“Great ADR is off the page, and to achieve this, it takes great prep, smooth dependable cueing, and a mixer’s focus on talent, mood, and understanding.”

- Rich Macar, ADR Mixer

ADR Recording

We at Buttons Sound Inc. are the premier ADR Recording Studio in NYC, where precision meets performance and creativity thrives. Our dedicated team specializes in various ADR (Automatic Dialogue Replacement) services, catering to the entertainment industry’s diverse needs. From ADR dubbing to post-production, our studio is your one-stop destination for seamless dialogue enhancement and audio perfection. As a full-service audio post-production studio, we deliver high-quality audio that aligns perfectly with your visual storytelling.

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ADR Recording: An Overview

ADR recording, or Automatic Dialogue Replacement, is a process in audio production where dialogue is re-recorded or dubbed after the original filming. This technique is often used in film and TV to replace poor dialogue or add lines, enhancing the scene’s sound quality.

In early film production, dialogue re-recording involved tedious processes like physically cutting and splicing film loops. This evolved into automated dialogue replacement (ADR), where dialogue is re-recorded in specialized sound studios during post-production. These sessions can occur in studios or on location with mobile equipment.

The process involves multiple takes, with the best one chosen for the final version. Actors may perform without viewing the footage, and the director may oversee the session or delegate to professionals.

Our Services

Your Trusted Audio Post-Production Studio for Seamless Dialogue

As a leading audio post-production studio in NYC, Buttons Sound Inc. offers comprehensive audio solutions tailored to the unique demands of film, television, and digital media. From meticulous ADR recording to precise dialogue editing and mixing, our team ensures that every word aligns flawlessly with your visuals. With state-of-the-art equipment and decades of industry experience, we help bring your project to life with clarity, depth, and professional-grade sound.

“The art of dubbing requires extensive dialogue cueing systems with accurate cue sheets, visual on-screen dialogue subtitling, progress bars, and on the fly system flexibility. However, the magic is always in the character casting and directing.”

…Rich Macar, Dubbing Producer, Rerecording Mixer, Pokémon Season 1

Why Choose Buttons Sound?

Explore why our ADR recording studio is the premier choice for your production needs:

1. Evolution from Analog to Digital

1. Digital Sound Pioneers for over three decades

As a leader in the digital audio industry transition from analog to digital
technologies, we pioneered practical applications of digital audio workstations
developing techniques and processes that are standard DAW practices today.

From taking the first New England Digital Synclavier into the top Film Audio Post House in NYC, SOUND ONE, to beta testing Spectral Synthesis’ first 16 track digital multitrack, we helped the audio post industry move from traditional analog recording, utilizing top-notch analog equipment in New York City’s premier audio production facilities, to cutting-edge digital technologies. These advancements allowed the audio post-production industry to use sophisticated spotting, editing, mixing, and cueing systems, enhancing our capability to deliver impeccable audio recordings for various media production sectors at high volume, rapid delivery paces, lowering costs.

Our expertise in ADR recording has earned us a global reputation as leaders in the field. From independent projects to blockbuster studio films featuring renowned celebrities, leading post-production supervisors trust us to meet their demanding finishing schedules with precision and professionalism.

2. Global Trusted Reputation

Our expertise has positioned us as global leaders in the audio industry. We specialize in deploying internet connectivity technologies for real-time remote ADR recording with picture lock sync, even for blockbuster studio films featuring renowned celebrities. Top producers, sound supervisors, and major brands rely on us to deliver accurate, precise results that meet their demanding schedules.

3. Remote Access and Remote-Control Innovations

Since Covid we have pioneered remote access and remote-control technologies with the most leading-edge internet technologies, with our audio capture facility concept of 10 acoustic system booth facility in midtown NYC. These innovations guarantee seamless recording processes, offering many hybrid audio solutions for a range of recording needs, at a range of varying budgets.

4. Precision Performance Capture

Our engineers are performance specialists who create psychologically optimized sessions where actors thrive. Through proprietary cueing systems and real-time emotional calibration, we guide talent to authentic, lip-sync-perfect performances – whether capturing whispered intimacy or explosive reactions. This human-centric approach minimizes retakes, preserves emotional continuity, and delivers dialogue that doesn’t just match the picture, but elevates it.

At Buttons Sound Inc., we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ADR recording technology and delivering unparalleled results for our clients. Choose us for your ADR recording needs and experience the difference with our expertise and innovation.

At Buttons Sound Inc., we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ADR recording technology and delivering unparalleled results for our clients. Choose us for your ADR recording needs and experience the difference between our expertise and innovation.