98% sound finishing facility, 2% cozy cantina
There may be a million sound finishing studios, but there’s only one Margarita Mix. Our world-class sound artists and color artists, our attentive support staff, our classic Hollywood location, and the signature “Dia De Los Muertos” vibe of our sound mixing rooms all add up to create the most creative and relaxed sound finishing and color finishing experience in the industry.
Sound editing, sound mixing and so much more:
Color finishing, dialogue editing and clean-up, commentaries, original production dialogue recording for animation, and remote record kits for local talent. Remote supervising options include: Zoom, Source-Connect, and more. Remote playback sessions with third-party mix facilities (up to 5.1), plus full Dolby Home Atmos (7.1.4), 7.1, and 5.1 Mixing.
Sound finishing for reality shows and episodic
Our expert audio and color artists know the pressure reality and episodic creatives can be under, and we speak that language fluently, making sure you achieve your creative vision in your sound edit and sound mix, on time and on budget.
Sound finishing for animation
We also specialize in sound editing and sound mixing for animated shows. Let our sound artists bring their world-class recording and sound finishing expertise to your animated project.
The Red Carpet treatment for all our sound finishing clients
Your Classic Hollywood sound finishing experience wouldn’t be complete without valet parking, full bar and kitchen, and our attentive staff, ready to take your coffee or lunch order. When you finish your show’s sound and color at Margarita Mix, we treat you like an A-lister.
The most advanced sound and color finishing rooms in Hollywood
MTRX Studio Interface, AVID S6 consoles, and of course Pro Tools, all hooked up to world-class microphones, including the Neumann U87, U89, and TLM 170, Sanken COS-1, and the SennheiserMKH 416, 50, and 60. Not to mention full Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Systems, Millenia HV-3D preamps, Meyer Speakers, AVID Media Composer Symphony, AVID Nexis Shared Storage, DaVinci Resolve/Advanced Color Panels, and Sony BVM-X300 reference monitors.
¡Viva La Cantina!
Full kitchen and lounge for brainstorming or grabbing a cool drink or hot snack between sound finishing sessions, complete with espresso machine, huge fridge, prep station, sink, and plenty of tables.
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When you finish your film or show’s sound and color at Margarita Mix, you’re not just working with top artists and engineers, you’re also taking advantage of a robust editorial, network, and storage environment provided by our sister company, FotoKem — the world-famous post-production studio created by filmmakers for filmmakers.
Our awesome sound and color artists
Re-Recording Mixer James Fielden
Raised in the UK, James has over three decades of expertise in audio post-production. An integral member of the Margarita Mix team, James lends his audio mixing and design talent to a diverse range of feature films, documentaries, and animation, ranging from popular tv shows like Reno 911 and Everyone Hates Chris to features like Who Is Stan Smith and Trilogy: New Wave. James’ mastery of his craft has garnered him two Golden Reel nominations, and he’s a proud Full Member of BAFTA. He’s also a passionate reader, writer, and photographer, and when he’s not shaping soundscapes, he explores the world alongside his faithful canine companion, Bobby.
Re-Recording Mixer Wouter van Herwerden
Wouter is an award-winning audio production artist and engineer who got his start recording live performances of orchestras and outdoor concerts such as Glastonbury and Reggae Sunsplash and performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company. In London, Wouter’s career had him wearing many hats—from designing and building audio facilities to researching and developing products and services to setting up entire new production and post workflows. An industry veteran and member of the Margarita Mix team since 1999, Wouter is a go-to mixer and recording engineer for celebrity talent and production companies such as Netflix, Paramount, Illumination. He specializes in everything from voiceover to animated feature recording and ADR recording.
Re-Recording Mixer Paul Hurtubise
For over 30 years, Paul has been recording, editing, and mixing some the best content on the planet. From commercial clients like AT&T and Toyota to movies such as Scream 6 and Crazy Rich Asians and tv shows like The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, Chicago Party Aunt and Breaking Bobby Bones. Paul brings a keen ear, the spirit of collaboration, and a positive attitude to every project he works on, as well as a unique blend of creativity and precision, and has a proven track record of excellence, having won a CLIO and two Tellys for outstanding contributions to audio engineering.
Re-Recording Mixer James Moore
Hailing from Henrietta, Texas (population 2,896), James is a rerecording mixer and a BBQ contest competitor, and he absolutely shreds on guitar. Also worth mentioning: he’ll travel to the ends of the Earth to ensure his audio clients are happy. Just a few of his recent projects include Rick and Morty, I Think You Should Leave, and Krapopolis on Fox. James got his start at SonicPool where he rose through the ranks before jumping onto the big stage at Margarita Mix. He’s an Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq, a Clio Award winner, and a Motion Picture Sound Editors award nominee, and, true story: Chuck Norris once asked him for his autograph. James cherishes his family life and is a devoted husband and proud father of two boys.
Re-Recording Mixer Konrad Piñon
Born and raised in Southern California, Konrad spent his days shredding on his skateboard, watching TV, shooting hoops, listening to comedy albums, blowing stuff up to hear how it sounds, playing football, going to school, listening to music (lots of music) and traveling the globe. Eventually, all of these interests led him into the world of audio post-production where he has been fortunate enough to experience the transition from analog to digital technology. During this time, Konrad’s worked on numerous projects ranging from nationally syndicated live radio shows such as Rockline to mixing wildly creative shows such as Robot Chicken. Today, Konrad can either be found banging away in his mixing suite, hanging out with his family, cycling with his buddies, judging debates, refereeing soccer matches, and still blowing stuff up… except now it’s for TV.
Re-Recording Mixer Tristan Warren
Tristan is a citizen of the UK and America and grew up on both sides of the Atlantic. After college in London, he became a sound engineer and soon moved to Los Angeles, where’s he’s since worked as freelance and in studio roles on numerous tv shows, feature films, and documentaries. His mixing highlights include National Geographic’s Port Protection, Duncanville, Fairfax, and Final Space. Tristan likes to work with creative people and creative material and enjoys contributing his artistic voice wherever he can. He’s also a musician and music producer and has self-produced many albums and EPs.
Senior Colorist Michael Mintz
Michael started out working various film and tv jobs but soon fell in love with the art of color grading. After becoming a dailies colorist, then a junior colorist at Western Images San Francisco, Michael was a member of the color team for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, then went on to help form the telecine department at Downstream Digital, Portland OR, and lend his talents to creative companies such as Will Vinton Studios (now Laika Entertainment), iO Films, Tunnel Post, and New Hat. Now, after color grading over 70 features and countless commercials and music videos, Michael finds that one of the projects he’s most proud of is his work on over 230 episodes of National Geographic’s Life Below Zero, which has gone on to win 7 Emmys for outstanding Cinematography. Michael is an Officer and founding member of The Colorist Society International Hollywood Chapter and a member of The Television Academy. He spends his free time dabbling in street photography, road cycling, and living the adventurous life with his wife and two kids.
Senior Colorist Troy Smith
Troy produced tv shows and learned Avid while attending DePauw University. After landing an entry level position at Level 3 Post in Burbank, he quickly moved up the ranks to assistant editor, editor, and then colorist, where he worked on shows such as 24, The Biggest Loser, and more. Troy was the first hire when Margarita Mix opened their video department in 2011, color grading shows such as The 1% Club, Life Below Zero: First Alaskans, Port Protection, The Shop, Top Gear USA, and multiple commercials for companies such as Ford, HP, and Legoland. So far in his 20-plus year career, he has worked on over 85 titles. Troy is a founding member and board member of the Colorist Society Hollywood Chapter, an occasional reviewer for Post Perspective, and has been a beta tester for Nucoda Film Master. He married his college sweetheart and is the proud father of three girls and one boy.
Some recent projects
Plus, of course…
unlimited margaritas*
From our vintage, ivy-covered walls to our serene and comfortable digs, you won’t find a studio with a more perfect blend of cinema tradition and technical chops. Situated in the heart of old Hollywood, Margarita Mix Hollywood is an award-winning sound studio providing sound finishing, color, and even visual effects — all in the same place. *Please margarita responsibly.
