
What we do
We record sounds, edit audio, and mix for a variety of media productions.
Pre-Production aligns your goals with our resources. Production makes the audio content you want. Post-Production enhances your audio content and sends back your deliverables.
- Process > GearWe believe in providing a service, and the service we provide is tailored to the project's needs. That's not a gear solution. We have more equipment than you can imagine, and some very fine vintages at that.... but we don't sell access to equipment. We prefer experience applied. It's the archer, not the arrow.... and we don't obsess about the gear.
- Gear ListBut we can't be a recording studio and not answer the basic questions like ``What gear do you have?`` Here are some highlights... Our main vocal mic is a 1969 Neumann U87, recently serviced by David Brown. We have Neumann (2.0), and Dynaudio (5.1) monitors. We have mountains of synthesizers and guitars. Our field audio includes Sound Devices, Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Schoeps, Alan & Heath SQ5 w/ Dante.... It's several pages of inventory.
- Software on siteAll software current version... Cubase, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Max/MSP, Wavelab, Live, Reaper, Finale, Dorico, Adobe Creative Suite, Spitfire Audio Albions Collection, Spitfire Audio Symphony Complete, Cinesamples Winds, Brass, and Percussion, Abby Roads, Piano in Blue, East West Composer Cloud, Audiobro LADD and LASS, Project Sam Symphobia, Orchestra Essentials, Swing, Animator, Sonic Couture Audio Plugins Universal Audio UAD (majority of all plugins), Fab Filter Complete Bundle, iZotope Complete Bundle, GRM Tools by IRCAM Complete Bundle, Voxengo Complete Bundle, Waves Gold Bundle Virtual Instruments Native Instruments Komplete 12 Ultimate, Spectrasonics Omnisphere, Trillian, and RMX, Roland Cloud, Virtual CZ, U-He Diva and Zebra, Output Complete Bundle, Serum
- Facility InfoThe WAV Lab is a studio facility operated by Sounds Like Joe LLC. The studio is approximately 2400 sq/ft of total space, and located 17 miles from the center of Charlotte NC. It’s a comfortable workplace for audio post production and musical artists. Studio A control room is tuned for precise mixing in multichannel formats. Our tracking room is 22’x20′ with a custom wall patch system that allows for 32 send and 8 return audio channels. It also has three windowed ISO booths, and large screen TV monitor. This live room is suitable for Music Production (stands and chairs for up to 10), Foley (props and walkers available), ADR, and Live Streaming. Studio B control room and tracking room available for freelance engineers and DIY musicians, or as office space for visiting productions.
- What do we doThe WAV Lab is an audio production company with experience producing high quality content across a variety of media. We have produced/recorded music for the world's biggest brands and for local songwriters. We develop sample library products and partner with other sample library developers. We provide audio engineer services to corporations and media giants. Audiobooks. ADR. Foley. Broadcast mixing. M&E delivery. All spoken here.




















Faq
Here are our standard answers to typical questions.
It must be an important question, because it’s usually one of the first. If you are a producer or corporation with internal project planning, a rate card is available on request. We require “terms of service” agreements and PO numbers for term payments.
If you’re not exactly sure what you need…. Our standard reply: It’s like buying a house. We can sell you ANY house, but you need to set your goals and a budget range. Once we know these, we can make a plan and review a range of houses (project scope and process) that fit.
Our first conversation will start the pre-production process. We’ll talk about your project, help make a plan and understand your budget goals, and then we can provide an estimate free of charge.
Email info@thewavlab.com for more info.
Yes. We excel at delivering high quality audio streaming from the studio. We do have Source Connect, and can operate with LTC sync to remote studios.
Yes. We are expert in live streaming and can connect our live studio sessions with any remote producer or director. Remote participants can engage our recording sessions in real time. Talk with the VO talent in the booth. Hear our session in high quality audio. No problem.
We are currently not accepting internships or job applications. But…. we do encourage you to schedule a tour or setup a Zoom call to discuss future opportunities. We offer 1hr studio tours and “student workshops” and advice on education programs in our fields of interests to anyone who contacts the studio.
Our main recording studio services a wide range of media and corporate clients, and is not designed for freelance audio engineering. Smaller rooms like Studio B can be rented for audio editing, mixing, and other select projects. Room includes use of speakers but not studio computers or other hardware. Visiting engineers must bring their own workstation.