. The way to attract great artists was to give them a unique
sound. To achieve this they saw a need to build a state-of-the-art
recording studio facility exclusively for music recording. As
their vision started to expand they quickly outgrew their existing
recording studios on Melrose Avenue down the road from Paramount.
In 1954
they started plans to build a structure on North Vine Street two
blocks away from Glen Wallichs Music City the future home of Capitol
Records, The Capitol Tower. Today, Capitol Studios and Capitol
Mastering have evolved into the Studio of the Future respecting the
technology and creativity of the past and cultivating an adventurous
spirit into the future. Utilizing digital and fiber optic technology
along with quality vintage electronics and State of the Art room
design, Capitol Studios and Mastering have broadened their scope as
a leader in digital and global technology. With collaborators such
as EDNet and Sonic Solutions, producers can finally be in two places
at once; reducing travel expenses and without work disruption. These
technological advances are available to the music, film, TV and
advertising industries through Capitol Studios and Capitol
Mastering.
Film, TV and
advertising operate on a different pace with complex technical
requirements. D
irectors want it done yesterday and in today's
economy, film companies and producers diligently watch their
budgets. Composers prefer the atmosphere of record recording studios
which generally do not have film, TV and advertising expertise.
Capitol Studios offers an intermediate size recording facility from
4 to 75 pieces, with reasonable rates compared to commercial sound
stages, with film, TV and ad professionals.
Capitol Studios and
Capitol Mastering offer major record label resources through the
entire creative process. As part of the EMI family they share a
history of advanced recording technology with great studios like Abbey
Road and Olympic. Their goal is to provide clients with the
latest technological advances with a quality of service reflecting
over 50 years of experience. With arguably the best technical staff
in Los Angeles, no project is beyond their reach. Their staff's
comprised of recording professionals who can anticipate your needs
making abstract art an aural reality.
If you are ready to
work in a relaxed, professional atmosphere with a "let's get
the job done" attitude, please make an appointment with Paula
Salvatore to tour the great Capitol
Studios and Capitol Mastering.
We would like to sincerely
thank all at Capitol Studios for taking the time to show us
around and our special thanks go to Al
Schmitt who took time out while working at Capitol to
be featured. Thanks too to the team that recorded the video
tour, Johnny
Jaskot Producer/Director, Brian Sferrazzo Camera 1, and
Eric Slater Camera 2 and lights. Even more special thanks
go to Claris at StudioExpresso.com for arranging this tour and Al's interview!
Truly a fabulous
recording studio! |
