Staff
John Chambers Owner/Engineer
John Chambers started his recording career with a 4-track his Dad had purchased in 1988. Already a musician and a songwriter he soon realized he could capture his own band recordings along with other victims. While studying music at VCU he met Danial Lanois and was inspired to further his studies in recording at MTSU. John also learned a great deal with John Morand (All analog; even the coffee) at the Sound of Music Studio as their first intern. In 2003, he opened the doors to “The Etching Tin” teaming up with Richard Schellenberg and recording thier first band Direct Control.
John loves music and he loves the noise!
John Chambers has worked with Hex Machine (Blueprint to Madness EP on Relpase Records, Run to Earth on Molshook Records), Tickley Feather (Hors D'Oeuvres on Paw Tracks), La Mere Vipere, White Cross and about half of the CNP Records catalog!
Richard Schellenberg Staff Engineer
Richard Schellenberg is a composer, arranger, musician and performer. From an early love of deep psychedelic rock to hardcore punk, no wave, ambient, noise and doom metal; Richard is always pushing the boundaries. Recording and composing since an early age with a 4-track in High-school to 16-track analog tape in college; a careful study of sound physics and electronics were accomplished. As a teenage hacker with an Apple II+, digital sound was conquered. Current technologies and methods are always being explored by Richard with old tricks giving you the best in sound recording and production.
Some people do things for money, others for fame, Richard does it for the love of the process.
Richard Schellenberg has worked with Farm Vegas (On a Wire), Direct Control (Bucktown Hardcore on Tank Crimes), Freak Train, Houston Scott Band, Druglord, Since1913, Iman and even The Taters!
Ian Whalen Staff Engineer
Ian has been playing and recording music for over 15 years both in front of and behind "the glass" (also drywall, wood paneling and sometimes blankets thrown over mic stands). He started off playing in numerous Richmond VA bands as a bass player/multi instrumentalist. His experience as a writing and performing musician and a recording engineer give him a broad perspective on the entire process of recording and mixing music. He has a unique ability to cultivate a relaxed environment that inspires great performances. Ian has worked with bands and musicians of many styles but metal and rock seem to keep him busiest. Ian spends his free time with his special lady friend and two dogs (1 main dog and 1 auxiliary dog). He is a safety enthusiast and has recently learned that a man, apparently, needs more than one pair of shoes.
Ian Whalen has worked with Lamb of God (Sacrament, New American Gospel on Sony records), Tombs (Winter Hours on Relapse records), Rah Bras (WHOHM on Lovitt records), Alabama Thunderpussy (Open Fire on Relapse records) and many others.