PRESERVATION THROUGH SOUND

Professional dimensional spatial audio recording for game companies and sound libraries. Capturing acoustic reality with precision, preserving moments as they occurred—unchanged.

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PHILOSOPHY

We exist to capture moments—their energy, space, and reality—precisely as they occurred, so they can be experienced again in time, on the listener's terms.

Preservation, Not Dramatization

Axis Audio Works does not "create content." We preserve reality. Sound is allowed to exist as it was. Processing is used only to maintain accuracy and signal integrity, never to stylize or inflate emotion.

Our approach captures the dimensional qualities of acoustic spaces using multi-microphone arrays configured with precision. We record left/right, front/back, ground/canopy—the complete spatial signature of a moment in time.

The goal is simple: hold a moment steady so time can pass without corrupting it.

  • Acoustic Reality: No exaggeration, no reinterpretation, no artificial enhancement.
  • Spatial Accuracy: Multi-dimensional capture preserves the geometry of sound in space.
  • Signal Integrity: Professional-grade equipment and techniques ensure long-term fidelity.
  • Listener Agency: The listener retains control over how and when the moment is experienced.
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SERVICES

Professional audio recording and production for game developers, sound designers, and creative professionals seeking authentic acoustic documentation.

Field Recording

Multi-microphone spatial audio capture of natural environments, performances, and acoustic spaces. ORTF, DMS, and custom array configurations for dimensional accuracy.

  • Natural soundscapes
  • Environmental ambiences
  • Performance documentation
  • Location-specific acoustics

Game Audio Libraries

Custom sound libraries for game developers seeking authentic environmental audio. Dimensional spatial recordings that integrate seamlessly into game engines.

  • Environment-specific ambiences
  • Multi-layered spatial audio
  • Seamless loop construction
  • Format-ready deliverables

Studio Mastering

Professional mastering and post-production focused on preserving the integrity of the original recording while ensuring technical excellence.

  • Reference-grade monitoring
  • Transparent processing
  • Format optimization
  • Archive preparation

Sound Library Licensing

Access our growing archive of professionally recorded environmental soundscapes, ambiences, and acoustic documentation.

  • Immediate download access
  • Multiple format options
  • Commercial licensing
  • Metadata included
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EQUIPMENT

Professional-grade recording equipment selected for accuracy, reliability, and spatial precision. Every component serves the goal of acoustic preservation.

DPA 2006 Omni Matched Pair

Reference-grade capture for natural ambience

DPA 2012 Cardioid Matched Pair

Precision stereo arrays with ORTF configuration

DPA 2017 Shotgun

High-resolution directional microphone for precise sound capture

Lauten Audio Atlantis

Transparent condenser microphone with exceptional frequency response

Royer R-121

High-end ribbon microphone with exceptional transient response

SPL Channel One Mk3

Transparent preamp and signal conditioning for signal integrity

RME I/O Interface

Reference-grade conversion and routing with DSD support

Sound Devices I/O

Professional-grade field recording interface with robust connectivity

M-DISC Storage Solutions

1,000-year preservation media for permanent archive rated storage

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Professional-grade studio workstation suite

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PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

The Axis Audio Preservation Foundation is our nonprofit initiative dedicated to preserving performances, moments, and soundscapes for communities and artists who might not otherwise have access to professional recording services.

Our Mission

To preserve cultural moments, artistic performances, and natural soundscapes through professional-grade spatial audio recording, making these preserved moments freely available for educational and cultural purposes.

We provide free or heavily subsidized recording services to community groups, schools, performers, and organizations working to document and preserve their acoustic heritage.

How We Serve

The Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funded through donations and contributions from Axis Audio Works commercial operations.

Services include performance preservation, environmental documentation, educational workshops, and the creation of publicly accessible audio archives that serve future generations.

Support the Foundation

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CONTACT

Ready to discuss your project or learn more about our services? Reach out and let's preserve something meaningful together.

Location

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Hours

By appointment
Response within 24 hours