23dB Content Production Report December 2025

🧠 THE CREATIVE PULSE

🗣️ Topic: Scarlett 2i2 40th Anniversary Edition (Blue)

💬 TAKE

The new Scarlett 2i2 40th Anniversary Edition reminds us that creativity accelerates when the technical barriers disappear. There’s something energizing about gear that’s simple, reliable, and beautiful to use. When creators don’t have to fight their interface, their ideas move faster from brain to waveform. We’ve used Focusrite interfaces across countless audio projects, and this limited edition piece feels like a celebration of how good tools raise the quality—and confidence—of the creator behind the mic.

🎯 WHY IT MATTERS

Mission-driven brands, podcasters, and nonprofits don’t have time for complicated setups. A clean preamp, fast workflow, and consistent sound quality allow teams to focus on message and storytelling—not troubleshooting. Tools like the Blue 2i2 elevate everyday production so content sounds intentional, polished, and emotionally clear. When audio is crisp, audiences trust the voice behind it.

🔥 YOUR MOVE

Before your next recording, audit your signal chain. Ask: Where am I losing clarity? Sometimes a single upgrade—like a better interface—transforms your entire workflow. If your work deserves clarity, give it the gear that delivers it every time.

🎯 Purpose

To spark sharper thinking around how the tools we choose shape the stories we share—and to encourage creators to invest in equipment that amplifies clarity, confidence, and connection.

👉 Want Help? We can design a one-off or subscription content plan that fits your budget and goals. Schedule a Consultation to get started today.

Pata Negra Short Food Documentary with St Eve's Restaurant and Khayyan Food Supplier

🎥 PROJECT SNAPSHOT

What: Culinary short-form storytelling / branded visual feature Client: St. Eve’s Restaurant, Khayyan Food Supplier 

Goal: Showcase artistry, elevate brand perception, highlight culinary excellence through immersive visuals

Note: We’ve been working with St. Eve’s all year, and it was a pleasure to collaborate on this long-form project with them.

🛠 HOW WE MADE IT

• Shot with cinematic close-ups and intentional pacing to highlight texture, movement, and detail

• Used rich, sensory-driven visuals to make the craft feel intimate and meditative

• Captured behind-the-scenes preparation to ground the story in authenticity

Result: A polished visual piece that elevates the brand and reinforces the value of high-quality, handcrafted culinary work

💡 PRO TIP Focus on process over product. When filming food or craftsmanship, capture the textures, hands, and micro-movements. The audience connects more deeply when they feel the work behind the final masterpiece.

🎛 Gear in Focus: Focusrite x ADAM Audio Immersive Setup (Under $3,000)

🏅 Tier Rating: 🥈 Content Pro A surprisingly affordable immersive audio rig that delivers a cinematic listening experience without needing a $100K studio build.

Perfect for podcasters, educators, and production teams ready to elevate their soundstage on a real-world budget.

🔎 What It Is: A compact, budget-conscious immersive audio system using Focusrite interfaces + ADAM Audio D3V speakers that recreates spatial depth normally reserved for high-end mixing rooms.

Think: “Immersive sound that used to cost six figures — now available for the price of a mirrorless camera.”

🎥 Where We Used It:

• Demonstrated live at Resonate Podfest during our partnership with Focusrite

• Used to show creators how to monitor, mix, and experience immersive audio in a portable setup

💡 Why It Worked: ✅ Delivered true immersive clarity for under $3,000 — unheard of even five years ago ✅ Simple to assemble and configure, even for creators new to spatial audio ✅ Ideal for studios, classrooms, and podcast teams transitioning into immersive formats

🎯 Pro Tip (from 23dB): Position your D3V speakers in a tight semicircle and keep the listening distance equal from each monitor — the “sweet spot” instantly becomes wider and more immersive, even in untreated rooms.

📦 Bonus / Tier Breakdown:

Medal

Tier Name

🥉 Creator Basic

Solo creators or editors experimenting with spatial sound for the first time

🥈 Content Pro

Podcasters and agencies delivering immersive-ready client work

🥇 Broadcast Elite

Full-scale spatial audio post rooms and flagship commercial studios

🛒 Want This Setup? Book a 23dB Gear Strategy Session to design your mobile or studio-ready immersive kit

📢 WHAT’S NEXT AT 23dB

🎙 Fela Davis at the SoundGirls Conference — December 13–14

Mark your calendars! Fela Davis, Co-Founder of 23dB Productions, will be speaking at the upcoming SoundGirls Virtual Conference this December 13–14. This global gathering brings together women and allies across the audio industry to share knowledge, career experiences, and community—and this year’s lineup is packed with industry trailblazers.

In her session, “From Connections to Collaborations,” Fela will share how networking through SoundGirls directly shaped the growth and visibility of 23dB Productions. From hosting live events with Sennheiser to meeting legends like Leslie Ann Jones and Al Schmitt, SoundGirls became more than a network—it became a launchpad for opportunity. One introduction even led to live recording gigs with Atlantic Records artists and partnerships that continue to expand 23dB’s reach in the professional audio space.

Fela will also moderate Brian Hardgroove's session, “The Sound of Equity: Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces in Music.” While he is most known for playing with Public Enemy, Brian has produced records with some of the biggest punk acts in China, feeling a kinship with their critical approach to authority. He is also the founder of From a Whisper to a Dream, a project connecting young artists striving to make a living through music with equipment manufacturers, helping set up mutually beneficial endorsement deals.

Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to transform networking moments into meaningful professional relationships, learning how to nurture collaboration through authenticity, consistency, and shared goals.

🌟 INSIDER BONUS

As part of the 23dB community, you’ll get an exclusive discount code for friends and family to attend the SoundGirls Conference. It’s the perfect chance to learn, connect, and elevate your craft alongside some of the most inspiring voices in audio.

🎧 Stay tuned for registration details and your discount link in our next email—let’s grow together, one connection at a time.

23dB Productions Team

23dB Productions is a boutique audio and video production company co-founded by award-winning engineers Fela Davis and Denis Orynbekov. With over 40 years of combined experience, we specialize in high-quality content creation for creatives, government agencies, nonprofits, and global brands alike.

Our team has worked with Grammy-winning artists, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Paramount Studios, the Port Authority of NY/NJ, and the A Brighter Day Outreach, producing everything from podcasts and voiceovers to branded video content and livestreams. We’ve also partnered with small businesses like St. Eve’s Restaurant in NJ, helping local teams craft professional-level content on real-world budgets.

Operating out of Fort Lee, NJ and Charlotte, NC, 23dB offers production services, editing, podcast strategy, gear consulting, and studio builds for creators at every stage. Whether you're just getting started or scaling in-house media capabilities, we help you create with confidence and clarity.

The Content Production Report (CPR) is our way of sharing the tools, insights, and strategies we’ve refined in the field—built by real engineers, not influencers.

📡 Visit us at 23dbproductions.com 🎛 Book a 1-on-1 consultation and upgrade your content game.