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7.1.4 Dolby Atmos
Mix Room
4 Purpose-built rooms
Mix · Edit · ADR/VO · Live tracking
6+ In house specialists
Sound Editors · Mixers · Composers
A colorful movie poster for 'Pretty Boys' featuring a young man with styled hair at the center, surrounded by scenes of Hollywood filming, a scenic road, vintage cars, a woman with a white shirt and jeans, filming equipment, and a Hollywood sign, all
A person's face with red hair is visible through an opening among multiple cardboard boxes, with a timestamp of 3:06 at the bottom of the image.
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Poster with bright, colorful abstract art, featuring a stylized human face, geometric shapes, and scientific elements. Text reads 'Art & Science Collide'.
Poster for HBO Max comedy special featuring Jarrod Carmichael titled 'Don't Be Gay' scheduled for May 24, with an image of Carmichael holding a microphone, standing against beige curtains.
Cartoon characters and animals in front of a food truck with a
Movie poster for 'Can’t Float' featuring a man with a serious expression in a swimming pool, flanked by two children wearing goggles. The background shows a chain-link fence and greenery. Text reads 'It’s never too late' and 'A film by Dave Schilling
Movie poster for 'Consumed by You' featuring a woman's face with a plate on her head, with the title at the top and 'Coming Soon' at the bottom.
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Poster for the film "The LAYOVER" featuring a man with dark hair and beard, looking down, with a woman with short light hair and a hair clip in the background, in a dimly lit room.
Black and white photo of two children standing near water with a rocky landscape in the background. Overlaid with torn paper, handwritten red text reading 'all the glories' and additional copyright and credits.
This is a promotional poster for a film titled 'We Liked Your Vibe'. The poster features three women in a kitchen, holding drinks and talking to each other. The title is in bright pink text at the bottom, with the names of the director, producers, an
Promo poster for the movie 'Wanted' featuring three characters dressed like cowboys with guns, set against a reddish-orange background with a large sunglasses reflection. The title 'WANTED' is at the bottom with the tagline 'Once Upon a Time in a Sal
A woman with long brown hair, pale skin, and a serious expression, holding a microphone, with a background of an abstract shape, and text that reads 'ASMR MINUS ONE'.
Movie poster for "Coming Out Polymarous for Thanksgiving" featuring three stacked photos of a diverse group of people celebrating Thanksgiving, with cast names and credits listed.
Three women engaged in a serious conversation in a cozy, dimly lit room with artwork on the walls; two cartoon characters with curly hair and expressive eyes are on the corners of the image.
Movie poster for "Sins of the Father" with a silhouette of a person standing in a doorway inside a rustic house, with windows and curtains, and text that reads, "I told you, you are not ready."
Poster for the film "I Want My Mommy" showing a red silhouette of two women, one with an outstretched arm pointing a finger at the other, against a black background with red text.
A poster for the movie 'Turkey Medicine' featuring a silhouette of two hands reaching towards each other with a sunset in the background. The poster includes the names Sean Giambrone and Cecil Jennings.
Close-up image of two women lying down with their faces close together. One woman has darker skin and the other has lighter skin, both with natural makeup and expressive eyes. The text overlay indicates it's a short film titled 'BODEGA' by Sharik Atk
A man and woman sitting on a cozy couch in a warmly lit room, smiling and sharing a moment, with text overlay for a film titled "the morning after."
A man and woman sleeping closely together on a bed, with the word 'Unsaid' across the image.
Movie poster with a person running in a desert landscape and a large white number one in the background.
A distorted film poster for the movie 'Burn Out' featuring a cracked face of a woman at the top and a man in a suit at the bottom with a green and yellow color scheme.
Poster for a film directed by Samina Saifee featuring a large peacock feather with the title "AYAT" overlaid.
A graphic with a black textured background featuring a white silhouette of antlers and the text 'WHITE STAG' beneath it.
Promotional poster for a production titled 'Jingle Jews' featuring a collage of characters with festive lights and a house in the background, and the tagline 'Saving the World on Your Day Off' at the top.
Book cover titled 'Pyar Aur Coffee' by Rena Patel, featuring a young woman looking at her phone in a cafe setting, with a barista preparing coffee in the background, hearts and an orange cat illustration on the cover.
Movie poster for 'Pleats', directed by Anoushka Agrawal, featuring two women dressed in traditional Indian sarees, smiling.
Neon sign reading 'Closing Time' with phrases 'Proudly Serving' and 'Whatever You Bring' around it, and 'Est. 1998' in the center, decorated with string lights.
A film poster for 'Return to Sender' shows a woman with a distressed expression looking upward, with torn cardboard and shipping labels surrounding her.
Poster for a film titled 'Rest Stop' showing an old gas station in a desert with a gas pump and a sign.
Movie poster for 'Dangerous' showing three characters with serious expressions and a scene with a man and woman in a tense confrontation, illuminated by a yellow lamp.
Collage of four characters in a fiery, yellow-orange background, with the title "A Sister Is Call" at the bottom in red stylized text.
Black and white movie poster for '34902', directed by Adam Moses, featuring a man smoking with smoke rising, sitting in a dark room with a table and some objects.
A man looking upwards with a house and a blue sky in the background, with the text "Five 5 Nine 9" in the upper right corner.
Close-up of a man with dark hair and expressive eyes, looking contemplative, sitting inside a vehicle. The movie title 'First Time' and the names of the cast and crew are displayed on the poster.
Movie poster for 'Get Loved' featuring a woman with dark hair holding a spoon and a container of yogurt, with a peach-colored background and a strawberry replacing the letter 'A' in the title.
A person standing outdoors overlooking a body of water under a cloudy sky, with the word 'HURT' in large orange letters and credits for a film by Will Crouse
Poster for the film 'Hula Hoop Boy' featuring three characters: a man in a leather cap holding a hula hoop, a woman with reddish hair, and a man with long black hair and a beard, set against a dark background with splash effects.
Movie poster for 'Love Is a Fire' directed by Sofie Somoroff, featuring awards from various film festivals at the top and the title in bold red letters at the bottom. The background shows a blurred face partially obscured by lace.
Bright pink background with yellow game logo featuring a crown inside a speech bubble and the text "GAME OF ROSES" below in bold yellow font.
Close-up of two women’s faces with curly and straight hair, adorned with glitter and makeup, overlaid with the text 'any given night' in white handwritten style.
Book cover titled 'WANDERLUST, USA' by Flula Borg, with a man wearing an American-themed hat and bow tie, surrounded by confetti.
A movie poster for the film 'Flight.' The background shows a blue sky with the tops of green trees surrounding the edges. The title 'flight' is written in yellow in the center. At the top, it says 'Starring' with the names 'Grace Wong' and 'Emily Zha
A kitchen scene with a meat grinder, a sharp knife, and a cutting board with pieces of meat. The word 'Bolognese' is written across the image.
A woman playing the piano on stage with bright lighting behind her, with text over the image that reads 'Trusting the Process: Grammys 2020' in bold, yellow letters.
A man is sitting in a dimly lit room decorated with colorful string lights, looking to the right. The scene has a neon glow, and there is a text overlay that says 'I make good sounds at Parties'.
Poster for the film 'No Comment' directed by Russell Goldman, showing two people seated across from each other with cameras pointing at them, set against a blue background.
Collage of eight diverse young adults, with the word 'GROUNDED' in the center.
Interior of a vehicle with two passengers, a woman with long dark hair and a blood streak on her face, and a man in a police uniform. Outside the vehicle, a figure in a demon-like costume with horns and holding a pitchfork is visible through the wind
A movie poster for 'The Wrong Sort' showing three people in a colorful setting: a blonde woman with dark lipstick on the left, a man with dark hair and a serious expression in the middle, and a bald man on the right. The poster includes a caption tha
Illustration of two men with minimal facial features against a black background, one with long hair and a beard, and the other with short hair, glasses, and earrings, with the text "Talking Lion" below.
Film poster for 'Providence' featuring a man and a woman sitting outdoors, drinking from glass bottles. The title 'Providence' is at the top, with production credits at the bottom.
Close-up of a young man smiling, wearing a plaid shirt and a baseball cap, standing in front of a window. The top text says "Summer of Connor" in large yellow letters. Smaller yellow text on the right side reads "a film by Russell Goldman."
A young woman with braided hair smiling at a camera, wearing a striped turtleneck and denim overalls, inside a rustic wooden building, with a light-colored wolf lying down in front of her.
A person's feet with a 'Not Dead' bandage on one foot, lying on a hospital bed with medical equipment in the background. The word 'spent' is overlaid on the image.
Book cover of "After Adderall" featuring a black-and-white photo of a man sitting on the floor, writing in a notebook, with potted plants on the windowsill behind him.
A stylized illustration of a winding mountain road with trees, rocks, and a car, under a purple sky with the animated title "HANG LOOSE" in orange and pink letters at the top.
Title text: The Intervention. Four pairs of people are shown, each sharing a moment of interaction or contemplation.
Neon-style movie poster for 'Dreamland' featuring a person riding a bicycle, a neon cocktail glass, clouds, and rays of light with the tagline 'Everybody has a dream, right?'
Poster for the movie 'Always Shine' featuring two women's faces reflected in mirrors, with a red background and the title written in yellow, stylized text.
A person performing a flip on the sandy beach at Muscle Beach, wearing red shorts, with the ocean waves in the background.
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A promotional poster for the Peacock Emerging Artist Series titled "The Warehouse Phase." The poster features four diverse young adults, one holding a microphone, others holding phones and cameras, with a green background.
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About
Hitchhiker Sound is a full-service audio post and music studio, built around a team who care deeply about the work and the people we make it with.
The Hitchhikers →
The Studios

Every room connects to every other, so multi-room workflows are straightforward and nothing gets lost between sessions. Four purpose-built spaces: a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos mix room, a live tracking room, an ISO booth, and an editorial suite opening in May 2026.

Client parking is available, including safe indoor bike parking. We're in Santa Monica, in a quiet creative district that's easy to get to. When we wrap for the day, the beach is a short ride away.

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Services

We handle everything from early editorial through final delivery, and we have in-house composers when a project needs original music.

Sound
Sound Design Sound Editing Dialogue Editing Podcast Editing Audiobook Editing ADR & VO Recording Foley Audio Branding Re-recording Mixing Audio Restoration Audio Forensics Trailer Mix Consulting
Music
Score Mix Scoring Score Prep Spotting Music Direction Music Editing Music Sourcing & Licensing
Delivery
Theatrical Streaming Broadcast Web Stereo 5.1 7.1 Dolby Atmos M&E Stem Delivery
Four people standing together at an event with a backdrop that reads "Emerging Artist Series" and "Warehouse Phase". They are smiling and posing for the photo.
Studio C
Flagship Mix Room
Studio C
Capable of handling almost anything, and built for monitoring at cinema reference level. Featuring a calibrated Kali Audio monitoring system that means mixes translate well to all environments.
7.1.4 Dolby Atmos · Kali Audio Studio Monitors
Theatrical Reference Level · Comfortable Client Seating
Studio Cheviot
Connected to
ISO Room, Live Room, Studio H, Machine Room.
Delivery formats
  • Atmos (7.1.4), 7.1, 5.1, Stereo
  • Theatrical, streaming, broadcast, web, immersive
ISO Room
Recording
ISO Room
Designed for voice recording, ADR, and overdubs. Complete acoustic isolation ensures every take is clear and uncompromised.
Voice · ADR · VO · Full Isolation
Connected to
Studio C, Live Room, Machine Room.
Featuring
  • Two-way video monitoring
  • Industry standard workhorse mics:
    • Neumann U87
    • Sennheiser MKH416
    • Neumann TLM 103
    • And more...
Coming soon
Editorial
Studio H
(Coming May 2026)
A flexible editorial suite for editing, predubs, and coloring.
Editing · Predubs · Coloring
Connected to
Studio C, ISO, and Machine Room.
Featuring
  • Color Grading Monitor
  • DaVinci Resolve & Color Panels
  • Genelec 8030c 5.1 reference monitors

Studio Hudson
Live Room
Recording
Live Room
Acoustically versatile, for group sessions, live ensemble recordings, and high-fidelity music tracking.
Group · Music · Ensemble
Connected to
Studio C and Machine Room for live tracking, group recording, or scoring to picture.
  • Spacious and acoustically versatile
  • Smooth, diffuse decay that keeps sound clear, giving sources a natural sense of size.
  • Two-way video monitoring
Upstairs Lounge
Amenities
Kitchen
A welcoming space for breaks, meals, and client hospitality.
Kitchen · Bar Area
Adjacent to Studio H
Featuring
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Tea
  • Coffee