What We Do Best
From first note to final master, Tapehouse Recording Co. provides end-to-end audio services through the finest analog and digital equipment in Nashville.
Full-Band Recording
Capture your band live with full isolation capabilities. Our Live Room accommodates up to 8 musicians simultaneously with dedicated headphone mixes for each player. Track through our Neve 8078 to the Studer A800 for that authentic tape sound.
Includes
- Live Room with 8-musician capacity
- Individual headphone mixes
- Neve 8078 tracking console
- 2-inch tape or Pro Tools HD
- Full microphone collection available
Vocal Tracking
Our Vocal Room and collection of world-class microphones create the perfect environment for capturing pristine vocals. Whether you need intimate whispers or powerful belts, we have the right mic and signal chain for every voice.
Includes
- Neumann U87, Coles 4038, AKG C414
- Neve 1073 and UA 610 preamps
- LA-2A and 1176 compression
- Dedicated vocal booth
- Comfortable, inspiring environment
Acoustic Sessions
Stripped-back recordings that capture the natural beauty of acoustic instruments. Our rooms are tuned to bring out the resonance and detail that makes acoustic music breathe.
Includes
- Steinway Model B grand piano
- Matched pair ribbon mics
- Natural room ambience options
- Minimal processing philosophy
- Live-to-two-track capability
Analog Mixing
Mix through our SSL 4000E console with a full rack of outboard compressors, equalizers, and effects. Every fader move, every send, every bus is hands-on analog. This is mixing the way records were meant to be mixed.
Includes
- SSL 4000E 72-channel console
- Full outboard rack
- Tape summing through Studer
- Analog recall sheets
- Unlimited revisions within session
Digital Mixing
For projects that require the flexibility of digital recall and automation, we offer hybrid mixing that routes through our analog outboard before returning to Pro Tools HD. Best of both worlds.
Includes
- Pro Tools HD Native
- Hybrid analog/digital signal path
- Full plugin suite (UAD, Waves)
- Unlimited recalls
- Stems and alt mixes included
Mastering
The final polish. Every master at Tapehouse runs through our Ampex ATR-102 mastering deck and precision analog EQ and compression chain. We prepare your music for streaming, vinyl, and CD with equal care.
Includes
- Ampex ATR-102 mastering deck
- Analog EQ and compression chain
- Streaming, vinyl, and CD formats
- ISRC coding and metadata
- DDP masters available
Voiceover
Our Isolation Booth provides a dead-quiet recording environment perfect for voiceover, narration, audiobooks, and podcast recording. Professional-grade results with fast turnaround.
Includes
- Ultra-quiet isolation booth
- Neumann U87 primary mic
- ISDN and Source Connect
- Same-day file delivery
- Directed or self-directed sessions
Commercial Audio
From radio spots to brand films, we produce commercial audio that cuts through the noise. Music composition, sound design, voice direction, and final mix, all under one roof.
Includes
- Music composition and licensing
- Sound design and Foley
- Voice direction and casting
- Broadcast-ready final mix
- Fast turnaround available