Sandblast Productions Opens New Studio

Sandblast Productions has opened a new facility at historic 1650 Broadway where its team of musicians and audio engineers will blend art and technology to help clients tell stories with compelling music, distinctive sound design, state-of- the-art mixing and Grammy Award-winning audio restoration.

Once America's most famous entertainment building, 1650 Broadway was home to musical luminaries Irving Berlin and Fats Waller. Legendary Carole King, Neil Diamond and Neil Sedaka wrote some of music's most memorable songs in its halls. Today, Sandblast shares building space with arts and entertainment giants Cameron Mackintosh, the New York Orchestra and Whoopi Goldberg, among others.

"At Sandblast, our whole focus is that sound matters," said Ralph Kelsey, Sandblast founding member. "Our team is steeped in deep music tradition, so we understand how sounds and textures fit together to tell a story. We are very excited to be part of the musical history at 1650 Broadway, and to explore that creative energy with our clients."

Downward pricing pressure, in-house mix suites, reduced production budgets and high rents have pushed a string of New York studio and audio post closings in recent years. Sandblast's musical depth and audio post mixing expertise set it apart, a difference recognized by its long-standing clients such as CBS, NBC, Showtime, HBO, Sesame Street and ESPN. Recent projects include sound design, mixing and music for Showtime's "Masters of Sex" and "Penny Dreadful" series, HBO's "Vice" series, and upfronts for CBS and ESPN. Film mixing and sound design projects include "The Lifeguard," "Night Has Settled," and "Purpose Built," among others.