Folk Audio | Professional Recording Studio

Experience Music
Like Never Before

A full-service recording studio offering tracking, mixing, and mastering. Professional recording quality for artists of all genres seeking an organic sound.

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Our Services

We are a full-service recording studio built around a mission to stay true to old-school methods of recording, focusing on capturing the desired tones right from the start.

Tracking

Capturing pure, organic performances without relying on sample replacement. We work to get the tone right going in.

Mixing

Blending tracks through our SSL Origin 32 console, utilizing top-tier analog outboard gear paired with the best digital plugins.

Mastering

The final polish. We utilize a Lynx Aurora 32 mastering-grade interface to ensure your record translates perfectly on every system.

Studio Retreat

Minimize distractions with comfortable on-site guest rooms. The perfect environment for out-of-town clients to focus solely on the music.

World-Class Gear

When you combine an experienced engineer with top-shelf equipment, the difference is undeniable.

Central Rig & Digital Processing

  • SSL Origin 32 console
    • Custom fitted with 10 SSL B-DYN compressor/gate/expanders
    • TG-OPTO EMI compressor
    • 8 Neve 1073 preamps
  • Mac Pro running very latest Pro Tools Ultimate
  • Lynx Aurora 32 mastering grade interface
  • Large library of plugins
  • High quality sample virtual orchestras/instrument collections
  • Bittree Patchbays
  • Adam Audio A8H pair with sub
  • Avantone CLA-10A pair
  • Avantone MixCube active pair

Outboard Gear & Effects

Dynamics

  • 4 Empirical Labs Distrtessors with British Mod (2 matched stereo pairs)
  • Universal Audio 1167LN compressor
  • Universal Audio LA2A compressor
  • AudioScape 1176A compressor (blue face)
  • Hairball Audio 1176A compressor (blue face)
  • Black Lion Audio B172A compressor
  • 2 DBX 165A compressors
  • 2 DBX 160X compressors

EQ & Effects

  • 2 Audioscape EQP-A Mastering EQ’s (Pultecs)
  • Eventide H9000 multi effects processor

Headphone Monitoring & DI’s

Monitoring

  • Behringer Powerplay P16-I 16 channel interface
  • 2 Behringer P16-D Powerplay Distribution Modules
  • 8 Behringer P16-M Powerplay 16 channel personal mixers

DI’s and such

  • 1 Noble DI
  • 2 Radial ProD1
  • 1 Radial PeoD2
  • 1 Radial BigShot ABY True-bypass switch pedal
  • 1 Radial SG1 Studio Guitar Interface
  • 1 ProCo Sign Off

Backline Gear

Guitar & Bass Amps

  • Marshall Silver Jubilee head
  • Marshall DSL100 head
  • Vox AC30 head
  • Mesa Boogie Rectoverb 25 head
  • Eden 300T all tube bass amp
  • Noble Bass Preamp

Cabinets

  • Marshall 4×12 slant 1960 reissue
  • 2×12 Mesa vertical slant with Vintage 30 top & Scumback M75 bottom
  • 2×12 Custom vertical slant with Scumback m75’s
  • 2×12 Custom straight with SC75 Alnico’s (Scumnico’s)
  • 2×12 Open Back straight with Creamback’s
  • Eden 2×10 bass cab
  • SWR 4×12 bass cab

Drums & Percussion

  • Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch kits
  • Sonor SQ1 Birch Kit
  • Istambul cymbals
  • Loads of Ludwig snares
  • Congas, Bongos, Timbales, and loads of hand percussion

Microphones

  • 4 – Neumann TLM103’s
  • 1 – Neumann KM184
  • 2 – Telefunken TF51’s (stereo pair)
  • 2 – Telefunken TF11’s (stereo pair)
  • 2 – Telefunken M82’s
  • 3 – Sennheiser 421’s
  • 3 – Sennheiser 441’s
  • 3 – Sennheiser 906’s
  • 5 – Beyerdynamics M201’s
  • 3 – Beyerdynamics M88’s
  • 1 – Beesneez Tribute 1
  • 2 – Beesneez Tribute 2’s
  • 2 – Beesneez Luna’s (stereo pair)
  • 1 – Beesneez BN251
  • 4 – AKG 414 XLII’s (stereo pairs)
  • 1 – AKG D12
  • 2 – AKG/Crown plate mics (stereo pair)
  • 2 – Lewitt 441 FLEX
  • 1 – EV RE20
  • 2 – Soyuz 013’s (stereo pair)
  • 2 – AEA R88A stereo mics
  • 1 – AEA R44CE
  • 2 – Royer 121’s
  • 2 – Coles 4038’s (stereo pair)
  • 4 – Lauten Audio Tom mics
  • 2 – Lauten Audio Snare mics
  • 2 – DPA 4055’s
  • 2 – Solomon LoFreqs
  • 2 – Oktava MK 219’s
  • 1 – Oktava MC 012
  • 3 – Shure 81’s
  • 1 – Shure SM7B
  • 4 – Shure 98A’s
  • 3 – Shure 57’s
  • 1 – Granelli G5790 (57 angled 90 degrees)
  • 2 – Shure 545’s (one angled 90 degrees)
  • 4 – Shure Super 55’s

Recent Work

Listen to some of our tracking, mixing, and mastering projects.

  • The Parts Supply — Work or War - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Limestone - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Dog Will Hunt - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Goodland - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Off To The Races - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Carry On - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Hills - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Hammer - Mixed & Mastered
  • The Parts Supply — Whiskey In My Whiskey - Mixed & Mastered

Our Story

Folk Audio is an owner-operated recording studio founded by Al Folk. It started with a simple passion: as a drummer, Al was mesmerized by studio gear, constantly asking questions, and learning from mentors.

After deciding to build a private studio, the vision expanded. We converted a separate building on our property in northern Ross County, Ohio, into what is now Folk Audio. Our mission is simple: stay true to old-school methods of recording.

We pride ourselves on realizing the artist's vision naturally, avoiding over-processed sample replacements in favor of capturing genuine, organic performances. Nestled in a quiet, distraction-free environment, we offer a relaxing atmosphere tailored for creativity.

Mixing Console at Folk Audio

Artist Stories

Hear from the bands and musicians who have trusted us with their vision.

"Folk Audio gave us the organic sound we were searching for. Al's focus on getting the right tones going into the SSL console made our record sound massive, warm, and undeniably authentic. Staying on-site meant we could just focus entirely on the music."

Book a Session

We take on clients primarily via referral and are appointment based. Reach out to discuss your project and schedule a time.

  • Ross County, OH (10 mins from downtown Chillicothe)
  • alfolk@folkaudio.com