Business Details
11 Years
experience
Professional Music Recording Studio in Brewster, MA
SSN Recording Studios was founded by Tim Carlin, a seasoned audio engineer with over four decades of industry experience. Since launching his career in 1983 after studying at the Institute of Audio Research in NYC, Tim has built a reputation for technical excellence and artistic collaboration. Our studio combines cutting-edge digital technology with vintage analog equipment, offering clients a unique hybrid environment for recording, mixing, and mastering. We specialize in serving independent artists, bands, and voice-over professionals with tailored production solutions.Our facility features a Solid State Logic Axiom MT+ 48-channel console, Pro Tools Ultimate, and extensive outboard gear to deliver high-quality results. With decades of hands-on experience and a passion for sonic innovation, we provide personalized service that prioritizes creative vision and technical precision. Our commitment to excellence extends to mastering services, voice-over sessions, and analog tape recording for discerning clients.
Services
Recording
Mixing
Mastering
Voice Over
Production
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of audio engineering expertise since 1983.
- Our studio features a Solid State Logic Axiom MT+ digital console.
- We provide hybrid digital/analog production capabilities for optimal sound quality.
- Our facility includes vintage outboard gear and hundreds of digital plugins.
- We offer flexible session hours with late/overnight availability upon request.
Services
Recording
Our recording services combine digital precision with analog warmth using Pro Tools Ultimate, Otari MTR90II 2-inch tape machines, and Tascam MSR-16 1/2-inch recorders. Artists access vintage gear like the Solid State Logic Axiom MT+ console for hybrid production. We support full-band tracking and individual instrument sessions in a professional environment.
Mixing
We deliver polished mixes using SSL Axiom MT+ console automation, Waves plugins, and analog summing. Our engineers optimize sonic balance across genres with both in-the-box and analog workflows. Clients benefit from decades of mixing expertise and access to vintage EQs and dynamics processors.
Mastering
Our mastering suite provides final polish for commercial release using state-of-the-art monitoring and digital/analog hybrid processing. We employ Lexicon reverb units, Empirical Labs compressors, and iZotope tools to enhance clarity and loudness while preserving artistic intent.
Voice Over
We offer professional voice-over and ADR recording with Sennheiser MKH416 and Shure SM7B microphones. Our isolation booth ensures pristine capture for podcasting, audiobooks, and film/TV post-production. Real-time monitoring and Source Connect compatibility support remote collaboration.
Production
Full-service production includes arrangement guidance, overdub sessions, and creative consultation. Our facility houses electric/acoustic guitars, MIDI controllers, and virtual instruments. Engineers provide technical expertise while maintaining artistic vision through every production stage.
People
Tim Carlin
Owner
Audio engineer with 40+ years experience since 1983. Studied at Institute of Audio Research NYC and operated Solid Sound Studios from 1989-2002. Founded SSN Studios in 2015 with expertise in hybrid digital/analog production.
Questions
What recording formats do you support?
We offer digital recording via Pro Tools Ultimate HD and analog options using Otari MTR90II 2-inch tape or Tascam MSR-16 1/2-inch machines for hybrid workflows.
Can I book late-night sessions?
Yes, late or overnight sessions are available upon request to accommodate artists' creative schedules.
Do you provide mastering services?
Yes, our mastering suite combines digital precision with analog warmth using Lexicon, Empirical Labs, and iZotope tools for commercial-grade final production.
What equipment do you have for mixing?
We use a Solid State Logic Axiom MT+ 48-channel console with Waves plugins, analog summing, and vintage outboard gear including Lexicon MX100 and ART Pro VLA compressors.
Are voice-over services available?
Yes, we provide professional voice-over and ADR sessions with Sennheiser MKH416 microphones, isolation booth, and Source Connect compatibility for remote collaboration.