Balance Productions

07/17/2026

Had a great time working with Chess this past weekend doing some live, full-band tracking. Their next single is definitely one to look out for!

Producing and engineering this track is Matt Neagle.

06/27/2026

Glad to have 12 Stones In the studio this weekend. So be on the lookout for some more new music from these guys very soon!
For this session T***a is in the captains chair and
Greg Morales stepping in as assistant engineer

Tracking some guitars!! 🤘😁🤘

04/28/2026

Balance Recording Studio on the Northshore…

03/28/2026

Loving what Heritage Audio did with the HA8173 and HA6673. Really nice to hear that classic weight and musicality brought into the box.

02/25/2026

Summer 2026

06/28/2019

Time for vocals!

06/28/2019

PIOUS - Vocal Session w
Eric Fox
6-25-19

03/05/2019

It’s been 16 years to the day since Evanescence released Fallen, recorded at NRG. Fallen was the group’s debut studio album which sold over 7 million copies 💥

02/20/2019

Off to New Orleans to track drums for Ian Severson of Beat Devil Music, LLC and David T***a of Balance Productions.

02/20/2019

01/28/2019

A really good reason for everyone to go check out some live music this weekend...

Attending music gigs will make you happier and healthier. A study conducted showed that regularly attending a live music concert will add to your lifespan.

12/30/2018

You can now book online. Visit BPRS on Facebook to view studio availability.....and book your next session online!

12/30/2018

Today I test drove the latest addition to the preamp collection.....Universal Audio 4-710d. 4 Channels of UA preamps/one rack.

Snare top
Snare btm
OHL
OHR

11/01/2018

Out Friday....

The band comprised of several hard hitting late 90’s early 2000’s bands known as Audiotopsy has released the first taste of what we can expect from their forthcoming album entitled 'Natural Causes'. The album will be released via Na**lm Records on August 28th. The members of the band are guitari...

02/09/2018

AUDIOTOPSY: Day 6
- Complete.

02/05/2018

Greg Tribbett and Billy Keeton in the studio this week tracking vocals with Dave Fortman for “Audiotopsy.” Lookout for new music from them coming later this year!!

12/22/2017

We now offer Live Audio Production and Equipment Rental. Give us a call and let us provide the sound for your next special event or private party!

12/16/2017

Lots of new music on the way!

10/17/2017

Coming back in 30 minutes with better audio and angles.....Stay tuned.

10/17/2017

SIT IN ON THE MIX: I am streaming tomorrow’s mix session live on my personal FB page (David T***a)....Tuesday, October 17th, starting at 11:30am.

Come check it out you may learn something new, I’ll probably learn something new. I always do....which is the cool thing about this job. Anyway...gain some insight on the mixing process. This is just for fun and maybe it will clear some things up for people just starting to learn how to mix....or maybe it will confuse you to the point that you don’t know what to do......Keep in mind, there are many ways to approach a mix, this is just the way I do it.

So see what it’s like to mix a song in the studio with me. I’ll check the stream occasionaly.....however, since it is an actual mix session, with an actual deadline, I do have to actually finish. 😜

Thanks,

DavId T***a

- link to my personal page (I hope):

www.facebook.com/davidtroia.39

10/16/2017

***FACEBOOK FOLLOWER DISCOUNT & GIFT CARDS***

I really wanted to show my appreciation for those that have liked the FB page.

- November 23rd - December 31st. ....mention this post & get 15% off of your studio session (4+ hours).

- Also, it’s the end of the year, and for those of you with a special musician in your life, Gift cards make a great Christmas gift, and will be available again this year, starting November 1st - December 15th.

Balance Recording Studio
Started out as a Studio, Label and Media Production Company in Mandeville, LA in 1999.
20+ years later Balance has solidified its legacy as the premier recording studio in Southeastern Louisiana and beyond.

08/23/2017

Sole Pursuit - "Fallen" the first video from the studioARCHIVE. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/TsPe9XYKy4I

The first in a 7 video series featuring artists that I have worked with over the years. Like most they started as clients, became friends now years later the...

05/15/2017

Hey everyone summer is here...book studio time now! Dates are filling up fast.

Rates starting as low as $35/hr.
Monday- Friday (10am-8pm)

Email [email protected] for more info!

12/18/2015

Check out "Drayter" on iTunes.

Preview, buy, and download songs from the album Nine, including ”Run,” ”Criminal,” ”Not Alone,” and many more. Buy the album for $4.99. Songs start at $0.99.

12/15/2015

Book Online and Get 10% Off from now until the end of the Year

www.troiadavid.wix.com/balanceproductions

04/06/2015

Glad to have 12 Stones back in the studio writing and recording songs for their new record! We are proud to say that Balance Studio was where it all started for them back in 2001!

Looking to record with us?
Contact:
David T***a
[email protected]

We currently have dates available in Mid-April and May!

12/11/2014

Christmas is right around the corner.....Still looking for the perfect gift for that special musician in your life? Help out by sharing some of the cost of their next recording. Buy a Balance Productions Gift Card. Available in $50, $100, $150.....Hit us up for more details!!

06/21/2014

Backing Vocals with Davy Crockett & the Wild Frontier!!!!!

06/19/2014

Be listening for the new single "1000hp" off of the new Godsmack album produced by our very own Dave Fortman....

Also, Happening at Balance Productions in the local music scene....First Fracture, Jamestown Manor , Gristnam, and Davy Crockett are all wrapping up new E.P's and are set for a late summer release.....

Later this month we look forward to welcoming Odius ab Intra into the studio for the first time.

Thanks everyone for the continued support! Please like and share this page and support local music!!!!

06/04/2014

Balance Recording Studio
Started out as a Studio, Label and Media Production Company in Mandeville, LA in 1999.
20+ years later Balance has solidified its legacy as the premier recording studio in Southeastern Louisiana and beyond.

01/21/2014

http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/community/sttammany/8091709-171/in-profile-david-fortman-builds

Record producer David Fortman sits behind a brightly lit soundboard in an intimate recording studio in Mandeville. From the local band 12 Stones to mega band Evanescence, Fortman has had much success recording and producing music working from garages to …

01/02/2014

Happy New Year Everyone!! We want to wish everyone the best in 2014!!

This week at Balance Productions:

Christian Serpas and Ghost Town will be starting a new record!!! Definitely looking forward to working with these guys!! Head on over to their page check them out!!


https://www.facebook.com/christianserpasandghosttown

"Like Led Zeppelin playing Johnny Cash" - Offbeat magazine
Americana - revved up country music

11/20/2013

This week at Balance Productions:


Crow Mixel is in the studio today for a writing session. Check out some of their other work on Youtube....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqLkKPmpBMo

Feel free to rate, comment, share, subscribe, etc. If not, thanks for watching!! -TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CrowMixel Free Song Download: http://goo.gl/7h...

11/12/2013

This Week at Balance Productions:

Paul McCoy, of 12 Stones, will be in the studio with David T***a working on vocals for his guest appearance on the Full Devil Jacket Record! Be on the lookout for that soon!

Also, Birmingham's own SLAVE TO THE DAY will be tracking drums this weekend for their new record. Special thanks to David Hientz at The Soundlanding for providing us with a great drum room!

Keep Checking back for more updates!!!

11/04/2013

Thanks to everyone that has visited the Balance Productions page! Thanks for the support keep checking back for updates...

Each month brings awesome new music...In October we had the privilege of working with some great artists both locally and nationally.

Dave Fortman nailed the mix for the Los Angeles based group Nostalghia

24 Miles has begun work on their next release!

First Fracture finished up the mix on their second record!
https://www.facebook.com/firstfracture

Singer/Songwriter Jacob Campo finished up his latest song
Check out "Love walked in" on his soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/jcamp-1

Please support your local music scene! These guys give it their all to create some great music. Please check em out. More to come in November!

10/15/2013

First Fracture in the studio this week mixing their record! Be sure to check these guys out!

New single “Starting Over” available on all major music retailers!

10/10/2013

David T***a and Shad Weathersby in the studio today putting the finishing touches on Shad's latest record!

Find Shad Weathersby biography and history on AllMusic - Singer/songwriter Shad Weathersby was born and …

10/08/2013

Dave Fortman in the studio today mixing Nostalghia.

http://youtu.be/we6YN_83Hj8

Directed by: John Albanis https://vimeo.com/albanis Lyrics: I heard you speak Like a savaged wolf And I let, you eat The closest thing to love But I'm a usea...

10/03/2013

Check out this studio footage from back in the day!!! The making of Evanescence "Fallen."

Balance Productions
http://youtu.be/RhBnwySt8Ac

footage from the recording of the evanescence record "fallen" in 2002