Precision Sound Studios

09/28/2022

Amazing show tonight.

09/27/2022

Full of gratitude for music and the people who make it.

09/09/2022

Big mic setup today for some upcoming drum sessions. Loving the Schoeps ORTF mic for natural and full overhead capture.

09/08/2022

Space Lab Systems LIFT

LIFT was reviewed in Sound On Sound!

https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/space-lab-systems-lift

Sit/stand desks are becoming the norm in many work environments, and with these motorised speaker stands, your monitors needn’t be left behind!

09/01/2022

Who wants to come hit these?

08/31/2022

It’s the little things…

08/01/2022

Non audio related woodworking thing.

07/23/2022

@baeaudio #1084 modules just landed. I fell in love with the 1084 sound a few years ago. I feel offers all the things people like about the 1073 but with a more useful hi band EQ and a very musical sounding low pass filter. I’ve been using a pair of the rack mount version for vocals with a lot of success (happy singers) and wanted to bring more of that vibe to other instruments as well.

07/19/2022

@sugarpercussion aluminum snare to give an alternative to our already amazing Alaskan yellow cedar snare. This thing cracks.

07/17/2022

Adding a little crunchy color can be interesting as a companion to an otherwise high fidelity capture. In this case a dictation mic from the 1950’s was paired with a modern tube condenser mic to serve as a reverb/delay send with a different color than the clean vocal. When edited to feed the delay on certain words it gives a rich texture to the ambience that distinguishes it as a unique part rather than just an extension of the voice.

07/16/2022

@breonthesinger

07/08/2022

#ambisonics recording using the @sennheiser #ambeomic combined with traditional omni AB stereo using @telefunken_mics #elam260 and mono spot mic’s from @neumann.berlin #km184 and @microtechgefell #umt70s All this will feed a 3D audio mix for use in a prominent VR product.

07/07/2022

Recent mic setup for piano overdubs. @microtechgefell #umt70s inside and @schoepsmikrofone #mstc77 getting a little space. Mic pre amps from @undertoneaudio giving them a nice clean glow with subtle transformer coloration.

06/22/2022

We can do audio for for immersive formats and VR. Contact us for your immersive recording needs. #ambisonics #sennheiserambeo #bformat

06/20/2022

New studio #mellotron4000dmini for those that like the vibe. Other vibes courtesy of the #prophet10 #moogclusterflux #otobam #otobim

06/09/2022

New #byzance 16” #sandhats from @meinlcymbals for the house kit. Sound so good and record really well.

05/12/2022

We recently purchased a very special acoustic guitar for visiting players to use as desired. This thing sounds amazing and records so [email protected] #taylor614ce

04/20/2022

Juice boxes #ultravulture #manleyelop #purplemc77 #distressorel8x #fatsoel7x #la2a #stalevel #vermonadrm1mk3

04/14/2022

New studio bass: @fender #fenderamericanprofessional2pbass American Professional II Precision Bass. Sounds amazing, especially through the @ampeg #ampegb15

04/12/2022

Win LIFT by Space Lab!! — SonicScoop

Space Lab is doing a LIFT speaker stand giveaway with Sonic Scoop! https://sonicscoop.com/contest/

Newcomers in the world of studio furniture and accessories, Space Lab Systems, is giving away a pair of their brand new LIFT motorized stands. What makes LIFT

03/25/2022

Posted @withregram • @cappi_01 I think we all can relate to the 3 phases of the butterfly. This butterfly however was locked and is now free!

The project “Free” leaves it’s intent within the track listing. In western haiku form the poem of the “Free Butterfly” reads…

“Butterfly Rise/Free/Now/Keep Going/Places”.

With much affection I’m proud to say-

All songs are sound sculpted by the great Alex Sterling. Recorded and finalized @precisionsoundnyc

The cover art is hand painted by the one and only @lizzy.lightning

I hope you embrace this presentation. It’s indeed dedicated to you all. With complete care I encourage you to be free!

03/25/2022

Drum setup today @nahshon.seville laying down the heat on @sugarpercussion @nerdentine recording kit.

03/24/2022

#drumtracking today for @marquis_dwah punchy and thick sound courtesy of @undertoneaudio preamps and @sugarpercussion drums.

03/23/2022

I’m excited to share that I’ve been producing a delightful project that’s about to come out. Instrumental landscapes by me, vocals by the poetic and deeply thoughtful lyricist @cappi_01 Sometimes butterflies emerge from cocoons only to still remain trapped and locked by time and chance. Soon they will be “Free” (this Friday) wink wink.

For now embrace the single “Butterflies” by Cappi

Thank you Alex Sterling (affectionately Dr. Alex)! for your production, guidance and welcoming me into @precisionsoundnyc . I am most appreciative to you my dear friend.

Special shout art:) to the artist of the luscious hand painting @lizzy.lightning . Thank you for your beautiful work. Cheers to you Liz! I’m so grateful to know you.

03/19/2022

Congratulations to @rosalia.vt on the release of her new album #motomami

02/24/2022

New Gear Review: LIFT Motorized Speaker Stand by Space Lab Systems

LIFT review in Sonic Scoop! Designed by Space Lab Systems using speaker isolation technology that came out of the R&D for Precision Sound’s decoupled in wall ATC mains!

https://sonicscoop.com/new-gear-review-lift-motorized-speaker-stand-by-space-lab-systems/

Creative Techniques & Technology for Music & Audio Production

02/18/2022

It was such an incredible pleasure to work with composer @tamingoftheshruti and mixer Vira Byramji] on the mastering for ‘LAST CALL’ featuring the inimitable @shungudzo
This song was a major team effort with contributions from so many: London Contemporary Orchestra] @fionatron @evameepmeep Vira Byramji] @precisionsoundnyc @heba_kadry @hughbrunt London Contemporary Orchestra] @stephonstrings @mmartassofia @rorowan @emilyretsas @aaronsteele_damn @halrosenfeld @bishiofficial @bthetrain

Artwork: @annaazarov @elliepritts

02/08/2022

Sometimes the EQ looks funny but the sound gets better. This is on a bass drum mic. Adding the boost focused the thump and punch and the cut reduced a weird overtone. Sort of like the “Pultec trick” but in this case in a much tighter pairing of frequencies and far narrower Q.

01/28/2022

01/28/2022

01/26/2022

Drum scenes from today’s session. Lots of great sounds coming from this kit and the band.

01/20/2022

Guitars with the @manleylabs #manleysilver mic and @kometamps #komet19

01/14/2022

No rules.

01/05/2022

Studio setup for four piece band tracking today with full isolation between drums, bass, and two electric guitars.

12/14/2021

Our @ampeg #ampegb15 bass amp came from the great #atlanticstudios

12/07/2021

We’re always trying to improve how we do things. Whether it is to improve the client experience or increase the efficiency of operations or both. In this case I wanted to build a better video chat solution for all the remote supervised work we’ve been doing. This mobile monitoring station will serve as the new foundation for remote production supervision video and audio tie in. It runs on a dedicated Mac Pro for hosting Google Meets/Zooms with HD we**am and audio link to the studio DAW via Dante. In addition to video chat it also doubles as a mobile video monitor when doing scoring or dubbing to picture in the live room.

12/05/2021

#sequentialob6 and #moogone make a mighty fine couple.

11/20/2021

Recent singer/songwriter setup on piano. @manleylabs #manleysilver on female vocals, @chandlerlimited #chandlerredd on piano along with a @neumann.berlin #km184 all through @coil_audio preamps.

11/18/2021

Comfy setup for a remote Zoom podcast. Capturing studio quality audio in a quiet and comfortable environment is critical for high profile participants.

10/28/2021

@solidstatelogic #dualitydeltaprostation

10/19/2021

@spacelabsystems #liftspeakerstand review in Tape Op Magazine.] I’ve been reading Tape Op Magazine.] since the earliest days of my audio career and it’s an incredible honor to see LIFT in a review!

09/25/2021

Central Park Sky

08/28/2021

Come join us on the best sounding couch in NYC.

08/21/2021

Will change your life…

07/06/2021

Drummers need to speak too, and when the studio has a @thisisapiaudio #api512c to spare why not? 😂

07/06/2021

Hi Hat happens #neumannkm184

06/22/2021

Precision Sound Back With Analog/Digital Sommer Cable - Mixonline

https://www.mixonline.com/the-wire/precision-sound-back-with-analog-digital-sommer-cable

Total Integration of Manhattan SSL Studio with Combo SC-Mistral Cable Precision Sound has reopened after an extensive three-year renovation in the heart of New York City’s Upper West Side. The studio offers a fully equipped and spacious control room, live room with isolation booth, and a critical ...

06/22/2021

The world’s most advanced motorized speaker stand. #spacelablift

06/20/2021

I am pleased to introduce you to @spacelabsystems #liftspeakerstand this is the result of over a year of engineering and is based on decoupling technology that comes right out of Precision Sound’s studio R&D. Height motorized as standard! Available now at spacelab.systems

06/15/2021

The Mix Class of 2021 - Mixonline

Made it into Mix Magazine
https://www.mixonline.com/recording/facilities/the-mix-class-of-2021

Mix magazine’s Class of 2021 feature includes 22 wonderful studio projects from an impressive roster of designers and acousticians.