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Services

We specialize in sound for film, broadcast TV and radio, web, podcast, and audiobook projects. This is our craft.

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Sound Design

Our sound designers craft audio that transforms projects into unforgettable experiences. From custom sound creation to detailed foley work, every element is tailored to bring your vision to life. With instant access to our vast sound effects library, we can quickly find or create exactly what your project needs. And if you’re looking to define your brand’s voice, our team specializes in Sonic Branding and Audio Logos that leave a lasting impression.

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Mixing · Sweetening · Re-Recording

BAM’s five world-class mixing suites are built for precision, power, and creativity. Each acoustically engineered room features premium monitoring to ensure your mix sounds flawless—whether for broadcast, streaming, theatrical, digital, social, podcast, audiobook, or corporate projects. We also specialize in immersive mixing, including Dolby Atmos, delivering a rich, multidimensional sound that places your audience at the heart of the experience.

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Voice Over Recording

At BAM, voiceover sessions are smooth, comfortable, and highly efficient. Our spacious, acoustically isolated booths provide a pristine recording environment for talent across TV, Film, Radio, Digital, Podcast, Audiobook, Audio Description Track and Game projects. Floor-to-ceiling booth windows create a clear line of sight for effortless communication, while in-booth cameras enable real-time video conferencing for remote direction —keeping performances on point, no matter where your team is located.

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ADR · Dialogue Replacement

BAM offers ADR Recording, ADR Supervision, and Loop Group services for TV, Film, and Independent productions. Our four ADR stages connect seamlessly to studios around the world via our own Panda Patch software, Source-Connect, SessionLinkPRO, Zoom, IPDTL, Audiomovers, Cleanfeed, and more. For maximum flexibility, we also provide a Mobile ADR remote kit upon request. ADR is also known as Additional Dialogue Replacement, Automatic Dialogue Replacement, Additional Dialogue Recording, Looping, or Walla Group.

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Digital Patch

BAM makes remote sessions effortless with flawless, broadcast-quality audio feeds. Whether connecting with talent in Chicago or studios worldwide, we make it simple and reliable. We support nearly any platform — Source-Connect, SessionLinkPRO, Comrex Access, Zoom, IPDTL, Audiomovers, Cleanfeed, and more — and we run our own software, Panda Patch. Producers, directors, and clients can join in real time, listening and directing as if they were in the room. From commercial VO to ADR, games, dubbing and podcasts, BAM ensures crystal-clear communication and flawless recordings anywhere.

BAM SOFTWARE Panda Patch Our own remote recording platform — studio-quality sessions with talent anywhere, from nothing but a web browser.
  • Send a link — nothing to install, no accounts, no setup call
  • Uncompressed capture straight into Pro Tools, picture sent for ADR
  • Clients join the same session to listen and direct
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Voice Casting

Casting both nationally and locally is our specialty. We work closely with top agents to connect clients with the perfect voice—whether drawn from Chicago’s immense talent pool or sourced from across the country. With over 30 years of casting experience, our Casting Director handles all the legwork so you can focus on the creative. From commercials, TV, and radio to audiobooks, video games, loop groups, and walla sessions, BAM ensures every project finds the right voice to bring it to life.

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Podcasts & Vodcasts

BAM has produced and recorded a wide range of podcasts and vodcasts, from intimate one-on-one conversations to multi-guest panel shows. Our quiet, comfortable recording suites provide the ideal setting for hosts, guests, and producers to collaborate. Sessions can be fully in-studio or seamlessly connected through Zoom and other video conferencing platforms, making it easy to bring in remote voices. For more details on our podcasting capabilities, visit our Podcasting Page, and be sure to check out our Podcast Reel to hear the BAM quality difference in action.

BAM Knows Podcasting

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Audiobook

Audiobooks demand focus, stamina, and pristine sound—and BAM delivers it all. Our spacious, comfortable booths are designed for both short sessions and marathon recordings, keeping talent at ease no matter the length of the project. Our engineers bring precision, care, and organization to every step of the process, ensuring consistent quality across even the longest productions. Beyond the recording and edit, we elevate audiobooks—with creative sound design, music, and final mixing when needed—adding depth and polish that take stories to a cinematic, immersive level.

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Music Services

Music Search & Licensing When you need high-quality music fast, BAM has you covered. Our extensive library of licensable tracks spans a wide range of moods, genres, and styles—perfect for commercials, films, TV, podcasts, digital content, and more. We’ll help you find the right track and handle all clearance and licensing, making the process smooth, fast, and worry-free.

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Dubbing

BAM ensures every character finds the right voice through our extensive casting process and collaboration with an exceptional network of dubbing actors. We specialize in localization, expertly matching original performances with local-language talent to deliver complete authenticity. Our streamlined workflow —powered by advanced technology—keeps sessions efficient and dependable, while our carefully adapted scripts preserve the context, emotion, and true intent of the original. From casting to final delivery, BAM makes sure your story resonates in every language.

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Noise Reduction & Restoration

Not all recordings start in perfect conditions—but that doesn’t mean they can’t finish that way. At BAM, we use forensic-grade tools and industry-leading software to clean up problematic audio with precision and care. Whether you’re dealing with background noise, hum, hiss, clicks, distortion, or poor-quality location audio, our engineers specialize in salvaging and restoring sound while preserving clarity, tone, and intent. From subtle polish to full audio recovery, we tailor the process to fit the unique needs of each project. If your audio isn’t where it needs to be, BAM can help bring it back to life.

ROLL SOUND.

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