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The Pancake Factory

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Audio recording genre
Budget
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About
I guess you would have to rely on my customers' feedback. This is the second year in a row that I've been ranked as the #1 recording studio in Brooklyn (on Thumbtack, at least). I have both an academic and working knowledge of audio and audio technology. Not only am I current with audio mixing trends and the tech used to accommodate it, I know how it works "under the hood". At the end of the day, though, I am an artist and musician, so I approach all projects listening and feeling before relying upon my technical know-how. To quote the late-great Dickey Fox: "if this [points to heart] is empty, this [points to head] doesn't matter". (I am totally embarrassed if you know where that's from) Every job is a new learning experience and a new challenge. I like to think of myself as a perpetual student, so each client teaches me a new lesson in how to approach my craft and audio in general. I can't think of another job that affords a person such an ongoing, on-the-job education.
Overview

Hired 39 times

Background checked

1 employee

19 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Venmo.

Social media

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Services offered
Recording type

Singing only (pre-recorded instrumentals)

Singing and instrumentals

Instruments only

Voice recording (podcast, audiobook, etc.)

Audio recording genre

Pop

Rock

R&B / Soul

Hip-hop / Rap

Additional services

Mixing

Mastering

Editing

Pre-production

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Great 4.8

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Anne G.

Jun 4, 2014

Hired on Thumbtack

I thought I gave Mike an impossible request. My very old recording had much background noise. He transferred it to cd without the noise. The quality of the sound is amazing. Thanks, Mike
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Andrew A.

Feb 24, 2016

Hired on Thumbtack

I had 3 recordings I needed cleaned up. Mike turned around a sample for me to check out (verifying the levels, noise, etc.) and then promptly delivered the full files. He is professional yet very down to earth. He is the kind of person I want to be working with.
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Rosanne R.

Jun 4, 2014

Hired on Thumbtack

Finding Mike Hurst was the best thing that has happened to me all year! I was on a deadline for an audiobook I was narrating/producing and needed editing and mastering expertise. Mike's knowledge, experience and finesse (and speedy delivery) made the finished product perfection. And he was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him, and I plan to work with him again. Hopefully often.
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Robert H.

Oct 5, 2014

Hired on Thumbtack

Working with Mike on my four song demo was an absolute dream. He was willing to work within my budget and despite the recording/editing/mixing processes taking longer than we had originally planned (by no fault of Mike), he made sure the music came out to my satisfaction. He even provided me an awesome drummer, Aleks, when the drummer I was going to use dropped out of the project. Mike is also extremely knowledgeable about sound and music, a great teacher (I learned more from him in two weeks than I learned in over 3 years of playing music) and an honest & decent dude. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to make professional-sounding audio recordings.
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Annette L.

Mar 10, 2015

Hired on Thumbtack

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Michael Ruvalcaba

FAQs

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Have realistic goals and don't overspend. If you're going to drop $500/day on a recording studio and you're just starting out as a songwriter/recording artist, you are paying way too much money. Do research on the high and low end of recording engineers, producers and recording studios. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

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