A 1922 Masonic Temple at 1616 Butler Avenue in West Los Angeles, turned into a studio in 1968 by composer Geordie Hormel. Fleetwood Mac lived here through Tusk, and the building still carries the stained glass, masonry and odd corridors from its first life. Studio D is the headline room, a tall live space with a large control room; other rooms cover overdubs and mixing. The gear list runs from API Vision and Neve to EMT plates, Fairchild and a wall of 1176s.
Good for bands that want a big room and a place to camp out for weeks, and for mix engineers who like analog summing with modern recall. The complex is also used for filmed performances. Things to know: West LA is far from Hollywood and the valley, rates sit in the premium bracket, and the old building means quirks, narrow stairs and rooms that vary a lot in size and feel.
Address: 1616 Butler Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
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