• RECORDING

State of the art recording studio. Vintage and modern high-end recording gear and instruments. The latest and best software. All in a space designed to let you concentrate on your craft with no distractions while getting the best recorded sound possible.

• LIVE SOUND

Your music, heard the way it was meant to be heard.
From the initial show advance to the final standing ovation of the night, no detail is left unchecked. And the music and how it sounds is always the main priority.

• PRODUCTION

Elevate your music with the recording, mixing, mastering, and production expertise I've developed from over 30 years in the industry. Whatever your project, get the personalized attention and professional results that take your idea to its final completion.

RECORDING

SOUND BANK STUDIO

The home base of Area 44 Music, with everything you need to record your sonic conceptions. Every aspect of the studio is designed to let you concentrate on your craft while I handle the technical details and provide an efficient and distraction-free zone to make your art.

• BOOK TIME

The Sound Bank Studio has a comfortable control room, large live room, an isolation booth large enough for drums, and a separate vocal booth. The live room is spacious enough for a string ensemble or big band horn section, and all rooms have great sight lines and isolation between them. And each room is wired with a personal monitoring system, giving each performer the ability to dial in the perfect headphone mix for themselves. A piano, drum kit, various guitars, basses, and amps are all available for use.

LIVE SOUND

FoH Sound Reinforcement

in 2018, I started running front of house sound for the Distant Worlds: music of FINAL FANTASY Orchestra concert, which features the music of FINAL FANTASY performed with a full orchestra and choir. Since then I've been running sound for a number of symphonic tours that have played in concert halls and arenas across the globe.If you have a live event requiring audio support, I have the experience and skills to handle any technical need. From the initial advance of sourcing backline and audio gear, to running sound for front of house or monitors, I can make your event run smooth and sound great.

• INQUIRE

PRODUCTION

THE DIRECTION YOUR
PROJECT NEEDS

Every project needs to start somewhere, and entering the studio or planning your live event can be a daunting task. A producer, much like the director of a movie, can provide the direction you need to help complete your project as efficiently and productively as possible.With over 30 years of experience working with artists and bands in studios around the world, I have the skills to translate your ideas into a finished product. Whether you are a solo artist, a band, or larger ensemble, no project is too big or small for Area 44 Music.

• CONTACT ME

RECENT PROJECTS PRODUCED BY AREA 44 MUSIC

About

Mathew Prock

Area 44 Music is Mathew Prock. I have worked as a recording and sound engineer for over 30 years. Primarily based in Chicago, I have worked in studios and on shows around the world.