General FAQ
Can we get a tour of the studio or can we meet Mat to discuss a record?
Of course! Call (410-235-0898) or contact us. Sometimes we can schedule that day, sometimes a week or so away. It depends on the projects we are working on.
I recorded an album at another studio or in my basement, can you mix it?
Absolutely! Contact us and we can talk about your timeline and budget. Be sure to save your stems as continuous WAV or AIFF files and ensure that they all start at 00:00:00. This will allow for properly aligned tracks when imported. If you’re working in Logic this isn’t an issue, just copy over all the folders. Please be sure that all tracks are properly labeled. You can provide a DVD, HD or upload to Dropbox.
Are you open on the weekends?
Of course. However, Mat’s weekends can be booked up several months in advance.
Do you have off-street parking?
After 5p during the week and on the weekends there is a private parking lot directly behind the studio available to artists. Street parking is available all other times.
Do you backup your projects?
We backup to our own hard drives as long as a project is in progress, but we can not guarantee the safety of your recordings. We strongly encourage you bring your own hard drive to back up your project. Please bring one with you.
What external hard drives do you recommend?
We like the OWC Mercury Elite and OWC Mercury On-The-Go USB/Firewire drives.
Do you have X, Y or Z at your studio?
Please take a look at our equipment list. We have a bunch of vintage guitars, keyboards, amps, drum sets and other various sundries. Sometimes our equipment is out on loan, so if there is something specific you are interested in, please get with us a few weeks prior to your sessions to ensure we can have it ready for your session.
Do you do voiceovers, jingles, video editing, music for film or radio spots?
Yes, we do voiceovers, jingles, radio spots and music for film. Contact us for rates. We do not do video editing but we can recommend a video house and work in conjunction with them.
What is your cancelation policy?
If you must cancel your session, please contact us as soon as possible or at least two weeks prior. If you cancel after that date, your deposit is not refundable.
Is Mobtown non-smoking?
Yes. You may smoke cigarettes outside of the building. Smoking “other stuff” is not allowed due to liability/impoundment issues and an imbalance of priorities in our government.
Does Mobtown hire engineers or assistants?
No. The engineers all work freelance, many times bringing in their own work. There are no assistant, runner or tape op jobs available. But if you are a competent engineer who can bring in your own sessions please contact us!
Are you currently accepting interns or hiring?
No. Not at this time. If you’re incredibly motivated, feel free to send a note with samples of your work.
A Recording & Mastering Studio in Baltimore


