Precision Sound Studios

05/29/2021

#precisionsoundnyc

#precisionsoundnyc

05/23/2021

#coles4038 in Mid Side config on piano gives a very nice capture of low end physicality with a smooth presence and top end. Using @baeaudio #bae1084 preamps for this one. Sounding clear and open.

#coles4038 in Mid Side config on piano gives a very nice capture of low end physicality with a smooth presence and top end. Using @baeaudio #bae1084 preamps for this one. Sounding clear and open.

05/23/2021

Excellent blend of two ribbon mics on acoustic guitar. @royerlabs #royerr122 for the low end and @beyerdynamic #beyerm160 for the top end. Both going through @coil_audio preamps.

Excellent blend of two ribbon mics on acoustic guitar. @royerlabs #royerr122 for the low end and @beyerdynamic #beyerm160 for the top end. Both going through @coil_audio preamps.

05/21/2021

Tour Alex's new high-end recording studio!

https://youtu.be/P6IxLNSSFNU

Alex Sterling's Precision Sound Studio is, after nearly three years of planning and construction, complete! The Audiophiliac dropped by to take the tour and ...

05/19/2021

If anyone is curious what the best preamp ever made is you’re looking at 6 of them right here from @coil_audio I’ve been recording a bunch of things with them and they are the sort of thing that makes you want to sell all your other gear in order to get more of. Masterpieces.

If anyone is curious what the best preamp ever made is you’re looking at 6 of them right here from @coil_audio I’ve been recording a bunch of things with them and they are the sort of thing that makes you want to sell all your other gear in order to get more of. Masterpieces.

05/19/2021

Master chain for the new @chipperskipper , no plugins in use except a tiny bit of width enhancement and +1db of true peak limiting to control inter-sample peaks. Sounds sooo good. Great mix by @michaelmasonmusic

Master chain for the new @chipperskipper , no plugins in use except a tiny bit of width enhancement and +1db of true peak limiting to control inter-sample peaks. Sounds sooo good. Great mix by @michaelmasonmusic

05/15/2021

@royerlabs #royerr122 on bass drum. This has the most low end of anything you have ever heard and it rejects the rest of the kit pretty much perfectly.

@royerlabs #royerr122 on bass drum. This has the most low end of anything you have ever heard and it rejects the rest of the kit pretty much perfectly.

05/15/2021

Mono overhead comparison between @chandlerlimited #reddmicrophone and the @bockaudio #bock251 going through @coil_audio #coilaudioca70 and #coilaudioca286 preamps. @burlaudio conversion making it all the better.

Mono overhead comparison between @chandlerlimited #reddmicrophone and the @bockaudio #bock251 going through @coil_audio #coilaudioca70 and #coilaudioca286 preamps. @burlaudio conversion making it all the better.

05/07/2021

The cats out of the bag. @sequential_llc

04/30/2021

Base for the control room coffee table in progress. Thanks to @angelocaranese for his work on the design.

Base for the control room coffee table in progress. Thanks to @angelocaranese for his work on the design.

04/23/2021

@armandoyoungcreative stopped by for a visit and tried out the @chandlerlimited #reddmicrophone

@armandoyoungcreative stopped by for a visit and tried out the @chandlerlimited #reddmicrophone

04/18/2021

Few more things to wrap up and some fun surprises behind the console yet to come but I’m pleased to say we are operational.

Few more things to wrap up and some fun surprises behind the console yet to come but I’m pleased to say we are operational.

04/17/2021

We’ve been putting the new studio through a little test recording to work out the bugs and get a feel for things in the space. The room is sounding better than ever. I’m also very pleased to announce that our house kit is the stunning Eric Valentine @nerdentine recording kit made by @sugarpercussion This thing sounds truly amazing!

We’ve been putting the new studio through a little test recording to work out the bugs and get a feel for things in the space. The room is sounding better than ever. I’m also very pleased to announce that our house kit is the stunning Eric Valentine @nerdentine recording kit made by @sugarpercussion This thing sounds truly amazing!

03/28/2021

This is what we do.

This is what we do.

03/18/2021

I’ve often struggled with finding a Nonlin reverb sound that I actually like and can use in a mix. I’ve never been fully satisfied by the available options including in some of the supposed classics. They usually sound thin and lame and are difficult to sculpt into a mix. However, this thing is absolutely perfect. Thank you @tcelectronic for making this plugin. Now I can finally get into Nonlin sounds without hesitation.

I’ve often struggled with finding a Nonlin reverb sound that I actually like and can use in a mix. I’ve never been fully satisfied by the available options including in some of the supposed classics. They usually sound thin and lame and are difficult to sculpt into a mix. However, this thing is absolutely perfect. Thank you @tcelectronic for making this plugin. Now I can finally get into Nonlin sounds without hesitation.

03/13/2021

The real mastermind behind Precision Sound is the bold and daring Lucky Sterling. Here he is seen breaking the rules as is his habit from time to time.

The real mastermind behind Precision Sound is the bold and daring Lucky Sterling. Here he is seen breaking the rules as is his habit from time to time.

03/08/2021

Final weeks before we are done. It’s been over three years since the old space was closed and it’s been quite a journey since then. I’ve learned so much and made great friends along the way. Thank you universe for seeing this creation manifest.

Final weeks before we are done. It’s been over three years since the old space was closed and it’s been quite a journey since then. I’ve learned so much and made great friends along the way. Thank you universe for seeing this creation manifest.

03/05/2021

@dexterfrancismason Makes awesome music. It was great to work with him on mastering his two new albums.

03/01/2021

Speakers in and never coming out! Now for a little calibration and adjustment. #atcscm110aslpro @atc_pro_usa @atc_loudspeakers @crossleyacoustics @studio_by_design @transaudiogroup @altomusic

Speakers in and never coming out! Now for a little calibration and adjustment. #atcscm110aslpro @atc_pro_usa @atc_loudspeakers @crossleyacoustics @studio_by_design @transaudiogroup @altomusic

02/27/2021

That number of takes is not even all of them. Some songs really require work and this is not because of any lack of talent. This is just what it takes to do some things. Don’t think this sh*t is gonna be easy. Put in the work to make something great.

That number of takes is not even all of them. Some songs really require work and this is not because of any lack of talent. This is just what it takes to do some things. Don’t think this sh*t is gonna be easy. Put in the work to make something great.

02/21/2021

Secret Sonics 085 - Alex Sterling - Building a Home for Music in NYC — Ben Wallick

I am honored to be interviewed for the Secret Sonics podcast by Ben Wallick. Ben and I had a great conversation and we spoke about many things related to audio, studio building, and much more. Take a listen if you are interested:
https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/21/secret-sonics-085-alex-sterling-building-a-home-for-music-in-nyc

Alex Sterling is an audio engineer, music producer, studio owner, and entrepreneur based out of NYC, NY, USA! In this episode, check out Alex's journey; from building relationships to building studios, recording philharmonic orchestras, his approach to mixing and mastering, monitoring, going to Mix

02/18/2021

Surround speakers up today thanks to the @crossleyacoustics technical and installation team.

Surround speakers up today thanks to the @crossleyacoustics technical and installation team.

01/30/2021

The DAW from hell is starting to take shape.

The DAW from hell is starting to take shape.

01/29/2021

Perfect example of out of phase kick drum mics. Check your polarity everyone.

Perfect example of out of phase kick drum mics. Check your polarity everyone.

01/28/2021

Burning the midnight oil on some mixes. Grateful for work and purpose in a world where nothing is certain.

Burning the midnight oil on some mixes. Grateful for work and purpose in a world where nothing is certain.

01/16/2021

Front wall rack “garage” getting wired up. This rack will house the DAW, I/O, ATC Amps, and some video equipment.

Front wall rack “garage” getting wired up. This rack will house the DAW, I/O, ATC Amps, and some video equipment.

01/04/2021

Still here helping people make records. It’s been an utter pleasure to master the new album from @dexterfrancismason

12/19/2020

Patchbay booty looking fine courtesy of @crossleyacoustics

12/17/2020

The patchbay to rule all patchbays @studio_by_design @crossleyacoustics @sommercable

11/11/2020

Contact us to get on our December Mix schedule.

10/30/2020

288GB of RAM

10/30/2020

#naava

10/20/2020

This is a master EQ for a song on an album I just finished mastering. Don’t settle for halfway with your processing. Do everything possible to enhance the source. No excuses. No arbitrary limits. Just get the result you need using whatever steps you need to get there.

10/19/2020

Coming together. Got the console and patchbay positioned and will cut the last floor hole today for all the various lines going to the bay.

10/18/2020

Compress the vocal. Three plugs each doing their thing in series. Sometimes you need the squeeze. And this is for some super tender folk music by the way, you won’t hear this pumping at all, just intimate, forward, and clear.