The Stone Sound
Houston, TX
My personal mix and mastering studio, purpose-built for critical listening and hybrid analog workflows.The room centers around a Dangerous Music 2-Bus+, RME Fireface UFX II, and Drawmer MC3.1, with full tactile control via Solid State Logic UF-Series controllers.
Monitoring includes Focal Trio6 BE mains with subwoofer, Meyer Sound HD-1 midfields, and Auratone nearfields, providing multiple perspectives for accurate and balanced translation across systems. Every mix and master is evaluated through these trusted references to ensure clarity, punch, and musical depth.
I primarily work out of The Stone Sound, my personal mix and mastering studio in Houston, but I also have access to other world-class facilities for projects that require larger tracking rooms or specific analog setups.
Each of these studios offers a unique sonic environment, allowing me to match the space to the needs of the music.
Wire Road Studios
Houston, TX
A modern, purpose-built recording complex known for precision acoustics and its pair of API consoles — an API Legacy in Studio A and an API 1608 in Studio B.
Wire Road is available as an option for projects that call for large-format tracking, live instrumentation, or the unmistakable punch of the API sound. It offers a flexible, fully equipped commercial studio environment for productions that need expanded capacity.
SugarHill Studios
Houston, TX
Established in 1941, SugarHill is the oldest continuously operating recording studio in the United States, home to countless legendary Houston sessions.The facility includes Studio A (Neotek Elite) and Studio B (Neve Genesys Black), both offering large live rooms, isolation booths, and classic analog front ends. SugarHill is available as an option for projects that require additional space, live tracking, or the character of its analog signal paths.
Booking & Contact
For all booking inquiries, session scheduling, or project discussions, please contact:
Mark Kidney
Houston, Texas
(713) 299-3799
thestonesound@gmail.com
Whether you’re mixing, mastering, or planning a full production session, I’ll help choose the space and setup that best fits your project’s needs. Studio selection depends on project requirements, availability, and budget.