WELCOME TO
DEPOT SOUND
Depot Sound started as a rehearsal room built out of hay bales in the mid ‘90s and has been constantly evolving ever since to become a one stop shop for music recording and audio post production.
Situated in the laid-back Devonport community close to cafes and the waterfront, Depot Sound is part of the open and inclusive Depot Artspace creative hub.
We offer friendly, professional and affordable studios for musicians and artists of all genres.
Our talented team of experienced producers can take your project to the next level.
Music Recording
We record bands and solo artists of all genres. From simple demo recordings to fully produced release quality singles, EPs and albums.
Audio Post Production
We record and mix sound for video, animation, corporate videos, and all forms of multimedia.
Voice Over Recording
We record high quality audio for radio and video commercials and multimedia presentations.
Meet Our Team
Dave Rhodes
Studio Manager and Sound Engineer
Dave is a ‘Tui’ award winning sound engineer with over 20 years experience recording everything from heavy metal bands to cartoon voices. “For me the key to a great recording session is to really understanding my clients needs and be able to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed in the studio”. Over the years Dave has worked with The Warratahs (Country Music Album of the Year 2016), Head Like A Hole, The Topp Twins, Push Push, The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, Play it Strange, Blindspott, and many others.
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Morgan Allen
Sound Engineer and Music Producer
Morgan started recording music as soon as he left high school then went on to complete a Bachelor of Recording Arts at SAE. “I don’t just see my work as an extension of my skills, it’s an extension of my creative practice and a commitment to making great music with great people.” Morgan has rapidly built a reputation for quality recordings and sound design, working with many of Auckland’s emerging bands and solo artists including Molly + The Chromatics, Round Buddah, October, Bobandii, LAKES, Meer, and many more.
Contact MorganDon’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
Working with Dave Rhodes again at Depot Sound was a real pleasure. Dave is a great engineer with a very musical ear. The studio and refurbished control room are very comfortable environments to work in and sound great. I highly recommend Depot Sound for both tracking and mixing….looking forward to my next project there.
Clive Franks
Producer / Engineer – Elton John
Finding Morgan and Dave at Depot Sound has been a godsend. Always a great job done with a “can do ” attitude. I can record my work and then it’s sent to the client on the other side of the world! A fantastic service.
Richard Felix
Actor and Voice Artist
Working with Depot Sound was an absolute pleasure. Morgan handled the artist’s desires, as well as issues encountered during the mastering process with an extremely open mind and with technical prowess. The mastered track came out sounding great.
Matt Hunter
Director at Heat Rockers Records
Working with Dave Rhodes at Depot Sound is always a blast and a very creative experience. The studio has a great vibe, you can really feel all of the Kiwi artists and music that has been made there over the years. Both Push Push and Descendants of Dinosuars will definitely be back. Long live Depot Sound.
Scott Cortese
Push Push / Descendants of Dinosaurs
I first worked with Morgan at Depot Sound three years ago mixing my debut EP. This was my first time working with a mix engineer and he was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout the mix process. I have since used Morgan to mix and add additional vocal production for my latest LP. Morgan has an excellent ear and has worked tirelessly and quickly with me to achieve great mixes that we’re both proud of.
Emma Logan
October – Recording Artist
Professional quality and personable approach. I’m super impressed by their willingness to go over and above to produce awesome post production and sound design work.
Josh Yong
Video Editor, Vice NZ