17 Hertz Studio
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recording studio |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Jim David |
| Headquarters | North Hollywood, Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Audio recording services |
17 Hertz Studio was a recording studio facility located in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, originally launched in 1972 under the name One on One Recording.
Background
Established in 1972 by Jim David, son of the songwriter Hal David, One on One Recording occupied a repurposed department store in North Hollywood. The studio became renowned for its outstanding drum sound quality and was the site where Metallica recorded their self-titled album, which achieved 16× platinum status. This studio also appeared in Metallica's 1992 documentary, A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica.
Among the distinguished albums produced at One on One are Metallica's ...And Justice for All, Testament's The Ritual, Dream Theater's Awake, Fiona Apple's When The Pawn..., Kiss's Crazy Nights and Psycho Circus, and Alice in Chains' Dirt. Additionally, Megadeth's Rust in Peace was mixed within its walls.
In 1993, Yoshiki Hayashi, drummer for X Japan, purchased the studio to ensure availability amid heavy booking. He transformed it into his personal studio, renaming it Extasy Recording Studio.
The facility was acquired and renovated by 17 Hertz LLC in 2012, after which it was rebranded as 17 Hertz Studio.
Clients
Prominent artists who have recorded at this location include Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Dream Theater, KISS, Alice in Chains, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, Hal David, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Michael McDonald, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Bad English, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Mötley Crüe, Tom Petty, Lita Ford, A Perfect Circle, Poison, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dirtyphonics, and Sullivan King.
Currently, 17 Hertz Studio serves both independent artists and major record labels such as Universal Music Group, Def Jam, Motown, Interscope, Atlantic Records, BMG Chrysalis, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music. Its clientele also includes artists and producers like Akon, Alex Da Kid, Birdman, Bone Thugz N Harmony, Boyz II Men, CeeLo Green, Goodie Mob, Chance The Rapper, French Montana, Gareth Emery, Jabbawockeez, Lewis Hamilton, Mann, Mark Ronson, Prince Royce, Ray Dalton, Rita Ora, Skylar Grey, Stalley, Orgy, T.I., Tyler, The Creator, Wyclef Jean, Halsey, Lido, Papa Roach, Jeremih, Lil Yachty, Taking Back Sunday, BJ The Chicago Kid, Zendaya, and YG.
Studio Rooms
The 17 Hertz Studios complex comprises several recording environments including Studio A and Studio B. Studio A boasts a live room spanning 2,148 square feet. Studio B—also known as The Grey Room—contains a control room, live room, machine room, and vocal booth.