An Introduction From Mix One Studios

The whole point and rationale behind our founding this studio was that we were getting darn sick and tired of working for other folks who just didn’t get it – it might be the ultimate in vanity and ego to say that we could do this all better and stay in better touch with our humanity than they while doing it, but so be it. Mix One Studios was founded as a multiple partnership for that one reason - we feel that we can do it better and keep it human at the same time. This is seemingly a simple concept, but it’s too often the exception in the real world of business. At least that was our experience . . .

At Mix One, we pride ourselves on providing a top-end, professional product in a comfortable, creative atmosphere - one where our clients can relax and be secure in the belief that they are in the best possible hands. Everything we do here we do with the client in mind – from the layout and décor of the facility to the demeanor of the people they meet and, ultimately, to the delivery of their media.

Our goal is to easily accommodate any audio client who finds us. It is our hope that Mix One can cater to your every audio need, including all types of music production, sound design, music composition, audio production and post-production, and duplication.

So, while we do have some great-sounding, state-of-the art facilities, that will not be the only thing that our clients will remember after working with us – rather, it is the ideal of flexibility, accommodation and resource of knowledge (collectively known as just part of the concept known as “service”) that will get them back in the door later on.


The partners of Mix One Studios, Inc.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Busy Doing the Audio Production Thing


Val Kilmer came to Mix One Studios last week for not one, but two, ADR sessions with David Porter. One was for "The Irishman", directed by Jonathan Hensleigh. "The Irishman" stars Kilmer and Christopher Walken and tells the true story of Danny Greene, a tough Irish thug working for mobsters in Cleveland during the 1970's. Kilmer's other project, "Provinces of Night", directed by Shane Dax Taylor, has him as the lead in a romantic drama set in Tennessee. Both films come out in 2010.


Ted Paduck also had a busy week. He helped local band, Big Party Orchestra record a short demo, continued to mix the new Loomers album, “Reeling Down a Road,” and recorded some new tracks for the Joe Birmingham Experiment.


Look out for out next blog entry because there is a lot of excitement going at Mix One—Ben Affleck will be here, along with Chris Cooper and maybe even a surprise guest!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

It’s Tough to Be a Girl

Chris Anderson engineered and mixed a session for the upcoming PBS documentary, “A Girls Life.” Hosted by researcher and author Rachel Simmons, “A Girls Life” explores the challenges facing young women as they surf the waves of 21st century adolescence. Rachel, along with producer Elizabeth Arledge and co-producer/director Jackie Mow, came into Mix One for sound design and mix for the one-hour long program, which airs December 30th.

“A Girls Life” focuses on the opportunities and hardships of girls coming into adulthood. Rachel interviews parents, psychologists, teachers, and social workers who are helping nurture girls into capable, resilient adults. She also talks with four very special girls who tell their own deeply personal tales of dealing with issues like cyber bullying, body image, and violence. “We’re proud to have been a part of such an in-depth exploration” says Chris. “I see this show as a guide to anyone with daughters—a required viewing for sure!”

Mix One Makes a Lasting Impression



Just a few weeks ago I was reading Shred News and stumbled on an interview with up-and-coming indie/folk singer Will Knox. I wondered why this name looked so familiar. Then it hit me; Will Knox came into the studio summer of 2007 to record his Buckled Knees EP.

Will approached Ted after doing some overdubs with Sydney Wayser a few years back. He liked that Ted was doing some un-orthodox tracking for her CD, such as recording with no headphones and tracking her duet on a bi-directional mic as a single performance rather than overdubbing each person. Will wanted Ted to record his EP in a similar fashion.


Ted set Will up in Studio A for the initial tracking session. He didn’t use headphones and got as close to the band as he could so that they felt like they were in their rehearsal space or at a gig. Tracking was very organic and natural, with minimal overdubs. Ted led will through some great vocal takes, which no one had ever done before. The album turned out to be a success, landing Will gigs all across the US and Europe. Shred News called his set a “sublime blend of intriguing new music, and relaxing atmosphere to combine for one of the most enjoyably unexpected pre-show acts I’ve ever seen.” Good job Will! We knew you had it in you.