Scott's studio in San Francisco is a dedicated audio production project facility, capable of serving voice over clients anywhere. Its current configuration is as follows:
- 175 sq. foot control room
- Wood composite flooring
- Privacy glass window
- Mac Pro Quad Core 2.66 GHz, 3GB RAM
- Digidesign Pro Tools LE 8 on Mac OS X Snow Leopard
- Source-Connect (supports ISDN bridging)
- Additional plugins (compression, limiting, gating, de-essing)
- Digi002R I/O Rev H Black Lion Audio Signature Series mod
- Dual QuietDrive array (Firewire/SCSI)
- Apple LED Cinema Display, 24"
- Lenovo T-61 2 GHz, 3GB RAM
- Condenser microphone: AudioTechnica 4050/CM5
- Near-field monitors: Yamaha NS-10m, Roland MA-8
- Various outboard effects, EQ modules and more
- Backup DAW: Pro Tools LE 6.4, Digi001, G4 QuickSilver
The "jewel" of Scott's studio is his diamond-shaped isolation booth. Custom-built to detailed specifications as a room within a room, this chamber is where ambient noise goes to die.
- Walls: non-parallel, 6" thick, staggered studs (est. STC 52)
- Double-layered MDF/gypsum on walls, ceiling
- Rubber/fiber neopreme within ceiling, under carpeted floor
- Industrial grade insulation: Roxul Safe n' Sound, 4" thickness
- Floor construction: Resonant cavities wood framework
- Subterranean anchoring: 2' concrete reinforced pit
- Acoustic caulk (Green Glue) throughout construction
- Interior: Auralex 2" StudioFoam, LENRD bass traps
- Blast door: 300 lbs., air-tight seal, double-paned window
Audiophiles are invited to check out additional details on the vocal booth construction process.