Carlos Rodgarman’s LA studio delivers world-class sound in a compact space. With the Genesys G3D console at the heart of his setup, he delivers high-end stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes without compromise.
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Carlos Rodgarman is a GRAMMY-nominated engineer, Latin GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, and musical director. From his LA-based RG Studios, Carlos produces high-end recordings and Dolby Atmos mixes, with the Genesys G3D at the heart of his setup.
In the early days, Carlos began building his setup piece by piece. But as projects grew and sessions became more complex, the need for a central hub became clear:
“At first, I bought a great-sounding piano. Then I needed better mics. Then mic pres. Then compression… before long, I had this pile of incredible gear, but it was disconnected and slow to manage. That’s when I realised I needed a console.”
That decision led Carlos to the Neve Genesys Black console—giving him world-class analogue sound with DAW integration. As immersive formats like Dolby Atmos became more prominent, Carlos searched for a way to adapt without sacrificing the sonic quality and speed of his current setup. That’s where the G3D upgrade came in. “When I saw the G3D console at NAMM, and that it was an upgrade for my console, it was a no-brainer,” he recalls.
The G3D system allows Carlos to mix both stereo and Atmos at the same time, directly from the console surface. Without the hassle of extra monitor controllers, patching delays and stem printing.
“I’m mixing both stereo and Atmos at the same time. I just stay in the sweet spot, automate whatever I need, and keep going. It saves hours.”
Carlos Rodgarman with his Neve Genesys Black console
With everything integrated—from object panning to outboard routing—Carlos is free to focus on creativity. Even in a compact space, the results speak for themselves.“I’m now at the point where I track drums in here, and even though it’s a small room, the sound is huge. It sounds like I did it at EastWest.”
Ask Carlos to describe the Neve sound, and he smiles:
“I don’t think you can describe it. You just feel it. It’s the dimension, the size… the more you add to a mix, the bigger it sounds.”
For Carlos, the G3D upgrade has turned his already powerful setup into a future-proof studio that keeps pace with the demands of modern production. Whether he’s tracking live instruments, arranging full orchestras, or mixing in immersive formats, the Genesys G3D gives him the tools and confidence to deliver world-class sound—without compromise. In his own words: “It’s more than gear. It’s the sound I’ve always chased—and now I have it at my fingertips.”
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