For more than three decades, AZ Los Angeles has defined high-end audio production in Los Angeles. Today, that tradition continues through professional studio sessions and remote collaboration anywhere.
Our remote workflow is powered by MicTap, a new platform of web applications developed by our team to support real-time collaboration for modern production and post-production. These tools allow talent, producers, and clients to work together from anywhere without compromising audio quality or perfectly synchronized video.
Whether you join us on-site or connect remotely, our team ensures every session is seamless, efficient, and production-ready.
Remote recording without compromising audio qualityWhether you join us in person or connect from anywhere, our technology ensures you never compromise on audio quality. We broadcast crystal-clear sound at twice the fidelity of the good ol' ISDN in real-time, so remote sessions feel seamless. And when a voice actor is working from outside the studio, our software records their performance locally in full resolution, automatically uploading the files to our servers for final production.
What you watch is HD, full motion no frame drops, perfectly in syncSee it in action remove_red_eyeConference app video playbackOur video playback
1985 We opened our first recording studio in Lima, Perú, specifically in Dad's garage. It doesn't get any more boutique than that.19901990Establishing our presence in Los Angeles, California, as AZ Los Angeles, we became the first audio post-production house dedicated to serving the vibrant Hispanic market. Our studio was situated in Ontario, CA.1985 19911991Relocated to Hollywood, initially setting up on Cole Avenue and then, two years later, moved to Seward Street.1990 19951995First to bring non-linear digital recording to Perú, marking a significant milestone for the industry.1990 19961996We ventured into our new studios on trendy Melrose Ave, where we pioneered the transfer of full-resolution audio files via X-Modem using the browser Opera. This was necessary because we needed to exchange recordings between LA and Perú. File transfer time was a mere two hours. And one more thing: the entire transfer was lost if the session timed out.Explore our former studiosremove_red_eye1995Late 96Late 96Embraced Z-Modem technology to transmit large high-resolution files over ISDN by dividing them into smaller fragments, requiring recipients to reassemble the pieces on their end. However, this process demanded advanced end-user technology and incurred substantial costs.1996 19971997Our overnight delivery service to East Coast clients was also expensive—to the tune of $5,000/week, required a commercial aircraft, and yes, eating airplane food.Late 96 April 97Apr 97At the NAB Show convention floor, we were captivated by an emerging technology known as MPEG-1. Of particular significance was MPEG Layer 3, commonly referred to as MP3.1997 Nov 97Nov 97Stopped catching red-eye flights from LAX to JFK and introduced the market to this beauty: EVA (Encoded Video and Audio), our development that incorporated MPEG-1 and MPEG Layer 3. This unique file exchange system, akin to what is now called an extranet, positioned us as the first sound studio to offer such a service.Meet EVAremove_red_eyeApril 971998Explore our former studiosremove_red_eye1998We inaugurated a larger facility on La Brea Avenue, enabling us to accommodate our expanding operations. A year later, in 1999, we witnessed the birth of Napster, which rapidly popularized the MP3 format, thereby revolutionizing the music industry.Nov 9720032003In 2003, we designed and built our studios on 12th Street in Santa Monica, at the heart of a vibrant creative community. A space created to inspire, where work and play came together in a gallery-like environment. Today, that spirit extends beyond a single location.Our studios, thenremove_red_eye199820182018Launched MicTap, an app-based booking service and facility in Burbank, CA. This groundbreaking platform facilitated global connectivity between voice actors and studios, offering ISDN calls, Source-Connect, and phone patch, all at a budget-friendly price.2003 20262026Driven by the rise of remote work, we ventured into developing software tuned into our industry under the MicTap brand. These innovative Real-Time Communication apps facilitate seamless remote collaboration.2018Explore MicTap remove_red_eyeHow we played it forwardWhat began with two brothers in Lima, Perú has expanded to Los Angeles, California, as we built and managed multiple recording studios, mentoring and training talented sound engineers. Now, we embark on what we believe is next. The tipping point for brick-and-mortar studios is behind us, and we are excited to embrace this new era of creativity and innovation.
See the story Hear every dimensionApproaching the level of immersion often associated with virtual environments, we design and produce cinematic audio experiences for long-form narrative content, including audio dramas, fiction podcasts, and serialized storytelling formats.
Our approach is rooted in storytelling. Every decision—dialogue treatment, sound design, ambience, and music—is shaped to support clarity, emotion, and continuity. We combine traditional sound craft with modern spatial techniques, creating depth, movement, and perspective that translate naturally on headphones and across playback systems. Whether delivered in stereo or binaural formats, our goal remains the same:
From noises to dialogueOur sound design and mix work involves a wide range of audio elements, including dialogue, sound effects, original music, and ambient noise.
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EVA Player
EVA Encoder
For the full experience we recommend listening on headphones
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You will need:
• A computer • USB microphone • Headphones • Google Chrome browser • Internet service
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Find a quiet place at home with as little echo as possible.
There is no need to worry about other background noise as we have the technology to take care of that.
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MicTap will email you a link with instructions on how to set up the Chrome browser and connect.
No special software is required.
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We'll add all parties to the session, and the client will be able to supervise as usual.
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MicTap will be recording you
at broadcast quality.
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Contact us if you would like help with your setup.
