Darrius Porter
ZOOM Recording Studio is a working production facility for vocals, podcasts, voiceover, ACX-compliant audiobook narration, and full music recording. Two rooms (ZOOM I non-smoking, ZOOM II 420-friendly), engineers ready when you arrive, on-site parking, 24/7 booking.
You don't need to bring an engineer. Our team handles tracking, editing, mixing, and ACX delivery. Practical, fast, and on budget for independent artists, voice actors, and podcasters.
What you get: Music recording (Neumann TLM 103, Universal Audio Apollo, Dynaudio LYD 8); voiceover and ADR (commercial VO, animation, e-learning, IVR, film/TV ADR); podcast production (Shure SM7B broadcast mics); ACX-compliant audiobook narration (44.1 kHz / 24-bit WAV delivery meeting Audible/Amazon specs); mixing and mastering.
Engineering tiers: Advanced Engineer from $30/hr for standard sessions: music, voiceover, podcast, audiobook. Elite Engineer from $40/hr for complex projects: long-form audiobooks, multi-character ADR, finished masters. Engineer rate is on top of studio rental rate.
Self-directed sessions: Voice actors with their own direction, podcasters running their own sessions, or producers bringing their own engineer can book ZOOM directly from $35/hr daytime, $13/hr overnight. 3-hour minimum on self-directed bookings.
DAWs supported: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio. Stems and finished files delivered via secure transfer.
ZOOM Recording Studio offers two distinct rooms designed around different recording needs. ZOOM I is non-smoking, optimized for voiceover and podcast recording with a Shure SM7B at the ready. ZOOM II is 420-friendly with cannabis permitted in the room itself. Cigar smoking is available in our lounge. Both rooms run Universal Audio Apollo interfaces, Pro Tools-ready, and have on-site parking.
Audiobook narrators benefit from ACX compliance checks: noise floor verification, peak normalization, RMS leveling, and delivery in the standard 44.1 kHz / 24-bit WAV format that meets Audible/Amazon technical specifications. Sessions are bookable 24/7, which helps narrators managing tight publishing deadlines.
Book a session: call (323) 616-1990 or visit zoomrecordingstudio.com/booking/. Open 24/7. 539 S Rampart Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90057.
Advanced Engineer
Hailing from Nashville, TN, Darrius Porter has spent the past eight years making his mark in Los Angeles’ vibrant music scene. With over 14 years of professional experience in recording, mixing, and mastering, he has worked on everything from major label records to film ADR sessions and national commercials. During his junior year of college, Darrius was selected for an exclusive apprenticeship with Grammy Award–winning engineer James Waddell, an experience that shaped his technical precision and creative approach. He later earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Production from The Art Institute of Tennessee – Nashville, further solidifying his foundation in professional sound engineering. His career includes serving as Head Engineer at Golden Impala Recording Studios in LA and contributing his expertise to the acclaimed K-Pop label Joombas Music Group. Over the years, he has completed more than 20,000 projects, amassing over 100 million streams and views worldwide. Known for his versatility, dedication, and passion for sonic excellence, Darrius continues to push boundaries with every mix and would love to be the one to bring your next project to life.Artists & Performers
Lil Keed • $teven Cannon • Ralfy the Plug • Ambjaay • Adam Hicks • Sam Kim • Emaza Dilan of Ceraadi • Chxpo • Ketchy The Great • DW Flame • Vernon Davis • J. Lewis
Songwriters & Producers
Ashley Alisha • JJ Evans • Hookman Marlin Bonds • Hyuk Shin • Nive • MonoTree • Black Party • CHIKK • Blair Taylor
Companies & Projects
Joombas Music Group (K-Pop label) • BBC Network • Liquid Death
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