C-Clamp Cassette

The intent is to use the on-board microphone on the old cassette recorder. A line out sends the signal to the console. The C-Clamp is used to hold down the pause button. The cassette is not actually recording. This technique is excellent on drum room, as the cassette recorder’s on-board microphone typically has a muscular built-in compressor.

HearBack Pro Headphone System

This remarkable multi-channel system features illuminated channel names that are instantly updated from your DAW position. Recording clients rave about the great sound and ease of use. Made by Hear Technologies out of Huntsville Alabama. The Oddio Shop studio has a full system: a main brain and 6 individual stations. Each musician controls their own headphone mix.

Exciting New Pearl Acquisition

From the original Pearl/PML factory in Sweden, this remarkable condenser microphone has a specialized rectangular capsule.

Prince Journal Doodles

While working with Prince in Los Angeles in the early 90s, Sylvia carried a journal with her. On occasion she would sketch Prince. He would sometimes peek at the drawing and nod his approval. Above is a photo of one of Prince’s picks used in the sessions. What exactly does he mean?

Green Jello Stupidity

With horrible costumes and even worse music, Green Jello amazingly had a hit song with their heavy metal nursery rhyme “Three Little Pigs” which Sylvia recorded and mixed. They were forced to change their name to “Green Jelly” but persevered. Recently they mixed their “Murder Train” song with Sylvia at the Oddio Shop.

Sylvia’s Favorite Polaroids

Enjoy art photos of Tom Petty, Joe Satriani, Pauly Perrette, Johnny Cash, Tool, Danny Elfman, System of a Down, Econoline Crush, Spade Ghetto Destruction, Marty Stuart, Rick Rubin, Deftones, Carl Perkins, June Carter Cash, all taken by Sylvia with a polaroid camera during sessions in the 90s.

Kirk Hammett & the Sea Hags

Very early in her career, Sylvia worked with a young guitar player named Kirk Hammett fresh from recording “Master of Puppets” with his band Metallica. Sylvia and Kirk co-produced an indie record for Paul Rat with a San Francisco band called the Sea Hags.