Studio

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Amsterdam is next. Mercenary Magnetics is relocating to the Netherlands.

For artists and labels in the Netherlands

Discounted rates on remote mixing for artists and labels in the Netherlands, until the move.

Stereo and Dolby Atmos, mixed remotely and delivered online. The discount runs until Mercenary Magnetics opens in Amsterdam. Ask Gemma for a quote →

  1. Until the moveRemote mixing for artists anywhere: stereo and Dolby Atmos, delivered online.
  2. Sessions in the U.S.Recording in the States, with travel by arrangement.
  3. After the moveRecording and mixing from Amsterdam, for the Netherlands, Europe and worldwide.

european and international work

Peter Gabriel, “More Than This” (Real World) · Death in Vegas with Liam Gallagher, “Scorpio Rising” · The Polyphonic Spree on 679 and Fierce Panda · Erja Lyytinen (Finland) · Anika Moa (Universal New Zealand)

how it works

Remote mixing, step by step.

  1. Send your filesDropbox, WeTransfer or Google Drive, whichever is easiest for you. Send the tracks (stems or multitrack), a reference mix, lyrics if there are vocals, and your notes.
  2. We talk firstChris gets in touch before he starts mixing, to get your direction and the details.
  3. The mixDates are agreed up front, before any work starts. For Dolby Atmos catalogue remixes, Chris opens the files first and then gives you dates.
  4. RevisionsUnlimited within reason, until you sign off.
  5. DeliveryPer song: full mix, instrumental, TV mix and a cappella, with stems on request. Dolby Atmos is delivered as an ADM BWF master, the format Apple Music takes.

mobile

The studio travels: 32 channels of Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 preamps, brought to wherever the record needs to be made.

  1. Location recording32 channels of RMP-D8 by Rupert Neve Designs, Class A preamps with mastering-grade converters.
  2. In-person mix revisionsNew, in the U.S.: the mobile rig comes to you, and we work through the mix revisions together in the room.
  3. Featured by Rupert Neve DesignsChris walks through the rig in Rupert Neve Designs’ own RMP-D8 films. See the RMP-D8 ↗

software

Tools for immersive audio work, built in a working studio by the engineer who uses them.

ADM Master Pro

The independent immersive audio mastering platform. Timeline-based album assembly, precision LUFS measurement, and up to 9.1.6 spatial monitoring.

COMING SOON

ADM Master QC

Drag-and-drop quality control for immersive ADM BWF masters, with loudness and true-peak measurement and a pass/fail report.

AVAILABLE

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questions

Who is Chris Bell?
A Grammy-nominated recording and mixing engineer, working since 1992. He has engineered records for the Eagles, Erykah Badu, Kirk Franklin, Don Henley and Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band. Mercenary Magnetics is his studio and engineering practice.
Can Chris record and mix my whole record?
Yes. Full-project recording and mixing is the preferred way to work: one pair of ears from the first take to the final mix.
Do you mix in Dolby Atmos?
Yes, for new releases and for back-catalog records. Dolby Atmos mixes are delivered as an ADM BWF master, the format Apple Music takes.
Can we work together from the Netherlands?
Yes. Mixing is done remotely and delivered online, and artists and labels in the Netherlands get discounted rates until Mercenary Magnetics moves to Amsterdam.
Is there a studio in Amsterdam?
Not yet. Mercenary Magnetics is relocating to the Netherlands. Until the move, Chris mixes remotely and records in the United States by arrangement.
Can you record on location?
Yes. The mobile rig is 32 channels of Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 preamps, brought to wherever the record needs to be made.
How do I start?
Email info@mercenarymagnetics.com or use the chat. Your first contact is Gemma Hartley, Business Manager.

Contact

Got a record in mind? info@mercenarymagnetics.com

Your first contact is Gemma Hartley, Business Manager. All contact options →