It was just too tempting not to...
While Pro Tools has been a key component in our recording facility's arsenal for some time now, like many professional studios, we relied on a great analog console to handle much of the mixing. However, when Digidesign showed us their new ICON system featuring the D-Control, we felt strongly that the time to move to a fully integrated Pro Tools system (one where tracking, editing, processing AND mixing all happened in the same environment) was finally at hand. In the process of installing our new ICON system, we took the time to revamp our entire Studio A with a fresh coat of paint, new flooring and Auralex acoustic treatment. Interestingly, at this point the only outboard gear in Studio A is a couple of dozen mic preamps, ranging from the multichannel PreSonus DigiMax to Focusrite's innovative Liquid Channel; everything else is happening in software! Finally, in addition to adding more power and flexibility for our studio customers, installing the new ICON system in Studio A offers the latest and greatest training ground for our Sales Engineers. When it comes to tracking, mixing, editing and processing, our Studio A continues to run with the best.
Many customers have been curious about what it really takes to put an ICON system into their studio. What follows is a photo journal of the process that we went through here at Sweetwater. We hope that it answers many of your questions. Please give us a call at 1-800-222-4700 for more information. |
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| Euphonix taken down. Soon to be sent to its new owner. |
Another angle of our coveted Euphonix preparing to leave the building. |
Preparing the new gear for installation. |
Studio A is ready for new gear, paint and acoustic treatment. |
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| Studio A ceiling before acoustic treatment. |
The crew begins installing acoustic treatment. |
Auralex T-Fusors and absorption. |
Other view of the treated ceiling. |
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| The first box of the D-Control get's unpacked. |
Continuing to unpack the D-Control. |
Constructing the ICON puzzle. |
Making sure that it fits perfectly. |
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| North wall, painted and treated. |
West wall, painted and treated. |
South wall, painted and treated. |
East wall, painted and treated. |
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| This space used to hold the big Euphonix tower - now it houses the the rest of the ICON system! |
Every once in a while a customer still uses tape and we'll be ready. |
The D-Control, now put together and ready to be placed. |
Now it's time to get the system fired up and tested. |
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| The "new" Studio A - producer's desk view. |
Looking across the D-Control into the studio. |
Another view of Studio A with the ICON system fully functional. |
Worth the wait, Studio A is now complete. |
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