Capitol closes mastering and tape restoration departments

The layoffs total around half a dozen engineers and other staffers.

UMG did not confirm the number of employees cut, but the mastering department had four employees. But one key employee affected in the changes taking place this week was not connected solely to the mastering or tape restoration departments, but Capitol Studios at large: Paula Salvatore, a vice president at the studio who recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with the company, and who was widely considered the face of the entire facility.