Business Details
Professional Music Recording & Production Services
Brookwood Studio has been Southeast Michigan's premier audio recording and production facility for over two decades. Specializing in high-resolution digital audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, we serve both music and corporate communication clients with on-location and studio sessions. Our facility features two SonicSolutions digital editing suites, a fully automated digital console, and a Steinway D Concert Grand Piano in a serene country setting. We excel in transferring and restoring legacy audio formats while maintaining cutting-edge technology since our early adoption of digital audio in 1983. Our Grammy-winning engineers have worked with prestigious clients including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, University of Michigan ensembles, and international artists.We combine technical expertise with artistic sensitivity to deliver recordings that exceed expectations, from student demos to major label releases. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through milestones like acquiring the Midwest's first hard-disk digital editing system in 1989. With 20+ years of experience in orchestral, choral, and jazz recording, we provide the skill, equipment, and dedication needed to realize each project's full potential. Our team's deep understanding of both traditional and modern recording techniques ensures optimal results for every client. We maintain industry leadership through continuous technological advancement while preserving the acoustic excellence of our spacious studio environment.
Services
Digital Audio Recording
Audio Editing
Mixing Services
Mastering
CD Duplication
Audio Restoration
On-location Sessions
Videotaping Services
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in orchestral, choral, and jazz recording
- Grammy-winning engineering team with proven excellence in classical recordings
- State-of-the-art digital audio workstations and automated mixing technology
- Unique access to Steinway D Concert Grand Piano in acoustically optimized studio
- Proven track record with major symphonic recordings for international labels
Services
Digital Audio Recording
Our high-resolution digital audio recording services capture performances with exceptional clarity. Using advanced Sonic Solutions workstations and DTRS multi-track recorders, we handle projects from student demos to major label releases. Our 20+ years of experience in orchestral and choral recording ensures optimal microphone placement and acoustic treatment for every session.
Audio Editing
We offer comprehensive digital audio editing using industry-leading SonicSolutions suites. Our Grammy-winning engineers perform precise edits, time-scaling, and processing in the digital domain. With two dedicated editing stations, we maintain tight deadlines while preserving artistic integrity for both music and corporate audio projects.
Mixing Services
Our fully automated DA7 digital console enables precise mixing for complex projects. From jazz ensembles to symphonic recordings, we balance elements to create cohesive soundscapes. With 20+ years of experience in large-scale mixing, we ensure optimal clarity and dynamic range for both stereo and surround sound formats.
Mastering
We provide final-stage mastering to prepare recordings for commercial release. Using high-end monitoring systems and processing tools, we optimize tonal balance and consistency across albums. Our mastering engineers have worked on Grammy-winning classical recordings and international label releases since the early digital era.
Audio Restoration
Specializing in transferring and restoring legacy formats, we handle open reel tapes, LPs, and 78s. Our digital restoration processes remove noise while preserving original character. With decades of experience in archival transfers, we ensure historical recordings maintain their authenticity while benefiting from modern digital preservation techniques.
People
David Lau
Owner/Engineer
David Lau has over 20 years of experience in professional audio engineering. Specializing in orchestral and choral recordings, he engineered Grammy-winning projects at Brookwood Studio. His technical expertise spans from analog tape to modern digital systems, maintaining the studio's reputation for sonic excellence since its early adoption of digital technology in 1983.
Questions
What recording services do you offer?
We provide digital audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering services. Additional offerings include CD duplication with custom printing, audio restoration from legacy formats, and on-location recording sessions using our advanced equipment.
What makes your studio unique?
Our combination of a Steinway D Concert Grand Piano in an acoustically optimized space, paired with cutting-edge digital technology since 1983, creates unique recording possibilities. We maintain two dedicated editing suites and have handled Grammy-winning classical projects.
Do you work with both local and international clients?
Yes, we serve Southeast Michigan musicians and corporations while also handling international projects. Our experience includes major symphonic recordings for global labels and collaborations with artists from Mexico to Michigan's top ensembles.
What technology do you use?
We use Sonic Solutions Digital Audio Workstations, DTRS multi-track recorders, and a DA7 automated digital mixer. Our facility maintains both modern digital systems and vintage equipment capabilities for optimal sound quality across formats.
