The Book Of HOV A Tribute
Baseline Studios
Baseline Studios, NYC Creation Project
Almost 25 years ago, we created Baseline Studios, which would become JAY-Z’s home for recording many of his early hits and developing producers and careers. Now, we recreated the studio for The Book Of HOV exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library.
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The Book Of HOV, A Tribute
Jay-z's Baseline Studios by Malekpour Design Partners
Almost 25 years ago, we created Baseline Studios, which would become JAY-Z’s home for recording many of his early hits and developing producers and careers.
Recreating the studio for The Book Of HOV exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Location, was a chance to show the Baseline Studios as it was originally built, including interiors, vibe, and exact equipment. We procured, installed, and refurbished the original SSL 4064G+ console and Augspurger Classic 215 monitors. There is attention to every detail, including the wood finishes, fabric racks, gear, Producers desk and layout.
The studio is outfitted with a late 90’s Otari MTR90 mk2 24track machine, keyboards, drum machines, and outboard gear.
Walking into the control room transports one to the legendary studio on 26th Street in NYC. The exhibit highlights JAY-Z’s journey and influence on popular culture
Almost 25 years ago, we created Baseline Studios, which would become JAY-Z’s home for recording many of his early hits and developing producers and careers.
Recreating the studio for The Book Of HOV exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Location, was a chance to show the Baseline Studios as it was originally built, including interiors, vibe, and exact equipment. We procured, installed, and refurbished the original SSL 4064G+ console and Augspurger Classic 215 monitors. There is attention to every detail, including the wood finishes, fabric racks, gear, Producers desk and layout.
The studio is outfitted with a late 90’s Otari MTR90 mk2 24track machine, keyboards, drum machines, and outboard gear.
Walking into the control room transports one to the legendary studio on 26th Street in NYC. The exhibit highlights JAY-Z’s journey and influence on popular culture
So what else is put into play?
The audio production spaces, control room and vocal booth were designed to meet the highest technical and acoustic standards and are packed with a meticulously curated selection of industry-leading gear including Augspurger Quattro 415-Sub218 speakers, Slate Raven MTZ touch screens, AMS Neve 1073DPD dual-channel Pre/EQ, Tube Tech CL1B compressor, SSL Fusion processor, Grace Design M905M monitor controller, and the Avid ProTools HDX system all integrated and supplied by Professional Audio Design Inc.
Collaborating closely with its partners at Jocavi Acoustics, MDP developed a comprehensive acoustic treatment plan, installing Jocavi’s contemporary TwoFX diffusers which deliver both aesthetically pleasing and sonically superior results, custom-painted in the same ‘Nardo Grey’ colourway as the Augspurger speakers, for total synergy with the design aesthetic.
Gear featured in The Book Of HOV A Tribute - BASELINE STUDIOS
The Book Of HOV A Tribute - BASELINE STUDIOS Gear List
Studio Design
Siren studio was proudly designed and built by Malekpour Design Partners
With over 30 years’ experience in recording studio design, analysis and construction, Malekpour Design Partners, part of the PAD Group, offers unparalleled expertise in all areas of design, specification and construction of recording studios. When it comes to building a professional facility, our philosophy is always to put ourselves at the heart of your vision, to deliver not only your desired aesthetic and required functionality, but exceptional sonic accuracy and a creative, unrestrictive environment – so you can achieve the best results possible for your investment.
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