With over 80 years combined experience our studio team can handle anything that comes our way.

We are always striving to learn more about our fields, a great attribute considering the ever-changing technologies of digital audio & video. You can be sure that you will receive professionalism that is unparalleled.

At National Media Services your satisfaction is our top priority. It is important to us that your studio experience is one that you will remember and enjoy. We strive to not only bring you the best quality that you can receive, but we want to make your experience as fun and rewarding for you as possible.

National Media Services has always strived to remain current with today’s ever changing technologies, where updates are made to our digital systems on a regular basis. We are excited to announce that we recently took this upgrade to an entirely different level. We have added brand new recording studios, editing & mastering suites, a new lounge & kitchen, and an all-new video production room? and we have done it all for you. Our clients expect the best, and we intend to deliver.

Will Shenk, Studio Engineer
 

Will’s professional experiences range from engineering radio broadcasts for non-profit organizations and creating weekly syndicated radio shows, to recording & mixing full score music productions, completing detailed audio restorations, and performing high quality CD/DVD mastering for commercial release. As the chief engineer for National Media Services since May 2003 his responsibilities are numerous and include recording, mixing, editing, restoration, and mastering, but Will believes his specialty is still as a mastering and restoration engineer. Will is a graduate of Shenandoah University, Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Will has designed and configured many different facilities during his career including the brand new studios here at NMS. 

George Hodgkiss, Engineer Emeritus

George has 38 years experience as an audio/video recording & transmission engineer. His specialty is in acoustic recording and mixing. Although retired from full time recording with N.M.S. in 2003, he remains just as busy as ever in his personal studio (Phoenix Productions…annex studio to N.M.S.) in Browntown, VA. George is still the master when it comes to that perfect mix and that is why we refuse to let him retire completely.

George has just completed a project for Bill Emerson with Grammy Award winner Tony Rice. Here's just to name a few that have passed thru the studio:

Individual Artists include:  Mike Auldridge, Darren Beachley, Con Burch, Bill Clifton, Dudley Connell, Bill Emerson, Gary Ferguson, Jimmy Gaudreau, Mark Johnson, Wayne Lanham, Emory Lester, Sally Love, Kip Martin, Geronimo Moringo, Leon Morris, Mike Munford, Frank Necessary, Mark Newton, Dave Propst, Tony Rice, Mark Schatz, Chris Sexton, Buster Sexton, Rickie Simpkins, Wayne Taylor, Jordan Tice, Cliff Waldron, Scott Walker, Randy Waller, Pat White, Joe Wheatley, Paul Williams, Bill Yates and Wayne Yates

Group/Bands include:  5 of a Kind Bluegrass Band, All4Hym, Annie & Mac, Bill Yates & The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band, Capital Focus Jazz Band, Chris Sexton – “Coffee at Midnight” album, Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass, Cross Creek Bluegrass Band, Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band, Higher Ground, Kindred Spirits, Last Chance Jazz Band, Leon Morris & Associates, Lonesome Highway, Loudoun Travellers, Nickel Misery Bluegrass Band, Page County Ramblers, Patent Pending, Skyline Bluegrass, The Frazier Brothers, The Gospel Keys, The Junior Barber & Gary Ferguson Duo, The Mark Johnson & Emory Lester Duo, The Puny Pickers, The Sheads Family, and Yarawi... and more.

Kemp Miller, Voice Talent

Kemp is a 30-year veteran in the radio industry, and a graduate of the University of Virginia with a BA in English.  It is very evident that he loves being in front of a microphone, and he tries to make it show in the work that he does. We think that he makes it seem effortless. He never seems to lose a beat even on very large reading projects. He is a great attribute to the organization and we are proud to have him.

Read what Kemp has to say about his experiences here: “Here at National Media Services, I get to record a variety of material.  It makes the work really interesting.  Some days, I am asking questions of an expert in communications for a series of training tapes.  Other days, I may be reading a study guide for people working on getting a promotion.  Another time, I may be reading a health insurance publication that people will use to make important health care decisions.  I’m proud to be a part of the National Media Services team, because over the past 15 or so years, I’ve learned that nothing stands in the way of their commitment to quality.”

Tom Frazier, Video Engineer

Tom joined National Media Services in 2004 and handles all DVD & video production requests that come to us. His forte is in multi format video restoration, editing & conversion. Utilizing the latest technology in video production such as with our two Casablanca digital video editors, Tom is not only able to meet the demands of our clients; he is able to exceed them. This is also due in part to the wonderful talent that he brings to National Media Services. Tom doesn't often show his face - in interest of national security (he sometimes works undercover!)

S.A.W. (Software Audio Workshop) Studio

Combining both high-tech virtual mixing and hard disc editing technologies into one power-packed application. This product is one of the most intelligent choices for the serious audio professional. SAW Studio represents a revolutionary new approach to mixing and editing audio in a virtual environment, and is used by true professionals in every niche of the audio industry, including full-length motion picture sound design, music production, theater automation, high-end radio & T.V. broadcast production, and audio production for video and arcade game development.  http://www.sawstudio.com 

Just a few good things about us...

“In the mastering process, National Media Services put a noticeable shine, sparkle, and depth into the sound of my CDs ‘Smudge’ ‘Yowza’ & ‘Absolute Elsewhere.’ Thank You.”  -- Zallen

“Will, You are great at what you do. Absolutely GREAT!! If by some chance anyone would want to argue that fact. Then They a , FOOL!!” -- Fa-sin, South 49 Records

“Greater Love would like to praise Will and National Media Services for the great sounding and timely mastering jobs done on our last two projects.  All we have to ask is make it sound good, and people say it does!  So, who are we to argue?  Thanks” -- Greater Love Quartet

“The great people at National Media Services have always given me the best in top notch service. For product quality, helpful technicians, turnaround times, reliability, and overall personal service, I rely on National Media Services for making my recording projects look and sound so good.” -- Emory Lester

“At National Media you not only get professional services at very good prices, but also have the opportunity to work with GREAT folks who strive to make your experience a very pleasant one.” -- John Newbraugh, NBT Records (Since 1967)

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