Post Sweet Spot: Hobo Audio Company
Facility Name: Hobo Audio Company
Hobo’s Chris Stangroom sharpens the session.
Website: http://www.hoboaudio.com
Location: Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan
Neighborhood Advantages: Near all major transportation hubs and excellent restaurant choices
Date of Birth: October, 2006
Facility Focus: As a company specializing in audio post production, we offer the following services: Recording, editing, surround mixing, sound design, music composition, VO casting and making great coffee.
Mission Statement: “Will record for food.”
Clients/Credits: Major ad agencies, TV production companies and film makers
Key Personnel: They are all key
System Highlights: Two Pro Tools HD3 Accel systems, each with an ICON D-Command console. A 2-Channel GoldMike Preamp and 8-Channel DigiPre. Massive Custom SFX Library, powered by Soundminer. All this being said, it’s the creators behind the equipment that really highlight the work we do.
The Hobo lounge goes above and beyond.
Distinguishing Characteristics: We consider ourselves partners to our clients, to help them achieve their creative goals through audio excellence.
The building is on fire, you only have time to grab ONE thing to save, what is it? My issue of Sonic Scoop.
Rave Reviews — what do people love about your studio? You’d have to ask them but my impression is they love the experience and the environment, from the audio sound to the people they work with here.
Most Memorable Session Ever: I enjoyed working with Janelle Monae for a huge animated project by record producer Jack Splash.
Session You’d Like to Forget: Fortunately for me, I’ve already forgotten.
Dream Session: James Cameron working on the sound for Avatar.
— Howard Bowler, Founder, Hobo Audio Company