Studio C

Studio C, the ultimate in 3D audio, features a George Massenburg-designed immersive environment.

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The ultimate in 3D audio.

Blackbird Studio C is simply the finest immersive mix and playback environment in the world. The room’s open floor plan was designed by multiple Grammy and TEC Award-winner, producer, engineer, and inventor George Massenburg and Dr. Peter D’Antonio, founder of RPG Diffusor Systems, Inc. The design focuses on sound diffusion and is created from a 10,000-page Excel spreadsheet based on acoustic diffusion algorithms. The result is a mix of art and function: 138,646 individual sticks of formaldehyde-free MDF wood in four-foot-by-eight-foot sheets, with no two being the same size or length. The studio contains slightly more than 100,000 lbs. of wood on the walls.

  • Notable: 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio
  • Tasks: Immersive audio reference/mix room, overdubs
  • Clients: Don Henley, Garth Brooks, Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, H.E.R., The Weeknd

Studio C Gallery

  • Immersive mixing room with extensive 3D wooden acoustic diffusers covering walls and ceiling, multiple studio monitors in surround configuration, mixing desk with computer screens displaying Blackbird Studio interface.
  • Surround sound mixing room with Genelec monitors arranged on walls covered in 3D wooden diffusers, control desk with audio interface and computer visible below.
  • Wide view of mixing room with digital console on desk, computer monitors, surround speaker array including floor-standing monitors, wooden acoustic treatment throughout, glass panels in ceiling showing acoustic panels above
  • Symmetrical view of mixing room showing console with dual computer displays, complete surround monitor system with floor and wall-mounted speakers, extensive wooden acoustic diffusers, glass ceiling panels with acoustic treatment above.
  • Close-up of mixing console surface with multiple computer monitors displaying DAW mixing interface, studio monitors visible in background against wooden diffuser wall.
  • Mixing room with horizontal wood slat acoustic treatment on walls, leather armchair, music stand, surround monitors, control desk with display visible through doorway.
  • Front view of surround mixing system with nine Genelec monitors arranged on wall of wooden diffusers, Aeron chair at listening position, dual computer displays at desk.
  • Entrance view into mixing room showing tall wood slat diffusers, surround monitor configuration on ceiling and walls, leather chair, control desk with screens, glass ceiling panels above.
  • Vocal booth with navy blue walls, condenser microphone on stand with shock mount, acoustic panels on ceiling, portable mixer on cart.
  • Studio c lounge area with curved tufted banquette seating, wooden table with decorative bowl, wall sconces, dark navy walls, ceiling light fixture.
  • Front view of mixing room showing analog console with digital screens, complete surround speaker system including suspended ceiling speakers, wooden acoustic diffusers throughout, symmetrical layout.
  • Close-up upward view of wooden acoustic diffusers with three Genelec surround speakers mounted overhead, computer monitor visible at bottom showing mixing interface.
  • Nine-speaker surround system arranged on wall of wooden diffusers, mixing desk with multiple displays and keyboard.
  • Centered view of surround mixing system with six front-facing Genelec monitors on wooden diffuser wall, three overhead speakers, control desk with display, Aeron chair, corner acoustic treatment visible on sides.
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  • Immersive mixing room with extensive 3D wooden acoustic diffusers covering walls and ceiling, multiple studio monitors in surround configuration, mixing desk with computer screens displaying Blackbird Studio interface.
  • Surround sound mixing room with Genelec monitors arranged on walls covered in 3D wooden diffusers, control desk with audio interface and computer visible below.
  • Wide view of mixing room with digital console on desk, computer monitors, surround speaker array including floor-standing monitors, wooden acoustic treatment throughout, glass panels in ceiling showing acoustic panels above
  • Symmetrical view of mixing room showing console with dual computer displays, complete surround monitor system with floor and wall-mounted speakers, extensive wooden acoustic diffusers, glass ceiling panels with acoustic treatment above.
  • Close-up of mixing console surface with multiple computer monitors displaying DAW mixing interface, studio monitors visible in background against wooden diffuser wall.
  • Mixing room with horizontal wood slat acoustic treatment on walls, leather armchair, music stand, surround monitors, control desk with display visible through doorway.
  • Front view of surround mixing system with nine Genelec monitors arranged on wall of wooden diffusers, Aeron chair at listening position, dual computer displays at desk.
  • Entrance view into mixing room showing tall wood slat diffusers, surround monitor configuration on ceiling and walls, leather chair, control desk with screens, glass ceiling panels above.
  • Vocal booth with navy blue walls, condenser microphone on stand with shock mount, acoustic panels on ceiling, portable mixer on cart.
  • Studio c lounge area with curved tufted banquette seating, wooden table with decorative bowl, wall sconces, dark navy walls, ceiling light fixture.
  • Front view of mixing room showing analog console with digital screens, complete surround speaker system including suspended ceiling speakers, wooden acoustic diffusers throughout, symmetrical layout.
  • Close-up upward view of wooden acoustic diffusers with three Genelec surround speakers mounted overhead, computer monitor visible at bottom showing mixing interface.
  • Nine-speaker surround system arranged on wall of wooden diffusers, mixing desk with multiple displays and keyboard.
  • Centered view of surround mixing system with six front-facing Genelec monitors on wooden diffuser wall, three overhead speakers, control desk with display, Aeron chair, corner acoustic treatment visible on sides.

Studio C Equipment List

  • Dolby Atmos setup

    • (3) ATC SCM300s for the LCR
    • (12) ATC SCM100s for the surrounds and overheads
    • (6) ATC SCM0.1-15s for the LFE and bass management
    • (1) Avid MTRX with (1) Sonnet Chassis and (2) Avid HDX cards for 128 channels
    • Antelope 10MX Rubidium Atomic Clock
    • AVID S6 Control Surface
    • Mac Pro running Pro Tools Ultimate 2022.7
    • Mac Mini running Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite

  • Sony 360 setup

    • (3) Ear level mounted Genelec 8361As for L-C-R channels
    • (3) Height Mounted Genelec 8361As for Hight L-C-R channels
    • (3) Floor level Genelec 8361As for Bottom L-C-R channels
    • (2) Rear Ear Level Genelec 8361As for Rear L-R channels
    • (2) Rear Hight Genelec 8361As for Rear Hight L-R channels
    • Mac mini running Protools Ultimate 2022.7
    • Avid HDX Sony Walkmix plugin for ProTools

  • API THE BOX SETUP (overdubs)

  • Mac mini or Mac Pro running Protools Ultimate 2022.7

    • Avid HDX 16 channel I/O
    • Genelec 8361As Stereo Monitoring

  • API The Box FEATURES:

    • (2) input channels with mic/instrument/line preamp, HP filter, & integral 550A EQ
    • (2) input channels with mic/instrument/line preamp, HP filter, & 500 slot
    • (2) compressors assignable to input channels or program bus with stereo link
    • (16) summing channels (20 channels during mix)
    • Stereo program bus with master fader, insert, and external input
    • One (1) stereo and (2) mono auxiliary sends/buses
    • Stereo cue send/bus & headphone system
    • PFL, AFL, and solo-in-place solo modes with stereo solo bus
    • Full-featured monitor section that supports two stereo monitor systems
    • Talkback system
    • Comprehensive rear panel connections with balanced inputs and outputs
    • Integrated power supply

  • Separate Vocal Booth and Lounge.

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  • Studio F

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  • Studio E

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  • Studio D

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  • Studio B

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