John Schwab Recording Studio offers a special blend of modern technology and rustic comfort, making it one of the most popular studios in the central Ohio area. Whether you play rock or jazz, country or metal, we are uniquely qualified to help you best capture "that sound" on your next project.

Founded in 1991 by John Schwab (of McGuffey Lane fame), the studio has been host to a variety of local, regional, and national artists (Kiss, Gavin DeGraw, Neil Zaza and many, many more). From the Yamaha grand piano to the large selection of classic microphones, these bands have access to some of the finest equipment available between Chicago and New York City.

In the control room sits a handmade Raindirk console (one of only six like it in the country) that features an incredibly low noise floor. The studio pre-amps were taken from a console used at the historic BBC Studios in London. Five separate isolation rooms are available and the main studio offers a rich, warm sound that is equally suited for a band trying to capture that studio gloss or going for a big "live" sound. The Studio is fully equiped with Pro Tools HD bringing the best of modern technology in to meet with the studio collection of vintage compressors, microphones, preamps and more.


All this is found in the peaceful middle of nowhere, on the outskirts of Columbus' southeast side. Situated on 15 acres of wooded land, the location allows musicians to concentrate on their project, away from distractions.

With its accommodating and knowledgeable staff, high-tech equipment, and comfortable setting, John Schwab Recording Studios is the place for the discerning musician. Whether you want to record to analog or digital, make it rock or let it swing, bring the twang or deliver it hard-core, this is the place for you.

Contact the studio and schedule a tour of the facility or reserve a block of studio time now.