Ultra Publishing LA

Production room tuningBass controlArtist workflow planningSignal distribution
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Overview

Project Summary

Recording Studio

A boutique writing and production complex built for back-to-back sessions, with each room tuned for a different stage of the creative workflow.

Custom bass-trapping and low-frequency control were modeled per room geometry, eliminating modal buildup in the small-format spaces where producers spend the most time.

Signal distribution, headphone systems, and monitor calibration were unified across the facility, letting artists move between rooms without re-learning the sound.

Details

Project Credits & Specifications

Architect
Studio Collective
General Contractor
Sound Investment AV
Acoustician
Criterion Acoustics
AV Systems Designer
Criterion Acoustics
Date of Completion
2024
Location
Los Angeles, CA

Process

What we did

Production room tuningBass controlArtist workflow planningSignal distributionFinal calibration

01

Profiled each writing room

Studied the size, proportions, and use case of every production room so each one could support a distinct creative workflow.

02

Controlled the low end

Modeled modal behavior and designed custom trapping strategies for compact rooms where bass accuracy is hardest to achieve.

03

Unified the technical backbone

Coordinated signal routing, headphone distribution, and monitor positions so sessions can move quickly between rooms.

04

Tuned for long sessions

Commissioned rooms for translation, comfort, and reduced fatigue during writing, vocal production, and mix review.