Sobre el Estudio

Pacific Grove SoundWorks Inc. nació de la pasión por la excelencia sónica y el deseo de crear un espacio de grabación de clase mundial en la Costa Central de California. Construido por el ingeniero veterano Jermaine Hamilton, PGSW aporta más de una década de experiencia trabajando en estudios de primer nivel en Los Ángeles y el Área de la Bahía, ahora reinventado en un entorno tranquilo e inspirador a pocos pasos del océano.

Nuestras instalaciones de 900 pies cuadrados fueron diseñadas a medida para profesionales de la música y la postproducción que exigen lo mejor. Con un flujo de trabajo híbrido perfecto centrado en nuestra consola API 1608 y el sistema Avid HDX, los artistas y productores tienen acceso a la precisión táctil del equipo analógico combinado con la flexibilidad de las herramientas digitales modernas. Nuestra sala de control certificada por Dolby Atmos abre una nueva dimensión de experiencias inmersivas de mezcla y audio espacial.

En Pacific Grove SoundWorks, servimos a una amplia gama de creadores:

Músicos grabando bandas en vivo o actuaciones en solitario
Ingenieros de mezcla refinando sus proyectos con profundidad y claridad
Autores grabando audiolibros con detalles prístinos
Podcasters dando forma a su voz e historia
Cineastas y agencias finalizando contenido en surround y Atmos

But beyond the gear, it’s our vibe that sets us apart—laid back, collaborative, and focused on helping you deliver your absolute best work.

Services Provided

Nuestros Servicios

At Pacific Grove SoundWorks, we deliver world-class audio services tailored to your creative goals. Explore how we can bring your project to life:

Recording

Full-band Tracking: Capture your band’s dynamic performances with top-tier analog gear and pristine acoustics.

Solo Artists & Vocalists: Expert vocal production in a comfortable, inspiring environment.

Audiobooks & Voiceovers: Professional narration, detailed recording, and meticulous editing to meet industry standards.

Mixing & Mastering

Stereo Mixing & Mastering: Blending analog warmth with digital clarity, ensuring your music translates perfectly across platforms.

Dolby Atmos Mixing: Immersive, spatial audio production for music, film, and streaming content.

Remote Mixing Services: Collaborate from anywhere—send your tracks digitally, and we’ll mix and master your project remotely.

Podcast Production

Podcast Recording & Editing: High-quality recording sessions and meticulous post-production, tailored specifically for podcast creators.

Podcast Mixing & Mastering: Professional polish to ensure your podcast stands out from the crowd.

Audiobooks & Narration

Professional Audiobook Production: End-to-end service from recording to editing and mastering, creating polished audiobooks ready for distribution.

Author Support: Coaching and guidance for narrators and authors new to audiobook recording.

Remote & Hybrid Sessions

Virtual Studio Sessions: Seamlessly collaborate with us from anywhere using remote audio workflows and real-time communication.

Hybrid Analog & Digital Workflow: Combine the warmth and depth of analog equipment (API 1608, hardware compressors, EQs) with modern digital convenience (Avid HDX, plugins).

Post-Production & Multimedia

Audio Post for Film & TV: Detailed editing, sound design, ADR, Foley, and mixing for visual media.

Dolby Atmos Post: Immersive spatial audio mixing tailored for cinematic releases and streaming platforms.

Why Work with Us?

Experienced engineers with over a decade of professional studio work.
Custom-built acoustic spaces, optimized for creativity and clarity.
A relaxed and collaborative environment that encourages creativity.
Industry-leading analog and digital gear for outstanding sonic results.

Studio Gear Highlights

At Pacific Grove SoundWorks, every piece of gear is thoughtfully selected to deliver exceptional sonic results. Our analog-digital hybrid workflow combines classic warmth with state-of-the-art precision.

Microphones

Neumann U87ai – Legendary condenser mic, ideal for vocals and acoustic instruments
Neumann M49v – Classic tube microphone for lush vocal warmth
Telefunken U47 – Iconic tube mic, revered for vocal recording
Royer R101 – Versatile ribbon microphone perfect for guitar amps, brass, and drums
Coles 4038 – Rich, vintage ribbon mics
Schoeps Stereo Set MK4(Matched Pair) – Precision matched condenser pair for detailed stereo imaging
AKG C414XLII (Matched Pair) – Versatile, precision-engineered condenser microphones delivering detailed, transparent highs and balanced mids.
Sennheiser MD 421-II (x3) – Versatile dynamic mics for drums, guitars, and brass
Sennheiser MD 441-U – Premium dynamic microphone with superb clarity
Sennheiser e901 – Specialized dynamic boundary mic for kick drums
Shure SM57 (x3) – Industry-standard dynamic instrument microphone
Heiserman Type 19 (Pair) – Vintage-inspired condenser microphones capturing silky highs, smooth midrange, and beautifully balanced warmth.
Heiserman H47fet – Premium FET condenser microphone inspired by the classic Neumann U47 FET. Known for its smooth midrange, detailed highs, and robust low-end response.

Outboard Dynamics & EQ

Bettermaker Buss Compressor – Hybrid mastering-grade compressor with digital recall
Audioscape EQP-A – Pultec-style tube EQ for rich lows and silky highs
Overstayer MAS – Dynamic harmonic saturation and enhancement
GA Project Comp-2A & Comp-3A – Classic optical compressors for smooth vocals and bass
Urei LA-10 – Vintage optical compressor for warm vocal tones
Audioscape 76A – Classic FET compression inspired by the legendary 1176
Mercury 666 – Tube-based, vintage-style vari-mu compression

Studio Monitoring

Grace Design m908 – Dolby Atmos-capable monitor controller
PMC 6 Monitors – Exceptionally accurate and detailed nearfield reference monitors
Neumann KH 150 (3 units) – Precision DSP-powered nearfield monitors
Neumann KH 120 II (8 units) – High-resolution nearfield monitors for surround configurations
Neumann KH 750 Subwoofer – Detailed low-frequency reference
Neumann MA 1 Room Calibration – Accurate acoustic calibration for optimized listening

Studio Infrastructure & Acoustics

Conectividad de Sala de Grabación y Cabina de Voz – Tanto la sala de grabación como la cabina de voz están equipadas con puertos HDMI y Ethernet, lo que facilita la ejecución de señales visuales, hojas de letras, control de DAW o reproducción de video directamente desde la sala de control. Ideal para sesiones de música, podcasts, ADR y producción de audiolibros.
Internet de Fibra Óptica – Nuestro estudio funciona con internet de fibra óptica de alta velocidad, lo que garantiza un rendimiento ultra confiable y de baja latencia para sesiones remotas, transferencias de archivos, colaboración en la nube y aprobaciones en tiempo real.
Instalación Totalmente Conectada en Red – Desde la sala de control hasta los espacios de grabación, cada zona está interconectada; ya sea que esté enviando mezclas de referencia, ejecutando sincronización de video o dirigiendo en vivo por Zoom, está cubierto.
Equitech 2R y 1.5R – Acondicionadores de potencia balanceada que garantizan energía limpia y operación sin ruido
Cableado Exclusivo Mogami – Infraestructura de cableado de calidad premium en todo el estudio, garantizando la integridad óptima de la señal en todos los caminos del estudio

Preamplificadores de Micrófono y Ecualizador

Consola API 1608 – Reconocida consola analógica, que cuenta con:

- Ecualizadores API 55A – Ecualización cálida y clásica de API
- Ecualizadores Gráficos API 560 – Icónico ecualizador gráfico para una conformación tonal precisa
- Compresores API 527 – Versátiles compresores VCA para un control dinámico suave
- Preamplificadores de Micrófono de Consola API 1608 (16 Canales de preamplificadores estilo 212L / 312) – Auténticos preamplificadores de micrófono Clase A balanceados por transformador basados en el legendario circuito 312 de API, que ofrecen el sonido inconfundible de API: transitorios contundentes, medios ricos y profundidad analógica.

BAE 1073MP – Preamplificadores de micrófono con sonido Neve
Universal Audio 4-710d – Versatilidad de preamplificador híbrido de tubo y estado sólido
Heritage Audio HA-73 EQX2 – Ecualizador inspirado en Neve para esculpir el sonido clásico
Grace Design m101 – Preamplificador de micrófono ultralimpio y detallado
Hazelrigg Industries VLC – Channel strip de tubo de alta gama, ecualización y compresión refinadas

Auriculares y Sistema de Referencia

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X (6 unidades) – Auriculares profesionales de confianza
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (2 unidades) – Elementos básicos de estudio de espalda cerrada conocidos por su comodidad, durabilidad y sonido claro y contundente, ideales para largas sesiones de grabación
Sennheiser HD 650 – Auriculares de referencia de espalda abierta preferidos por su respuesta natural y equilibrada, perfectos para escucha crítica y trabajo de mezcla detallado
Wolff Audio MeMore (4 unidades) – Un sistema de monitoreo de auriculares premium de grado audiófilo que ofrece control de volumen independiente, distorsión ultrabaja e integridad de señal prístina en cada estación. El sistema MeMore brinda a los artistas y talentos de voz control dedicado sobre su propia mezcla de auriculares, mejorando la comodidad, el enfoque y el rendimiento durante sesiones largas.

Conversión y Audio Digital

Convertidor AD/DA Lynx Aurora de 24 Canales – Conversión analógica-digital transparente y de alta calidad para una integridad de audio superior
Mac Studio M2 Max 32GB – Computadora robusta y confiable para producción y mezcla de audio
LG 65” OLED TV – Visual reference for post-production and scoring

Instruments

Vintage Ludwig Drum Kit – Iconic vintage drum set for rich, authentic drum sounds
Martin Acoustic Guitar – Warm, balanced tone perfect for singer-songwriter sessions, fingerpicking, or layered acoustic textures
Gibson Les Paul Studio – Classic, powerful humbucker-driven tone—ideal for rock, blues, and heavy rhythm parts
Fender Telecaster – Bright, snappy single-coil clarity for everything from funk to country to indie
Fender Fretless Jazz Bass – Smooth, expressive low end with warm, woody character and rich sustain—great for R&B, jazz, and ambient textures

Studio Acoustics & Room Design

Each room at Pacific Grove SoundWorks was purpose-built with sonic integrity in mind. To ensure a controlled, natural, and inspiring recording environment, we worked with GIK Acoustics to outfit the studio with a full suite of professional acoustic treatment solutions.

Broadband Absorption & Diffusion
The control room, live room, and vocal booth are all treated with strategically placed GIK panels, offering broadband absorption across the full frequency spectrum—not just taming highs, but controlling mids and lows as well. This results in a tight, focused sound that translates across playback systems.
Balanced & Musical Room Tone
Thoughtfully integrated diffusion panels maintain musicality and openness without unwanted reflections, ensuring that performances feel lively without being harsh or boxy.
Room-to-Room Consistency
Every recording space is treated to deliver consistent, professional-grade acoustics—whether you’re tracking drums in the live room, capturing vocals in the booth, or mixing Atmos in the control room.

With GIK Acoustics at the core of our studio design, every sound captured here starts with a clean, accurate foundation.

Reseñas

I’ve recorded both my hard rock and my acoustic projects with Forrest and I will never work with anybody else! Top of the line equipment and he knows the equipment well! Timely response on emails and worked well within our budget! I can say without hesitation, this was my best studio experience ever!

Greg Elliott

Jermaine is the best audio engineer out there! At Studio Circle Jermaine helped me to record my first cover song with really high-quality audio. I was so impressed! The facilities are spacious and nice. Jermaine can help create quick ideas on the fly and also collaborate with ease. Overall, very impressed!

Emilio Cordova

I’ve never experienced a receding team that pulled out all the stops to make sure we, as clients, knew what amazing technical options were available. Thank you, team, for letting us try different options to make the final sound we were looking for so dang breathtaking!!
They made us feel like we were, by far, the most important customer they had ever had the pleasure to work with! In the words of the famous Country Joe song, “You didn’t have to be nice (read; competent) we would have liked you anyway!”

Marshall Nielsen

I’ve been recording voice over work for EdTech and publishing companies at Studio Circle for a couple years now and have always had the best experience. I’ve worked with Forrest, one of the co-owners, each time and he is always professional, punctual and great to work with. Our clients are always pleased with the work and come back for more so I’m looking forward to working with Jermaine for many years to come!

Gabriel Galdamez

Jermaine Hamilton has created an innovative space for virtually any musical/recording concept and genre. He’s an observant, creative engineer and producer. He’s an enjoyable guy to work in the studio with, and has good insights. Its hard to ask for more! That being said, he seems to be able to sense when to take a more hands on producer approach or lay back and facilitate. Often that can vary from day to day. Intuition is hard to come by and pretty damn necessary in this industry.

Leon Rosen

Jermaine has done two very professional recordings for our daughters, both for solo piano. The entire process has gone so smoothly and the resulting recordings were both extremely high end. I highly recommend Studio Circle Recordings as the absolute best place around for recording of any kind.

Kari Rust

Love this man, Jermaine is truly the best at what he does not only at his job but also communicating with people. He’s able to bring ideas to life and just a overall pleasing person to be around. He gives you the best advice on your music and makes you laugh at the same time! I highly recommend Jermaine/Studio Circle Recordings for any Engineer or Productions needs!

Tanner Feldman

I highly recommend studio circle recordings for your next project. The equipment is state-of-the-art and there are multiple studios to choose from to accommodate large groups or solo artists. Their hourly rate is very reasonable and their main focus is doing the best job they can for the musician and his music. I will be using them to record my upcoming CD this summer.

Michael Kaplan

Rates & Bookings

At Pacific Grove SoundWorks, we tailor each session to fit the scope, vision, and budget of every client. Our goal is to support both established professionals and emerging talent. Interested in working together?

Contact us and let’s discuss your project—we’ll provide options tailored specifically to your needs.

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