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Recording, tracking, mixing, and mastering services are available.
Downbeat Studio
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About Downbeat Studio
Tracking, mixing, and mastering are available at this boutique recording studio in Elgin, a northwest Chicago suburb. Downbeat Studio also provides audio design, custom recording equipment, modern remakes of classic audio designs, and equipment repairs. Its studio includes digital and analog tape services, microphones, instruments, effects, and a customized MCI JH-618 recording console. Equipment includes vintage-inspired preamps, compressors, equalizers, tape machines, and a broad microphone collection. Instruments include keyboards, guitars, basses, drums, amplifiers, and effects pedals. The company also offers freelance engineer work at recording studios in Chicago and the suburbs, along with information, design ideas, and advice for people learning audio recording.
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At a glance
- Service area
- Chicago, Chicago suburbs
- Brands
- RCA, Western Electric, Gates, Altec Lansing, Collins
- Team
- Stefanie and James have been creative professionals in Chicago for over 20 years.
- Custom audio equipment and PCB design
- Modern remakes of classic audio designs
- Tracking, mixing and mastering with digital and analog tape services
- Repairs of vacuum tube and solid-state recording studio equipment
From downbeatstudio.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. Only what the business states on its own website.
Services
- Custom audio equipment design Custom equipment, modules, and PCBs tailored to specific needs.
- Remakes of classic audio designs Modern versions of classic audio designs.
- Tracking, mixing and mastering Project-specific rates; tracking costs depend on studio space.
- Audio equipment repair$75/hr Repair technician time; excludes home stereo equipment and tape recorders.
- Freelance engineer work Available at Chicago and suburban recording studio locations.
- Sharing of knowledge Information, design ideas, and advice for all skill levels.
As listed by Downbeat Studio. Prices as published by the business and may change.
Services & specialities
Highlights
Custom equipment
Designs and builds tailored audio recording equipment and modules.
Freelance engineering
Engineer work is available at Chicago-area recording studios.
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