www.psneurope.com 10,000
D were designed by acoustic consultancy Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) in collaboration with college staff. The scoring stage is a 126sqm facility that includes a live room of about 80sqm with high ceilings and with variable surfaces for diverse acoustical configuration; the 46sqm control room is based around a Euphonix System 5 console and a mixture of Meyer Sound Acheron and Griffin Audio speakers. But that is the only space
where Genelec monitors do not feature. In the tech labs, for instance, there are 20 Mac- based workstations available running a number of software packages and Avid Artist controller surfaces, plus a full 5.1 Genelec surround system for the room and AT headphones for each student. Here is where the Masters for composition for film, TV and video games is taught: hence the unexpected addition of an Xbox at every desk. A separate area at the far end is where the tutor can ‘patch in’ to each student’s work, as well as doubling as an isolated recording booth for projects outside of teaching times. The four recording studios
enable students to develop, produce, design and complete projects in advanced professional production. Again, acoustic design and sound isolation has been paramount. Almost unbelievably, there’s a major transport artery running over a bridge just metres away from the Spanish campus, but strategic use of isolating neoprene and floating walls and ceilings means the vibrations of
June 2013 l 21
Number of students applying for 800 places at Berklee
Silhouettes of the first 26 students who came from Boston for a semester, have been painted around the college. The lockers in the corridor feature this pianist fellow
studioreport
Recording Studio A, one of four suites designed by WSDG in collaboration with Berklee staff
“Yes,” agrees Rostoll. “We
invest in the faculty, in the technology, and in the talent of the students. They are serious, focused and talented. Berklee is strict with its admissions: we have 10,000 apply in Boston,
traffic are imperceptible to the WSDG/Berklee rooms. These studios, ranging from 12.5sqm to 18.5sqm and tie-lined to each other and a central live space once again feature a number of DAW options (Logic, Digital Performer and Pro Tools) supported by Genelec monitoring (including a pair of 1038CF 3-way monitors in Studio A). In total, there are some 60 Genelec boxes throughout the Valencia campus. “When it came to spec’ing the equipment, we looked at the purpose of each room, then worked out what we needed for each,” relates Rostoll. “So I called and spoke to Genelec, and we’ve started this great relationship. They came and tuned the system too. “We always try to be at the high end and the cutting edge.” Investing in premium brands sends a message to the students that it takes their presence there seriously too.
and we admit maybe 800. “Our mission is to help students succeed in their careers,” emphasises Rostoll. “That is all we want.” n
www.berkleevalencia.org www.genelec.com
The amazing Palau de les Arts, which can be reached by underground passages from the college’s annex
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60