Jono Manson has produced albums for Grammy winners and local heroes, American Idol finalists and Folksingers, Italian pop stars and Pakistani Sufi folk-rockers. He works primarily out of two Santa Fe facilities and, of course, studios all over the world.
A lifetime dedicated to making music, enabling others to do so, and building
community though advocacy and activism
Located on Santa Fe's historic east side, just off of Canyon Road, The Kitchenette is Jono's cozy, state-of-the art "home" studio for recording and mixing. This facility is a full-service analog mixing and tracking room. It also features a comfortable upstairs bedroom, kitchen, and washer/dryer for visiting artists who want to stay, and create.
The former downtown Santa Fe location of The Kitchen Sink is now "Engine70 Studios"
“The time I spent collaborating with and working alongside Jono Manson has helped me grow exponentially as an artist. He is a talented fellow who is committed and utterly motivated to create, and beautify the sound waves of the world." Crystal Bowersox (Recording Artist / “American Idol” Finalist)
"Jono is a guru as a producer, he has rare and precious qualities such as humility, respect, understanding, devotion. I would say that it is more about Values and Principles than simply qualities. Jono is a KING for his attitude to put himself at the service of the Good, to do the Good for the GOOD." Marino Severini, GANG (Italy)
"Working with Jono on our album YOU was an unforgettable adventure. In his studio, music was alive—fearless, raw, and full of possibility. He is more than a collaborator; he is a brother in sound and spirit, someone who makes you believe in the power of a song” Saif Samejo Musician/Activist, "The Sketches" (Pakistan)
For more details and complete gear lists visit the official Kitchen Sink Website
Mixing Console:
API Box II - 24 channel analog summing desk
AD/DA Converters:
Lynx Aurora (32 Channels)
Studio Monitors:
Genelec 8030C
Focal Alpha 65 Evo
Microphone Preamps:
API 548B x 8
Neve 1073DPX x 2
Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II
Dynamics:
API 527 x 2
Emiprical Labs ELP x 2
Empirical Labs EL7 x 2
Universal Audio LA-610
Microphones:
Neumann M367
Neumann TLM 103
Neumann KM184
Telefunken CU29
AKG C414 XLII x 2
Audio Tecnica AT4060
WA 47
Royer R121
Shure SM7b
Constructed in 1989, during the golden age of analog recording, Engine70 is surely among the best-designed facilities of its kind in the state of New Mexico, and neighboring regions. The spacious live room, control room and isolation booths have all been designed to exacting standards.
There is on-site parking for up to ten vehicles, with additional street parking available within a few blocks of the facility, which is situated minutes from the historic central plaza, hotels, museums, galleries and countless restaurants and bars.
Recording / Mixing with Jono Manson at The Kitchenette Studio:
$90.00 / hour or $700.00 / full daily lockout
Recording / Mixing with Jono Manson at Engine 70:
$110.00 / hour or $800.00 / full daily lockout
Consulting:
$70.00 / hour
Production:
Jono Manson has produced albums for Grammy winners and local heroes, American Idol finalists and Folksingers, Italian pop stars and Pakistani Sufi folk-rockers. Producer rates are separate and generally established on a "per project" basis, depending on the nature, scope, and location of the project.
Private Songwriting Workshops with Jono Manson:
$100.00 / 90 minute session
$500.00 / Block of 5 sessions
New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (8.4375%) must also be added to all invoices.
(Note: NMGRT is not charged on any "remote" work for out-of-state clients)
A 50% deposit is required to secure all studio bookings. For single and two day bookings the cancellation period is 48 hours prior to the session, for bookings of 3 days and more, the cancellation period is 7 business days. If a session is cancelled within less than the applicable time period, any deposit made by the customer will be non-refundable. Full payment is always due at time of services rendered.