Vault:Classical

A Few of Our Projects

St. Barnabas Concerts on the Desert

Arizona Bach Festival 2024 Season

World Doctors Orchestra

Michael Compitello – Blue Skin of the Sea

St. Barnabas – Concerts on the Desert

Tetra Chamber Music Institute

Deanna Swoboda – Identity

Wesley Ferreirra – Arrival

Anthony Newman

Boston Brass – Blues for Sam

Omer String Quartet

Silk Road Project

Jason Vieaux

Lynn Harrell

Arizona Piano Institute

Domingo Pagliuca

Orpheus Male Chorus

Russell Plays Bach

Reflections of Spain

The Egyptian Helen

The Best of Gershwin

Mahler Symphony No. 4 – Benjamin Zander

Arizona Bach Festival

EOS Sextet

Mill Ave Chamber Players

Mill Ave Chamber Players
What the Birds Said

MusicaNova Orchestra

MusicaNova Orchestra
2015-2018 Seasons

Tess Epperson Maxwell

Tess Epperson Maxwell
Meditation

Edward’s Place

Edward's Place
As Lincoln Heard It

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Paula Matthusen

Paula Matthusen
Pieces for People

Our Services

LOCATION RECORDING

Savvy artistic directors, ensembles, and solo musicians understand the value of providing a steady stream of content to their listeners and followers. Nathan's experience and technology delivers the highest quality recordings for any medium, online or physical.

Vault RunOut Sessions

It can be difficult finding a reasonably-priced, high end recording engineer in the Phoenix area. Our RunOut Sessions fill that void while still maintaining the integrity of our signal path. This option provides ensembles, students, and educators with a state of the art, low cost solution for live performances, recitals, and audition recordings.

Videography

An exceptional visual is a necessity in both today's online environment and for audition requirements. We can document a live performance or session with high performance video and audio giving judges, donors, and fans the best version of you and your ensemble.

MIXING

Our recordings are mixed from within our mastering studio in Phoenix Arizona using a custom Sequoia workstation and when necessary, processing tools. Minimal processing is used during mixing in order to preserve the integrity of the capture.

Editing

Vault:Classical planted its roots editing recordings for the Telarc classical & jazz label. Whether from a marked score or just an idea, we can fine tune a live performance or a recording session prior to release.

Mastering

Mastering is the vital last step in the production of an album. Designed by the famed WSDG Acoustic firm, our mastering room is a unique feature in the local music community. With over 20 years of mastering experience, Nathan's process delivers an elevated level of depth and clarity.

What People Are Saying

I’d like to give particular thanks for the skills and musicianship of Nathan James, who recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered this recording. I am grateful to the Mill Avenue Chamber Players for organizing this project and performing the music so beautifully, and to the Pacific Arts Wind Quintet for bringing their gorgeous playing to Phoenix for Three Pieces.

John Steinmetz UCLA Dept. of Music | Bassoonist & Composer

Three things I’m looking for when getting our concerts recorded: a high-quality product, an affordable rate, and a reasonable turn-around time on the recording. You get all three with Nathan James and Vault Mastering Studios!!

Brook Larson
Artistic Direct – Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix

Brook Larson

Not only did Nathan do an incredible job mastering, but without a molecule of ego, he produced three different masters for us, each meeting a completely different need. He understood what we were going for and pulled it off while maintaining the highest level of sonic quality.

John Medeski Medeski, Martin, & Wood. Composer & Pianist

Nathan, you were amazing! Responses were prompt and professional. Thanks for being detail-oriented and working your magic on my album.

Tess Epperson Maxwell Classical Harpist

Nathan James is professional, dependable and provides us with expertly edited and mixed recordings after each concert (both full orchestra and chamber ensembles). I highly recommend the recording services of Vault.Classical for any live classical music performances.

Pam Hahn Board President for the Chandler Symphony Orchestra http://www.chandlersymphony.net/

I can safely recommend every aspect of the Vault.Classical experience. Nathan worked extremely well with the on-site staff from the church but most importantly the quality of the recording was exceptional. I highly recommend their recording and mastering services.

Frank Darmiento Founder & Conductor of La Forza Chamber Orchestra http://laforzaorchestra.org/

Hi Nathan! I just submitted Audrey’s application! Thank you so much for getting the video and audio files ready so fast! Thank you so much for all your help. We knew we can count on you!

-Michelle

Michelle Wang

A great experience and one of the best recordings I’ve ever had!

Xian Meng Violinist

Nathan was absolutely fantastic to work with both on a personal and professional level. I’m working on a 2nd album and will hands down work with him again.

Shawn Michael Poore Pianist & Composer

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