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Cphonic Mastering owner Kevin McNoldy’s bio
An early start in music
Music producer / recording engineer / mixing engineer / mastering engineer Kevin McNoldy's career in music began in Pennsylvania when he begged his parents for piano lessons at the age of three. No teachers would accept a student that young, but a neighborhood pianist was eventually found who embraced his obsession with learning to perform. Non-stop practicing led him to compete in several piano competitions throughout the state. The sound of the instrument was what fascinated him; his constant performing was driven by the richness of sound that enveloped him.
This led to songwriting on piano, then saxophone, then guitar, then vocals… and before Kevin knew it, he had written hundreds of songs before even graduating high school. The difference in his writing was that he didn't consider a song finished unless it was recorded--and that was how his spark for engineering began. His after-school activity consisted of recording song after song, day after day.
This led to songwriting on piano, then saxophone, then guitar, then vocals… and before Kevin knew it, he had written hundreds of songs before even graduating high school. The difference in his writing was that he didn't consider a song finished unless it was recorded--and that was how his spark for engineering began. His after-school activity consisted of recording song after song, day after day.
From Berklee to Music Row
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Berklee College of Music, where Kevin earned his degree in Music Production and Engineering
Music production begins
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Kevin's first Virginia recording studio, stuffed to the ceiling with gear
His next studio design was in Los Angeles, where he capitalized on his success in Virginia by setting up a production room that became the go-to spot for major label work with newly signed bands. The talent pool in Central Virginia soon pulled him back, though, and upon returning to Virginia several years later, he began to plan a huge commercial facility endeavor that would become the highlight of recording for the area.
Crystalphonic is born
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Crystalphonic's tracking room, with balcony
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Crystalphonic's tracking room from the balcony
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Crystalphonic's tracking room with piano
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Crystalphonic's microphone preamp collection
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Crystalphonic's SSL control room with vintage Fairchild 670 compressor
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Crystalphonic SSL console closeup
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Crystalphonic SSL control room vintage and new outboard gear
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Crystalphonic mastering room
With the design team Recording Architecture of London onboard, Crystalphonic was launched in 2003--a two-story, five-million-dollar monster of a recording studio with an equipment list beyond measure. The studio swiftly became a hot spot for breakout record label releases from artists such as OAR, Blue Merle, Corey Harris, and more (and even hit audiobook releases featuring Sissy Spacek). Included in the four control rooms of the facility was a mastering studio, which became a haven for Kevin's work when he wasn't producing or engineering. It was here that Kevin became recognized as a top-notch mastering and mixing engineer, with work on several Dave Matthews projects, a huge number of record label albums, and by helping to bring new acts such as The Hackensaw Boys and Parachute to the masses.
The roots of Cphonic
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Kevin's Florida mastering and mixing studio with Avid D Control
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Kevin's outboard gear in Florida, up to the ceiling again!
Cphonic Mastering Studio is launched
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Cphonic Mastering Studio
See the Studio Design page for more information on the technical aspects of the room and acoustics, the Equipment page for details on the gear, and the Services section to upload your project or contact Cphonic Mastering Studio.