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When Dare 2B Different Studio (D2BD Studio) started in 2012, we noticed that an empty space desperately needed to be filled in production services. We were in discussions with many inspiring music artists, fashion designers, and small business owners who shared similar aspirations but struggled to find an honest, and affordable media service company with the resources to help them execute their dreams. Like many companies before us that successfully started their business from a space in their basement or garage, we transformed our empty spaces into a place where we could focus on providing valuable services. Read more.
Audio Engineer & Producer
Dean
Music Producer & Audio Engineer
Dean Roberts, a Bronx, New York native, began his journey as a DJ, evolving into a sought-after music producer. He’s recorded notable artists such as The Counsel, Troy Martin, and Bob. Dean founded Urban Spear Chuckers, which released its debut album ‘Jugarnot.’ Today, he’s the top producer and lead audio engineer at Dare 2B Different Studio, shaping the sound of commercial music.
Services
Gear List
Services
Recording
Analog Recording is achieved by capturing sound waves into a microphone in a professionally designed acoustic space. We ensure everything is balanced perfectly without distortion or anomalies before we mix.
Mixing
Enhancing multiple sounds by manipulating volume levels, frequency, dynamic, and panoramic placement to build texture and a balanced stereo mix.
Mastering
Mastering is the final step of audio post-production. Through this process sonic elements are balanced and optimized for playback, the stereo field is also widened, and the audio is enhanced for all systems and media formats before duplication.
Audo Post-Production
Having clear audio for video is important, so we incorporate audio restorations techniques, tonal balancing, frequency modifications, dynamic, and effects processing for video production.
Voice Over
Narrate a compelling story by using this off-camera production technique where a voice –that’s not a part of the pre-production stage is added later in post. We offer VO/ADR for radio, internet, television, and film.
Locations Sound for Video
Clear dialog is vital for video and as sound engineers we can come to your video shoot to record the location sound using professional audio equipment for inclusion in your finished product.
Podcasting
A series of spoken words in digital audio format, which can include video, that listeners can listen to and download to a personal device. We offer budget friendly podcasting services and we’ll utilize our recording, mixing, and master experience to make your voice sound crystal clear.
Audio Book Recording
Whether entertainment, educational, or nonfiction, we here to assist you with the audio recorded version of your audiobook (talking book) and even hire a professional voice actor for you. We’re here to help you create engaging content for listenership.
Remote Mixing
With our secure file transfer, you can send us your songs for mixing and mastering. We’ll take care of the editing, processing, vocal tuning, and mix processing for your audio. Please contact us for a free quote to fit your budget or visit our Remote Mix & Master page to get started on a single project.
Gear List
Monitor
- Yamaha HS50M
- Mackei MR8
- Foster Pro 5D
- JBL Control 1
- Avantone Mixcube
Microphones
- Audio Technica AT4040
- MXL V67g
- Samson r11
- Turner Crystal 22x
- Shure 55s
- Shure Sm7B
- Behringer B1
Keyboards & More
- M-Audio Axiom Air 61
- Roland RS-5
- M-Audio Oxygen 8
- MK-149 Evolution
- Alesis AS4 Quadrasynth
- Akai MPC 2000 Rhythm Machine
- Native Instrument Maschine Mk2
- Arturia MiniBruite
Outboard Gear
- DBX 215 Graphic Equalizer
- DBX 166XL Compressor-Limiter/Gate
- Anteras atr -1a Autotune Processor
- Lexicon MPX 500
- UA 4-710D
- Waves Extreme Server C
- Samson C-Control
- Samson-C Quad 8
- +More
Audio Interfaces
- 003 Control Surface
- Motu 828 ES
Headphones
- AKG K240 studio
- AKG K110m
- Samson RH600
DAW’s
- Pro Tools 12
- Reason 11
- Logic X
Plugin
- Waves
- Avid
- iZotope
- Plugin Alliance
- McDSP
- Auto-Tune
- Sounds Toys
- +More
Services
Services
Recording
Analog Recording is achieved by capturing sound waves into a microphone in a professionally designed acoustic space. We ensure everything is balanced perfectly without distortion or anomalies before we mix.
Mixing
Enhancing multiple sounds by manipulating volume levels, frequency, dynamic, and panoramic placement to build texture and a balanced stereo mix.
Mastering
Mastering is the final step of audio post-production. Through this process sonic elements are balanced and optimized for playback, the stereo field is also widened, and the audio is enhanced for all systems and media formats before duplication.
Audo Post-Production
Having clear audio for video is important, so we incorporate audio restorations techniques, tonal balancing, frequency modifications, dynamic, and effects processing for video production.
Voice Over
Narrate a compelling story by using this off-camera production technique where a voice –that’s not a part of the pre-production stage is added later in post. We offer VO/ADR for radio, internet, television, and film.
Locations Sound for Video
Clear dialog is vital for video and as sound engineers we can come to your video shoot to record the location sound using professional audio equipment for inclusion in your finished product.
Podcasting
A series of spoken words in digital audio format, which can include video, that listeners can listen to and download to a personal device. We offer budget friendly podcasting services and we’ll utilize our recording, mixing, and master experience to make your voice sound crystal clear.
Audio Book Recording
Whether entertainment, educational, or nonfiction, we here to assist you with the audio recorded version of your audiobook (talking book) and even hire a professional voice actor for you. We’re here to help you create engaging content for listenership.
Remote Mixing
With our secure file transfer, you can send us your songs for mixing and mastering. We’ll take care of the editing, processing, vocal tuning, and mix processing for your audio. Please contact us for a free quote to fit your budget or visit our Remote Mix & Master page to get started on a single project.
Record, Mix, & Master
Music Recording
$60/hr
- Includes setup
- Engineer
- Track editing
- Copy of DAW recording session
Audio recording for Video
$85/hr
- Includes setup
- Engineer
- Location sound recording
- ADR
- Editing
- Noise reduction
- Includes shotgun, handheld, wired, & wireless lavalier microphones setup
Pod-Cast
$150 Per episode
- Adding intros, outros, & sponsors
- ID3 tagging
- Extract unwanted ums
- Removing background noise & noise reduction
- Mix & Master
DEADLINE; YOUR SONG NEEDS ATTENTION NOW?
Give us a call, and we’ll do our very best to help.
$145
Up to 16 tracks. 2 Revisions
1. Balance track levels
2. Eq & compress tracks to sit perfectly in mix
3. Apply effects like delay, reverb, phaser, etc
4. Reduce harsh plosives and sibilance in vocals
5. Correct pitch of vocals using Auto tuner
$185
Up to 24 tracks. 2 Revisions
1. Balance track levels
2. Eq & compress tracks to sit perfectly in mix
3. Apply effects like delay, reverb, phaser, etc
4. Reduce harsh plosives and sibilance in vocals
5. Correct pitch of vocals using Auto tuner
$265
Up to 32 tracks. 3 Revisions
1. Balance track levels
2. Eq & compress tracks to sit perfectly in mix
3. Apply effects like delay, reverb, phaser, etc
4. Reduce harsh plosives and sibilance in vocals
5. Correct pitch of vocals using Auto tuner
$375
Up to 48 tracks. 5 Revisions
1. Balance track levels
2. Eq & compress tracks to sit perfectly in mix
3. Apply effects like delay, reverb, phaser, etc
4. Reduce harsh plosives and sibilance in vocals
5. Correct pitch of vocals using Auto tuner
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Pay My Bills
I Ain't With It
Time 4 That
