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I'm Sammy Chong, an audio engineer based in San Francisco, California specializing in Punk and/or Rock, Indie and Acoustic. Through Desolation SF, I provide recording, mixing, mastering and audio consulting services.

RECORDING/MIXING: I have a ProTools-based set up which I have designed to be portable, specifically for recording in alternative spaces -- for example at your rehearsal room, in your garage, or at your friend's cool beach house. I believe recording in the comfort of your own space can help you concentrate more energy on your performance without the added distraction of an unfamiliar environment.There are also bugetary concerns for many artists today, and location recording can minimize the additional fee for studio rental. For most location recording, I do the mixing here at DSF.

Also, depending on the project, I work in other larger studios, with access to recording and mixing formats like ProToolsHD and 2" analog tape, also classic microphones, consoles and gear.

MASTERING/OTHER: For mastering, I use my ProTools system and/or other studios depending on the project.

I also provide services such as tape transfers, A/D-D/A converting and digital editing.

AUDIO CONSULTING: If you're recording your own band, but haven't been getting the sound you want, I can assist you in achieving better quality results by helping you with things such as mic placement, isolation, identifying phase issues, etc.

If you have a project that I can't help you with, I can help you find the right people for the job.

For more about my recording background, read my resume here.

Click here to listen to sample clips of my work.

If you have a project in mind, send me an email so we can talk more about it.

Hourly or daily rates available.

 

 

 

 

MCLvidworks...
I also shoot and produce music videos and other promo spots for bands. Some of my video work can be viewed on the web at Nervewreck.com , TheRobberBarons.com, and LeatherPills.com!!!!
If you're interested in discussing a possible video project, send me an email at sammy at closetlames.com.

 

 

 

 

DSF GEAR LIST

Recorders:
Pro-Tools v6.1.2, digi-001; Mac G4 1ghz
Adat LX
Tascam DA-40 DAT
Dennon DRW-830 cassette

Microphones:
AKG C-414 XLS
AKG C-1000 (2)
AKG C-3000
Audio Technica ATM-63
Shure SM-57 (3)
Shure SM-58
Custom "telephone" mic

CAD 4-piece Drum Mic Set

Effects & Outboard:
Groove Tubes Brick Tube Pre Amp
Joe Meek MQ3 Channel Strip (2)
Fostex Stereo Spring Reverb
Alesis Quadraverb 2 Effects Processor
dbx 266 XL Stereo Compressor
Alesis 3630 Stereo Compressor
Alesis Nano-Compressor/Nano-Verb
Rane 6-Channel Headphone Amp

Consoles:
Ramsa 16-input, Class A Discrete
Alesis Studio 32

BANDS I HAVE WORKED WITH AT DESOLATION SF:

Recent Projects:

Nervewreck (Houston, TX)
24k Gold
Antonio Estevan Huerta (NYC)
Closetlames
Leather Pills
Anonymous Beef
The Robber Barons
The Motherscatchers
The Forgotten
P-Roj
Solar Maximum
Decembers Child


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SAMMY BY EMAIL -- SAMMY@CLOSETLAMES.COM