Happy birthday Mark!

Happy birthday to Mark Donahue, Soundmirror’s chief engineer and true jack of all trades. When he’s not recording, mixing, or mastering music, Mark is busy building studios, fixing things, rewiring rooms, organizing gear, and doing whatever needs to be done behind the...

Requiem: Mozart’s Death in Words and Music

In March 2023, Dirk and Mark immersed themselves in an intensive week recording Requiem: Mozart’s Death in Words and Music with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, and the tenors and basses of the Westminster Choir. For this dynamic...

Tape Vault Finds

Time for another visit to the Soundmirror vault?! Our technical engineer Easton uncovered archival gold this time: A 2010 Boston Symphony Orchestra recording featuring violinist Hilary Hahn Toronto Symphony Orchestra The Revels Living Stereo (“Do Not...

Larry Rock!

What happens when two audio engineers meet up in Cleveland? A trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame quickly turns into a lengthy discussion about the excessive volume of the exhibits and the overuse of subwoofers. Mark had a great time geeking out with his old...

Santa Fe Desert Chorale

When you travel with your own seating. Mark and Blanton had a terrific time last week recording the Santa Fe Desert Chorale. A privilege to capture their beautiful voices in such a beautiful part of the country. Can’t wait to share the music we made—more posts...