Our Services

At Sonic Haven Studios, we offer a state-of-the-art recording environment designed to capture your music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Our acoustically treated rooms, combined with top-of-the-line equipment and experienced engineers, ensure that every nuance of your performance is preserved. Whether you're tracking vocals, instruments, or a full band, we have the tools and expertise to bring your vision to life.

Our recording services include:

• Multi-Track Recording: Capture individual instruments and vocals separately for maximum control during the mixing process.
• Live Recording: Experience the energy of a live performance with our expertly engineered live recording sessions.
• Mobile Recording: Bring the Sonic Haven quality to your location with our mobile recording services, perfect for capturing performances in unique spaces.
• Voice-Over Recording: Professional voice-over recording for commercials, audiobooks, podcasts, and more.
• ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement): Refine your film or video project with our ADR services, ensuring crystal-clear dialogue.

Our recording booth features a Neumann U87 microphone, known for its exceptional clarity and warmth, as well as a vintage AKG C414. We also utilize Pro Tools HDX, the industry-standard digital audio workstation, to provide a seamless and efficient workflow. Our experienced engineers, like Grammy-nominated Ben Crescendo, are adept at working with artists across various genres, from country and pop to rock and folk. We also offer comprehensive pre-production services to help you prepare for your recording session, including song arrangement and vocal coaching.

Our mixing engineers are masters of sonic sculpting, meticulously crafting a balanced and polished sound for your tracks. We understand that the mixing process is where individual recordings transform into a cohesive and impactful final product. Using a combination of analog and digital techniques, we ensure that your music sounds its absolute best on any playback system, from headphones to high-end stereo systems.

Our mixing services include:

• Stereo Mixing: Expertly balanced and polished stereo mixes for optimal listening experience.
• 5.1 Surround Sound Mixing: Immersive surround sound mixes for film, television, and gaming projects.
• Stem Mixing: Flexible stem mixing options, allowing for greater control over individual elements of your mix.
• Vocal Tuning and Editing: Precise vocal tuning and editing to enhance your vocal performance.
• Automation: Detailed automation to add dynamic movement and interest to your mixes.

Our mixing suite is equipped with a vintage Neve 88RS console, renowned for its warmth and character, as well as a comprehensive collection of plugins from Waves, FabFilter, and Universal Audio. Senior Mixing Engineer, Maya Harmon, has over 15 years of experience and has worked with numerous platinum-selling artists. Our mixing process involves careful attention to detail, from balancing levels and frequencies to adding depth and dimension with effects like reverb and delay. We offer unlimited revisions to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the final mix. We also provide detailed mix notes and feedback to help you improve your recording techniques.

Mastering is the final critical step in the audio production process, where your tracks are optimized for distribution across all platforms. Our mastering engineers use their expertise and specialized equipment to enhance the overall clarity, loudness, and impact of your music, ensuring that it sounds its best on streaming services, CDs, vinyl, and more.

Our mastering services include:

• Stereo Mastering: Professional stereo mastering for optimal playback on all devices.
• Mastering for Streaming Services: Tailored mastering to meet the specific requirements of streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
• Vinyl Mastering: Specialized mastering for vinyl releases, ensuring optimal groove cutting and playback.
• Digital Mastering: High-resolution digital mastering for online distribution.
• CD Mastering: Professional CD mastering with PQ encoding and track IDs.

Our mastering suite features a custom-built mastering console, a Prism Sound ADA-8XR converter, and a selection of analog and digital processors from Manley, Dangerous Music, and iZotope. Our Chief Mastering Engineer, Ricardo Alvarez, is a highly respected figure in the mastering community, with over 20 years of experience and numerous accolades. Our mastering process involves careful analysis of your tracks, followed by precise adjustments to levels, EQ, compression, and stereo imaging. We provide a detailed mastering report and offer revisions to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the final product. We also offer consultation services to help you understand the mastering process and how it can benefit your music.

Sonic Haven Studios offers professional voice-over recording services for a wide range of projects. From commercials and audiobooks to e-learning modules and video games, we provide a comfortable and acoustically treated environment to capture clear and engaging voice performances. Our experienced engineers will work with you to ensure that your voice-over sounds its best, providing guidance on microphone technique and performance delivery.

Our voice-over services include:

• Commercial Voice-Over: High-quality voice-over for radio, television, and online commercials.
• Audiobook Narration: Professional narration for audiobooks, ensuring clear and engaging storytelling.
• E-Learning Voice-Over: Engaging voice-over for e-learning modules and online courses.
• Video Game Voice-Over: Immersive voice-over for video game characters and narratives.
• Podcast Voice-Over: Clear and professional voice-over for podcast introductions, segments, and advertisements.

We offer a selection of high-quality microphones, including the Neumann TLM 103 and the Sennheiser MKH 416, to capture the unique characteristics of your voice. Our engineers are skilled at editing and processing voice-over recordings to remove unwanted noise and enhance clarity. We also offer scriptwriting and casting services to help you find the perfect voice for your project. Whether you're a seasoned voice-over artist or new to the field, we provide a supportive and professional environment to help you achieve your goals. Contact our Voice-Over Specialist, Javier Reyes, at [email protected] for more information.

Preserve your valuable audio recordings with Sonic Haven Studios' professional audio restoration services. We specialize in cleaning up old and damaged audio files, removing noise, clicks, pops, and other imperfections to reveal the original clarity and detail. Whether you have vinyl records, cassette tapes, or old digital recordings, our experienced engineers can bring your audio back to life.

Our audio restoration services include:

• Noise Reduction: Removal of unwanted background noise, such as hiss, hum, and rumble.
• Click and Pop Removal: Elimination of clicks, pops, and crackles from vinyl recordings.
• Hum and Buzz Removal: Reduction of unwanted hum and buzz from electrical interference.
• De-Essing: Reduction of harsh sibilance in vocal recordings.
• Clipping Repair: Repair of audio clipping caused by excessive signal levels.

We utilize advanced audio restoration software, including iZotope RX and Cedar Audio, to achieve the best possible results. Our engineers have extensive experience in restoring audio from a variety of sources and formats. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and provide customized solutions. Contact our Audio Restoration Specialist, Anya Petrova, at [email protected] for a free consultation and estimate.

In addition to our core recording, mixing, mastering, voice-over, and audio restoration services, Sonic Haven Studios offers a range of other services to meet your audio production needs. We are committed to providing a comprehensive and tailored experience for every client.

Our other services include:

• Podcast Production: Full-service podcast production, including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Audio Post-Production: Audio post-production for film, television, and video projects.
• Sound Design: Creative sound design for film, video games, and multimedia installations.
• Music Composition: Original music composition for film, television, commercials, and video games.
• Audio Consulting: Expert audio consulting services for studio design, equipment selection, and workflow optimization.

We also offer artist development services, including songwriting coaching, vocal training, and career guidance. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you achieve your artistic goals. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you bring your vision to life. Our Studio Manager, Carlos Sanchez, is available at [email protected] to answer your questions and schedule a studio tour.