A diversity of experience as an engineer, studio manager, audio technology teacher, musician, and book-keeper has informed the design of the studio and the services it offers.
With a focus on providing high quality, unified & organized service experiences for clientele.
Music Services
Music Recording & Production – A size-able collection of analog outboard equipment, microphones, and instruments is the foundation of a great record. Besides the obvious exceptional sound quality, this collection allows for much more decision-making to be facilitated in the earliest and most powerful stage of production in comparison to more minimalistic studios. By creating nearly finished sounds in the recording process an artist will find that they give better performances and the post-production team will be able to focus on the more engaging aspects of their work; all while streamlining the production process and trimming the budget.
Music Mixing - The acoustically treated control room, multiple monitoring options, collection of analog outboard equipment, and size-able collection of processing software, provides a testament to the roots of the studio’s passion for the craft of creating records. The emphasis on realizing the artist’s vision is based upon the belief that a ‘recording’ differs from a ‘record’; the latter being a unified expression of subject and method. Vitruvian Sound’s focus in this regard is to create a piece of fine art, a sculpture formed of sound, from the artist’s musical vision.
Mobile Music Recording - When the studio and headphones aren’t the appropriate places to create your music, it’s time to hit the road. The studio has assembled a 20-track/10-monitor mobile recording system that can fit within a larger road vehicle to take your music production out into the real world. Whether it’s a barn upstate; a subway platform; an abandoned factory; or simply in a park, we can provide a studio on the go.
Re-Amp Recording - Re-Amplification is the process of re-recording material thru guitar & bass instrument amplifiers. This streamlines the production process by allowing the artist to record and edit in a simplified method without compromising on the tonal qualities of the final product. With a pair of recording rooms, extremely rich tones can be created in a time-efficient manner by simultaneously recording separate amps in complete isolation. An excellent service choice for self-producing artists on a budget that would like to maintain as much quality as is possible.
Audio Editing, Repair, & Pitch Correction - ‘Editing is where the Art lies’. With deep knowledge of advanced audio editing techniques, along with the requisite tools, client projects are able to benefit from having an adept hand apply the fine polishing and repair of the source material before moving onto the mixing stage; vital for a productive and creative mixing experience.
Stereo/Stem Mastering - Mastering is the final stage of preparing your release for distribution to the outside world. Thru the application of processing, crossfades, level adjustments, etc. the various inconsistencies that are created from one song’s mix to another are massaged so as to create a holistic listening experience for the listener. Traditionally, mastering is applied to whole stereo mixes, but budget allowing, Stem Mastering allows the mastering engineer to be more discerning and judicious in how this final polish is applied to particular elements of the final mixes and project master. Final delivery of various file types will ease the process of delivery to an aggregator service [where the particular destination media’s meta-data & commercial codes will be added].
Voice Services
Voiceover Recording & Editing - A pair of spacious isolation rooms, crystal clear signal chain, and vast experience, provides a comfortable environment for voice recording. Beyond the traditional technical considerations, the studio embraces the cloud methodology of collaboration by forgoing the use of paper documentation in favor of tablets to allow for the presentation, annotation, and delivery of scripts, take-sheets, etc. Source Elements’ Source-Connect, Source-Nexus [for use with Zoom or Skype] software allow for a variety of remote connection options for multi-location teams.
Voiceover Demo Reel Production - With a decade of voiceover engineering experience being combined with the acting, directing & casting experience of our extended team, the studio offers a comprehensive production experience for voice-actors seeking to create a professional demo reel to market themselves.
Audiobook Production – Industry-standard recording equipment and a low-noise environment is combined with years of experience [over 1,200 hours of finished product] to provide a high-quality product for audiobook clientele. With a growing network of experienced audiobook narration talent available managed by our internal casting team, the studio is able to provide a comprehensive service package; or can offer services à la carte technical services for self-narrating authors or larger publishers/production teams. A positive listening experience for the consumer is ensured with a detailed editing schema, boutique mastering process, and a multi-stage quality control review process that incorporates the latest A.I. in the field.
Podcast Recording & Editing - The spacious, but well-treated control-room, and relaxed atmosphere best allows for the free-wheeling conversations that are the hallmark of an enjoyable podcast. Comfortable seating helps to further ensure that the recording process feels as un-encumbered as possible and the pleasing visual of the space supports the use of a videography team.
