I see these guys constantly on various socials + via instagram ads for mastering. Crazy studio setup, always buying new gear, consoles etc. Is one of them super well off from other unrelated investments or are they just massively in debt? Digging deeper they average like 2 credits each on a good month + theyre uploading content at a full time rate so obviously they cant be very busy with actual mixing / mastering work.

Not trying to spread hate, just curious if anyone happens to know more cause it doesnt add up for me. Only other guess is maybe a few lucrative corporate contracts /clients ?

 

Last edited: Aug 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM

It seems there are some good clients :
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/audio-animals-real-production-_fAqzwCiRz.1h34_sm.STQ#1

 

In summary, Audio Animals’ success likely comes from a mix of diversified services, a scalable online model, strategic financing/leasing of equipment, and savvy marketing through social media. They don’t appear to rely on unrelated investments or massive debt, nor is there strong evidence of a few lucrative corporate contracts driving their finances.

 

Last edited: Aug 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Was he a mastering engineer? lol I didn't know

 

Paul Ashmore the co-owner and lead mixing & mastering engineer at Audio Animals, with over two decades of experience working on projects for some of the world’s biggest artists and films. He has established himself as one of the industry’s go-to engineers across all genres.

The centrepiece of Paul’s mixing and mastering studio is his 9.1.4 PMC Dolby Atmos speaker system, featuring 15 speakers meticulously positioned to create an immersive audio experience. Paul operates within a fully three-dimensional mixing environment, utilising 180 channels of analogue processing to achieve a sound quality unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.

Source: www.audioanimals.co.uk/paul-ashmore

 

Giving up on the AI disclosure now, I see.

 

Yeah, as if the AI posts aren't annoying AF as is, now they're in stealth mode.

 

Sorry guys about the AI story and AI testing hassle, but you've convinced me to ditch the AI and go back to the old way of researching and using my own brain. It took a few hours to break that bad habit. So thanks again for the criticism and your watchful eye.

About Paul Ashmore (Audio Animals Mixing & Mastering Engineer)