From the first take to the final mix.

Cape Status is a boutique audio company in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in high-end sound design and mixing for commercial, narrative, and experimental media.

Founded by Nick Mihalevich & Chase Brandau, Cape Status bridges the gap between technical precision and creative sound art. Whether it's the surgical restoration of location dialogue or the creation of custom soundscapes, our workflow is built to elevate the story. We serve advertising agencies, independent filmmakers, and corporate partners across the United States, delivering professional-grade audio that meets the rigorous standards of modern broadcast and streaming platforms.

Technical Capabilities

Dialogue Restoration:

Using tools like iZotope RX for surgical noise reduction and location audio repair.

spacial Audio

Professional mixing for 5.1 Surround Sound and Atmos immersive media environments.

original sound design

Creating bespoke cinematic textures and soundscapes from scratch.

Industires

Commercial & Advertising:

High-end sound design and mixing for agency-led brand campaigns.

Narrative Film & Documentary:

Dialogue restoration, foley, and immersive soundscapes for independent and commercial cinema.

Corporate & Industrial:

Clean, professional voiceover recording and mixing for internal communications and B2B marketing.

Experimental & Sound Art:

Leveraging Our background in modular synthesis and from-the-ground-up sound design workflows for unique, non-traditional sonic textures.

Meet Nick

Meet Chase