GCM RECORDING STUDIO
GCM Recording Studio in Boise Idaho is a fully equipped
recording studio which supports up to 16 analogue tracks recording. Services
include recording and mixing with 16-track analogue tape in 1" format at 15ips
with or without noise reduction. Remixing of projects from multiple platforms includdin Pro Tools is also available.
As you may already know, GCM Recording Studio
is the Igneroid Publishing LLC official mastering
studio. GCM's rate is $40 per hour for studio and mastering
time. Mastering is the specialty of GCM Recording Studio. In fact, it is
the only known studio in Idaho that specializes in this under recognized, yet
all-too-important and integral part of recording. GCM will master for CD audio,
CD-ROM, DVD, DVD-audio, vinyl disc, compact cassette and VHS. All common file
formats are supported from 16-bit 44.1 KHz to 32-bit floating point 192KHz.
Now also included out of popular demand is transferring analogue tape to
computer based digital audio workstation such as Pro Tools or any other DAW
which uses the standard AIFF or WAV file formats from 16-bit 44.1KHz to 24-bit
96KHz. The increasing demand for musicians and engineers mixing projects at
their own home studios in thier leisure as introduced this new expanding
service. GCM also very commonly remixes projects recorded at other studios in
either 1" tape, 1/2" tape and DAW. This has actually become one of
the main services of the studio in recent years. The care and quality control
taken at GCM often yeilds far better results than the original mixes and
masters.
The studio is located in Boise ID off of Overland rd, 83709. Please E-mail
or call with questions and requests for appointments. (208-412-6191, no
solicitors please.)
Key features of GCM Recording Studio include;
16 analogue tracks are available in the 764 square foot
studio. The 16-track uses EIC (AKA NAB2) EQ which is much more natural sounding
and less noisy than the traditional NAB EQ. It also features class-A FET inputs
and outputs which are a perfect compliment to the class-A preamps used at GCM.
Read more about the TASCAM
8516.
Digital and analogue technologies are used in mastering. 
Also available is an authentic Hammond G with
Leslie. For those who are unfamilliar, a "G" is the Government issue
organ. It is the same as a model C except the cabinet is less ornate. The
internal workings are identical to those of the B3 except there is an extra set
of tone generators for chorus, there is a 1/2 octave foldback on the lower
range of the manuals (which prevents the sound from getting too muddy) and
there are no percussion circuits. While adding percussion is a very easy task
on this particular organ, this has not yet been performed. Just added to the available equipment
is an 1899 Everett upright grand piano.
Recently rescued from abandonment in a church building, this fat, yet sensitive
sounding piano has been well maintained untill recently and has many years of
life in it still.
The climate controled studio is well lit and
comfortable. It has plenty of room to move and has a more home-like feel than
most professional studio.
The main recording room at GCM is moderately live
with a hard cement floor. There are spot treatments to add diffusion and
control both flutter and standing waves. The sound is warm and natural without
being too wet or dry.
GCM believes in competitor shoping. That means
we have visited, worked with and even worked in other local studios to find the
way to best serve our clients.
The monitoring system employed at GCM has been
carefully placed and calibrated to make the best representation of the projects
which require the studio's attention. It is very rare for studio in Boise,
Nampa, Meridian and Caldwell to use proper monitors and it is even more rare
for said monitors to be properly set up. There is a science to setting up audio
reference monitors which is all too often overlooked.
The engineer at GCM has actively been in the
recording industry since 1996. That said, it is very important to find ballance
between the tied and true techniques of yester-year and the latest trends which
are often overlooked.
The studio is meticulous in capturing an acurate
and clear representation of the music.
GCM does field recording for film and video as
well as live band recordings.
GCM can record live in the studio for speedy
results withing a controlled environment.
Forensic restoration of old recordings from vinyl
or magnetic tape is a specialty. Noisy, dull recordings will gain new life
using the specialized remastering processes at GCM.
Tape baking is available
when needed. Shedding sticky tapes can be salvaged though this process. 
For those looking for Pro Tools by Digidesign,
it was available and it proved to be problematic and inorganic to the needed
workflow. Not to mention the extent of proprietorship PT held was almost
incapacitating as far as studio tools went. Several other softwares are still
available at GCM which are much more efficient and produce the same results in
less time. If PT is an absolute must, other studios in the area support it.
GCM believes in high resolution audio that
will last for years to come. That is why a Frequency Modulation (FM) based
recording system is often used during mastering. FM offers the indefinite
resolution of traditional Amplitude Modulation based analogue recording but
with a noise floor similar to digital and unparalleled transient response.
An equipment list is in order.
Tracking/mixing inventory
If you are considering mastering or recording
services with GCM, E-mail the owner using the graphic at the bottom of the
page.
Famous mastering engineer Bob Dennis at the
Recording Institute of Detroit said "Most mastering engineers haven't
mastered 60,000 cuts (like I have) and don't have mastering credit on over 30
gold records (like I do). I would recommend you to anyone who wanted to get
mastering done. This puts you on a very short list of mine."
What other's have to say about GCM.
"Thank you so much, you've been a great help" Darren Stroud.
"The guy does incredible work! I'll be working with him again", Brian
Girardin.
"This is the best recording we've ever had. Much better than the
overpriced studio we did our last album at", Shelf.
"You did an incredible job, we're getting airplay for the first
time", Organech.
"By far the best recording of ours to date, and we spent some big bucks on
our first album.", UpinAtem
"This is amazing!", See Thru Soul.
Studio VS Home
Recording. The practical difference between recording at home or at a
studio and how to choose which is right for you.
Wondering why analogue multitracking is
offered and not digital? Go here.
Note, GCM now offers video recording &
editing for special events and indie movies. Format is 3CCD DV camera
edited on an NLE workstation. GCM also now has Super-8 capabilities. To further
explore these options, go to the Video portion of the site.
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