CMD NYC

11/15/2019

Building A Podcast Listenership — CMD

Starting a podcast is hard, but what's even harder is getting it out there. In this week's article, we talk about some lessons we've learned from some seasoned vets in the podcasting world and spill the beans on their workflows, mentalities, and tips and tricks to build your audience!

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2019/11/14/building-a-podcast-listenership

by Dylan Dagenais How does one discover podcasts? As someone in the industry I get asked this all the time. Is it Subway advertisements? Social media? Podcast hosts always want the key to getting people to listen.  The simple answer is that the number one way that people decide what podca

10/29/2019

Mike and the family had a chance to go to a 76er's game last week and snagged a picture with the mascot!

10/18/2019

Recently, Julianne Moore came into the studio for some interviews about her upcoming film "After The Wedding"! We all know she's an incredible actor, but we also learned how friendly and down-to-earth she is!

10/08/2019

Audio Post Moves: Creative Media Design Names Lia Perretti Head of Production — SonicScoop

Recently our friends over at Sonic Scoop wrote a piece about our wonderful new head of production, Lia! Make sure to check Sonic Scoop out and read the article below:

https://sonicscoop.com/2019/10/02/audio-post-moves-creative-media-design-names-lia-perretti-head-of-production/

One of New York City’s most creative audio post facilities, Creative Media Design (CMD), has expanded their team. Lia Perretti has joined CMD as Head of Production. She comes to CMD after working with several of NYC’s top advertising agencies, including Publicis New York, Havas, and McCann New Y...

10/03/2019

Thanks to Dylan, we have to keep the caps on all of our water bottles. If you're in the office, make sure not to feed him after dark.

10/01/2019

Last weekend Mike and his wife had a great time at a Barmitzvah. Quite swanky if you ask me! Mazel Tov!

09/12/2019

RECORDING STUDIOS IN FILM — CMD

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2019/9/12/recording-studios-in-film

The most powerful scene in a music movie is when they cut that hit record, when the star has a meltdown in the studio, when they create the sound that changes the world. Here is CMD’s Top Ten Recording Studio Scenes In Film.

09/10/2019

This weekend our head of education, Jess, won the lottery to see Hercules at The Public Theater!

07/25/2019

Looking for a professional studio to bring your podcast's interviewees? At CMD we have two beautiful rooms that will make a great first impression!

Click the link to see more:

https://cmdnyc.com

06/18/2019

Audio Recording Techniques for Podcasts

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2019/6/18/audio-recording-techniques-for-podcasts

Podcast recording is very similar to recording a voice over. But there are things that make podcast recordings unique. CMD shares techniques and tips for recording high quality podcasts.

06/13/2019

Summer is here! So why keep your podcast hidden in a dark studio? Today we want to put the spotlight on our spotlight. Our Studio A features a gorgeous skylight so our podcast clients can work hard on their groundbreaking audio content while still enjoying the summer weather. You can’t hide your light under a bushel, so record with us and harness the power of creative photosynthesis. Your guests will thank you and it will be the most pleasant and effective recording session of your career.

06/07/2019

The production of a podcast is a spectacle. Fans love to see what goes into the making of their favorite audio content, so why not bring it to them?

At CMD you can film the recording of your podcast in our studio. Your podcast can take on another dimension. When fans can see the faces of podcasts hosts, they not only get a look at how the podcast is made, but also develop a deeper connection to your content.

Many podcasts stream the recording of their podcasts on websites like Twitch; why not do one better and make the podcast a video experience? Add some sight to your sound.

05/29/2019

Our clients agree: CMD is THE place for podcasts. Our setup, comfortable and high-end is the perfect place to record for your whole team. Luminary’s On Second Thought with Trevor Noah is a weekly guest of ours and we have given a home to three new podcasts. When your podcast finally has that guest you’ve been working for months on getting, bring them to CMD! Our midtown studio is sure to impress and bring the best in any performer or audio-journalist. The podcast industry is growing, and only the strong survive and thrive. Great sound starts with a great studio so come on in!

05/17/2019

Sound Design 101 for Audio Post

https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/sound-design-101-for-audio-post-production

So you’re working on a post project and you’d like to do something more with the audio than just have a music track play under the dialog. Sound design can be used to add a range of elements to enhance your project. This post will help to explain sound design, and offer explanations and links to...

05/17/2019

Recently, Blockworks Group came out to the space to record for an episode of 60 Minutes.

05/02/2019

BUSINESS OF VOICEOVER WEBINAR

A great voice is only half the battle. To be successful in voice over, an artist must make their voice HEARD.

Enter Jason Sasportas. Jason has been a performer and seen every side of voice over, and now is dedicated to helping the great voices be heard, whether in animation, audiobooks, industrials, documentaries or video games. The man has done it all.

Now is your chance to learn from him firsthand what it takes to be heard and from the comfort of your own home. You can take this class anywhere you have a computer. This rare and exclusive webinar is a fantastic opportunity to gain a new understanding of the industry. This is one you won’t want to miss out on.

If you’re ready to take the next step in the field of voiceover, click below:

http://www.voiceshopcoaching.com/the-business-of-voiceover

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04/23/2019

Looking to take your podcast to the next level? Then come check out our studios!
We've got plenty of studio options and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people per podcast in a beautiful space that'll make your guests feel right at home!

04/10/2019

How To Improve Your Audio Post Mix

How To Improve Your Audio Post Mix by Bob Kirschner, Chief Engineer https://www.cmdnyc.com/blog/2019/4/10/how-to-improve-your-mix

A good mixer has a keen ear for many things, including tone, volume, balance, and depth. Mixing audio requires the power of serious concentration and takes immense patience. Most importantly, you need the ability to adjust the sonic details while understanding the effects on the big picture - not an

03/22/2019

Our wonderful talent Alessandra Levy released a cover of Bohemian Rhapsody in different character voices that was mixed here at CMD by Bob! Here's to hoping she makes more!

03/06/2019

It's #WeekendUpdateWednesday! Our very talented Jessica Schechter premiered the second season of her web series, "Soon By You", with her cast and crew last week. We're excited to see how the season progresses, make sure to check it out on YouTube!

02/18/2019

Last week, Mike's daughter beat every boy (besides one) at her ski race. Can we get a like for girl power?!

01/22/2019

Tyler's first pizza didn't go as badly as he planned, he even said it was good! (Here's a before and after)

01/18/2019

Also over the weekend Mike coached his son's soccer team to a thrilling victory!

01/16/2019

On Sunday our wonderful Director of Education and Business Development guru Jessica got married. We all had an amazing time partying it up with her and her husband, Ahron! Congrats!

12/31/2018

As the year comes to a close and another begins, we here at CMD would like to wish you all a Happy New Year full of happiness, health, and love. We'll see you in 2019!

12/19/2018

#WeekendUpdateWednesday posts don't always need to be about large events, sometimes it's all about getting some ice cream and playing board games with friends, which is exactly what Meagan did. (I'm pretty jealous of that ice cream)
Do we have any followers who still play board games? Let us know your favorite game in the comments!

12/17/2018

Tyler's view from the stands on Saturday!

12/14/2018

CMD NYC's cover photo

12/13/2018

CMD is excited to announce that we've just launched a new service for podcast recording. Our Studios A & B are now fully equipped to comfortably record a podcast with up to four people. And if you need a separate isolated room for producers to direct the talent, no problem! Our beautiful Studio A is the perfect environment, offering superb isolation along with lots of natural light from our massive control room skylight.

After successful podcast recordings for Slate, JP Morgan Chase, and The Economist, we're looking forward to this new venture. If you have a podcast in the pipeline or would like to discuss how to start one, we'd love to collaborate with you. For some helpful tips and production advice please see our web page Podcast Studio Recording. To speak with one of our producers just give us a call at 212-213-9420 or message us!

12/12/2018

This week's #weekendupdatewednesday makes me miss the summer. Tyler decided to take his kayak out and shot this video for us!

12/05/2018

This week's #weekendupdatewednesday is a fun one from Bob. Never against going to a rockin' event, he went out to see our amazing talent Marlain's Led Zeppelin tribute band, Lez Zeppelin. It's safe to say they brought the house down!

12/05/2018

Street Stories

We recently hosted a very special benefit with Knock Knock Give a Sock to raise awareness on an important issue that we're very passionate about: homelessness. During the event we premiered Street Stories, a mini-documentary based on the journeys of nine people who are living without a home.

11/30/2018

To celebrate our benefit for Knock Knock Give A Sock on November 13th, we'll be donating $1 for every like this post gets to their cause. Thank you once again to everyone who came out, and to everyone who helps us support this wonderful cause!

11/29/2018

On November 13th we hosted a benefit for Knock Knock Give A Sock, a non-profit organization that battles the stigma of homelessness and creates awareness for the homeless community in New York City. At this very special event we premiered Street Stories, a mini-documentary based on our recorded interviews of nine people who are living without a home. We'd like to thank everyone involved, including Dave Hart, Jeffrey Brabant, April Jaffe of Raise Your Game, and Joanne Ferraro and Kadie Migliarese of JUMP Editorial for helping make this a success!

11/22/2018

A short work week and a large meal with family are just some of the reasons to love the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at CMD!

11/12/2018

Last week we had the pleasure of having the wonderful Kelley Buttrick in the studio live. It's always a great session with Kelley on the mic!

11/08/2018

Today's #throwbackthursday isn't actually a throwback, this is just Rocco with a fresh shave!

11/02/2018

Podcasts, podcasts, podcasts! We've recently created a brand new configuration for Studio A specifically tailored to podcasts and talk shows. Here are some pictures of our Studio A booth set up to record!

10/29/2018

Here's a cute pupper that Meagan saw this weekend at this year's PUPkin contest in Fort Greene. We've been fighting back the urge to get an office dog and this is DEFINITELY not helping!

10/18/2018

Jessica has always been business savvy, even back in the day! #throwbackthursday
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10/09/2018

It's #TopTipTuesday here at The Voice Shop again! Remember: get out of your own head! If you're thinking to yourself "am I doing this right?" you're probably not. A good performance requires a level of self critiquing, but also a level of confidence.
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10/08/2018

This weekend our producer/engineer Rocco went to #NYCC2018 and snapped a couple of pics of the event!
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09/25/2018

A couple of weeks back Meagan took a trip to England to hike and snapped some amazing shots!
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09/06/2018

We usually reserve our #throwbackthursday posts for high school/college days, but today we've decided to go back a few more years. Here's the owner of the company, Mike Zirinsky, as a wee boy!
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07/11/2018

NYC Mixcon - FREE Mixing Advice in Context, Mixing by Genre and Style

Our friends are SonicScoop are working with The Deli Magazine to announce MixCon 2018! Tickets are free, and the event is on July 21-22nd! Reserve your tickets at mix-con.com

Guests include:

- David Tolomei
- Matt Lange
- JC Losada

Via articles, video and podcasts, SonicScoop gets up close with top producer/engineers, composers and entrepreneurs; goes inside successful studios; supplies the latest tech production tips, insights and gear reviews; and reports on emerging business trends.