Brian Chamberlin - Principal Engineer
Brian Chamberlin is an expert in live sound and recording, and engineers many of the live shows and live recordings at Red House. When not at Red House, Brian works for Third Ear Sound, a highly regarded sound reinforcement company. At Third Ear, Brian has worked with The Temptations, Carlos Santana, Papa Roach, Jefferson Starship, Marcus Miller, The Whispers, Pete Escovedo and others at leading Bay Area venues. Brian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sound Arts from Expression College for Digital Arts.
Brian is also a multi-instrumental that’s been active on the local music scene for over a decade. As a sax player, Brian has earned first chair positions in both classic and jazz honor bands. He’s played bass and sang backing vocals in ‘For the Crown’ and ‘The Slicks’, which have been featured on KVHS ‘The Edge 90.5’ and KITS ‘Live 105’, respectively. Mostly recently, Brian scored, performed and engineered three television commercials for Magnolia Foods. Brian also plays drums, piano, guitar and flute.
Dustin Smith - Principal Engineer
Red House Principal Engineer Dustin Smith has been recording local artists for over 10 years. Since he began hanging out at Sound Solutions Studios during High School, Dustin has been actively building his engineering and production skills. He holds a B.A. in Audio Recording and Production from San Francisco State University. Through his time at Bay View Studios and Fantasy Studios, he’s learned from leading Bay Area Engineers Karl Derfler (credits: No Doubt, Dave Matthews Band, Stroke 9 and Smashmouth) and Michael Rosen (credits: AFI, Rancid, Aerosmith, Journey, Joe Satriani, and Carlos Santana's - including winning a Grammy for the song "Game of Love" featuring Michelle Branch). Dustin’s personal credits include work with Anyone 4 Tennis, Cold Hot Crash, Kid Innocence and Yours Truly, and with major label recording artisst Tom Waits (Shrek 2 sound track) and Switchfoot. Dustin has also worked as a manager at Apple Computer, and is an expert on the Mac, ProTools and most things techie.
Dustin’s also an accomplished musician. Beginning with piano and sax at age 7, he’s since found his passion on the drums. After years of playing with a variety of local bands, Dustin found his current band, The Federalists (www.the-federalists.com). The Federalists just released their self-titled, debut album, which Dustin engineered and mixed.
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RECORDING EQUIPMENT
ProTools HD
Digi 192 I/O Interface
Digi MIDI I/O
Protools 7 Software
Logic Pro 7 Software
Digital Performer 5 Software
Apple PowerMac G5
Apple 30" Cinema Display
Alesis HD|24
Mackie HR824 Monitors
Mackie Big Knob
AKG K 141 Studio Headphones
OUTBOARD GEAR
Neve 5012 Portico
Presonus ADL600
API 3124+
Mackie Onyx 800R
UREI LA-3A Compressor
UREI LA4 Compressor
MICROPHONES
2x Lawson L47 Tube Mic
3x Shure KSM44 Lg Condenser
2x Shure KSM27 Lg Condenser
4x Shure KSM141
2x Shure PG-52
5x Shure SM57
5x Shure Beta 57
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INSTRUMENTS / AMPS
DW Collectors Edition Drum Kit
(Kit on loan from Jeff Campitelli;
Used on several of Joe Satriani's Albums)
Paiste 2002 Cymbals
Mesa Dual Rectifier (2x12" Cab)
Fender Twin Amp (2x12")
Ampeq SVT3-Pro Bass Amp
Roland Digital Piano
Roland TD-20 V-Drums
(Vintage Gear Rental Available)
VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS
Guitar Rig 2
Drumagog4
Ivory
Xpand!
PROTOOLS PLUG-INS
Antares Auto Tune 4
TL Space Convolution Reverb
McDSP Analog Channel
McDSP FilterBank
McDSP MC2000
McDSP CompressorBand
Bomb Factory BF-3a & BF76
D-FI
Focusrite d2/d3
Impact
Joe Meek SC2 Compressor
VC5 Meequalizer
Maxim
Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter
SansAmp PSA-1
Tel-Ray Variable Delay
Virus Indigo
Voce Spin & Chorus/Vibrato
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