Many years ago friends Rob Martens and Will Spencer decided to found a recording studio dedicated to producing absolutely professional recordings and to keep within client's budgets. Rob and Will formed a good team. Both had music backgrounds, both were 'natural button pushers,' excited about the newest advances in technology, and both had recording experience. Their efforts brought a dream into reality: Solid Sound, Inc.
Over 30 years have now passed and Solid Sound is the premier facility for those who will accept nothing less than the best for their art. Now run by Rob Martens and chief engineer Eric Wojahn, anyone who listens to their sound or visits their state-of-the-art studio can see what a genuine love for the recording profession can achieve. And their dream is affordable.
The
ears.
The fact that both Rob and Eric have been professional musicians makes
a tremendous difference in their recording studio. They love the technical
aspects of recording, and their equipment is as good as 'New York, or
L.A.' but they are musicians first. This means they have the "ears"
that can recognize when the sound is not as professional as possible,
and they can offer suggestions, when asked, on how to bring the sound
up to standards. Their musical background also enables them to communicate
quickly and accurately with the talent, so when someone says, "Take
it from the key change in the bridge," Eric and Rob are right with
them.
The attitude.
Solid Sound is staffed by people who love their work.* They have chosen
to live and work in a smaller city because it enables them to structure
their lives and work to get the most enjoyment from it. Their enjoyment
shows in a friendly and relaxed style that rubs-off on musicians and
singers. Being musicians Rob and Eric have experienced what it’s
like to be the recording artist. This knowledge allows them to make
the recording process all the more comfortable.
The equipment.
People often do not believe how extensive the studio's equipment is
until they see it. From the latest in computer technology that allows
precise editing down to a thousandth of a second, to vintage tube microphones
from the early 1900’s, every piece of equipment needed for professional
sound is there.
The studio.
Designed by the famous acoustician George Augspurger, the Solid Sound
studio offers an acoustical environment that is first rate. Located
in a quiet, rural area of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the studio provides the
relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that lets creative energy really flow.
Please call (734) 662-0667 or email rob@solidsound.net for more information.
* To us "work" is a four letter word; we're part of the lucky minority that sees what we do as getting paid to have fun and help other create art..