The Church

leon RUSSELL, tulsa

overview

​​Ronnie’s home studio presented some very unique challenges which we were able to work into a design rivaling the best commercial studios. The team of true professionals converted his existing pool house into a fantastic sounding work space.  This studio provided a challenge as the structure had limited ceiling height and Ronnie asked for the lounge upstairs to double as a drum booth.  Isolation was difficult and a drum riser was utilized to manage leakage to the spaces below.  Radar II was an important element for Ronnie to be able to play, sing and engineer his songs by himself before bringing the band in.  Having an evenly balanced listening environment was paramount so the tone could be trusted in every area of the studio.

Our design concepts are intended to empower our clients in every way and the warm, natural sounding environment of Magnolia Hill is a wonderful example of the multitude of ways a design can be tailored to a client’s needs.

design highlights

gear list

Maximized use of a small footprint with open control room, corner iso booths, spiral staircase and upstairs drum room
Iso Booths with a sonic signature much larger than their volume
Fusion of old and new digital technology

Neve 5088 Shelford 24 channel console
Radar ll recording system
ATC 150 main monitors
Bagend dual 12 ELF subwoofer
Lexicon 224
Bricasti M7 reverb
LA-2A limiter
EL8 Distressors