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Expert Audio & Video Production for Performing Arts
Valhalla Media stands as a premier audio and video production company dedicated to the performing arts. With over three decades of experience, our Emmy-nominated team combines cinematic expertise and cutting-edge technology to deliver world-class solutions for artists and organizations. Our services span from chamber music recordings to fully staged opera broadcasts, emphasizing uncompromising quality in both audio and visual capture. We specialize in reimagining digital engagement for the performing arts, offering livestreaming, digital distribution, and on-site recording at Chicago's Gottlieb Hall. Our partnership with the Merit School of Music provides clients access to a state-of-the-art venue with Steinway concert grand pianos.

Our engineers and directors bring decades of industry experience, ensuring every project reflects the nuance and artistry of live performance. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, utilizing Avid Venue consoles, Universal Audio interfaces, and Schoeps microphones to achieve pristine audio quality. Our cinematic approach to video production employs Canon Cinema-Grade cameras and advanced support systems to create visually compelling narratives. Clients benefit from our commitment to innovation, having developed remote broadcasting solutions that maintain artistic integrity during venue closures. Our work has been praised for its clarity, creativity, and technical mastery by leading arts organizations and publications.
Services
Chamber Music Recordings Live-Streamed Recitals Cinematic Theatrical Events Location Audio Recording Opera Broadcasts Audition Recordings Recital Recordings Corporate Event Streaming Digital Distribution Remote Broadcasting
Highlights and features
  • We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in classical music production
  • Our Emmy-nominated team uses cinema-grade Canon cameras and Schoeps microphones
  • We provide exclusive access to Gottlieb Hall's Steinway concert grand pianos
  • Our engineers operate Avid Venue consoles for 64-channel audio recording capability
  • We developed remote broadcasting systems for live performances during venue closures
What people say
Visual clarity Excellent audio Skill and imagination Crisp clarity Seamless transitions
Services
Audio Recording
Our location audio recording service preserves the integrity of live performances with state-of-the-art equipment. We use Avid Venue consoles and Schoeps microphones to capture up to 64 channels of pristine audio. Engineers with classical music backgrounds ensure technical excellence and artistic sensitivity in every recording session.
Video Production
We create visually compelling content using Canon Cinema-Grade cameras and professional support systems. Our team combines filmmaking expertise with performing arts knowledge to produce high-quality recordings of recitals, operas, and theatrical events. Services include multi-camera setups and post-production editing.
Live Streaming
Our remote broadcasting solutions deliver live performances in 1080P HD with professional audio quality. Using Blackmagic Design equipment and bonded encoding technology, we stream to multiple platforms while maintaining cinematic production values and technical reliability.
Gottlieb Hall Recording
Exclusive partnership with Merit School of Music provides access to Chicago's premier recording venue. Includes use of Steinway concert grand pianos, Merging Technologies preamps, and Pyramix recording systems. Offers bundled rates for engineering and post-production services.
Opera Broadcasts
Specialized service for capturing and streaming large-scale opera productions. Combines multi-camera setups with Pro Tools audio mixing and Teradek encoding technology. Provides post-production flexibility with editable archival copies of live performances.
Questions
What types of audio recordings do you specialize in?
We specialize in classical music recordings including chamber ensembles, solo recitals, and large orchestral works using professional-grade equipment.
Can you stream live performances to multiple platforms?
Yes, our system supports simultaneous streaming to YouTube, Facebook, and private platforms with broadcast-quality reliability.
Do you offer recording services outside Chicago?
Our location recording systems allow us to work nationwide with portable equipment that maintains studio-quality standards.
What makes Gottlieb Hall special for recordings?
It offers exceptional acoustics, Steinway concert grand pianos, and our exclusive partnership provides all-inclusive session packages.
How do you handle large ensemble recordings?
Our 64-channel capability supports large orchestras using advanced microphone arrays and experienced engineering teams.
Can you accommodate last-minute scheduling requests?
We offer flexible scheduling with custom date options to meet urgent production needs.