EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup in MOTHER IN LAW SUITE 2020 | Brilliant Recording (studio tour)

[@AndrewMasters]

Aaron nailed this one! What do you think?

[@JakeReedmusic]

completely!

[@airutub3r]

awesome

[@martinduffy5826]

He truly is an open book. I appreciate that.

[@christopherjackson5696]

Humbling!! I would think everyone, when considering a studio build, would love to be able to build from scratch, ground up and design as you wish!!! It does however make me wonder from the wide range from minimalistic to break the bank builds, are the end results justifiably different and if so, in what ways!!

[@BrilliantRecording]

I would say at the end of the day no amount of gear or type of tracking space will overcome mediocre source material. I used lack of gear as an excuse for a long time. What I know now is that the performance, the song and the source are the most important part of the signal chain. Yes, gear and a great space help, but aren’t the deciding factor. Here are a couple key points of a big budget vs a home studio in no particular order -Capacity to do larger sessions, both with the physical space as well as equipment and channels, monitoring etc. -Premium sound isolation. Even as far as I took my build, a bigger budget would allow for greater isolation and less sound transfer between spaces. Higher quality build materials and techniques. -Premium Equipment List At some point there are definitely diminishing returns on the money spent vs a better end product. I’d love to hear y’all’s thoughts....?

[@BrilliantRecording]

Andrew! It was awesome meeting you! Love meeting dudes who have the same passion for making music I do! Thank you so much for taking the time to come to my space and geeking out with me!

[@AndrewMasters]

Dude thanks for having me, and for letting me show off your amazing studio.

[@airutub3r]

The inlaw suite idea is gold. it works cause for resale it definitely is technically an inlaw suite. ISO is closet, control room is an office, live room is the bedroom and then you have the kitchenette and bathroom.

[@AndrewMasters]

Totally agree. Genius.

[@BrilliantRecording]

My mother-in-law wanted to move into the studio and I told her no!😂😂😂

[@Zachadiddle]

You know, the coolest thing about this kind of “quarantine series” thing really is just how down to earth these guys are and every one of them mentions something about what they learned on and how it shaped some image of where they wanted to be. It feels like humble beginnings can lead to awesome things. That’s what I find inspiring. I really dig it man.

[@AndrewMasters]

I appreciate that. Thanks man.

[@SilverPlatedBoy]

Whoa. He said “Russ Berger”… I love these videos. What a great series and resource you’re providing. Thanks again

[@BobbyDoesMusic]

I love this series so much! I'm moving house soon (get the keys this Wednesday), and it's getting me excited to get set up in my new space! Love watching all these inspiring home studio setups, from the SERIOUSLY geared out, to the humble bedroom apartment setups. :)

[@AndrewMasters]

I love that, that's the exact reason I am doing them. Such good inspiration. I took away a lot from Aaron's setup.

[@ayocinobeats]

Drew back with anotha one!! Who else come here to get inspired with all of the gear these guys have knowing you can't afford 1/3 of it lol. Its beautiful to dream though!!!!

[@AndrewMasters]

Someday!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Keep at it man! You can do it!

[@marklholloway]

Great studio. Love seeing how passionate each studio owner is about what they’ve built. Always pick up so many tips along the way.

[@AndrewMasters]

Totally agree, thanks for watching Mark!

[@MaxDeirmenjian]

That's a super impressive collection of rack gear for such a cozy studio.

[@AndrewMasters]

It really is, I was drooling the entire time.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks man!

[@timewasterc]

Oh man these videos just keep getting better and better.

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks! Great studios make excellent videos.

[@laneysommer]

Wow! Truly is brilliant! Awesome tour and interview.

[@AndrewMasters]

I knew you'd like this one Laney! Thanks.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you Laney!

[@airutub3r]

also the gear breakdown in this video is epic. watched the whole hting

[@AndrewMasters]

Yeah we got INTO THE WEEDS

[@BrilliantRecording]

Andrew told me he had to cut 3 hours of shooting down to 45min. Sorry about that! 😬

[@NateJDrums]

Studio is sick. Another great video... Can't wait to tag you in the reposted and untagged photos of this studio...

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks!

[@ethanlancaster76]

Manley pre’s are probably the most underrated and overlooked pieces of gear in the biz. They’re the best preamps for recording everything together in a live room with their natural tube compression when they’re pushed into saturation without distorting the input. Guitars can be tracked right into one and give you the same sag and feeling you would expect from a Fender Deluxe, a Marshall or any tube amp that you like which impresses me so much every time I catch myself looking for an amp in the room when overdubbing or harmony parts are being tracked. Great video as usual and probably the best “home” studio I’ve seen yet. Thanks for the great content and I look forward to seeing more!

[@BrilliantRecording]

I couldn’t agree more about the Manley Pre’s! Probably the most versatile pre I have. Thank you so much for the kind words!🙏

[@caroll2352]

This guy is talented. Thanks Andy for sharing

[@AndrewMasters]

He is indeed! Thanks GG!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you Carol!

[@keeranimal8]

7:24 “For as small a room as it is…”. I’ve recorded drums at Full Sail in a couple rooms that size and a couple even smaller! I wish I had a room that size!

[@arianamastersofficial]

Another GREAT studio and video! I really love the layout of this space. This definitely makes me want to connect the studio to our home, Andrew, because we can have the family closer AND it will be a better financial investment for the value of the home. Definitely, something to consider. I'm pro-attached space, as long as the separation is done in such a way where we don't hear each other. It would technically be an 'in-law suite' that we could repurpose for resale or just keep as-is (much more likely) for someone interested in keeping the recording studio. LOVE THIS STUDIO! LOVE THIS VIDEO! Great job guys :)

[@BrilliantRecording]

Sounds like permission to me Andrew! Don’t ask twice, just do it! 😂

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you Ariana!

[@Patriciolous]

Killing it. Love all of these videos. I'd love to see an exact name pop up when equipment is mentioned in the video, or a description list. I know that'd be so much more work, but I think it'd really help out people like me who are pretty fresh into outboard gear and different kinds of mics. Either way, I'm going to watch every single one of these for the rest of time haha. Thanks man

[@AndrewMasters]

It really is haha I try to repeat the name of the gear after it's mentioned to make it clear. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelyeoman9103]

So nice to see some Heartbeat Cymbals 🙌🏻 Great tour, keep them coming!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrTelecosta]

Great guitar collection, loved this one.And please always make sure they show their guitar gear on these tours. Tks, and keep the good work.

[@AndrewMasters]

Rock on!

[@MannyXO]

You could tell my guy was proud of his setup lol! as it should be honestly, beautiful setup!

[@AndrewMasters]

haha yes! As we all are.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks Manny!

[@stoneroofstudios4700]

Wow....Just.... WOW. What an amazing looking studio. Once again pushing the boundaries of what a home studio is considered and turning it into a professional working environment. I absolutely love this space and hope to one day have something like it. Im happy to see the WA412 pre amps making it into the rack, as those are some pre amps I have been very curious to try out. ALSO, the blues JR in the mix room.... great amp! Those things just sound incredible especially when they're cranked! Thank you for making this video Andrew !

[@AndrewMasters]

I appreciate it! Aaron built a really amazing spot.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you Adriano! Really love those WA412’s!

[@teh_m8]

That`s...you know....a great studio.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Very kind! Thank you!

[@lifeofdeez7201]

I think i'd genuinely be sad if I didn't have a studio tour when I got to work on Monday. Also ordered a UAD interface over the weekend! progress. Also this was a super rad studio!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks dude, that's awesome! Which one did you get?

[@lifeofdeez7201]

@@AndrewMasters The Twin MKII Duo.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks man!

[@johnschoppmusic]

That dudes awesome! Not to many contractors are as cool as this cat!! ~cheers

[@AndrewMasters]

Very true!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Kind words man! Thank you

[@kayokk-]

I’d appreciate it if somebody could count how many times the word “like” was used by the owner.😆 I think, it’s like… a lot! Great set up!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Truth😂

[@jakebrackney9883]

Keep posting these!!!!

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks, oh I will!

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

Love those Geetars hehe. Overall inspiration and supa nice thanks!!!!!!!

[@melissabell585]

Absolutely gorgeous room, and TBH I was super happy to hear the feedback on the Warm 3124 clone - I’ve got a pair of 512Vs I love, but I need more. Warm absolutely kills it in their price bracket, but you never know for sure until you get some real feedback outside of a commercial!

[@AndrewMasters]

Totally agree!

[@jdigital1]

It really is a "legit pro studio in his house", I like the idea of building the studio with the house.

[@CURTISAY]

These are no longer home studios we should just start calling them private studio.

[@AndrewMasters]

I’m trying to help evolve the definition of a home studio. Considering this is the closest thing to an actual studio at home.

[@dannymeegan8478]

Another great visit of a sweet studio... Now, I need to buy one of those AT 4047's he mentioned! 😬

[@AndrewMasters]

Same!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Do it!

[@dannymeegan8478]

@@BrilliantRecording hahaha! I definitely will! Beautiful studio 😍

[@soundblankie]

This is something to aspire to. Absolutely awesome. As usual, thanks Andrew!

[@chuckjuice1317]

Damn that studio makes me feel tingly down there...does that make me a weirdo?

[@AndrewMasters]

You and me both Chuck!

[@amp5334]

That's not why you're a weirdo...

[@BrilliantRecording]

Call your Dr. if it lasts longer than 4 hours! 😉

[@timewasterc]

I really like the walls on this one. Gives me a ton of ideas for my room. I'm thinking I'll do the insulation with some lighter fabric and that light woodcut in a similar way overlaying on the top. What he said about the bottom thickness vs. top was interesting also.

[@AndrewMasters]

That's exactly how I would do it. I really dig it.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks man! It worked out really well. You should totally do it.

[@chinmeysway]

How do you think the rooms sounded? Thought it was interesting how reverby Both live and control room seem to sound but can’t determine from my end exactly, and it’s subjective of course how dead it should be. But this seems like the reverbiest one I’ve seen I mean heard.

[@EdgardoRosa]

EPIC!!!!!! Literally.

[@amp5334]

The best one yet...

[@AndrewMasters]

Thanks! I loved this one.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you! 🙏

[@dag144]

view 2!

[@AndrewMasters]

Notification squad!

[@christopherjackson5696]

SOOOO...I was feeling pretty good about my “garage” home studio build, and the used materials I was able to find and incorporate in on the “Budget minded” side of things...then I watched this build...”IM NOT WORTHY!!” Just Wow, he’s like the guy on Jurassic Park (SPARE NO EXPENSE) this is an amazing space!!! I wish he would elaborate a little more on the way he built the control/live room wall, and other than not considering storage space is there anything else he would have done different in hind site? Another great studio tour Andrew!!!

[@AndrewMasters]

Shoot him a message on instagram! He goes into the walls pretty deep at the end of the video.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Let me know what specific questions you have that I didn’t address in the video. Other than storage and some stands for my main speakers I am pretty happy with things. I am 50/50 on possibly doing a cloud in the control room. I’m just worried about it possibly ending up to dead....

[@christopherjackson5696]

@@BrilliantRecording first let me thank you for you willingness to share your knowledge with us, as a community I have found, for the most part, everyone willing to lend a hand to others trying to navigate the engineering side of an ever growing and popular way of doing things. On the wall, you said essentially it was two walls and that you offset the studs, what is the purpose of offsetting them ( one wall from the other) is that to prevent any vibrations from transfer across one to the other? The other question is I’m assuming there is an air gap between the walls?? From deducing all the builds I have been watching is the air gap a sort of bass trap to stop the low end frequency’s and/ or does the thick rock wool walls help with that as well?? Again thanks for all your insight.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Absolutely man! I am happy to help people out the same way others helped me along the way. You are exactly right. The alternating 2x4 studs in the 2x6 wall are to decouple each side of the wall from each other to minimize vibration transfer. I went an additional step and did the same thing by floating the fiberboard and sheetrock off of those studs with aluminum Hat Channel. There is a 1” dead air gap between the 2x4 wall and the 2x6 wall. This helps to disperse sound waves that have made it through the first wall before they carry on through the next wall by giving them an alternative place to go. Mass is probably the easiest way to get isolation between spaces, but it can be really expensive to implement. Concrete, Cinderblocks, Sand etc. The next best thing is air locking the spaces which is the route I went due to cost. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@saintjames7387]

I love the "yea... yea" after everything this dude says Hahahaha. How stoned were you?!

[@AndrewMasters]

😂 I don’t smoke. Just geekin out on the studio!

[@BrilliantRecording]

👬

[@matthewmparker777]

Incredible video and incredible studio. Great work

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@matthewmparker777]

@@BrilliantRecording absolutely! I am currently in the process of planning a full studio build in a house and I can’t help but get a little overwhelmed 😅 I’ve never operated on this level.

[@BrilliantRecording]

@@matthewmparker777 You can do it! Research a ton, and really think through and write out all the details. It will help you keep all your planning straight.

[@matthewmparker777]

@@BrilliantRecording Thanks man! 🙏🏼

[@charlesrocks]

That Manley Mix Pre is really good

[@braedenperkins6247]

yo I helped set this studio up when he first built the place hahaha! i’ve known aaron for years!!

[@BrilliantRecording]

BRRRRRAAAADEN!

[@braedenperkins6247]

@@BrilliantRecording AAAARRROOOONNN

[@ojasbangale238]

Andrew we really missing the production tutorials and reviews

[@AndrewMasters]

New series starting Thursday. :) Check it out and share it if you like it!

[@fiddlefolk]

Damn nice!

[@blueburnsred]

Go visit the Orlando Drummer! His studio is beautiful.

[@garyjohnson4988]

Great drum mic set up!

[@AndrewMasters]

Agreed, I gotta get some fatheads.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks man!

[@JustinTutor]

Goals. That is all.

[@AndrewMasters]

Cheers to that, buddy

[@ozorg]

great video - great place!

[@AndrewMasters]

Many thanks!

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thank you sir!

[@deiwar2994]

Excellent review by Andrew. I was struck by what you said about the Warm 412. I was confused about the feature you say is missing in the api 3124? Which is the one to get the 3124+, 3124MV or 3124V. I am looking to buy one now because the new 3122V is overpriced at $2.2K in my opinion. I hope you can guide me as to which one. Thank you

[@StepKeys]

Can we get a "You know" counter? lol

[@MastaRoi]

go to the Kenny beats studio!!!

[@EstebanGabriel]

So.. which books did you read?

[@BrilliantRecording]

Checkout: Master Handbook of Acoustics 5th Edition and Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms

[@BrilliantRecording]

Sections on Golden Ratios were especially helpful

[@jasonmcgo]

@@BrilliantRecording What’s the space dimensions of the control room? Awesome space By the way

[@BlackWeaponsBench]

Love it!

[@IKnokBeats]

Nice setup.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks man!

[@IKnokBeats]

Your welcome. Job well done. I'm slowly headed that way. Any tips not in the video. I'm all ears. Thanx.

[@BrilliantRecording]

The biggest thing I could say is that it’s about the music and not the gear. No amount of gear can replace the work it takes to create a great song. Nail the song and the performance and the good gear just makes it that much sweeter!:)

[@DonnDeVoreMusic]

So where is this place? I understand it's a private residence but it'd be helpful to know what region or state they're in.

[@AndrewMasters]

Nashville

[@HR2635]

Geek stuff: A plugin EQ where you can turn 15k up with 12 dB.. no problem: "AnalogObsession BLENDEQ" with the high band set to 35% (which is a blend of Neve and API emulation).. or go full Neve (N) and you can go 18 db+... if you REALLY like treble ;-)

[@liannoofficial8917]

How will I connect my electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drum, piano and bass into my studio?? What are the thing that I need for drum to record?? What kind of interface I need to buy to connect every instrument and vocal??

[@guitardreamgirl9312]

I love when these guys are like "oh yeah not bad for a cheap amp!" and I know that amp in at least $600 smh

[@avm_official]

11th like

[@AndrewMasters]

Legend!

[@siriusfun]

Very nice space, however the API compressors are 525s, not560s. 560s are graphic EQs. They're vca, not FET.

[@BrilliantRecording]

Hello, thanks for catching that. I was going so quick I said the wrong numbers. However the 525 is a FET compressor as stated. It is the 527 that is a VCA feedforward compressor. Cheers

[@FanaticDrummer]

But the most important part. Wheres the studio security lol Windows all open, no bars or braces. Need some cams up! lol

[@BrilliantRecording]

No worries there. Plenty of security!

[@akela1]

What are the Behringer Headphone Mixer Called again?

[@BrilliantRecording]

The P16’s. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesaldrich3369]

You should get in touch with Luke DeJaynes and ask to tour his home studio (Groove Kitchen Studio).

[@musicgalaxy8832]

That camera moving up and down...Motion sickness...I could not make it until the end. But great studio!

[@AndrewMasters]

Cool

[@bobcat0477]

I'm totally lost im just starting out. Literally i just have a mac a focusrite amd then my instruments I'm just trying to figure out how to learn to put all my instruments so I don't have to keep unplugging them from the focusrite every quarter one thing at a time

[@sweetspike]

It’s cool that he supported all the products by buying them because it certainly doesn’t look like he uses them

[@Tdonn25]

Still waiting to see a studio as average (or as poor lol) as mine. I really love my little space though

[@vilaspatil5085]

visual is affected by captions,so it only audio captions no audio visuals.

[@surefmeurope5766]

How does he mix material? Is it all in the software?

[@BrilliantRecording]

Hello. It’s a hybrid setup where I sum analog out to the Manley and Rascal Tone Bus, as well as process with analog eq and dynamics, but I will also use a fair amount of plugins in the box.

[@CraigHlavka]

like number 560 ;)

[@sachinlal]

I can Talk with him all day long... Too many informations in 40mins to process, Need to watch the video few times more to understand things ;)

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks for watching!

[@ribaudio9343]

He looks like a filipino version of Lars Ulrich 😅

[@grantbyrd3578]

Jon Zoog is the only person I will have work on my drums! Go check out his work! He also makes some pretty killer snares for stupidly reasonable prices!! dallasdrum.com

[@ithrial]

What desk is that?

[@BrilliantRecording]

Thanks for asking. It’s a KK Desk. I’m pretty sure they don’t make them any longer.

[@f22094ab]

Fake, obviously

[@arianamastersofficial]

obviously.

[@AndrewMasters]

hahahaha epic deep fake.

[@BrilliantRecording]

“Going pro is not that easy. It’s political, obviously!”

[@NickLAnderson]

Hi. 🙂 Please, let us pray together. Dear God who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever in Jesus Christ's name we pray amen. 1 Corinthians 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love. Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May all suffering end as we give thanks this day. May God's face shine upon us forever on Earth as it is in Heaven in Jesus Christ's name we pray for His name and for His sake. Amen.

[@airutub3r]

also the gear breakdown in this video is epic. watched the whole hting

[@BrilliantRecording]

I could talk about gear for days! 😂