mastering studio

Nathan James | Senior Mastering Engineer

Mastering Engineer

Introduction

Nathan began his career as an audio editor and mastering engineer for Telarc International and it wasn't too long before he landed a gig in New York City at a mastering studio called Classic Sound. There he assisted on hundreds of albums including projects for John Mayer, Garbage, and the Gypsy Kings.

A couple years later Nathan joined the crew at The Hit Factory Mastering Studios where he mastered music for acts like The Bravery, Charlie Hunter, and The Fray. There Nathan also began his mastering service's relationship with the regional New York City music scene, a relationship that continues to thrive today.

After The Hit Factory was laid to rest Nathan moved his mastering studio to a space in SoHo called Jigsaw Sound where he could focus on building a loyal and musically diverse client base, both here in New York and throughout the country.

Nathan created The Vault Mastering Studios in late 2006 so that he could deliver a vision to his clients; a comfortable and creative musical space that treated indies as well as majors, cutting not a single corner in terms of mastering technology and quality, and free-flowing lines of communication. Fortunately, that vision clicked and he has since enjoyed a steady flow of great records, interesting artists, and many unique mastering experiences. He has also made a few friends along the way.

What Nathan's clients are saying...


Client Testimonials

Artist: Steven Mark

"Nathan has a collaborative spirit and a tireless desire to have the client leave happy."

Steven Mark

Artist: Lost Children

I'm extremely happy with how everything came out -- Nathan is a mastering wizard! I also learned quite a bit from the session! I am looking forward to working with Vault Mastering again on the next album!

Avery Brooks
Lost Children

Artist: Paper Plane

The team at Vault takes pride in their craftsmanship, and it was obvious when we worked together. Their passion and professionalism elevates the excitement during the mastering process, and they never compromise on quality.

Josh Chia
www.joshuachia.com

Artist: Abraham the Poor

Nathan was very professional and personable, and truly gave me the impression that he cared about the project and wanted to get it just how I wanted it.

Joshua Gaines
www.abrahamthepoor.com

Artist: Tim Williams

"We are all in awe at how amazing the record sounds AFTER mastering. "

Polsia Ryder-Dovecote Records
www.dovecoterecords.com

Artist: Kindergarten

"It sounds perfect. It is loud without being squashed, and I can listen to it loudly without hurting my ears, and softly without missing a thing."

Ariel Levine
www.kindergarten.com

Artist: Kiss Me Kiss Me

"Nathan mastered "Kiss Me Kiss Me" on a very short time frame and made such an enormous difference in the sound."

Tiffany Randol

Artist: 10+ albums since 2001

"A truly mind blowing, ear pleasing experience!"

Rale Micic / CTA Records

Artist: Introducing...

Nathan was fast, professional, and sensitive to our direction. A wonderful, wonderful mastering job!

The Roulette Sisters
www.roulettesisters.com

Artist: East Forest

"As usual Nathan provided top notch service and attention to my weird project."

Trevor Oswalt