Brad Smalling

Multi-Platinum Engineer

Defining the artist's vision in every dimension. Stereo Impact. Apple Digital Masters. Immersive Depth. No gimmicks. Just the music.

THE APPROACH

Technical precision. Human connection.

Great engineering isn't just about the tools; it's about trust. You need to know that your music is being treated with the same intensity and care that you put into writing it.I bring a Multi-Platinum standard to every session—not to chase perfection for its own sake, but to ensure nothing stands between your vision and the listener.Whether Mixing & Mastering in stereo or finalizing the Dolby Atmos release, I protect the "vibe" that makes your record unique.No ego. No distractions. Just the confidence of knowing your art is in the right hands.

SELECTED WORKS

Periphery (Immersive)
Mötley Crüe (Immersive)
Of Mice & Men (Immersive)
Story of the Year (Immersive)

JID (Immersive)
J Balvin (Stereo)
Marcus King (Immersive)
Carly Simon (Stereo / Immersive)

SERVICES

Bespoke solutions for the modern release.

Available as a complete ecosystem or individual services.

THE MODERN STANDARD (Most Popular)

Stereo Mix + Master + Dolby Atmos + Apple Digital Master. The ultimate delivery package. We handle the entire sonic narrative concurrently—from the stereo glue to the immersive architecture. No translation errors. One flat rate.

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Mastering: Stereo and ADM-Certified mastering for mixes you love.
Dolby Atmos Mixing: Immersive translation for existing stereo stems.
Spatial Consulting: Pre-mix guidance for immersive projects.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DELIVERY PROTOCOLS

DOLBY ATMOS & IMMERSIVE AUDIO
We specialize in compliant ADM BWF delivery for Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music Unlimited. All immersive mixes are performed on a calibrated 7.1.4 system and cross-referenced via binaural rendering to ensure translation on consumer headphones (AirPods Max / Pro).Input Formats
We accept Pro Tools sessions (.ptx) or consolidated WAV stems (48kHz/24-bit minimum).Object-Based Workflow
We utilize dynamic object panning to preserve the transient impact of the stereo mix while expanding the soundstage.Deliverables
ADM BWF (Master File), MP4 (Reference), and Binaural Re-renders.APPLE DIGITAL MASTERS (MFiT)
As a certified Apple Digital Masters provider, Brad Smalling ensures your release meets the strict headroom and sample-rate requirements of the Apple ecosystem. We provide high-resolution masters that prevent inter-sample peaks and coding distortion during the AAC encoding process.

REMOTE ATMOS MIXING WORKFLOW

Upload: Send assets via our secure private server.
Stereo QC: Ensure the stems received match the stereo mix to gurantee seamless transition from stereo to Atmos.
Atmos Mixing: Move stereo mix into Dolby Atmos with close attention to the artistic intention of the artist.
Review: Clients receive a downloadable binaural rerender (BIN) and an MP4 reference to check the mix on their own devices before final delivery.

INQUIRIES

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