We are a full service recording facility with 25+ years of real world musical experience. Our award winning engineer / producer / musician, Jeff Cloud, is as friendly and knowledgeable as they come! His mixes and music have been heard on radio, television, movies, voiceovers, books on tape, radio promos, business "on hold" tapes, satellite radio, and videos around the world! Jeff is also an accomplished guitarist and has played on hundreds of successful projects. And whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Jeff can help you get your tracks to shine!

Our clients tell us that our studio has the nicest "vibe" in town! You will feel it the moment you enter the studio. The warmth, colors, art, and custom lighting all add to the positive energy of the studio. Artists love this place! You will too. But more importantly, we have one of the best sounding drum and live rooms anywhere! And you've got to have a "pro" room if you're going to get real organic and amazing sounding drum tracks. Add that to our great gear list and our engineers experience and passion, and you've got everything you need to make a superb sounding recording.

During sessions, take a break and walk down to the ocean and get refreshed. It's just 2 blocks away! People love coming here to relax, be inspired and create!

Read what some of our clients have to say about their experiences at Cloud 9 Recording Studio.

Come experience our spacious, relaxed environment in which to maximize your creativity! We have a proven track record for success and a great reputation for the way we treat our clients. Our rates are extremely reasonable and there is NO substitute for experience!

As Bruce Swedein (Engineer for Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Barbara Streisand) says: "The most important factor in any recording situation, above all else, is the relationship between the artist and the engineer. Make sure you choose someone who is knowledgeable, positive, and vastly experienced! This is the last place to cut corners or try and save money!"

We can help you write and / or produce your musical vision and give it that quality edge that you need to succeed in todays market. We can also supply you with the city's finest musicians to play on your projects if needed.

Visit our "Past Clients" page to see some of the national pros that enjoy recording here because of the positive "vibe", energy, and quality that we add to every project. Our intent and commitment is to help you achieve your musical vision!

Call for a free consultation with our award winning Producer / Engineer Jeff Cloud. Our clients love him! He will be happy to make sure you get exactly the information you need to make your project a success AND save you time and money.

At Cloud 9 Recording Studio, we specialize in the following areas. Our engineers experience, passion, and dedication is what makes our customers keep coming back. Jeff's kind and positive way of treating his customers is second to none.

CD's and DVD's
From concept to finished mastered product, we do it all. "Live" recordings or polished multitracking. You can't beat our combination of Warm Analog and Digital gear combined with our engineers passion and experience. We also offer high quality video shoots, studio or "on-location" with a final polished DVD as the end result. This will make your project or product stand out!

Voiceovers
We specialize in voiceovers for commercials, videos, and corporations. Our roster includes the finest voiceover talents in Southern California and abroad, specializing in every style imaginable, from male or female talents to children and animation characters. Being in San Diego, Cloud 9 is the “first call” studio for out of state companies that need a Doctor, Biotech specialist, or any other voiceover style or character to add credibility to their products, tapes, CD’s, message centers or videos. This saves the cost of having to pay for the talent to be flown to your location. Finished CD’s are overnighted for speedy service.

Remote / On-Location Event Recording
We also offer quality "on location" recording of training seminars, stand-up comedy, acoustic duos, board meetings, awards ceremonies, and anything else that you would like captured for preservation or future sales or demos.

Tape or Album Transfers to CD
We have the ability to transfer ANY format (cassette, album, mini-disc, voice recorder etc. to a polished sounding CD. This includes cleaning up tape hiss, crackles, pops, or editing it any way you want for future preservation.

Songwriting / Arranging / Producing
Are you a singer that needs music for your lyrics? We can provide cost-effective music from our staff of seasoned professional musicians and programmers who are friendly and easy to work with. Our engineer specializes in working and coaching vocalists from first timers to seasoned pros.

Karaoke
We do karaoke better than anyone! Our engineer has been working with singers for over 20 years and his experience and positive coaching approach will make your songs sound great! You also have the ability to "punch in" and "punch out" certain words, or phrases and fix those instead of having to record the song from the beginning everytime! This is how the "pro's" do it and you will too at Cloud 9! We have access to the worlds largest selection of popular backing tracks played by industry professionals that sound just like the record or CD. Call us to see how you can acquire an amazing sounding demo!

On-Hold Messages
We have been doing on-hold messages for major companies worldwide for over 15 years. Give your company credibility and keep your clients informed and entertained while they’re waiting to speak to you. We have a large group of voiceover specialists to suit any market or style that you need. This WILL increase your sales and keep people on the line. It's a proven fact.

Web Audio
We can record and convert your music or voice to any format and show you how you can add sound to your website to really grab your visitors attention. MP3’s, Wav. or Aiff. files. Whatever you need. Mac or PC.

Books on Tape
Cloud 9 is the first choice for many San Diegan authors, including Bob Nelson's "1001 Ways to Treat Employees" which is a New York Times Bestseller! Other well known authors Brandt Morgan and Carol Toone, as well as Don Miguel Ruiz, author of "The New York Times" best sellers: "The Four Agreements" and "The Mastery of Love" use Cloud 9 when in San Diego.

Professional Studio Consulting and Setup
Are you a home studio owner or corporation in the process of setting up a studio? How do you decide which gear to purchase that will give you the highest quality for your money and budget? Call our studio consultant and award winning engineer, Jeff Cloud. Your money spent on consulting will save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars AND hours of research with his 20 plus years of equipment knowledge, be it Analog, Digital, Outboard Gear or anything else related to recording. Jeff also has discount accounts with the nations largest supplier of studio gear and recording equipment, which saves his clients lots of money! Consult over the phone, or if you're in the San Diego area Jeff can come to your studio or business.

(858) 699-7441

Recording Classes
Learn the art of recording from a seasoned pro. No matter if you're just starting out or want to learn more about Mixing, EQing, Mastering, or anything else related to the art of recording, Jeff's experience will get you there quicker. Learn at your own pace with hands on sessions and "real world" recording situations! Have Jeff help you choose and set up your own studio or computer workstation. You'll have the confidence you need to record your own stuff or do sessions for others in no time!