“A great mix is a matter of gain, and room reference level as to the Fletcher Munson curve. These facts determine dialogue level, foley sensitivity, sound effects impact and music Emotionality.”
- Rich Macar, Recording Mixer
Film & Television Audio Post
At Buttons Sound Inc., we pride ourselves on being NYC’s top audio post production studio, where accuracy merges with artistry and innovation flourishes. Our expert team offers various audio post-production services tailored to the entertainment industry’s varied requirements. Whether you need sound design, mixing, or mastering, our studio is your comprehensive solution for flawless audio enhancement and superior sound quality.






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Francis Ford Coppola Peggy Sue Got Married, the movie…excellent!
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Wayne Pashley Supervising Sound Editor Re-recording Mixer Sydney Area, AustraliaI have had the great pleasure of working with
Buttons NY many times on various projects, like Happy Feet, Legend Of
The Guardians: The Owls Of GaHoole, Daybreakers, and The Great Gatsby. I
am completely confident in recommending Rich Macar and the team at
Buttons, the ADR results are fantastic and the professionalism on every
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Ransom Bruce Writer Director / Estee LauderThe best audio team! Have worked with Rich and the whole crew for many years (I'm with a global high end CPG company with an in-house creative dept). The personal attention and care with which they work are exceptional. Amazing expertise and focus on details. With Buttons, it feels like a hands-on partnership, and I've never felt like anything but their most important customer, even on the smallest of jobs. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Brendan Choisnet, Director “ReEntry”, the movieRich has been a delight to work with. Our film is infinitely better because of his artistry and technical expertise. As a director your hope is to find collaborators that you can both develop a shorthand with but also push you to extend yourself creatively. Both can be found in Rich and his team.
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NIGEL WALKER CEO, THANKS NICE | A SCIENCE AGENCYThat's Nice has been working with Buttons Sound for many years. I would highly recommend Rich and the team. Nigel
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Ken Dumm VP/Director of Business Affairs GTB Livonia, MIRich and his team at Buttons have always exceed our expectations when working on Ford projects. Buttons is a true partner and will do whatever it takes to get the job done. His patience and tenacity to make projects go smoothly is extremely appreciated. I would recommend Buttons for all your Audio Post and Sonic Branding!
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Georgia Menides, Writer/Producer/Director “Still Green”, the movieRich Macar and his team are incredible. He went above and beyond when one of the actresses was unavailable for ADR. Rich called one of his personal VO actress friends and the next thing we knew, we had spot on ADR that no one knew wasn't the lead actress, including the lead actress herself. He also had a great personality. He was reasonable with the price and brought the same passion in on the second go-around
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Ryan Goins Producer, Wakefern Food Corp., ShopRiteFor years, Buttons NY has been my go-to for TV, radio, and streaming audio production. From start to finish, their team demonstrates incredible professionalism, creativity, and technical expertise. Their attention to detail is evident in every aspect of our projects and their ability to bring our visions to life exceeds all expectations. Communication is seamless and their commitment to meeting deadlines is remarkable. If you're looking for a reliable and talented audio production company, I highly recommend Buttons NY.
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Michael Kuciak, Director “Death Metal”, the movieI worked with Rich doing post-production on my first feature film. He was endlessly helpful, hard-working, and generous with his facilities. I can honestly say Rich elevated the film in every regard. It was the best post-production experience I've ever had. Thanks again, Rich!
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Lajos Wienkamp Marques Rotor Film, Berlin, GermanyI’ve had the pleasure of recording ADR at Buttons NYC twice—once for a high-end TV series and once for a feature—and each time has been nothing short of excellent. Rich Macar is an outstanding ADR recordist and sound tech who goes above and beyond to accommodate every request I have as a supervising sound editor. His experience, flexibility, and calm, professional demeanor make every session smooth and productive.
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Russian Actor, Dubbing Director, Video Game Director, “The Approver” Voiceworks,LLC.I have had many great experiences working with Buttons over the last 5 five years on multiple projects. Always professional, always creative, always maintaining high standards and always fun to work with! Highly recommended!
Alexander Notkin
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- Brendan Choisnet, Director "ReEntry", the movie"Rich has been a delight to work with. Our film is infinitely better because of his artistry and technical expertise. As a director your hope is to find collaborators that you can both develop a shorthand with but also push you to extend yourself creatively. Both can be found in Rich and his team."
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- Michael Kuciak, Director "Death Metal", the movie"I worked with Rich doing post-production on my first feature film. He was endlessly helpful, hard-working, and generous with his facilities. I can honestly say Rich elevated the film in every regard. It was the best post-production experience I've ever had. Thanks again, Rich!"
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- Andrew Pilkington, Producer "Best Summer Ever", the movie"My team used Buttons Sound NY for our film Best Summer Ever which is on Hulu, our film is a musical so the importance of sound design was crucial. Rich Macar and his team did a wonderful job getting our film to what it required. We throughly enjoyed working with them throughout our post production process."
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- Michael Parks Randa, Director "Best Summer Ever", the movie"Rich and the team over at Buttons proved invaluable for my feature. From the edit, to the mix, to ADR, to the sound design (and probably more) the Buttons team were the perfect partner. Can’t thank them enough and can’t wait to return with the next project!"
Audio Post Production: An Overview
Post production for audio is a critical process in the creation of high-quality sound for film and TV. It involves various techniques and services to enhance and perfect the audio elements of a production. This process can significantly improve the overall sound quality and impact of a scene.
In the early days of film, it involved laborious methods like physically cutting and splicing film loops. Over time, this evolved into a more sophisticated process carried out in specialized studios. As an audio post-production company, we offer a range of audio post-production services, including sound design, editing, and audio post mixing. These services ensure that every audio aspect, from dialogue to sound effects, is meticulously crafted and integrated into the final product.
Audio post production for film typically takes place in professional studios equipped with advanced technology. The process often involves multiple takes, with the best version selected for the final edit. During these sessions, actors may perform their lines without viewing the footage, while the director or audio professionals oversee the process to ensure quality results.
In summary, audio post-production services are an essential component of modern filmmaking. It provides the tools and expertise needed to create exceptional audio that enhances the viewer’s experience.
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FOX: American Dynasty
Fox Docu Drama 7 Show Series
Follow the fascinating stories of America's aristocratic families, those whose names represent power in business, politics, and industry.
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Curiosity / Amazon : Titans the Rise of Hollywood
Streaming Docu Drama 6 Show Series
The story of immigrants who founded first Hollywood studios.
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ReEntry: Sci-fi Feature Film
A romantic sci-fi drama about a woman whose husband disappears in a scientific experiment, only to return a year later.
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Death Metal: Feature Film
DEATH METAL is a horror feature film about a metal band that, while recording their new album, inadvertently write a song so evil that any who hear it fall under a deadly curse.
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Best Summer Ever: Indie Musical Feature Film
Musical Indie Film with cast and tech crew of dissabilities.
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CBS: Verified
Network Documentary Show
Identity issues unveal in this documentary story of multiple family's children's identity challenges
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Pawn Stars: 100+ Reality Shows
Rick Harrison and his family own and run a pawn shop on the Las Vegas strip. They buy, sell, and appraise items of historical value.
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PBS: The Blue Line
60 min. documentary show about the line between defunding the police, as depicted in a small northeastern town.
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Death in Bloom: Indie Short Film
Writer / Director Dael Oates
Starring Robyn Nevin and Ewen Leslie
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Our Services

Dialogue Editing
Precise editing ensures clear, seamless dialogue transitions, maintaining the natural flow and emotional impact of conversations in your project.

Dialogue Denoise
Eliminate unwanted background noise from dialogue recordings for crisp, clean, and professional audio quality that enhances listener engagement.

Dialogue ADR Spotting / Recording / Editing
Seamlessly spot, record, and edit Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) for flawless synchronization and natural-sounding dialogue in post-production.

Sound Effects Backgrounds Editing
Enhance your project’s atmosphere with meticulously edited background sound effects that provide depth and realism to each scene.

Sound Effects Events Editing
Create dynamic, impactful scenes with expertly edited event sound effects, ensuring every action sounds authentic and engaging.

Sound Design Fights, Crashes, Monsters, Syfy, Horror
Craft immersive soundscapes for fights, crashes, monsters, sci-fi, and horror scenes, adding intensity and excitement to your story.

Music Editing
Perfectly edit and align music to match the tone and timing of your project, enhancing emotional resonance and narrative flow.

Foley Recording and Editing
Record and edit high-quality Foley sounds to match on-screen actions, providing a natural and immersive auditory experience.

Broadcast / 5.1 Dolby Surround Mixing
Deliver immersive audio experiences with expert 5.1 Dolby Surround mixing, ensuring your project sounds incredible on any broadcast platform.

LTRT Downmixing Deliverable
Create precise LTRT downmix deliverables, ensuring compatibility and optimal sound quality for stereo playback from multi-channel audio sources.
Why Choose Buttons Sound?
Explore why our ADR recording studio is the premier choice for your production needs:
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.
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.
At Buttons Sound Inc., we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering unparalleled results for our clients. Choose us for your audio post production needs and experience the difference with our expertise and innovation.
Recent Audio Post Production Projects