Old recordings shouldn’t stay stuck with hiss, hum, or distortion. At Cranial Cataclysm Studios in Orange County, we specialize in audio restoration and mastering that turns noisy demos, cassette tapes, or live performances into polished, professional tracks. Whether you’re a band preparing your next release or a family preserving treasured audio memories, we restore clarity, balance, and impact.
What Is Audio Restoration?
Audio restoration is the process of removing unwanted noise—like tape hiss, clicks, pops, and background hum—while keeping the original performance intact. Using professional tools like iZotope RX, Waves plugins, and Universal Audio processing, we restore your recordings so they sound natural and clean without losing character.
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Remove hiss, crackle, and distortion
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Balance levels for clarity
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Repair old cassette, reel-to-reel, or demo recordings
Why Mastering Matters
Once your audio is restored, the next step is mastering. Mastering ensures your track is loud, balanced, and streaming-ready on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. For bands, this is the difference between a rough demo and a release-ready track.
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EQ and compression for balance
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Stereo widening and dynamics
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Final loudness optimization for modern platforms
Local Advantage in Orange County
Working with a local studio in Orange County means you get personal attention, faster turnaround, and the ability to work with someone who understands the unique needs of musicians, creators, and families in our community. Unlike big-box services, we treat each project as one-of-a-kind.
Restore & Perfect Your Sound
Bring your old recordings back to life or polish your next release. Cranial Cataclysm Studios specializes in audio cleanup, mixing, and mastering for creators and musicians.