‘The best mastering engineer for me at any price is Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering. I have used all the major mastering studios but Robin just nails it every time. Powerful and punchy masters with dynamics and drama intact … [he] can usually articulate what I want better than I can. I can’t recommend him enough.‘ (Mike Crossey, producer/mixer, Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight, Two Door Cinema Club, Foals, Ben Howard, The Enemy).
24-96 offers mastering of the highest standard. Although based in Germany, Robin Schmidt has a large UK client base with whom he works on a weekly basis. Recent clients include Two Door Cinema Club, Jake Bugg, Ben Howard, Michael Kiwanuka, Marmozets, The Courteeners, Emeli Sandé, Blood Red Shoes, The View, Keane and many more.
His services and state-of-the-art stereo and surround mastering studio are in high demand having been built around a no-compromise philosophy. Robin uses some of the very best equipment available to mastering engineers including a rare Sontec 462 8-band equaliser, Avalon 2077 mastering EQ, a Focusrite Blue 315 Isomorphic EQ (fine-tuned by Jonte Knif), compressors by Neve, Manley, Crane-Song, Jünger and FCS, and point-to-point wiring throughout the studio.
A recent press release states “24-96’s incredible design achieves perfect acoustic linearity, thanks to the work of famed acousticians Michel Schreiber and Jochen Veith (who recently designed Ronald Prent’s new Wisseloord Studios complex in The Netherlands and has done acoustic design for Max Martin, Coldplay and many more). Due to the high standard of attention to detail, 24-96 produces an extremely clear sound which helps Robin master hit after hit. Over the past few months, six of Robin’s records have been included in Zane Lowe’s ‘hottest record of the world’!”
Recently welcomed into the Miloco Mastering fold, Robin commented, ‘I believe we have created a perfect opportunity for UK and European markets to learn about and take advantage of the fantastic service we provide here at 24-96 Mastering. The artists, producers, A&Rs and engineers we work with value our approach immensely. I’m very excited that Miloco is spreading the word! I believe there is no better company out there when it comes to representing studios and I am thrilled to now be a part of Miloco’.
For bookings enquiries or to find out more about 24-96 Mastering, including a full equipment list, visit the Miloco website here. (October 2012)
