What Echo Mountain Recording does

Echo Mountain Recording is a privately-held, premier destination recording studio founded in 2003 by Steve Wilmans in Asheville, North Carolina. The studio operates from a converted historic church building featuring a George Augspurger-designed control room, a 32-channel vintage Neve 8068 mkII console with Uptown Automation, Pro Tools Ultimate with Lynx Aurora and Lavry Blue conversion, and an extensive collection of rare vintage analog equipment (Ampeg B-15 Portaflex, Fender Twin Reverb Drip Edge, Leslie 147, Supro Royal Reverb, Vox AC30CC2). It serves local and national recording artists ranging from emerging acts to Grammy-recognized major-label bands—Band of Horses, The Avett Brothers, The War on Drugs, Angel Olsen, Sylvan Esso, Widespread Panic, and Steve Martin with Steep Canyon Rangers—alongside corporate audiobook and voiceover clients including Audible and Simon & Schuster.

The studio generates revenue across multiple streams: per-session studio rental in The Church (main tracking room) and The B Room (overdub/editing), a three-tier monthly membership program (Gold $75, Platinum $150, Diamond $250) that functions as a savings account toward future sessions, educational workshops ($300 single-topic to $2,000 weekend immersive), branded gift cards ($50–$1,500), and the Phantom Power coffee collaboration ($22/12oz bag) with Cooperative Coffee Roasters. Distribution is direct via the studio website, email, phone, and Instagram, with e-commerce for remote sales of gift cards and merchandise. The studio has a small team of 6–10 people including founder Steve Wilmans, owner and studio manager Jessica Tomasin, chief engineer Julian Dreyer, and supporting engineers and assistants.

In late 2025, longtime studio manager Jessica Tomasin acquired ownership and the downtown property was sold to GBX Group; the studio celebrated a Grand Reopening on April 19, 2026. A new 60+ acre eco-conscious destination studio is under development in Marshall, North Carolina, designed for large-scale recording sessions, audiobooks, and television/film projects with renewable energy utilization, signaling the company's next growth phase.

Name

Echo Mountain Recording

Legal name

Echo Mountain Recording

Website

https://echomountain.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Echo Mountain Recording is a privately-held, premier destination recording studio in Asheville, NC, serving national and local recording artists with vintage analog and modern digital recording capabilities, alongside audiobook, workshop, and membership offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Editing & Restoration (Cleanup, Noise Reduction) (MPAIAHAJ), Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE)

Keywords

• Professional recording studio
• Audio mixing services
• Voiceover audiobook production
• Studio workshop training
• Music production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Studio Session Rental: Recording studio time rental including use of The Church studio (main recording space), The B Room (overdub/editing), or full production capabilities. Revenue generated per session booking.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly subscription tiers (Gold $75, Platinum $150, Diamond $250) that act as savings accounts for future studio sessions. Members accumulate balance monthly and receive perks including workshops, discounts, and exclusive access.
3. Educational Workshops: Workshop fees ranging from $300 for single-topic workshops to $2,000 for immersive two-day weekend workshops covering recording fundamentals, mixing techniques, and hands-on studio experience.
4. Gift Cards and Merchandise: Studio gift cards available in denominations from $50 to $1,500, applicable toward session fees and merchandise. Additional merchandise including branded items sold at events and online.
5. Collaborative Products (Coffee): Phantom Power coffee collaboration with Cooperative Coffee Roasters sold at $22 per 12oz bag. Available for nationwide shipping or free studio pickup.
6. Voiceover and Audiobook Services: Professional voiceover recording services for audiobooks and voiceover projects, serving corporate clients and major publishing companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Echo Mountain Recording is an independent professional recording studio in Asheville, NC that books recording sessions, mixing, and voiceover/audiobook production in two acoustic spaces—The Church (Neve 8068 mkII console) and The B Room (vintage 1972 API console). The studio also sells a recurring membership program (Gold, Platinum, Diamond tiers), hosts hands-on audio engineering workshops, and retails branded coffee, gift cards, and merchandise.

Product overview

Echo Mountain Recording is a premier destination recording studio in Asheville, North Carolina, offering professional audio recording, mixing, and voiceover services. The core offering centers on two primary studio spaces: The Church Studio featuring a vintage Neve 8068 console designed by George Augsperger, and The B Room for budget-conscious editing and overdub work. The studio provides a subscription-based membership program with three tiers (Gold at $75/month, Platinum at $150/month, Diamond at $250/month) that act as savings accounts toward studio sessions while providing perks like workshops and early booking access. Educational workshops are offered covering topics such as Pro Tools, microphone techniques, signal routing, and EQ/compression. The studio also sells merchandise including gift cards and Phantom Power Coffee, a collaboration with local roasters Cooperative Coffee Roasters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Church: Main studio space featuring a vintage Neve 8068 console with Uptown Automation, designed by George Augsperger
• The B Room
• API Studio
• Echo Mountain Membership
• Phantom Power

Products and services

• The Church Studio

Quantifiable outcome

• Chief Engineer Julian Dreyer has engineered 2 Grammy-nominated albums, one of which was a Grammy winner
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooperative Coffee RoasterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Local Asheville coffee roaster collaborating on Phantom Power coffee blend, roasted exclusively for Echo Mountain. Available only through the studio both online and for pickup. Partnership extends brand reach into lifestyle merchandise while supporting local business.
• Burial BeerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2026Local Asheville brewery providing beverages at studio events including the April 2026 Grand Reopening celebration.
• Gan ShanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2026Local Asheville restaurant providing catering at studio events including the April 2026 Grand Reopening celebration.
• Sandlin GaitherminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2026Local photographer providing complimentary musician portrait sessions during Grand Reopening event. Offers promotional and social media usage rights for captured images.
• Drop of SunminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Local Asheville studio partnership for community relief efforts following Hurricane Helene. Collaboration on artist support initiatives and mutual studio community aid.
• Slay the Mic Media (Elizabeth Garland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Media company founded by Elizabeth Garland, partnering for future community jam sessions. Contribution to post-Helene recovery and musician community building.
• Horse + HerominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2024Art curation partnership for new art installation throughout the studio space. Curated artwork available for sale during Grand Reopening event.
• GBX GroupcoreOthers · 22 May 2024Property buyer for downtown Asheville studio location. Placed historical easement on the church building within Asheville's Downtown Historic District. No influence over studio operations post-sale.
• Asheville Music ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Non-profit organization providing education, advocacy, connection and collaboration in the music community. Co-founded by Studio Manager Jessica Tomasin. Studio partner organization.
• Independent Arts & Music of Asheville (IAMAVL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Studio partner organization supporting independent arts and music in Asheville community.
• Welcome to MarscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Studio partner organization in Asheville music community.
• Asheville Commercial Music Enterprise (ACME)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Studio partner organization supporting commercial music enterprise in Asheville.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Audible Studios: Major audiobook production platform (Amazon-owned) and a current corporate client of Echo Mountain. Comparable as an audio production enterprise customer rather than a direct competitor, representing the audiobook pipeline opportunity for the studio.
• Sweetwater: Large US retailer of pro audio equipment, instruments, and recording gear, plus a content/education platform. Adjacent to Echo Mountain as a pro audio ecosystem participant serving the same indie artist and home-studio customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Capitol Studios: Iconic Los Angeles destination studio inside the Capitol Records tower with vintage consoles, echo chambers, and major-label artist clientele. Comparable to Echo Mountain in destination studio model and vintage analog heritage, but at major-label scale.
• The Village Studios: Historic Los Angeles destination studio (formerly The Village Recorder) with vintage analog consoles, multiple rooms, and a major-label artist roster. Comparable to Echo Mountain as a premium destination studio but at larger scale and serving LA's broader major-label market.

Direct peers

• Pachyderm Studio: Destination recording studio in a converted house in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, known for indie/rock recordings and an analog workflow. Comparable to Echo Mountain in destination-style facility, indie artist focus, and analog gear emphasis.
• Ardent Studios: Long-running Memphis destination studio with vintage analog gear, Grammy-winning engineering, and a multi-decade artist roster. Comparable to Echo Mountain in destination studio positioning, vintage analog heritage, and established reputation.
• Electrical Audio: Steve Albini's destination recording studio in Chicago focused on analog recording and indie/rock artists with a strong engineering reputation. Comparable to Echo Mountain in its analog-first approach, indie artist roster, and engineering-team-driven brand.
• Royal Studios: Historic Memphis destination studio known for vintage analog recording, soul/R&B/roots artists, and high-end gear. Comparable to Echo Mountain in vintage equipment emphasis, regional destination model, and roots/indie artist positioning.
• Blackbird Studio: Premier destination recording studio in Nashville featuring a custom Neve 8068 console, rare vintage analog gear, and a roster of Grammy-winning engineers. Closely comparable to Echo Mountain as a vintage-gear-anchored destination facility serving high-profile recording artists.

Emerging players

• Studio Litho: Seattle-based destination studio founded by Stone Gossard with vintage analog gear and indie/rock artist focus. Comparable to Echo Mountain as a smaller boutique destination studio with vintage equipment and indie artist roster.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/echomountainrecording
• Facebookfacebook.com/EchoMtnRecording
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/echo-mountain-recording

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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