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21925 Altaridge Dr. Topanga CA

01/74

4 Bed | 5 Bath | 4, 666 SF | 11, 877 SF LOT

Sitting on what feels like the top of the world is this stunning privately gated Mid-Century Modern artist retreat. Sure to impress with the sweeping, unobstructed views of the Santa Monica Mountains embodying the life of luxury and the Topanga Cyn. lifestyle. Built in 2003 and approximately $1M in upgrades, the sleek, architectural interior has an open concept with concrete and wood floors throughout, walls of windows and glass doors, high ceilings, incredible millwork, state of the art recording studio and a primary retreat that you will never want to leave. The impressive kitchen has plenty of counter space, high end appliances and is perfectly open to the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The living room is flooded with natural light majestically changing throughout the day and opens to both sides of the house, one a zen garden with spool, waterfalls and stepping stones and the other a huge balcony with glass railings perfect for al-fresco dining. The home includes 4 beds, 5 baths plus bonus room with movie screen and projector. The primary retreat includes two separate balconies viewing two different vantage points, walls of windows, built in cuddle couch, huge walk-in closet and dual sinks, incredible green views, infinity edge soaking tub that fills from the ceiling and sumptuous shower. The 1500 sf pro, fully sound proof music studio with isolated vocal booth, live  room and optional 24channel API console with complete underfloor cabling has a description of it's own by request. Fully owned solar!!! So much more to list, please ask for a more detailed summary. Just a few  minutes from Calabasas, Malibu Beach, shops and restaurants.

Studio information

The approx. 1,500 sq ft professional recording studio comprises 4 distinct areas:

• Control Room/Vocal ISO Booth/Drum Area • Live Room 

• Writing Room • Storage Room

 

The Control Room/Vocal ISO Booth/ Drum Area

The hub of the studio, this area features a centrally located API 2448 24 channel automated console (as new, 2020, $98k value) renowned for its great sound and usability.The desk has a beautiful, $9k custom-built wooden surround* and provides  built-in computer work area, space for ample rack equipment, and a retractable MIDI keyboard shelf beneath the work area. It is situated to allow good sightlines throughout the studio space.

The drum area

 The drum area is custom designed to allow a drummer to play live in the room whilst not sonically over-powering the space. Again, the high quality acoustic fabric walls and custom wall and ceiling acoustic panels with dimmable lighting provide excellent control of the sound and the ambience. The natural wooden floors give the option for a livelier sound if desired.

The ISO vocal booth

 

Professionally isolated from the rest of the studio space. It features highest quality acoustic fabric walls, custom acoustic wall baffles, and custom ceiling acoustic panels with dimmable lighting for excellent ambience control. A classic double-glass studio picture window plus smaller soundproofed windows give excellent sight-lines for in-studio visual communication.

The Live Room

 On its own, approx. 600 sq feet of recording and rehearsal options. Double sliding soundproof doors at each end of the space, allowing for either an open-plan or isolated set up with the Control Room. The custom acoustic wall panels can be flipped with one simple movement to change from fabric to reflective walnut wood depending on what kind of sound is

desired. Custom acoustic ceiling panels with dimmable lighting throughout. There are 2 x 8-channel XLR bulkhead boxes in this space. There is also a kitchenette and refrigerator space in the Live Room (the refrigerator is on an isolated power switch to remove any unwanted sound), as well as a tiled bathroom which also features an XLR connection box, meaning the bathroom can also be used as a unique, reflective recording space.

The Writing Room

 This tranquil space is perfect for writing, meditation, or office work, and is separated from the Live Room by double sliding soundproof doors. Also in this space is access to a completely enclosed, generous storage room. Both the Writing Room and the Storage Room (which is completely concrete, and therefore another unique sounding space for recording) have 8-channel XLR bulkheads which connect directly to the console via underfloor cabling.

Outside Space + Views

The Studio is extremely unique in that every Area has spectacular views over Topanga Canyon. Despite being the ‘basement’ of the house, the property being on a hillside means there is fantastic natural light throughout the whole space, while the North-facing aspect allows the studio to remain at a naturally cool temperature. Directly outside the studio is a large open covered gravel space, excellent for ample outdoor dining and entertaining, with fantastic views and sheltered by Oak and Citrus trees. Two further lower levels also have great potential for landscaping. There is an XLR box on the outside wall of the property which connects directly to the desk, meaning you can even record singing or playing out over the Canyon!

 

Cabling

The desk is fully wired into the entirety of the space via underfloor XLR cabling to every other

part of the studio, even the bathroom and on the outside of the exterior wall, allowing recording

absolutely anywhere in the space without running any extra cabling. There are numerous power

outlets spread evenly throughout the entire studio space, which also encompass USB capability.


HVAC

The lower studio level is equipped with a state-of-the-art, virtually silent A/C system which can

run during recording without being heard in any of the studio spaces.


Soundproofing

The studio (with the exception of the Writing Room) is entirely soundproof to the outside of the

house. The neighbors cannot hear even full-volume live drumming.

(Please note, that due to the low height of the ceilings, the studio is not fully soundproof from

the rest of the house above. A low level of noise can be heard both in the studio from the house,

and vice versa. The plumbing from the house above also runs through the studio ceiling, so

during recording, usage of upper level bathrooms needs to be considered.)

*Note re the console surround: The desk surround had to be dismantled to perform general

maintenance on the API desk after it was installed. Due to the access design of the API, the

surround has not been permanently reset to allow easier access if and when needed. A studio

carpenter could definitely come up with an elegant solution to this.

Studio Equipment Available for Purchase:

 

API 2448 24-CHANNEL RECORDING AND MIXING CONSOLE WITH AUTOMATION

1 x UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO 8 INTERFACE UNIT

1 x UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO 16 INTERFACE UNIT

SSL G-COMP 500 SERIES STEREO BUS COMPRESSOR MODULE

5 x LABELLED RACK MOUNTED PATCH BAY UNITS

4 x HEARBACK HEADPHONE CONTROLLERS + 8 CHANNEL RACK UNIT

RACK MOUNTED ADDITIONAL 16 CHANNEL XLR TIE LINES RACK UNIT

RADIAL STUDIO BLUETOOTH SYSTEM

UNIVERSAL AUDIO 6176 RACK PRE-AMP

ADAMS A7X MONITORS

ALL XLR UNDERFLOOR XLR CABLES

6 x CUSTOM XLR 8-CHANNEL BULKHEADS (UNDERFLOOR CABLING DIRECT TO API CONSOLE)

4 x XLR CONNECTION BOXES


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