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Studio on Wheels' CEO John Falzarano started in remote recording
while still in his teens, literally learning the trade from the
ground up. A young hi-fi enthusiast, he would modify mixing boards
and record his own drum kit onto a 2-track machine. When a local
jazz group began rehearsing in his garage, Falzarano experimented
with 4-track, eventually becoming the group's live sound engineer.
Later, Falzarano would pack his multitrack, mixer and microphones
into a 1961 Ford Econoline van and head out to other musicians'
homes to record. “One day, instead of taking the gear out of
the van and into the house, I left the gear in the van and ran the
cables inside,” he recalls. “From that moment on, I was
in the live remote recording business.”
















Since then, Studio on Wheels has grown to a top-tier,
three-truck company, with two vehicles based in Southern California
and the other in Nashville. All of the trucks have become known for
their ample assortment of vintage analog equipment and significant
history — each was acquired from major remote operators,
including the Record Plant. Outfitted with classic analog
Auditronics, API and Amek consoles, as well as a combination of
analog and digital recording gear, each of the Studio on Wheels
vehicles has garnered a reputation as true musicians' trucks.
















“We have a vintage analog orientation with our trucks and
equipment choices,” Falzarano explains. “A lot of the
live radio broadcasts prefer the digital tape formats, of which we
have plenty. But so many individual artists come to us specifically
for our analog consoles, tape decks and vintage outboard gear. For
instance, D'Angelo and Rage Against the Machine both used Mobile
Unit 3, originally designed by the Record Plant, which has the API
console and Ampex 1200 tape machines to capture their live shows
for album releases. Like any good recording studio, each truck has
its own distinctive sound. Studio on Wheels regularly uses the
trucks to mix a world-wide syndicated radio program called
‘The Road,’ as well as other projects. We are equipped
to handle any remote situation.”
















That ability to make musicians feel at home is the reason that
Studio on Wheels has garnered favor with such a diverse range of
artists from virtually every major genre, from rock to pop, country
to gospel, blues to jazz.
















In addition to technology, Studio on Wheels brings three
decades' worth of experience to projects. Falzarano notes that a
predilection for perfection and a large microphone selection
— over 100 on hand — have enabled him to capture live
performances in more detail. For instance, he says, “When
doing large gospel choirs, a lot of engineers would choose to use a
few microphones placed around the choir. We use a lot of
microphones and therefore attain a very high degree of isolation
throughout the choir, which makes a big difference in terms of
options when it comes time to mix.”
















Studio on Wheels offers an experienced staff, including
Falzarano and engineer Kathleen Yore. “It's about the
equipment, the technique and the people,” Falzarano says.
“But in the end, it has to be about the music.”





















SPEC SHEET











      Company Name: Studio on Wheels. Contact: John
Falzarano. Services Offered: Remote live recording,
mixing. Main Technology Platforms: (Mobile 1) Auditronics
console, Otari MTR-90 MkII 24-track, 48 tracks of DA-88, 48 tracks
of ADAT; (Mobile 2) Amek console, 3M M-79 24-track, 48 tracks of
ADAT; (Mobile 3) API console w/550A EQ, Ampex 1200 (2), 48 tracks
of DA-88; large selection of contemporary and vintage outboard
gear. Vehicle Information: MU1: 2O-foot; MU2: 25-foot;
MU3: 30-foot. Partial Client List: D'Angelo, Dwight
Yoakam, Moby, Rage Against the Machine, Beck, Dixie Chicks, Trisha
Yearwood, Johnny Cash, LeAnn Rimes, Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Soundgarden, Van Morrison, Mötley Crüe, Joni Mitchell,
Andre Crouch, Edwin Hawkins, Trenora Parker, Herbie Hancock, Billy
Taylor, Westwood One and United Stations Radio Network.

















      Studio On Wheels
      

6745 Washington Avenue, Ste. 331

Whittier, CA 90601

Tel.: 562/789-9937

Fax: 562/698-3513

Website: www.studionwheels.net
      

E-mail: studionwls@aol.com
    































	 


 




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