How did you build the studio?
The studio was built from scratch. We dug into the ground, removed concrete to create the right acoustic space. The entire room was designed specifically for sound recording tasks.
How did you choose the acoustics?
We experimented a lot. We used different speakers and tested amplifiers. In the end, we settled on Urei 813. They suited the studio's sound the best.
How did you choose amplifiers for the studio?
We tried many amplifiers — American, British, German. In the end, we chose Filigrane. It's a Russian amplifier from St. Petersburg that perfectly matched our speakers. We even consulted with Vadim Volodin, the creator of Pythons, to find the ideal combination. Now the speakers are on special stands, but there are still rubber elements at the bottom that remind us of those car tires.
Were the speakers placed in their current position right away?
No, we moved them around, tried different setups. We even rebuilt the walls several times. At first, the speakers were placed on car tires, which provided the necessary resonance. Eventually, we found the optimal placement.
What other systems did you test?
We tried Genelec, KRK, Yamaha NS.
Adam Speakers in the Studio
In the room, where we do mastering and mixing, we have Adam S3A. The team got used to their sound, so we decided to add them to the main setup. It made sense to maintain a unified approach to sound. By the way, I didn’t even know I was listed as an Adam endorser on their website. They just brought me speakers for testing, and I shared my feedback.
How do you use Auratone in your work?
Auratone is a working tool for checking balance. I return to them several times during mixing and mastering to make sure the midrange sounds right. This helps preserve the aesthetic of the sound. For example, when I listen to jazz, I always pay attention to how the double bass sounds. If it gets lost, something needs to be fixed.