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Audio Book Recording Started in Studio “A”

Recording began this week for the Kindle version of Denise Woods‘ newest book, The Power of the Voice, set for release by Harper Collins on January 26, 2021. Denise Woods is one of the nation’s most sought-after voice and dialect coaches, with clients such as Halle Berry, Will Smith, Queen Latifah, Taye Diggs, Ray Liotta, […]

Last updated February 1, 2022

Sound Palace Blog - Renowned Bassist Mick Mahan In Studio
Renowned Bassist Mick Mahan In Studio

Since 1994 Mick has been playing, touring and recording with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo and appears on the her last six albums and numerous videos. Mick has also had the distinct experience of working in an arranger capacity with Prince on “Under the Cherry Moon” and Bobby Caldwell. His touring/recording credits include: founding member […]

Last updated February 1, 2022

Sound Palace Blog - On-Screen Credit for The Sound Palace
On-Screen Credit for The Sound Palace

Jamie Foxx’s latest feature film, “Project Power” was released on August 14, 2020. Automated Dialog  Replacement (ADR) for some of the scenes was recorded at The Sound Palace and was credited accordingly at the conclusion of the film.    

Last updated August 15, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Tom Selleck In Studio
Tom Selleck In Studio

With extreme safety and sanitation measures implemented in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Actor Tom Selleck is spending a few days this week in Studio “A”, recording the narration for an upcoming documentary entitled “Out Where The West Begins.” The series is being produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films and the Executive Producer is Tom Brainard. […]

Last updated August 15, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Covid Safeguards In Use
Covid Safeguards In Use

The Sound Palace has reopened in accordance with guidelines recently issued by Ventura County. In addition to routine cleaning with alcohol and disinfectants, studio equipment and furniture is also treated with prolonged exposure to Ultraviolet lighting which kills viruses such as Covid-19.

Last updated November 3, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Jamie Foxx Back In Studio
Jamie Foxx Back In Studio

With restrictions easing in our county, Jamie Foxx returned to our studio today. We recorded dialog replacement for an upcoming feature film produced for Netflix, followed by dialog recording for an upcoming animated feature produced by Pixar including a recording process coordinated with studio engineers at Skywalker Sound. A second engineer was required for this […]

Last updated May 30, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Actor Ving Rhames at The Sound Palace
Actor Ving Rhames at The Sound Palace

Actor Ving Rhames just finished recording a series of television commercials for Arby’s. Ving has been the voice of Arby’s for several years and brings a great deal of personality to his role as the Arby’s narrator. The advertisements were produced by the Fallon Group of Minneapolis who communicated with Ving through our studio headphones […]

Last updated April 1, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - NEW: THE NEVE 1073 MIC PRE/EQ
NEW: THE NEVE 1073 MIC PRE/EQ

THE WORLD’S MOST BELOVED MIC PRE     The Sound Palace recently added the Neve 1073 Mic Pre/EQ to its outboard gear. The Neve 1073 Mic preamp/EQ is justifiably legendary for its unique tonal quality and longevity in the marketplace. This famed mic pre has been used in more high-end studios and on more famous […]

Last updated August 15, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Flute Orchestra Records at The Sound Palace
Flute Orchestra Records at The Sound Palace

In two consecutive recording sessions of 12 hours in duration, composer Chikako Iversen brought in members of her flute orchestra to record a classical piece commissioned by Roland Tso. Also included was a marimba and percussion player. Double contra bass flutes stand close to 7 feet tall. To achieve the required separation, the 7 1/2 […]

Last updated April 1, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Tom Selleck Records Documentary at The Sound Palace
Tom Selleck Records Documentary at The Sound Palace

Actor Tom Selleck came to The Sound Palace’s Studio “A” to record a narration of a documentary for the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Studio manager Pat Murphy was the audio engineer for the recording session which was produced by Tom Brainard. Associate Producer was Kathy Almon and the editor was Nick Walker, both […]

Last updated April 1, 2020

Sound Palace Blog - Josh Lucas Records Home Depot Commercials at The Sound Palace
Josh Lucas Records Home Depot Commercials at The Sound Palace

Actor Josh Lucas, (Ford v. Ferrari, A Beautiful Mind, American Psycho, Sweet Home Alabama) just wrapped up 2 hours of recording voiceovers for numerous 30 second advertising spots for The Home Depot at Studio A.  He is a real pro. He had a preference for a specific microphone (Sennheiser 416) which happens to be one […]

Last updated August 15, 2020

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Jamie Foxx Continues Voiceover Work at The Sound Palace

  Chrysler continues its advertising campaign for the Pacifica and Jamie Foxx returned to The Sound Palace’s Studio A to record more voiceovers for the television commercials. This time the recordings were under the direction of  TBD Post in Austin, TX. Again Jamie is an absolute pro and super nice. It was a pleasure working […]

Last updated September 20, 2022