Meet Richard Shultz, an audio engineer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, and music producer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and founder and co-owner of The Sound Box Recording Studio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

 

Rich provides professional recording, mixing, mastering, and music production services for artists across hip-hop, rock, pop, and alternative genres, as well as audio for film, television, podcasts, and commercial media. His work focuses on delivering clean, balanced, and commercially competitive mixes built for modern release standards across all platforms and playback systems.

 

As founder and co-owner of The Sound Box Recording Studio in Cedar Rapids, he operates a fully integrated hybrid studio system designed for speed, flexibility, and professional-grade production. His workflow is centered around Pro Tools Studio, supported by Logic Pro, and a hybrid analog-digital signal chain.

 

His studio setup includes Universal Audio Apollo x8p interfaces, a Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor, and the WesAudio ngTubeEQ, blending analog tone shaping with modern digital control. He also utilizes a curated suite of industry-standard plugins including Waves, Universal Audio, FabFilter, iZotope, Slate Digital, Antares, and Melodyne for precision editing and mix refinement.

 

Rich has worked with artists including Mod Sun, B-Rolla, Joe B., Wah Wah Watson, DJ500Benz, and Phoenix the Misfit, along with a wide range of independent and regional talent.

 

He is known for his efficient workflow, technical precision, and ability to consistently deliver polished, release-ready mixes with clarity, impact, and strong translation across all listening environments.

 

📩 rich@tsb.studio
📷 @r_leonott