First off let me say, to be in an urban area, the quality of the Batkave Studio blew my mind! I…read morewasn't expecting to walk into such a good environment, but surprisingly my experience was FLAWLESS!!! Not only does the BATKAVE have top-notch equipment, but JAZ made feel welcome & very at home!!! The song that I recorded there with JAZ came out better than I could ever hope for! Being able to hold a note or two helped, but without the EXPERTISE of JAZ with his VOCAL ARRANGEMENT, my song would have just been mediocre. The sound quality is GREAT, my mix came out GREAT, he even equilized my beat for better overall sound! Jaz is truly one of (if not) SAN DIEGO'S WEST KEPT SECRET!!! Jaz took me step by step through each vocal, giving me & at times correcting my notes, but letting me do what it is I wanted to do with my song, more coaching than changing. I eneded up with the song I brought to to him, coming out 10 times better than what I recorded on my own. He made me actually sound good! My project has to be recorded with JAZ, I just don't trust anyone else with it!!! JAZ is truly a phenomenal PRODUCER, ENGINEER,VOCAL ARRANGER & all around BUSINESS MAN!!! I appreciate the fact mostly that he's an honest guy, if it didn't sound good he said so (in a not hurtful way) & corrected it! Alot of engineers just click buttons & recieve thier payment! Jaz actually cares about the product he works on (whether he produced himself or not), & that's saying alot!!! I dare you to just try working with him once, it'll change the way you look at your music... I DARE YOU!!! Steve-O.G.

Working with Jaz was my first good experience I had in San Diego with producers. The quality of the…read moresound was great and he really is gifted in vocal arrangement and artist development. His work ethic is amazing and you can be assured that you will leave with a product that can compete with any mainstream artist! If you're in San Diego and need quality production, make sure you hit up the BatKave!

I found out about Peter's studio after a friend mentioned him working on his project. Turns out he…read morealso went to my alma mater for the same music program that I did, so that was an instant plus. Our band needed to have our songs mixed since the person who first did them did an average job at best. Peter's prices were great and he had an awesome attitude with optimism for how the songs would turn out, so I entrusted him with the job. The guy did amazing work and couldn't believe how our EP ended up turning out. I eventually used him again for another solo project and each time, he's always been extremely accommodating to the vision I have for my songs, while also being critical and helpful through the process. Don't pass Peter and his studio up.

I worked with Peter on the debut single for my solo project Lost Dakota (shameless plug) and was…read moretaken back by how he can turn a flat recording created in my bedroom into a song that packs the same punch comparable to a high-caliber studio. Peter was very professional and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that all of my bases were covered prior to sending him the tracks so that they would be ready to mix on his end (which I'm thankful for since I haven't the slightest clue). I also opted to record the vocals in his studio after initial hesitance but was glad I was able to. Peter was able to give me some pointers throughout the recording session about how to deliver my vocals so that they best fit the song's energy. All in all, Peter is the go-to guy if you want to get a great sounding song for a solid price. He can be as hands-off or hands-on to the whole process as you want (though if you're smart, you'll go with a more hands-on approach since he knows his stuff). Aside from being knowledgeable, Peter is laidback, accommodating, and an overall great dude who's passion really shows through his work. 12/10 would work with him again.

I've been here on a tour before and I see the work they do is excellent but they have no wave plug…read moreins on the computer but it's a good place to record with a band.

If you're looking for the best recording studio in San Diego, look no further than Studio West. My…read moreband "The Suicide Chords" have been recording our latest tracks here. Although I've recorded here before in the past, spending more time in the studio recently made me realize how great it is. The owners are great and the staff is top notch. They have about 3-4 different studios, but Studio A is a great place to track drums. The studio is equipped with a kitchen, 2 very clean restrooms (thanks Hunter!) and a lounge equipped with a big screen tv, dvd and satellite tv. Above Studio A they even have a lounge where the bands can relax and observe what's going on down below. All in all this is the place. Blink 182, Wolfmother, Humpty, and many others have recorded there as well. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money to make your recording worthwhile....

As a podcast host I had a big moment when one of my guests wanted to fly in to do the episode in…read moreperson. I couldnt risk this moment and needed a studio along with solid team to record. Signature Sound delivered an amazing experience for me. From having a top quality studio ready to friendly staff who were experts, the episode went flawlessly. Even better, the post production was so fast I immediately got a high quality recording edited within in 24 hours! Thank you Signature Sound for helping me.

I wanted to surprise my son with time at a recording studio for his Bday/Graduation present. He had…read morebeen creating music in his bedroom for over a year.. and needed the change of scenery and inspiration! Nicolas made booking the studio smooth and painless. He answered all my questions and was always available for the ones I forgot to ask. Nicolas was patient with me as I wasn't sure what my son would need. He found an engineer that would match with my son's style of music. Prior to his studio time, my son was contacted by the engineer, his genre of music making was discussed and then time was confirmed. :) Thank you to the Engineer Idriss "DD" that worked with my son. He learned a lot and had a great time. Thank you for being so patient and making the first time in the studio a great experience! He was excited and proud of his studio recordings! From inquiring, to booking, to creating, then paying... it was done all professionally . The facility is clean and has nice equipment too! Thank you Signature Sound. This will be the first of many more sessions for my son!

Claudia is amazing! She answered all my questions. I'll definitely do business with them in the…read morefuture. They are a good value and they have good service.

I have been doing business with SDAV since 2008. I always get Amazing service from them. They are…read morehonest, hard working and deliver a top professional product.. Ryan and I have become very close friends over the years. He goes out of his way to take care of me! I would like to give a Big Shout to Katie Davison whom I had the pleasure of meeting on Dec. 6th. She edited my concert video I did with James Burton. Not only is she totally professional, but brings a wealth of knowledge, and creativity to the table.. Add to this she is an absolute joy to work with.. We had only two hrs. to view the highlights, share notes, ideas. and a few laughs..Usually I sit in on every edit, but time would not allow this before I left for Tahoe. I went with my gut instinct that I was in good hands with Katie. Being an artist myself I know how important it is to bring your vision to life...I let Katie work her magic!! I sent her notes,pictures, and we spoke once or twice. Boy. was I right! Katie did an Epic job of editing and added an extra dose of love for her craft to the project. When I watched it the night before I left for Tahoe, I was so moved that I was brought to tears..Katie you are a Pro's Pro! I can't wait for us to work on this next project with the new footage from Tahoe. Thank you Ryan and San Diego Audio Video for years of friendship and Amazing service. Thank you Katie for taking such good care of me and my vision. People in the industry have commented on what an Excellent job you did...I highly recommended Katie and her creative talent!! You Rock Disney Girl!! Love you all! Rick Diaz Tahoe City Productions

Rarefied is my go to studio in San Diego for many reasons, first and foremost the people are…read moretalented, prepared, easy to work with, and do a great job recording. Second, the equipment and the space of the studio itself is top notch, comfortable, and spacious. Third, the location is easy to get to, easy to find parking, etc. I highly recommend Rarefied if you have any need for a studio!

Roy was an absolute pleasure to work with! He took our recordings and turned them into perfectly…read moremixed masterpieces. We'll be using him for all of our future projects, his attention to detail and professionalism are second to none. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere. I highly recommend Rarefied Recording!

I purchased a RED Komodo from this store. The process was frustrating as it was supposed to arrive…read morein 3 days but took 3 weeks. Employees there seem to care in person but completely vanish along with any trace of customer service skills. I will say they offered a free rental due to the issues with them getting me my camera. Turns out something had went wrong with delivery and they're looking for my camera with the business next door. Meanwhile, Im out 3k and waiting for these guys to follow up. It bothers me that they didnt check or call on me to give me updates unless I called them. Talked to Bill, the owner who sold me everything and he offered some free accessories if I didnt cancel the sale. Its been over a month later and I keep checking on it just to keep getting excuses and a "I gotta sort them out and send them to you". Im sure these guys are nice people but this way of doing business really put me off and I've shared with my producer and fellow filmmakers at Media Arts Center. Purchase from here at your own risk! Unmet deadlines and lackluster communication seem to be the MO. They're really excited to show you the facility in order to upset you or claim theyre the one stop shop for your production and equipment needs. If they have a hard time being timely and direct for equipment I paid up front I wouldn't expect them to be organized or honest with the facility bookings. Too bad. I was looking forward to being a loyal customer. ​

We absolutely love Voice and Video Sales! It's literally the only store front in San Diego that…read moreprovides industry grade cameras and equipment. My husband and I are in the store at least once an week if not more and they always have what we need! The staff is super friendly and patient with us! Rob and Kimmy are the best!!! We are currently filming a feature film and have bought about 80% of our gear at Voice and Video Sales. We also purchased our RED KOMODO along with all of the necessary accessories!!! Highly recommend coming in!

So, this is it. That studio you and every artist with a regular guys' budget is looking for, and…read moreneeds. There's no BS here. These guys' website gives priced packages too, not 'call for a quote', which is nice to see. Because you're dealing with a nice, small business, you'll get time(if you want) to explain your project, your expectations, and goals, and these guys will do everything they can to accommodate you and your project. Great location, great prices, solid gear, solid rooms, very solid owners. Save money on making CDs, or shirts, but don't cut cost on your recording. And here, your dollars stretch out for you, so you probably CAN do more with your projects' budget. Ask for Patrick.

I have worked with Patrick very closely through recording, mixing, and mastering...and I have to…read moresay, he knows exactly what he is doing and provides some pretty incredible service for a fraction of the cost of the other studios in the area. I can't wait for the next time we get to work together! -b