Capitol Studios

Capitol Studios is a recording facility in Hollywood located within the distinctive cylindrical Capitol Records Building. It contains four main recording spaces designed for different types of music production and specialized equipment configurations.

The studio opened in 1956 as the primary recording facility for Capitol Records with groundbreaking acoustic design. It evolved into a hub for music production where artists brought their most ambitious creative projects.

This is where legendary artists like Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Paul McCartney created some of their most important work. The studios became a magnet for musicians seeking to record in a place known for exceptional sound quality.

The spaces are sized and equipped differently to suit various music production needs and types of recording sessions. Visitors should arrange visits in advance since the facility operates primarily for working musicians and may have limited availability.

Beneath the building are underground chambers specifically designed to create reverberation effects that give recordings their characteristic sound. This hidden technical solution from the early studio era shows how engineers creatively experimented with acoustics.