Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Music Production & Recording Studio in Nottingham
Paper Stone, co-founded by Huw Jones and Sam Brown, has been at the forefront of audio production since 2003. Originally established as Paper Stone Studio, the business rebranded in 2019 to reflect its evolution within a unique creative space housed in a former cinema. With 17 years of expertise, we specialise in recording, composition, voiceover, and mastering services, serving artists, filmmakers, and global brands. Our facility combines cutting-edge analogue and digital equipment with acoustically optimised live rooms, enabling us to capture and refine sound across genres. Our team includes certified engineers and composers who have produced over 500 published tracks for TV, film, and advertising.We prioritise client collaboration, offering tailored solutions from initial concept to final delivery. Our mastering process, refined over two decades, ensures audio fidelity across playback systems. Clients benefit from competitive pricing compared to London studios, immediate digital delivery, and a passion for sonic innovation. We also develop music software and sample libraries under our Paper Stone Instruments brand, further supporting creatives worldwide.
Services
Recording
Composition
Voice Over
Mastering
Music Software Development
Sample Packages
Sync Licensing
Audio Post Production
Stem Mastering
Equipment Hire
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 17 years of experience in professional audio production.
- Our studio features a combination of analogue and digital equipment.
- We offer competitive pricing compared to London-based studios.
- Our engineers have extensive experience in music composition and mastering.
- We provide immediate delivery via secure digital platforms.
What people say
Top quality service
State-of-the-art equipment
Experienced engineers
Hybrid analogue and digital mastering
Competitive pricing
Services
Recording
Our recording service utilises a spacious live room originally designed as a cinema auditorium. Featuring grand pianos, drum kits, and stringed instruments, we capture high-fidelity audio for bands, choirs, and ensembles. Our engineers employ a curated selection of ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones to ensure optimal sound reproduction. Clients benefit from our expertise in balancing acoustic environments with technical precision.
Composition
We create custom compositions for TV, film, and advertising with over 500 published tracks to our credit. Our composers collaborate with session musicians and utilise both analogue synths and digital workstations. Clients receive music tailored to specific briefs, including sync licensing for major networks and brands. Our library partnerships with Universal and BMG ensure broad industry reach.
Voice Over
Our voiceover service includes a purpose-built isolation booth and broadcast-quality microphones. We work with a diverse roster of male and female voice artists across multiple languages. Engineers ensure pristine audio capture for e-learning, advertising, and technical applications. Clients receive immediate delivery via secure platforms with post-production support available.
Mastering
Our mastering process combines surgical EQ, analogue warmth, and digital limiting to optimise final mixes. Using high-end hardware like Prism Orpheus converters and SSL EQs, we ensure consistent playback across all systems. The three-stage treatment maintains dynamic range while achieving commercial loudness standards for physical and digital releases.
Music Software Development
Under our Paper Stone Instruments brand, we develop VST instruments and sample libraries for musicians. These products feature meticulously recorded acoustic instruments and synthesised sounds. Our software tools are designed to enhance creativity in digital audio workstations, with a focus on usability and authentic sound reproduction for composers and producers.
People
Huw Jones
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 20+ years in music production, Huw combines technical expertise with creative vision. He has composed for major media projects and developed innovative audio software solutions.
Sam Brown
Co-Founder
Sam co-founded Paper Stone after studying music technology. He specialises in composition and mastering, with credits spanning TV, film, and international advertising campaigns. His technical knowledge drives our hybrid analogue-digital workflows.
Questions
What services does Kinema Audio offer?
We provide recording, composition, voiceover, mastering, music software development, and sample packages for artists and media professionals.
Can you accommodate large ensembles or choirs?
Yes, our spacious live room comfortably hosts large groups like choirs and orchestras.
Do you offer remote collaboration options?
We provide immediate delivery via secure servers and support remote collaboration throughout production.
What makes your mastering service unique?
Our hybrid analogue-digital process combines 20 years of expertise with high-end equipment for optimal audio fidelity.
Are voiceover services available for international projects?
Yes, we work with a diverse roster of voice talent and have experience in global language assessments.
