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STEVEN KLEIN’S
SOUND CONTROL ROOM
By Jonathan Widran
S
ince its debut in Los Angeles in 1997, Steven Klein’s Sound Control
Room Inc. (SCR) has become one of the world’s leading full-service
companies of sound control solutions for musicians and audio professionals.
Founder Steven Klein offers cost effective, pragmatic solutions
drawing on his years of studio experience and construction expertise.
With years of building and involvement in audio rooms on a freelance
basis, Klein launched his company after frustration with obtaining effective
products and advice. “Noise control” vendors were not sensitive enough
about sound quality, and the few that were in “studio services” would only
advise on buying their own products.
“I became inspired to create an ‘acoustic products mall’ and offer professional
advice that was independent of a particular brand,” Klein says.
“We stay focused on the audio professional and architectural acoustics.”
In addition to the acoustic
products showroom and international
professional services,
Klein has created a website
unmatched on the Internet.
The website (http://soundcon
trolroom.com) features details
relevant to studio construction
including how to build sound
control floors, walls, doors and
windows.
A proficient writer who’s
eager to teach, Klein has
penned many informative and
often controversial articles for
those who want to stay current
with contemporary design and
acoustic concepts. He shares his knowledge about Bass Traps, getting
your project started, design considerations for recording studios, lighting
criteria, and a unique viewpoint on many popular issues.
When clients meet with Klein, part of the joy of that experience is discovering
where his acoustic and engineering expertise started—12 years
of working at Miami’s legendary Criteria Studios (1971-83), working his
way up from a gofer to assistant engineer, engineer and then senior staff
engineer. He witnessed and participated in pop/rock history. Criteria was
the home base for the Eagles’ Hotel California, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors
and Eric Clapton’s 461 Ocean Blvd., among others. Klein worked on more
than 30 gold and platinum records. His mentors during much of this time
include legendary Atlantic Records producer Tom Dowd and Felix Pappalardi,
Cream producer and leader of Mountain.
Dedicated to offering its services at the most efficient and economical
points possible, SCR distinguishes itself from other studio designers in
numerous ways. By creating an a la carte approach, Klein and his team
are able to fit into clients’ projects at fixed costs without expensive retainers
and lengthy contracts. SCR can create or provide assistance with all
aspects of critical audio architectural design. Using AutoCAD (computer
aided drawing), they can design into existing architectural plans and consult
with architects worldwide. In addition, their construction and general
contracting services are exclusive to environments where acoustics and
isolation are critical. A California Licensed General Building and Finish
Carpentry Contracting Company, SCR builds and remodels critical audio
environments in commercial and residential buildings. The scope of their
work ranges from composer/producer rooms, state-of-the-art theaters and
recording studios, large multi-room production facilities, dance and performance
venues, to small remodeling of home recording studios, practice
rooms and everything in between.
Another service tool in the arsenal of technology is the TEF computer
acoustics analyzer which enables the sound professional to see and
measure existing acoustical problems while evaluating each change as it
is made.
Anyone can sign up for Klein’s newsletter and receive special offers.
He says, “If you want accurate contemporary advice, the best products at
the lowest prices, full design/build capabilities, and efficient client driven
consultation/design, please call us.”
Steven Klein’s Sound Control Room, Inc.,
866-788-1238, http://soundcontrolroom.com
8 November 2013 musicconnection.com