Named after the iconic street on which it resides, Elm Street Studios was born in the fall of 2002. Following decades of continuous touring, Rob Hyman of Philly favorites The Hooters decided it was time to find a home base for the band and his vintage organ/keyboard collection as well as designing and building a studio of his own. He acquired a vacant warehouse in the up-and-coming Borough of Conshohocken, PA, close to the Philadelphia city limits, and with help from veteran audio consultant/architect George Augspurger of Los Angeles, Rob finally broke ground on the studio place he had always dreamed of having.

Rob and fellow audiophile/engineer John O. Senior spent many months with George and project manager/builder Tom Budine outfitting the place to their precise specifications. The ultimate goal was to provide a comfortable, collaborative environment that nurtures creativity while simultaneously offering state-of the-art recording capability. Complete with its vintage API 2488 32-input console, classic German EMT reverb plate, and custom Augspurger monitors, Elm Street prides itself on bridging the gap between quintessential analogue equipment and the latest in digital audio technology. This organic approach helps facilitate endless production possibilities behind the board. 

At approximately 1000 sq. ft. in size, the main studio room features a floating floor and fully isolated construction. It has enough space to comfortably house anything from a three piece jazz trio to a full orchestra. One wall is equipped with unique hinged panels to vary the acoustical characteristics of the live room while five additional isolated recording booths surround the main room, comprehensively wired to allow great flexibility in positioning players and equipment. On-street parking right in front of the building (or in its adjacent private lot) adds convenience for any instrument or video equipment load-in.

With plenty of wood, natural light, and privacy, Elm Street has been a comfortable and welcoming home to music-makers and players of all ages and styles…