Studio’s acoustics in jeopardy
Jazz singer Roberta Gambarini rehearses in Capitol Records’ Studio A. Recording engineers fear that plans to build a high-rise next door will affect the acoustics of the echo chambers that are part of the fabled recording studios. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Music producer Larry Clothier, left, and Grammy award-winning recording engineer Al Schmitt work in recording Studio A at Capitol Records. “There’s nothing better than this anywhere in the world.” Clothier says, “The chamber under here is legendary.” (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Capitol Records studio entrance and parking lot are reflected in a portrait of the Beatles. Recording engineers say the famous acoustics of Capitol’s echo chambers located beneath this parking lot will be ruined by construction noise from a high-rise planned for next door. The dispute will soon be decided by the city. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Capitol Records studio entrance on Yucca Street near Vine Street in Hollywood. The dispute over building a high-rise on the site of the old KFWB News 98 offices (the curved roof building) will soon be decided by the city. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
The hallway to Studio A in Capitol Records passes a framed black and white photograph of Frank Sinatra. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
