Take an audio journey.
We encourage you to experiment with our vintage mics, amps and 2” tape deck to capture the warmth of analog or push the limits with a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos® mix. Then sit back and enjoy the output from our Genelec®-powered system that delivers one of the purest playbacks in the industry.
Dolby Atmos®
Dolby Atmos envelops you with a spatial sound experience that allows you to hear and feel more. With unparalleled clarity and fidelity, you can unleash the full power of your music, ensuring a truly unforgettable listening journey.
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Avid S4
Avid S4 is a more compact control surface with the power of the industry standard S6. It boosts your mixing efficiency with intelligent DAW control and fully integrated Dolby Atmos workflows.
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Mara Machine 2” tape deck
Mara Machine 2” tape deck is a fully refurbished beauty ready to infuse the richness and warmth of analog sound into your music. Our original tape head only has a few hours of use, so you can capture the same sound as the pioneers in the ’60s did.
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Microphones
A who’s who of mics. Our mic locker has some solid contributors. From Neumann and Sennheiser to Shure and Flea, as well as beyerdynamic, Coles, EV, AKG and AEA, we have options to capture quality sound.
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Pianos
Two grand pianos are better than one. Are you looking for some great character to incorporate into your sound? We have two remarkable grand pianos for you to create with, a 1969 Baldwin Model L and a 1918 Steinway & Sons Model B, nicknamed “Prudence.” And yes, she has a story.
Our studio engineers
Phil and Brooke have many years of experience creating and capturing sound. When you are ready to create, they are ready to help. Read about their experience below.
Phil Young Head Audio Engineer
Phil leverages a wealth of knowledge from years in the industry working with some of music’s biggest names. He kicked his career off in the LA music scene at the prestigious NightBird Recording Studios working with world-renowned acts such as Drake, Lil’ Wayne, Carrie Underwood, John Oates and Green Day.
Phil eventually came back home to lend his talents to the industry here. His efforts earned him recognition with a Dedication to Developing the Des Moines Music Industry award from the Des Moines Music Coalition. He truly enjoys refining every video and music project to create immersive audio experiences.
Phil has played in a lot of bands over the years and enjoys making music with his friends. His bands have taken the stage at 80/35, Mission Creek and many other music festivals across the state. Phil’s passion for creating synchronized visual art for live music was rewarded with a grant from the Iowa Arts Council to support his work.
When Phil has a free minute or two, he loves tracking down, modifying or rebuilding analog audio and video equipment. Whether it's building preamps or modifying vintage guitar amps, they always work their way into improving or capturing a great sound during a session.
With Phil you can expect a harmonious balance between his meticulous attention to detail and his creative passion working with analog and digital techniques to capture all the possibilities available with your sound. Look to partner with Phil on your next project.
Brooke Schaffner Senior Audio Engineer
Brooke loves to create sonic landscapes that complete what the story is looking to tell and take viewers to new places. With nearly two decades of experience in sound design and mixing audio for film, television, commercial, podcast and digital content, Brooke is a skilled engineer who can bring any story to life. She has logged hundreds of hours for over 10 different networks including Syfy, Magnolia, VH1, HGTV, Food Network, Weather Channel, WGN, Travel Channel, Discovery, Reelz and TLC.
Brooke’s attention to detail crafting all the sounds you should hear in a story makes them fit so well that you don’t realize those sounds are there. It just sounds right. Without that detail, some scenes can feel off and change the listeners overall experience with the content. Don’t be surprised if you bump into to her while traveling with a field recorder. You never know where one might capture that next great sound for the effects library.
Brooke’s experience includes work as a recording engineer, sound designer, dialogue editor, foley, podcast editor and documentary film editor. Look to partner with Brooke on your next project.