DECIBELLE RECORDING
Uncompromising Record Making, Scoring, and Dolby Atmos™ Film/TV Audio Post
Welcome to Decibelle
Decibelle Recording is located in the Noe Valley district of San Francisco. It is owned and operated by producer/mixer JJ Wiesler and it is the headquarters of Pollen Music Group. The studio, originally called Mobius, was built in 1976 by engineer Oliver DiCicco. Oliver closed the studio to the public in 2002, though he continues to do some work for his own project Mobius music.
The studio has lots of instruments: drum kits, piano, Hammond, Wurli, celeste, bells, guitars, basses, and analog synths. These are often left set-up and mic’ed to reduce wasted time and keep the space conducive to the creative process.
2021 Update: Using the temporary closing caused by CV-19, the studio underwent a remodel that added an Atmos™ capable mixing stage and extensive audio post capabilities. Decibelle is space that is truly optimized for creativity and productivity. Whether it be recording making and scoring, or surround mixing for streaming, broadcast, and theatrical releases, Decibelle is capable of hosting a broad range of sessions.
Policies
Piano Tuning is not included. We can schedule for you at $150. It is recommended for any piano-centric sessions. Drum heads, batteries and other expendables are not included in rate.
Cancellation within 72 hours 50% of total booking, within 24 hours is 100% of total booking. Rescheduling is allowed and fees can be applied to that booking.
Thanks for stopping by.
Contact
Recording Making/Music:
(415) 480-4650
jj@decibellerecording.com
Audio Post / Film Mixing / Atmos:
shannon@pollenmusicgroup.com
News & Updates
Blog
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Check out Pearl, the latest and greatest from Pollen Music Group recorded at Decibelle. #googlespotlightstories https://t.co/MDJRhWFIAT
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Christopher Owens, @Chri55yBaby, new record streaming now!! http://t.co/CSrs898lOz
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Decibelle named in top 100 recording studio list worldwide, and 1 of 3 in San Francisco! http://t.co/RJJKjhAfgU
GEAR
Console:
(Stage) Avid S1 (3), Avid Dock (1)
Recorders:
Avid HDX/Lynx (32 i/o)
(Stage) Avid HD2/Mtrx Studio
(Stage) Dolby Production Suite
Mic pres/EQs:
Vintage Neve 1073 (4)
BAE/Neve 1073 (6)
API 212L (10)
API 512 (6)
D.W. Fearn VT-2 (2)
UTA MPEQ (2)
Sontec MEP-250
Retro Stereo Pultec
Orban Paracrossilizers (2)
Compressors (channels):
UREI 1176 (2)
UA LA-2A
Distressors (2)
Alan Smart C1 (2)
Chandler TG1 (2)
DBX 162 (2) DBX 902 (2)
Retro Channel Strip
Neve 33609C
Urei LA3a
Monitors:
(Stage) 7.3.4 Atmos (LCR - Barefoot MM27, Subs/Surrounds/Elevation - JBL)
(Studio) ATC25 Pro
Yamaha NS10s
Mics:
Neumann U47 with VF-14
Neumann U87 (2)
Neumann KM84 (Klaus Heyne) (2)
Neumann KM184
Schoeps CMC6 with MK4 (2)
Sony C37a
AKG 414-TLII (2)
AKG D12E
Royer 122
Coles 4038 (2)
RCA SK-46
AEA 44CX
Soundelux U195
Soundelux 251
Sennheiser MD421 (2)
Sennheiser MD441
Shure SM57 (2)
Shure SM7a
Josephson e22s (2)
Josephson CM-42 (2)
Beyerdynamic M160 (1)
FX:
EMT 240 Plate Reverb
Quad8 Spring Reverb
Roland 301 Space Echo
Keys, Drums, Guitars, Amps:
Rogers, Ludwig, Fender, Gibson, Silvertone, Kay, Vox, Magnatone, Traynor, Baldwin, Chickering, Hammond, Matchless, Casiotone, Roland, Celeste, Orchestral Bells, Wurlitzer and others.