The Art and Science of Music

  • Mix & Master

    We mix on mastering grade monitors in an acoustically correct room.

    Mix & Master

  • Studio Rental

    Whether you’re interested in tracking or mixing, SpectraSound is a great choice.

    Studio Rental

  • Analog Tape Transfers

    We transfer your valuable analog media to any digital format, and improve the quality in the process.

    Tape Transfers

  • Audio Post

    25 years of diverse experience, 5.1 surround mixing, for video or music.

    Audio Post

  • Production

    40 years of experience creating top-quality backing tracks for any genre.

    Production

  • Forensic Audio

    25+ years in forensic audio, we enhance poor recordings and provide optional video transcription.

    Forensic Audio

  • Our Gear

    A huge variety of top-quality equipment for your recording needs.

    Our Gear

  • Samples

    Numerous tracks recorded and mixed right here at SpectraSound.

    Samples

What Our Clients Say about SpectraSound...

  • “SpectraSound is a wonderful place to record. The piano is first rate and Jim knows his stuff... a cozy country setting.”

    — Dave Liebman, NEA Jazz Master

  • “I have used SpectraSound exclusively for all my projects over the past few years and that's not going to change any time soon.”

    — Doug Hawk, Recording Artist

  • “Jim and SpectraSound continue to deliver the highest quality work while creating a very relaxed, musical session. His passion for beautiful sound is evident... from the careful, initial mic selection, right down to the final mastering... Jim will put a smile on your ears!”

    — Eric Doney, Jazz Artist/Producer

  • “Jim brings constant positive energy. He is totally engaged in and invested in the experience with the artists who are laying down their music. He understands the aesthetics of the music and contributes to it with his observations and interest.”

    — Skip Wilkins, International Jazz Artist

  • “SpectraSound is my go-to place to record all of my projects. The rooms sound great and every moment is captured with expert attention to detail through impeccable analog and digital equipment.”

    — Mike Lorenz, Guitarist, Composer, Producer

  • “SpectraSound is the perfect place to record your next music project. A professional recording environment and equipment along with expert mixing and mastering services, owner/operator Jim McGee will help you through the entire process.”

    — Jimmy Meyer, Guitarist, Composer

  • “Whether in session, mixing or mastering, Jim McGee brings a musician’s sensibility to the craft of sound engineering—or in Jim’s case, the art of sound engineering.”

    — Tony Gairo, Professional Saxophonist, Woodwind Doubler, Composer, Arranger, Educator

  • “Jim and I go way back. I met him in 1978 when he was an assistant on my ‘Coast to Coast’ project. To sum him up, the words that come to mind are focused, passionate, capable, and very qualified.”

    — John Anthony Franklin, Songwriter/Recording Artist

  • “Jim is highly skilled in all aspects of audio engineering as well as being a fine musician, which really helps to keep the project moving forward. I have also experienced his handling the challenges of on-location recording with ease.”

    — Craig Kastelnik, Musician

  • “SpectraSound is the most comfortable and professional studio I’ve worked at in 28 years. Jim is an excellent engineer, very accommodating to the artist’s vision, and finds a way to maximize their performance.”

    — Christopher Dean (The Chris Dean Band)

  • “Aside from high-end equipment and expertise, SpectraSound has a comfortable setting for cultivating creativity.”

    — Mark Jones (The Wonton Soups)

  • "Jim McGee, whom I’ve worked with for 30 years, has devoted his life to every facet of music. You can share your ideas with him and he will put his talents to work for you as he has done for me on so many occasions."

    — Bill Hughes, singer/songwriter

  • "Working with Jim was an amazing experience that would benefit any artist. Jim is a highly skilled producer. engineer and a specialist in his domain."

    — Dave Scott, singer/songwriter