What Chase Park Transduction Studios does

Chase Park Transduction Studios is an independent recording studio and audio production facility founded in 1997 and based in Athens, Georgia. The studio operates two recording rooms — Studio A (Amek Neve 9098 console, Ampex ATR 102, vintage Germanium preamps, Neumann U87 microphones) and Studio B (Sony MXP 3036, Otari MTR-90 2-inch, Apogee Symphony converters, Pro Tools HD) — supported by an extensive inventory of vintage analog outboard gear, microphones, and rare instruments. Co-owned and operated by engineers David Barbe and Andy LeMaster, the business also provides standalone audio mastering services led by Berklee-trained engineer Jason Nesmith at $15 per minute of audio, with delivery in streaming-optimized and physical-format masters (DDP for CD, vinyl pre-master, cassette). The studio is an Apple Digital Services approved mastering house, enabling global remote mastering delivery, and supplements service revenue with branded merchandise.

The studio serves independent musicians, bands, and established regional and national artists seeking professional album production, with a client roster spanning more than 100 acts over its history including REM, Drive-By Truckers, Deerhunter, Bright Eyes, Animal Collective, Queens of the Stone Age, and collaborations such as Chris Martin/Michael Stipe. GTM is direct-to-consumer: booking inquiries are handled via email, with quote-based pricing that explicitly accommodates varying budget sizes. Mastering pricing is publicly disclosed and follows a per-minute unit model. Marketing is limited to the studio's own website, including a public artist roster page that functions as social proof, with the bulk of new business driven by word-of-mouth referrals.

Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) recording studio services billed hourly or per project, (2) mastering services billed at $15/minute, and (3) direct merchandise sales (t-shirts). The company is privately held with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company, and operates as an 11–50 person organization with a core engineering team of 7–9. There are no disclosed financial metrics, no M&A activity, and no documented expansion beyond the Athens facility, with growth signals limited to incremental service-line diversification and modest staff additions.

Name

Chase Park Transduction Studios

Legal name

Chase Park Transduction Studios

Website

https://chaseparktransduction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chase Park Transduction Studios is an independent, owner-operated recording and mastering studio in Athens, Georgia, founded in 1997, serving independent musicians and established artists with two studios, analog/digital recording capabilities, and Apple-approved mastering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Sound Recording Studios (512240), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Engineering Services (Tracking, Mixing, Mastering) (MPAIAHAD), Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO), Audio Editing & Restoration (Cleanup, Noise Reduction) (MPAIAHAJ)

Keywords

• Analog recording studio
• Audio mastering services
• Music production facility
• Studio recording sessions
• Vinyl pre-mastering

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Recording Studio Services: Hourly or project-based studio recording fees for bands and artists using Studio A and Studio B facilities with full engineering support, equipment access, and production services.
2. Mastering Services: Audio mastering at $15 per minute of audio with minimum $100 session charge. Includes masters in multiple formats (WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC) and various delivery formats (DDP for CD, vinyl pre-master, cassette).
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts priced at $20 for local pickup or $25 for delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Chase Park Transduction Studios is an independent recording studio and audio production facility in Athens, Georgia, operating two fully equipped recording rooms (Studio A and Studio B) with vintage analog and modern digital gear. The studio also offers audio mastering services through an Apple Digital Services approved mastering engineer, and sells branded merchandise.

Product overview

Chase Park Transduction Studios is an independent recording studio and audio production facility located in Athens, Georgia, offering two recording studios (Studio A and Studio B), professional mastering services, and branded merchandise. Studio A features a high-end Neve console and premium recording chain, while Studio B offers a versatile setup with analog tape machines and Pro Tools integration. The mastering suite is led by Jason NeSmith and serves as an approved Apple Digital Services mastering house, providing masters in multiple digital and physical formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio A Professional recording studio room featuring an Amek Neve 9098 console, Ampex ATR 102 1/2 inch tape machine, Neumann U87 microphones, vintage GE Germanium preamps, Chandler Germanium and TG1 processors, Gates Sta Level compressor, and Neve 5316 36x8 mixing console, designed for full-scale recording sessions.
• Studio B Recording studio room equipped with a Sony MXP 3036 console, Otari MTR-90 2-inch recorder, Ampex ATR-102, Daking and John Hardy preamps, API EQ system, Apogee Symphony converters, Pro Tools HD 32x32, and Tannoy/Genelec monitoring, with analog recording capabilities on multiple tape formats.
• Mastering Services Audio mastering services provided by engineer Jason Nesmith at $15 per minute of audio with a $100 minimum session charge. Delivers masters in WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC formats optimized for streaming, DDP Images for CD replication, and pre-masters for vinyl and cassette. The studio is an approved Apple Digital Services mastering house.
• Chase Park Transduction Branded Merchandise Branded studio merchandise including t-shirts priced at $20 for local pickup or $25 for delivery, sold directly to fans and clients via email contact.

Named customers19 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ardent Studios: Independent recording studio in Memphis, founded in 1966. Comparable as a long-running (50+ year) privately-owned destination studio with vintage analog equipment and a roster spanning major and indie acts, mirroring Chase Park's positioning.
• Echo Mountain Recording: Independent recording studio in Asheville, NC, in a converted church. Directly comparable as a boutique analog-friendly studio in the Southeast US serving indie and alternative artists - similar size, philosophy, and client profile.
• Blackbird Studio: Independent studio in Nashville, TN, owned by Martina McBride and owned/operated by engineer John McBride. Comparable as a destination studio emphasizing premium analog equipment, in-house engineering talent, and a roster of established artists.
• Electric Audio Studios: Steve Albini's analog-focused independent recording studio in Chicago. Directly comparable to Chase Park: small boutique operation, vintage analog equipment, two-room facility, and decades-long reputation among indie rock artists.
• FAME Studios: Independent recording studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, founded in 1959. Comparable as a destination studio built on analog sound, deep artist roster, and skilled in-house engineering - a structural peer to Chase Park.
• Pachyderm Recording Studio: Independent recording studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Comparable as a small in-the-woods boutique analog studio with a legacy artist roster (Nirvana, PJ Harvey) and analog-first workflow philosophy similar to Chase Park.
• Muscle Shoals Sound Studio: Legendary independent recording studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Comparable analog-heritage destination studio serving established and emerging artists with vintage equipment and engineer-driven session culture, similar to CPT's model.

Broad incumbents

• Sunset Sound: Long-standing Los Angeles commercial recording studio with vintage analog consoles and rooms. Overlaps with CPT in analog capability and equipment ethos, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader commercial clientele.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cptransduction
• Facebookfacebook.com/Chase-Park-Transduction-138807392833589
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chase-park-transduction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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