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Professional Music Recording & Production Services in Covington, KY
We are a professional recording studio founded on decades of industry experience and a passion for audio excellence. With over 34 years as a recording engineer, our owner has produced more than 500 albums, including Grammy-nominated and Billboard-charting work, while serving artists, corporations, and legal professionals. Our studio combines state-of-the-art equipmentsuch as ProTools, premium microphones, and acoustically-optimized spaceswith expert engineering to deliver time-efficient, high-quality results.

We specialize in audio recording, mixing, mastering, sound restoration, and CD production, catering to diverse needs from demo tracks to major label releases. Our mission is to help clients achieve their creative and professional goals through technical precision and personalized guidance.
Services
Audio Recording Mixing/Mastering Sound Restoration CD Duplication Music Production
Highlights and features
  • We have 34 years of experience producing over 500 albums
  • Our engineer worked with major labels and Grammy-nominated artists
  • We use premium microphones and acoustically-designed studio spaces
  • We save clients money through time-efficient professional workflows
  • We handle all music genres and corporate audio production needs
Services
Audio Recording
Professional music and audio recording using ProTools, 30+ studio microphones, and premium gear. Our acoustically-designed studio captures pristine sound for all genres. Clients benefit from 34 years of engineering expertise to create high-quality recordings efficiently.
Mixing/Mastering
Precision mixing and mastering services with industry-standard equipment. We optimize sound quality for commercial releases, ensuring competitive loudness and clarity. Our engineer's experience with Grammy-nominated projects guarantees professional-grade results for demos and albums.
Sound Restoration
Digital restoration of damaged audio recordings, including cassette/DAT transfers and noise reduction. We recover critical evidence for legal cases and preserve historical recordings. Our technical expertise handles challenging restoration projects with meticulous attention to detail.
CD Duplication
Complete CD duplication and packaging services with graphic design. We produce professional physical media for music releases, corporate presentations, and spoken-word projects. Services include mastering, printing, and assembly for small-run or large-scale productions.
Music Production
Full-service music production from pre-production planning to final mastering. We guide artists through recording processes, offer creative input, and provide session musician coordination. Our track record includes helping artists secure major label development deals through strategic production.
People
Ric 'Lightnin' Hopkins
Owner/Engineer/Producer
Professional recording engineer with 34 years of experience. Former head engineer at Jewel Records, producer of over 500 albums including Grammy-nominated work, and corporate audio specialist with expertise in all music genres.
Questions
What recording services do you offer?
We provide audio recording, mixing, mastering, sound restoration, CD duplication, and music production services using professional-grade equipment and 34 years of engineering expertise.
How experienced is your engineer?
Our engineer has 34 years of experience producing over 500 albums, including Grammy-nominated work and major label projects, with expertise in all music genres and corporate audio production.
Do you work with all music genres?
Yes, we've recorded every musical style imaginable, from rock and jazz to classical and hip-hop, with the technical knowledge and equipment to handle any genre professionally.
How can I hear your work?
Listen to audio samples on our website or request a physical demo CD showcasing our recording, mixing, and mastering capabilities across various genres and project types.
Where are you located?
We're located at 1813 Holman St, Covington, KY inside Acts of Faith Christian Fellowship Church, serving the Greater Cincinnati area and remote clients nationwide.
Reviews (1)
One Man Electrical Band Omeb
Jan 15, 2021 Report
Ric is an extremely knowledgeable recording engineer with a lifetime of experience in the business. Ric, as a former lead engineer for Jewel Records in Cincinnati, has a great ear for oldie's pop, country, gospel and rock music.