ARDA RECORDERS
Recording, mixing, mastering studios in Porto, Portugal.
NOW FEATURING DOLBY ATMOS
Arda Recorders is a full service music production studio complex located in the heart of Porto, Portugal.
With 7 state-of-the-art studios that feature outstanding acoustics and the best gear in the world, we’re here to help you craft your next record in an inspiring and relaxed creative environment.
In the past couple of years Porto has become one of the best traveling destinations in Europe. The city is safe, friendly and vibrant.
The studio complex is located in an up and coming neighborhood very close to downtown, and there’s several accommodation options available for those traveling from abroad.
clients include: Gorillaz, Joss Stone, Paradise Lost, Vltimas, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Mocky, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Dora Morelenbaum, Jonas Myrin, Miguel Araujo, Pluto, Moullinex, Sensible Soccers, Glockenwise, S. Pedro, Mirror People, Wolf Manhattan, Marisa Liz, Fernando Daniel, Barbara Tinoco, Carlos Bica, Eduardo Cardinho, Hugo Danin, Joana Gama.
the studios
Our flagship Studio A has over 140m2 of recording space.
It features a vintage Neve 8068 console, real echo chamber, a Fazioli F278 grand piano, analog tape recorders and lots of vibe.
Studio B is centered around a 32 channel Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console, has a ton of outboard gear and a super versatile recording space.
In Studio C you’ll find a perfect set up for overdubs, with a generous recording booth and lots of different preamps.
From medium size orchestras, to rock bands and lonely singer-songwriters, our rooms are great for every project. And of course, coffee and snacks are always available to keep the momentum going.
SERVICES
RECORDING
Analog recording
Tracking
Overdubbing
Reamping
Music production
Songwriting
Orchestra recording
Dolby Atmos Music
Remote mixing
Analog mixing
Analog processing
Console summing
Editing
MIXING
MASTERING
Stereo mastering
Stem mastering
Tape transfer
Vinyl transfer
Analog tape processing
Filming
Masterclasses
Showcases
Private events
& MORE
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Engineers
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JOAO BRANDAO
Chief Engineer
Joao is the founder of Arda Recorders. As a producer, recording and mixing engineer he has worked with an eclectic bunch of artists, from all kinds of musical genres. His passion for analog recording and willingness to try all sorts of crazy stuff in the studio while focusing on maintaining an organic but characterful approach to engineering make him one of the most charismatic engineers in Portugal. Find out more about Joao here.
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Carlos Fuchs
Producer / Engineer
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Carlos has always had a passion for music. A brilliant pianist, he works as a sound engineer and a producer since 1999, when he founded his recording studio Tenda da Raposa. Recently some of his productions have been nominated or awarded with prizes, such as the Grammys, the Latin Grammy or the Independent Music Awards. In 2018, he relocated to Porto to join our team and continue his career as a musician, sound engineer and producer. Find out more about Carlos here.
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Zé Nando Pimenta
Producer / Engineer
Zé Nando is a producer and engineer who graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston. His professional career began in 1998 in New York City, and in 2001 he moved to Barcelona where he assembled a recording studio and founded the independent record label Meifumado. Being such a talented multi-instrumentalist and because he's comfortable with both electronic urban music and acoustic recordings, Zé Nando has a great focus on the production process. Find out more about Zé here.
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Miguel Pinheiro Marques
Mastering Engineer
Miguel is one of the most renowned Portuguese mastering engineers. He started his path in audio making records at Estúdios Sá da Bandeira, but soon found his passion in mastering which led him to pursue this craft as a career more than a decade ago. Since then he has worked with some of the biggest artists in Portugal and also with new emerging acts, mastering hundreds of releases for both major and independent labels, released nationally and internationally across all music genres. Find out more about Miguel here.