High-End Audio.
No Compromise.

A boutique recording and mixing facility in Johannesburg, specializing in Rock, Metal, Modern Pop and Acoustic production.

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Portfolio

The Sound of Rabid Dog.

Rock & Metal

Specializing in high-energy live tracking to capture the raw power of a full band performance, paired with boutique tube amps for a massive, radio-ready sound.

Modern Pop

Polished vocal production, hybrid arrangements, and a radio-ready commercial sheen.

Acoustic & Folk

Intimate vocal capture and natural room resonance for singer-songwriters.

The Facility

A Creative Sanctuary.

Combining a calibrated control room with flexible tracking spaces for almost all genres.

Main Control Room

Live Tracking

The Signal Chain

Calibrated Space

Acoustically treated for honest monitoring and professional translation.

Memorable Heads and Cabs

Access to authentic Marshall, Mesa Boogie and other tube amps for reamping and live tracking.

Beautiful Mics

A curated collection of industry standards including Neumann, Shure and AKG.

Hybrid Workflow

The best of analog character paired with high-end digital precision.

The Spec

Curated Hardware.

Signal Chain

01 Neumann TLM / KM Series
02 Shure SM7B / SM57 Industry Standards
03 Rodeo Condensers
04 Focusrite, SSL & ART Pro Preamps
05 High-Resolution AD/DA Conversion

The Stacks

06 Marshall JCM, JVM and JTM
07 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
08 Le Roux Amp Works Boutique Tones
09 Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and PRS Session Guitars
10 Custom Mapped Drum Samples

Monitoring

11 Avantone CLA-10 / Yamaha Monitoring
12 Cubase Environment
13 Waves, FabFilter, UAD and SSL Digital Suite
14 Hybrid Mixing Ecosystem
15 Analog Compressors
16 Acoustically Treated Control Room

Capabilities

The Service.

Johannesburg-based.
Globally accessible.

Full Production

A comprehensive journey from pre-production to final mastering, ensuring your creative vision is captured with absolute sonic integrity.

Remote Mixing

Industry-standard hybrid mixing for artists worldwide, balancing analog warmth with modern digital precision.

Voice Over

Pristine recording for commercial narration, documentary, and radio imaging through high-end signal chains.

Reamping

Utilizing boutique Marshall and Mesa hardware stacks to breathe power and air into your DI tracks.

Session Work

Professional tracking for Guitar, Bass, and Drums, tailored to your genre through world-class preamps.

Process

Common Inquiries.

How do I prepare my files for mixing? +

Please provide consolidated, time-aligned WAV stems (16-bit/44.1kHz or higher). Ensure all tracks are clearly labeled and bypass any non-creative processing (limiting/heavy compression) unless it is part of your signature sound.

What is the typical turnaround time? +

Single-track mixing typically takes 3–5 business days, while full production or EPs are scheduled based on project scope. We prioritize quality over speed to ensure every project meets the Rabid Dog standard.

Do you require a deposit? +

Yes, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your studio dates. The remaining balance is due upon approval of the final mix or completion of the session.

Can I attend the mixing session? +

While we primarily work in a focused, independent environment for the initial mix, we offer attended revision sessions at our Johannesburg facility to fine-tune the final result.

High-End Audio. No Compromise.