Business Details
13 Years
experience
Professional Music Production Studio in Orlando
Red Lion Recording Studio was founded in 2013 by Gustavo Porras and a former partner, evolving with Caine Lee's involvement in 2014. Our studio specializes in recording, mixing, and mastering, serving Central Florida's music scene for over a decade. With over 25 years of combined experience, our engineers have worked with punk, metal, and hardcore bands globally, earning recognition as Best Recording Studio in Orlando (2023-2024). We combine state-of-the-art analog and digital gear, including an API 2 Console and Burl Audio converters, to deliver punchy drums, ripping guitars, and mixes that stand out.Our hybrid mixing studio offers remote services and live-streaming capabilities, adapting to modern production needs while maintaining a commitment to high-quality audio. We provide hands-on training through our Audio Engineer Academy, preparing students to produce songs from start to finish using industry-standard techniques. Our reputation for excellence stems from a deep understanding of signal flow, analog processing, and client collaboration, ensuring every project achieves its full potential.
Services
Recording Services
Mixing & Mastering
Audio Engineer Academy
Live Streaming Setup
Remote Mixing
Gear Rentals
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 25+ years combined experience recording award-winning punk/metal albums
- State-of-the-art API 2 Console and Burl Audio converters
- Hybrid studio offering remote mixing and live-streaming capabilities
- Voted Best Recording Studio in Orlando (2023-2024)
- Hands-on training with industry-standard analog gear
What people say
Best Recording Studio
Amazing experience
Professional team
Exceptional results
Industry-standard training
Services
Recording Services
Our 700 sq. ft. live room with 12ft ceilings provides optimal acoustics for recording full bands or solo artists. We offer professional drum kits, guitar amps, and microphones including Neumann U87 and Royer R-121. Our engineers guide clients through mic placement, signal flow, and monitoring setup to capture high-quality tracks. The control room features API and SSL consoles for precise monitoring during sessions.
Mixing & Mastering
We use analog gear like the Smart Research C1LA Compressor and digital plugins to balance levels, EQ, and dynamics. Our hybrid workflow converts digital signals to analog for warmth while maintaining digital flexibility. Engineers apply harmonic distortion and sidechaining techniques to create punchy mixes. Mastering prepares tracks for distribution with final EQ adjustments and loudness optimization.
Audio Engineer Academy
This hands-on program teaches song production from start to finish. Students record live bands, edit tracks, and mix using ProTools and analog consoles. Curriculum covers signal flow, mic techniques, and using industry-standard gear like the Burl Mothership. Graduates gain practical experience creating release-ready singles and may qualify for internships at the studio.
Remote Mixing
Clients can submit home-recorded tracks for professional mixing through our analog console and outboard gear. We accept 24-bit WAV files and handle re-amping guitar tracks through our amp collection. Drum samples can be replaced with our live room recordings. Final mixes receive mastering treatment before delivery as commercial-ready audio files.
Live Streaming Setup
We provide camera systems and audio routing for live-streamed performances and recording sessions. The setup captures multi-angle video synchronized with high-quality audio from our mixing console. Streamed content maintains professional sound through our analog-to-digital conversion process. Ideal for bands wanting to showcase sessions or virtual concerts with broadcast-quality production.
People
Gustavo Porras
Co-Owner & Lead Engineer
15+ years experience in audio engineering with expertise in heavy music production. Active guitarist in hardcore band 430 Steps. Specializes in punchy drum mixing and analog signal flow. Teaches advanced recording techniques at the studio's academy.
Caine Lee
Co-Owner & Mix Engineer
17-year veteran engineer known for punk/pop-punk guitar tones. Former NYC studio technician with global client experience. Active musician in punk band EFFIT. Focuses on hybrid mixing workflows combining digital precision with analog warmth for aggressive rock mixes.
Questions
What music genres do you specialize in?
While we excel with punk, metal, and hardcore, our engineers have experience across all rock subgenres and can adapt to various styles.
Can you mix tracks recorded elsewhere?
Yes, we accept projects from home studios or other facilities. Our hybrid workflow integrates analog processing with digital editing for polished results.
Do you offer internships?
We provide training programs and potential internships for Audio Engineer Academy graduates who demonstrate technical proficiency and professionalism.
What gear do you use?
Our equipment includes API 2 Console, Burl Mothership converters, Neumann/Upton mics, and outboard processors from SSL, Empirical Labs, and Chandler Limited.
How do remote sessions work?
Clients send raw tracks for analog mixing through our console. We provide reference tracks, handle revisions, and deliver mastered files via secure transfer.
Can you help with live-streamed performances?
We offer multi-camera setups and audio routing for professional live-streamed sessions, ensuring broadcast-quality sound and video synchronization.
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Reviews (5)
J. Cova
Nov 18, 2021
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Red lion is THE BEST RECORDING STUDIO IN CENTRAL FLORIDA hands down. Gustavo is very knowledgeable and professional. The studio itself is top of the line, I recommend this studio 100%
Audio Creep
Sep 06, 2021
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I get the privilege to call Caine and Gus friends as well as work along side them occasionally. This studio is on top of top of the line. If you're ready to take your project to the highest tier of quality, give them a call and schedule. You won't be disappointed.
Mister Madrid
Sep 02, 2021
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The studio is super awesome all up to date technology and has an awesome vibe to go with as well. The owners are super helpful and provide a creative space for artist to really let loose! By far the best studio Ive been to!
Matt Harris
Aug 30, 2021
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Amazing studio, amazing people, amazing big room. Seriously if you are shopping around for a place to make your project, at least take the time and go talk with them...
Alan Gilbert
Aug 18, 2021
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So far, I have fully recorded 6 songs with Red Lion Studios, and have received 3 mixed and mastered songs, and I have been nothing short of impressed with the work done with my product. Perfect for drums, and their equipment makes it to where you can do anything you want, along with everyone being easy to work with. I plan on recording with Red Lion for at least a full length album, and am looking forward to building my business relationship with them.
