12th Street Sound in my opinion is the best recording studio in Austin. Top quality gear (the only…read moreSSL 9000 in town) all the premium mics, pres, outboard gear, and great instruments (I'm a keyboard player) Hammond B-3 with Leslie, Wurly electric, grand piano, plus great guitar amps, amps, etc. The building itself was an old Baptist church, and 12th Street hired famed studio designers The Wes Lachot Design Group (www.weslachot.com is worth a look as well) to design the space from the ground up. It really is a very cool space. Kevin Szymanski is the house engineer and has worked with lots of famous bands you know-from Foo Fighters, to Matchbox 20, to John Hiatt, to Queens of the Stone Age to Faith Hill. If you are recording in Austin, you need to check this place out. If you are not recording in Austin, you should re-think those plans and come to Austin to record. It's a cool music town, and 12th Street Sound also just happens to be about one mile from Franklin's BBQ, which Bon Appetit calls the best BBQ joint in the U.S.

Besides being one of the coolest looking recording studios (created from an old Baptist church),…read more12th Street Sound really knows their stuff. The equipment is outstanding, the engineer and owner are amazing, and everything they produce is high-quality. This is a huge step up from many of the old-school recording studios in Austin, and it has everything an artist would need to produce something incredible.

We rented gear from Soundcheck and couldn't have had a better experience. Cole and the entire crew…read morewere top-notch, professional, prepared, and incredibly easy to work with. Everything was dialed in and ready to go. Highly recommend them!

I rented drums for a gig in Austin. They have a great selection to choose from. The drums were…read moreexactly what I requested, ready on time, and in excellent condition, and they were well tuned so I didn't have to mess with tuning. Everything went smoothly and I couldn't ask for a better experience. I'll definitely use SoundCheck Austin again the next time I'm gigging in town.

My experience at Noiz Faktory has been great. The sound engineers are meticulous, detail-oriented,…read moreand dedicated to creating a product that the customer is happy about. Eric (the owner) was a pleasure to work with; he has created a state-of-the-art recording studio that is a great value for artists with any budget size. Put simply, the people at Noiz Faktory work with you, not for you. Everyone involved shares a musical goal with the customer and they work to create the best product possible.

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Rented this space a few years ago. It's a fantastic studio with a nice work space outside. At the…read moretime, it was a little hard to get equipment in. You had to go to the opposite end of the complex to access the ramp. It would be great if you could access the loading dock.

The studio was perfect for our uses. We needed it to be painted white, and for a fee they were able…read moreto convert the place over in a day or two. Staff is very helpful and accommodating. The building is also located in a very accessible area. The coffee shop next door was perfect for a lunch break with our client. Seems pricey, but you're getting a full lighting setup with it as well. Will definitely be using them again!

Smaller venue than I expected. Monster talent on stage. Staff is very friendly and accommodating…read more Sound system and lighting are excellent. The stairs to the VIP area are very narrow and look slippery but I was able to navigate. Won't try that next time. Seating was adequate and comfortable. Parking was adequate but the crowd was small. I think the show was announced too late to get a packed crowd. Bathrooms sparkling clean. I'll be back soon.

Went to support a friend's band and shoot photos/video for them since the venue charges musicians a…read morelot of money for video capture using their in house system. The owner took me outside and said I'd been all in their cameras way (despite them being mounted up above the stage) and so to help pay him back I could send him my camera footage for free ! Super shady energy at this spot - they aren't in the business of supporting live music artists, creatives, or photographers.

Such a great experience recording with Omar at 512. Super efficient, professional and personable! I…read morewas amazed at how seamless the session went. Will definitely be back! :)

I've known Omar Vallejo since the early 90s. Very good all around person. The Band Vallejo was a…read moregreat group back then in Birmingham, Alabama and working with Omar was a great experience He taught me so much about how the music business works. People love him and I love him. His family is the best! I highly recommend you hire 512 Studios to Create a Recording that will SHINE brighter than other Recording Studios. Omar brings The MAGIC and you will have a lot of fun recording here! Omar's the KING!

What a beautiful sight to be seen! While I wasn't there to record music but rather work along some…read morepeople in town using the studio as a venue. It feels sacred in here, romantic and whimsical. I would suggest stopping by just to marinate in the vibes.

We were invited for a CD release party for the Peterson Brothers this week at Arlyn Studios. What a…read morecool recording studio this is and you can tell by the recordings that they know their business. There is something about the groovy "feel" of this place that puts you at ease and begs for expression through music.

Great Studio - Warm environment. Great gear both production and instruments. Stuart Sullivan is…read morefast, extremely knowledgeable, and most importantly fun to work with. I'll definitely work in Wire again soon!

From the owner: Wire recording is large scale analog/digital recording studio. 2000 sq ft with 5 iso areas. 6'5"…read moreYamaha Grand, B3, Drums, and too many tube/ribbon mics , outboard gear, Pro Tools 12/ 2' tape blah blah blah

We enjoyed using Originator Studios for our event "REWIND" interviewing local and disabled artists…read moreof Austin in support with the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. It was a great space to use and the staff was very communicative and friendly! Thank you for having us!

From the owner: Originator Studios is a 800 sq ft, 2 wall soundstage with raising/lowering lighting grid, green…read moreroom, makeup room, kitchen, and additional office space. It is available to rent for video, photography, events, and is also fully equipped for room scale virtual reality experiences and gaming.

This review is dated back to '94 when me and my mate, Noel, did some recordings here…read more Top notch studio. Some might say it's the best place to record in Austin. I'm still working on making my first hit record, and I'll be sure to come here when I'm inspired. Easy parking, too.

Where do I even start? Mark Hallman, owner, founder, producer/recordist/musician/engineer and all…read morearound awesome individual is my absolute hands down favorite when it comes to making records. I am blessed to have been able to make records with Mark, and I eagerly plan for the very next opportunity to do just that. Mark Hallman has an INCREDIBLE ear, heart, and talent. He's worked with countless artists, including Carole King, Ani Difranco and Eliza Gilkyson. I admire him and respect him very much and I highly recommend you get yourself to Austin, TX to experience for yourself. You can thank me later.