Recording, mixing, mastering, and production for artists and bands in the DMV.
Silver Spring, Maryland. Remote mixing and mastering available worldwide.
What we do
Recording, mixing, mastering, and production.
A practical, detail-driven studio for artists, bands, and creators who value clarity, organization, and getting projects finished properly. In-person sessions in Silver Spring, plus remote mixing, mastering, and post-production, all working toward the same goal: clean, balanced, release-ready results without unnecessary friction.
Recording
In-studio recording for solo artists, full bands, and small ensembles, built for efficient tracking, clean signal capture, and sessions that keep the focus on performance rather than technical distractions. From vocal tracking and overdubs to multi-mic drum sessions and live band recordings, whether you arrive fully rehearsed or need room to experiment.
- Vocals and voiceover
- Full-band tracking
- Drum recording
- Guitars, bass, and keys
- Overdubs and additional instrumentation
Mixing & mastering
Mixing and mastering for projects tracked here or recorded elsewhere, focused on balance, clarity, impact, and translation across playback systems, streaming platforms, and real-world listening. Revisions are handled efficiently and transparently, and mastering is treated as the final quality-control stage: consistency, loudness, and technical readiness for release.
- Stereo mixing
- Stem mixing
- Mastering for digital release
- Revision management and feedback
- Preparation for streaming and distribution
Production & post-production
Support for projects that need more than straightforward recording or mixing: creative production input, editing, and specialized audio work, including repair and cleanup that makes damaged or imperfect recordings usable and release-ready. Music is the focus, but the studio handles a wide range of audio.
- Music production and arrangement support
- Editing and cleanup
- Audio repair and restoration
- Podcast and spoken-word production
- Post-production for video, games, and multimedia
Remote mixing and mastering are available for clients outside the DMV.
Inside the studio
A room built around the sound.
Live tracking, fully mikedA treated tracking room handles everything from vocal takes to fully miked drum sessions, and the mix room is set up around accurate monitoring, so the choices made here translate outside these walls.
The goal is simple: comfortable, focused sessions that keep the attention on the performance rather than the gear.
Selected work
Records made here.
A sample of releases and projects tracked, mixed, or mastered at Empowered Recordings.
How it works
From inquiry to release.
Project inquiry
Reach out with a brief description of your project, your goals, and your timeline.
Tailored sessions
Sessions and workflows are shaped around the project, whether in-studio or remote.
Review and delivery
Feedback is handled clearly and efficiently, leading to a polished, release-ready result.
About the studio
Empowered Recordings.
A professional recording studio in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, built for artists, bands, and creators who value clarity, organization, and getting projects finished properly. Whether the work is music, spoken-word, or post-production, the focus stays the same: capturing performances cleanly, making informed technical decisions, and delivering results that translate beyond the studio.
Isaiah Marshall
Isaiah Marshall is an audio engineer, producer, and musician with over a decade of experience across recording studios, live sound, and post-production.
He started on guitar young and got into recording and live sound early, working with local artists and bands throughout the DMV. His background includes formal training at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, plus hands-on work in studio recording, broadcast production, audio mastering, and sound design.
Today he runs Empowered Recordings as a focused, working studio, taking projects from tracking through final delivery.
In their words
Artists who have been in the room.
Isaiah is an extremely technically skilled engineer. I was amazed at how he actualized my creative vision so organically and with so much precision. He helped me understand nuanced engineering decisions and their impact on the final product. I will absolutely return for future projects. The process was a great experience.
Empowered Recordings is an absolute pleasure to work with. Isaiah has a natural ear for music, as well as a technical skill level that surpasses many in the music business.
Isaiah is a great collaborator. He is extremely professional and super friendly. I look forward to working with him again.
It was a pleasure working with Isaiah. Very much recommend.
Excellent. Hope to reach out again in the near future.
Wonderful. Will come back again.
Start a project
Tell us what you're making.
Send over the details and we will get back to you with availability and a plan.
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- LocationSilver Spring, MD
- RemoteMixing & mastering worldwide