Low angle vocal mic detail in the Phantom room

The studio journal

Gear, sessions,and the craft

What we run, why it sounds the way it does, and how to get the most out of your time in the room.

Symmetric console view in the Weddington room, one of four camp stations

August 8, 2026

How to run a writing camp

What a writing camp actually is, why multi-room studios beat scattered sessions, how to structure camp days, and how to host one under one roof in North Hollywood.

Couch under the fiber optic starfield ceiling in the Phantom room at night

August 1, 2026

Why night sessions hit different

Why so many records get cut after midnight, and how to book a late night or overnight session in North Hollywood without paying a night surcharge.

July 31, 2026

The Sony C800G Vocal Mic

Why the Sony C800G became the modern rap and R&B vocal standard, and how to record on one in LA for $30 an hour at Weddington Studios in North Hollywood.

The Vault at Weddington Studios, one of two rooms running the Neumann U87 vocal mic, lit by geometric neon

July 31, 2026

Sony C800G vs Neumann U87

An honest Sony C800G vs Neumann U87 comparison for artists choosing a room in LA: what each mic does best, and which one fits your voice and genre.

The Weddington room at Weddington Studios with Edison bulbs and reclaimed wood walls

July 31, 2026

The Million Dollar Vocal Chain

Big-budget rooms run vocals through a Neve 1073 into a Tube-Tech CL1B. Weddington Studios in North Hollywood runs that chain in every room, even the $20 Vault.

The Phantom room at Weddington Studios under its fiber optic starfield ceiling

July 31, 2026

Gear in Every Room

Every mic, preamp, interface, and monitor in all four rooms at Weddington Studios in North Hollywood. Pick your room for the vibe and the mic, not the quality.

The Weddington room at Weddington Studios in North Hollywood, with Edison bulbs and reclaimed wood walls.

July 31, 2026

What LA Studio Time Costs

What recording studio time really costs in Los Angeles, what drives the price, and the exact hourly rates at Weddington Studios in North Hollywood.

The Brick Room at Weddington Studios, red and teal light washing over treated exposed brick and dual JBL monitors.

July 31, 2026

Mix in the Brick Room

Why the Brick Room is the favorite mixing room at Weddington Studios in North Hollywood: dual monitor pairs, a Dangerous D-Box, and $25 an hour.

The Vault at Weddington Studios, a converted fireproof bank vault recording room with geometric neon LED lighting and the portal wall

July 31, 2026

Small Room, Big Songs

A converted bank vault turned $20 an hour recording room in North Hollywood, running the same Neve 1073, CL1B, and U87 chain as rooms triple the price.

The Weddington room at Weddington Studios with Edison bulbs, reclaimed wood, and a heritage speakeasy feel

July 31, 2026

First Session Field Guide

The Weddington Studios field guide to your first recording session: how many hours to book, what to pack, how the day runs, and how to make paid hours count.

Exposed brick wall washed in red and teal light inside The Brick Room at Weddington Studios in North Hollywood

July 31, 2026

Why Record in NoHo

Why North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District became LA's artist neighborhood, and what it means for your session. Four rooms from $20 an hour on Weddington St.

Red and teal light on the exposed brick wall of The Brick Room at Weddington Studios

July 31, 2026

The Plugin Suite

Every room at Weddington Studios runs Auto-Tune Unlimited, Melodyne, VocAlign, Waves Mercury, FabFilter, and UAD Spark. One identical install, four rooms.