Aurora Sound Studios

Elevating Audio Excellence in Seattle.

Our Comprehensive Audio Services

At Aurora Sound Studios, we offer a wide array of professional audio services tailored to meet the diverse needs of musicians, artists, and businesses in Seattle. Our services encompass everything from initial recording to final mastering, ensuring a polished and professional sound for your project. Led by Elias Vance and a team of highly skilled audio engineers, we are committed to providing exceptional quality and personalized attention to every client.

We pride ourselves on utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and industry-best practices to deliver outstanding results. Whether you're looking to record a full album, create a captivating voice-over, or produce a high-quality podcast, our team has the expertise and resources to bring your vision to life. Explore our detailed service offerings below and discover how Aurora Sound Studios can help you achieve your audio goals.

Recording Services

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Professional Recording

Our recording services provide a comfortable and acoustically optimized environment for capturing your best performance. We use a combination of vintage and modern microphones, including the Neumann U87 Ai and AKG C414 XLII, to ensure pristine sound quality. Our engineers work closely with you to achieve the desired sound, offering guidance and support throughout the recording process.

We cater to a variety of recording needs, including:

  • Music Recording: Capture your band's sound with clarity and precision. We accommodate full bands, solo artists, and ensembles.
  • Voice-Over Recording: Record professional voice-overs for commercials, audiobooks, and more. Our quiet booth ensures a clean and noise-free recording.
  • Podcast Recording: Create high-quality podcasts with clear audio and professional editing. We offer multi-track recording and post-production services.
  • ADR and Foley: Perfect for film and video projects, we offer ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and Foley recording services to enhance your visual storytelling.

Mixing Services

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Expert Audio Mixing

Our mixing services are designed to bring balance, clarity, and impact to your recordings. Using our SSL AWS 948 analog mixing console and Pro Tools Ultimate DAW, our engineers meticulously craft each mix to enhance the emotional impact of your music or audio project.

We focus on:

  • Balancing Levels: Achieve a cohesive and balanced mix by carefully adjusting the levels of each track.
  • EQ and Compression: Shape the sonic character of each instrument and vocal with precise EQ and compression techniques.
  • Effects Processing: Add depth and dimension to your mix with a variety of effects, including reverb, delay, and modulation.
  • Automation: Create dynamic and engaging mixes by automating changes in volume, panning, and effects over time.

Mastering Services

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Professional Audio Mastering

Our mastering services provide the final polish and optimization needed to make your tracks sound their best across all playback systems. We use a combination of analog and digital processing to enhance the loudness, clarity, and overall impact of your music.

Our mastering process includes:

  • Loudness Maximization: Increase the perceived loudness of your tracks while maintaining dynamic range.
  • EQ and Compression: Fine-tune the frequency balance and dynamic range to achieve a professional and polished sound.
  • Stereo Imaging: Enhance the stereo width and depth of your tracks.
  • Format Conversion: Prepare your tracks for distribution on various platforms, including streaming services, CD, and vinyl.

Post-Production Services

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Comprehensive Post-Production

Our post-production services cover all the essential steps to refine and enhance your recorded audio. From detailed editing to sound design, we ensure that your final product is of the highest quality.

We offer:

  • Audio Editing: Clean up your recordings by removing unwanted noises, correcting timing issues, and smoothing transitions.
  • Sound Design: Create immersive soundscapes and enhance the emotional impact of your projects with custom sound effects and atmospheric elements.
  • Dialogue Editing: Ensure clear and intelligible dialogue with noise reduction, equalization, and compression.
  • Audio Restoration: Repair and restore damaged audio recordings, removing clicks, pops, and other artifacts.

Service Pricing

We offer flexible pricing options to suit a variety of budgets and project requirements. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your specific needs.

Pricing Tiers
Service Description Price
Recording (Hourly) Includes use of studio and assistance from our experienced engineers. $100/hour
Mixing (Per Track) Professional mixing of individual tracks to enhance clarity and balance. $300/track
Mastering (Per Track) Final polishing and optimization of tracks for commercial release. $150/track
Podcast Production (Per Episode) Recording, editing, and mixing of podcast episodes. $400/episode
Voice-Over Recording (Hourly) Professional voice-over recording with studio setup. $80/hour

Our Service Guarantee

At Aurora Sound Studios, we stand behind the quality of our work. We are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction with our services.

Our goal is to exceed your expectations and provide you with a recording experience that is both enjoyable and rewarding.