Cedar Hill Studios
Modern mix engineering for rock and alternative artists
About
Cedar Hill Studios is the mixing home of Michael McCarthy — a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and mixing engineer with decades of experience across genres. After cutting his teeth as a working engineer at Range Recording Studios, Michael developed a strong foundation in professional tracking, editing, and mixing while collaborating with experienced engineers and diverse artists. He brings a musician's ear and an engineer's precision to every mix, focusing on dynamics, arrangement, and emotional impact.
With the release of his most recent album (Grand Tortoise's All in Good Time), he's turned his attention to helping other local artists with mixing, production, or just the final push to getting their songs over the finish line.
Mix Samples
These are samples of my mixing work. All mixes were performed at Cedar Hill Studios, are not mastered, and have not been brought up to modern day loudness standards. Expect volume differences between the RAW and FINISHED tracks.
- RAW: the initial mix using only panning and volume with no automation. This is the starting point for the mixing process.
- FINISHED: the final mix after all revisions, with full processing and automation. This represents the completed version of the mix before mastering.
Hard Rock
Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Indie/Alternative
Send Me Your Tracks!
Curious what your track could sound like with a professional mix? Upload your multi-tracks and I'll create a short teaser mix so you can hear the direction before committing to a full project. There's no pressure — it's simply a way for you to hear how your song could come together.
- WAV multitracks (stems)
- Bit depth (16-bit or 24-bit)
- Sample rate (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, etc.)
- Song BPM / tempo
- Pro Tools session (if applicable)
Your tracks are kept private and are only used for the purpose of evaluating or mixing your project.Upload tracks
Mixing Rates
Mixing rates are listed below, with discounts available for multi-song projects from the same session.
| Package | Bundle Discount | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Song | — | $60 |
| 3 Songs | $15 off | $165 |
| 5 Songs | $50 off | $250 |
Mix Revisions
Each mix includes one free revision so we can make any small adjustments after you hear the first version. Additional revisions are available if needed and are billed at a small flat fee.
| Package | Included Revisions | Additional Revisions |
|---|---|---|
| Single Song | 1 | $15 each |
| 3 Songs | 2 | $10 each |
| 5 Songs | 3 | $10 each |
* Revisions cover mix adjustments such as levels, EQ, and effects. New stems or major arrangement changes may require additional mix work.
Showcase
Projects I've been involved with, either as a musician, tracking or mixing engineer or producer
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recorded"This has been the recording experience we have always wanted... that we have earned and deserve. Whatever happens with the record from here on out, I know it was worth it all. All the guys at Range, but especially our Producer/engineer Mike McCarthy, have been just awesome." - Kevin McQuiston, Reburb