Theatrical mixing stage at Smart Post West featuring a large Christie projector, Dolby surround, an Avid mixing console, and tiered seating designed for immersive theatrical audio post-production. A silhouetted re-recording mixer sits at the console mixing a feature film.

Welcome to Smart Post West

The premier destination for post production sound on the Westside.
Located minutes from the beach in beautiful Santa Monica.

Providing Creative Post Production Services

ADR and Voiceover

Smart Post West frequently hosts top-level talent in our ADR studio for dialogue recording, loop group sessions, character vocals, and voiceovers. Our advanced remote networking tools enable directors, talent, producers, and supervisors to collaborate seamlessly from different locations. By leveraging the latest technological advancements, we integrate multiple tools—such as Source Connect with Zoom conferences or other custom configurations—to ensure a smooth and efficient sessions.

Close-up of a sound editor's hand on a black keyboard with a Pro Tools waveform session visible on the monitor in the background, representing audio post-production work.

Sound Editorial and Supervision

Sound creates atmosphere, evokes emotion, and sets the tone for storytelling. Located in Santa Monica just minutes from the beach, Smart Post West offers a creative haven where filmmakers collaborate with our artists to shape the soundtracks that bring their stories to life. Inspired by our coastal surroundings, we bring stories to life with unique and creative sound design—powered not only by our Smart Post Sound teams, but also by talented sound professionals working from other locations within our network.

Mixing and Playbacks

Smart Post West features four mixing stages, including a Dolby Atmos stage, along with dedicated sound design and mastering suites, ADR and voiceover recording, and remote playback capabilities. We also offer 4-wall (rental) packages to accommodate various needs. Additionally, we have seven mix stages and additional ADR/Voiceover studios located in Burbank, Atlanta, and Vancouver which can be used either remotely, hybrid or on-site.

Theatrical mixing stage at Smart Post West featuring a large-format Avid mix console, multiple editorial workstations, theater seating, and an acoustically treated surround sound environment with a full-size Christie projection screen.

Recent Titles Include

Image of Santa Monica, California where Smart Post West is located.

Smart Post West is the unique combination of
creativity, technical quality, and competitive pricing.

Our West Team.

Great sound doesn’t happen alone.

Our team works closely with clients at every step, turning ideas into experiences and stories into something you can feel.

Doug Clark

General Manager

Eileen Humble

Client Services

Michael Marion

Mix Technician

Trino Madriz

ADR Mixer

Client lounge area at Smart Post Sound featuring modern seating, natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and a welcoming open layout with industrial-style lighting and finishes.

The Facility

Smart Post West sits near Downtown Santa Monica, just a short walk from the Metro. The facility features world-class mix stages, an ADR and voiceover studio, and comfortable, modern spaces built for seamless creative collaboration - both in person or remote.

Stage A

Stage A is the epitome of 21st century audio technology; streamlined and powerful in it's capabilities. It's one of the largest mixing theaters on the Westside of Los Angeles and is as well, the ideal screening room for your next premiere or playback.

Featuring:

Over 900 Audio Voices
7.1 / 5.1 Audio Monitoring
Dual integrated Avid ICON D-Control Control Surfaces
Dedicated Stem Recorder w/ Colin & Broad PD-1 Paddles
Martinsound Multimax EX Monitoring System
5,500 watt THX Spec JBL Tri-amped Cinema Array
QSC Digital Cinema Amplifiers
Christie Laser Projection
Dolby Certified
Stadium Seating for 55+
Sound Supervisor and Editorial Work Areas
Playback of AppleTV, ClearView, StreamBox and Quicktime formats

Stage B

Stage B is the quintessential television and independent feature stage. Loaded with all of the modern essentials, including Dolby Atmos, this stage is amongst the finest of it's kind. Stage B offers our clients the best of both worlds with spacious client viewing and a smaller more intimate mixing environment.

Featuring:

Over 1280 Audio Voices
Dolby Atmos / 7.1 / 5.1 Audio Monitoring
Dual Integrated Avid ICON D-Command Control Surface
Dedicated Stem Recorder w/ Colin & Broad PD-1 Paddles
QSC Q-Sys Monitoring System
Christie Laser Projection
Dolby Certified
Dual-tier Client Seating Area
Sound Supervisor and Editorial Work Areas

Stage C

Stage C is a self-contained 5.1 mixing environment perfect for theatrical, television, and commercial projects. This one to two-operator dual ICON D-command stage is acoustically perfect. Clients can also enjoy the privacy and comfort of their own private lounge.

Featuring:

Over 900 Audio Voices
5.1 Audio Monitoring
Dual Integrated Avid ICON D-Command Control Surfaces
Dedicated Stem Recorder w/ Colin & Broad PD-1 Paddles
Martinsound Multimax EX Monitoring System
2,000 watt THX Spec JBL Tri-amped Cinema Array
QSC Digital Cinema Amplifiers
7,000 lumen 4k Christie High Definition DLP Projector
Dolby Certified
Dual-tier Client Seating Area for 10+
Sound Supervisor and Editorial Work Areas

Stage D

Stage D was created to service our reality television and music clientele. The room features the next generation Avid S6 mixing console in a 5.1 PMC monitoring environment, coupled with classic analog outboard gear, and accompaniments.

Featuring:

Over 512 Audio Voices
5.1 Audio Monitoring
Avid S6 Control Surface
Dedicated Stem Recorder
Client Seating Area
Various Analog Outboard Recording Equipment
Centralized Secure Server Access

ADR and Voiceover

Our ADR Stages are world class stages which comfortably accommodate principal or group sessions. Both ADR stage control rooms have been designed to optimize the client and artist experience both with seating for up to 10. Both ADR stages also feature a sophisticated, multi path, cueing and monitoring system allowing for simultaneous remote connections.

Featuring:

Over 256 Audio Voices
Stereo Audio Matrix Monitoring and Cue Mixing
Avid ICON D-Command Control Surface
Multiple Microphone Collection
Source Connect - ID SMARTPOSTWEST
Zoom, Facetime, and Skype Connectivity - ID SMARTPOSTWEST
Ample Client Seating Areas and Lounge
Sound Supervisor Work Areas

Contact

Located just feet away from the Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station, Smart Post West offers convenient access to all areas of Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Westwood, Beverly Hills, and more. Not only are we close to the beach, but we also provide ample parking and are surrounded by great restaurants, all within walking distance. Our location is the perfect spot to inspire creativity.

1642 17th Street
Santa Monica, California 90404

+1.310.752.6550

Source Connect - SMARTPOSTWEST

info@smartpostwest.com

Welcome to Smart Post West

Providing Creative Post Production Services

ADR and Voiceover

Recent Titles Include

Smart Post West is the unique combination of creativity, technical quality, and competitive pricing.

Our West Team.

The Facility

Stage A

Contact

Smart Post West is the unique combination of
creativity, technical quality, and competitive pricing.