Theta Sound Studio

Specialties

Established in 1977 by Producer /​Songwriter /​Composer, Randall Michael Tobin, Theta Sound has evolved into one of the most versatile and comfortable recording environments in the Los Angeles area.

Located near Walt Disney Studios in the peaceful equestrian district of Burbank, California, Theta Sound provides a uniquely special recording experience for songwriters, recording artists and composers seeking to turn their artistic visions into sonic reality.

In addition to audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering, we also offer video production and post, titles and graphics, DVD authoring, typesetting and graphic design for CD/​DVD packaging, CD/​DVD duplication (short and long runs), and complete web site design.

History

Established in 1977.

Theta Sound came about from Randall Tobin’s desire to create a studio for himself, for recording his own songs. Early forms of the studio before it became Theta Sound could be found in the barracks of the air force bases he was stationed at between 1972 and 1975. Upon leaving the service, Randall set up shop in Florida for a year while he played in two bands with former air force buddies. When he returned to Los Angeles in 1976, the studio was set up in his apartment, until finally going official in the autumn of 1977.

Meet the Business Owner

Randall T.

Business Owner

Randall Michael Tobin (Randy) has been playing music by ear since the age of six. Though he learned music theory in his later years in school, his ear was always the final judge. While stationed in Germany in the U.S. Air Force, Randy participated in the annual talent show and won in both the solo (playing harmonica) and ensemble (bass guitar) competitions for all of Europe.

Germany proved to be a fertile ground as Randy set up his first recording studio in the barracks where he wrote and recorded various projects with fellow musicians. With four-​track and two-​track tape decks and some handmade mixing gear, Randy had plenty of time to hone his craft and the results were quite respectable. This experience ultimately led to the creation of his own studio upon his return to his hometown of Los Angeles. Theta Sound Studio was established in 1977 as a vehicle for Randy’s projects, but soon caught on as the place to get a great sound on a modest budget.