As a musician who has recorded at Acadia with multiple bands, I can safely say that this studio is…read morea true gem of the Portland music scene. Todd has an excellent ear, from detecting when any instrument or voice is slightly out of tune to determining the exact effect or mix to bring out the best in every track. His suggestions are tasteful and non-intrusive, and respectful of the artist's original vision. Though I'm admittedly a fan of the convenience of digital recording via ProTools, Acadia also has the ability to record to analogue tape for that oldschool sound. The studio's selection of gear, amps, and mics is also second to none-- I always feel like a kid in a candy store. My hardest decision is usually, "would this song benefit more from some vintage tape delay, or that giant reverb tank?" I'm constantly looking for an excuse to get back here and do more work.

From the owner: -2" 24 track analogue -Digital ProTools HD…read more-Original 1/4" tube analogue recording equipment from the 1950s, for truly authentic vintage sound -Piles of new/vintage instruments, mics, and outboard gear -plate reverb -big live room with isolation booths -convenient bayside location, free parking -hourly and day lockout rates available

Having had more than a few releases mastered by Pat, I can't recommend his services enough. I have…read morealways found him to have a great ear and an excellent selection of gear. He is extremely patient, methodical, delivers top-notch work under tight deadlines, and he's very easy to work with. No matter what audio I bring him, the result sounds just as loud and clear as anything from the albums in my collection. Pat is always happy to answer questions that artists might have about mastering, or to explain his process. With scores of great-sounding releases to his name, his results speak for themselves.

From the owner: Audio Mastering, Audio Cleanup and Restoration, Analog Tape Transferring and Archiving.read more

I hired Headlight AV for my wedding reception and they were great. We showed a video to a room of…read more200 people and the presentation, sound and execution were flawless. They were accommodating when we decided last minute to use two screens and projectors instead of one. The on-site tech collaborated well with the other vendors (the event venue and the band, who also had sound setup in the event room). Also, I researched other AV companies and Headlight was very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Headlight AV as a trustworthy, professional, communicative AV service.

Possibly the worst live sound company I have ever worked with, and I have worked with a lot of…read morethem! Our show band was contracted to provide live entertainment for an 800 person corporate event. Headlight Audio Visual was contracted to provide Front Of The House sound (FOH). Right before our sound check I noticed that their Main speakers and sub-woofers were unplugged. I informed their crew of that, and I was told that the " mains stopped working hours before and that we would have 2 small 12" speakers 100' apart for our sound system." Unbelievable! I guess they weren't going to let us know? Luckily, we had come from a large concert appearance the night before and had our own PA with us. Because we are professionals, we set our own system up and delivered the high quality show that we always do. We are professionals - I would have to say Headlight is not when it comes to delivering live sound. Perhaps they are just a VISUAL company and should remove AUDIO from their letterhead.

My wife and I recently went to our first show at Blue the other night. Had never really known it…read morewas a spot prior to this concert. It was an album release party for local pop-punk/emo band Broadwing. The card featured other local bands as well as a New England DJ. I know now that some shows at Blue are free or minimal cover which is great. Tickets for this show ended up being $12 which is a great value for a concert/night out. Hard to find tickets that cheap nowadays. The person working the door was friendly and had our name already so didn't even need to pull the tickets up. Bartenders were friendly and the drinks were well made. I especially liked their spicy cocktail Bing Bong which had the perfect kick to it! Prices were reasonable for drinks as well. Venue is on the small side as expected but had a great vibe for intimate smaller shows. Even with a sold-out show it was not overpacked. The acoustics and sound were good for a smaller venue as well. If you love smaller concerts I would recommend checking out their event schedule to see if something piques your interest. Also if you are a fan of pop punk music then do yourself a favor and check out Broadwing (especially their song New England Baby)! Very down to earth friendly band!

The online presence of Blue is a dumpster fire. Why do I need to enter my contact information just…read moreto see what's happening tonight? If I don't, there is NO current reliable information on who's scheduled. Pathetic and unreliable. I'm not doing it. I've enjoyed many evenings there, but the basic management of the venue is a joke. It will be a shame when it closes. What acts are scheduled for the NEXT WEEK? How difficult is that to maintain? Apparently, it's not possible.