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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
 
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2011
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _______ to __________
 
 
Commission file number 001-10196
 
STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
  DELAWARE
  23-2517953
  (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
7650 E. Evans Rd., Suite C
Scottsdale, Arizona  85260
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(480) 556-9303
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  

x Yes     o No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). 

x   Yes     o No   (Not required)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  

o Yes     x No
 
At February 14, 2012, the number of shares outstanding of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, was 33,727,571 shares.
 


 
1

 

 
STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
 
     
 
  INDEX
 
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
 PAGE NUMBER
Item 1.
Financial Statements
  3
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2011 (unaudited) and June 30, 2011
  3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations - For the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)
  4
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity - For the year ended June 30, 2011 and the six months ended December 31, 2011 (unaudited)
  5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - For the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)
  6
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
  7
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  16
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks
  27
     
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
  27
 
 
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
  28
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
  28
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  34
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  34
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
  35
     
Item 5.
Other Information
  35
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
  35
     
 
SIGNATURES
  36
   

 

 
 

 
 


 
 
 

 
2

 
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
             
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
 
             
Current Assets
           
Cash
  $ 337,810     $ 250,478  
Other Receivables
    22,438       20,347  
Other Current Assets
    265,514       142,951  
                 
Total Current Assets
    625,762       413,776  
                 
Property and Equipment, net
    1,462,994       1,384,992  
Property and Equipment, yet to be placed in service
    298,620       484,462  
Intangible Assets, net
    204,437       237,085  
                 
Other Assets
               
Deposits
    103,016       104,016  
Other Assets
    76,254       77,934  
                 
Total Other Long-Term Assets
    179,270       181,950  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 2,771,083     $ 2,702,265  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
  $ 1,057,743     $ 1,042,964  
Notes Payable - Related Party
    575,000       -  
Notes Payable
    40,488       240,488  
Convertible Notes Payable - Related Party, net of discount
               
of $120,473 and $-0-, respectively
    129,527       -  
Convertible Notes Payable, net of discount
               
of $6,603 and $68,387, respectively
    218,397       31,613  
                 
Total Current Liabilities
    2,021,155       1,315,065  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities
               
Convertible Notes Payable - Related Party, net of discount
               
of $761,653 and $721,251, respectively
    888,348       278,749  
                 
Total Liabilities
    2,909,503       1,593,814  
                 
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
               
Convertible Preferred Stock, authorized 10,000,000 shares,
               
par value $0.001; 1,570,044 and 1,636,044 issued and
               
outstanding, respectively
    1,570       1,636  
Common Stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares,
               
par value $0.001; 33,570,779 and 30,916,182 shares issued
               
and outstanding, respectively
    33,571       30,916  
Additional Paid In Capital
    32,775,187       30,748,186  
Accumulated Deficit
    (32,948,748 )     (29,672,287 )
                 
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
    (138,420 )     1,108,451  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
  $ 2,771,083     $ 2,702,265  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
  
 
 
 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(Unaudited)
 
                         
   
For the Three Months Ended
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
REVENUES
                       
Session Revenues
  $ 41,211     $ 113,340     $ 51,961     $ 206,510  
Advertising Revenues
    20       1,500       2,016       9,000  
AfterMaster Revenues
    24,500       16,600       56,900       18,800  
                                 
Total Revenues
    65,731       131,440       110,877       234,310  
                                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES
                               
Cost of Revenues (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization)
    221,894       118,601       410,329       239,806  
Cost of Barter Exchanges
    23,500       102,800       23,500       177,050  
Depreciation and Amortization Expenses
    120,750       83,246       231,630       157,624  
General and Administrative Expenses
    1,043,391       1,120,995       2,138,355       2,361,472  
                                 
Total Costs and Expenses
    1,409,535       1,425,642       2,803,814       2,935,952  
                                 
Loss from Operations
    (1,343,804 )     (1,294,202 )     (2,692,937 )     (2,701,642 )
                                 
Other Income (Expense)
                               
Interest Expense
    (338,045 )     (177,044 )     (581,419 )     (264,074 )
Gain on Disposal of Property
    -       -       -       73,502  
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
    (122 )     (643,275 )     191       (643,275 )
                                 
Total Other Expense
    (338,167 )     (820,319 )     (581,228 )     (833,847 )
                                 
Loss Before Income Taxes
    (1,681,971 )     (2,114,521 )     (3,274,165 )     (3,535,489 )
Income Tax Expense
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
NET LOSS
  $ (1,681,971 )   $ (2,114,521 )   $ (3,274,165 )   $ (3,535,489 )
                                 
Preferred Stock Accretion and Dividends
    (42,435 )     (51,484 )     (356,039 )     (54,384 )
                                 
NET LOSS AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ (1,724,406 )   $ (2,166,005 )   $ (3,630,204 )   $ (3,589,873 )
                                 
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share of Common Stock
  $ (0.05 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.14 )
                                 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding
    32,954,355       27,011,922       32,603,089       26,290,376  
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                                           
                           
Additional
         
Total
 
   
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Paid In
   
Accumulated
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Equity
 
Balance, June 30, 2010
    549,044     $ 549       25,891,768     $ 25,892     $ 22,346,842     $ (20,569,040 )   $ 1,804,243  
                                                         
Preferred shares issued for cash
    1,187,000       1,187       -       -       1,185,813       -       1,187,000  
                                                         
Common shares issued for cash, net of offering costs of $139,102
    -       -       1,847,501       1,848       1,000,064       -       1,001,912  
                                                         
Warrants and options exercised for cash
    -       -       351,983       352       129,215       -       129,567  
                                                         
Common shares issued in conversion of debt and extinguishment of liabilities
    -       -       1,232,452       1,232       701,048       -       702,280  
                                                         
Common shares issued in conversion of preferred stock
    (100,000 )     (100 )     206,099       206       (106 )     -       -  
                                                         
Share-based compensation - common shares
    -       -       1,322,182       1,322       1,615,677       -       1,616,999  
                                                         
Share-based compensation - warrants
    -       -       -       -       1,864,764       -       1,864,764  
                                                         
Warrants and common shares issued in advance of services
    -       -       64,197       64       496,965       -       497,029  
                                                         
Warrants and common shares issued for interest expense
    -       -       -       -       131,913       -       131,913  
                                                         
Beneficial conversion feature on issuance of convertible debt
    -       -       -       -       1,181,281       -       1,181,281  
                                                         
Warrants issued in connection to issuance of convertible debt
    -       -       -       -       94,710       -       94,710  
                                                         
Net loss for the year ended
                                                       
June 30, 2011
    -       -       -       -       -       (9,103,247 )     (9,103,247 )
                                                         
Balance, June 30, 2011
    1,636,044       1,636       30,916,182       30,916       30,748,186       (29,672,287 )     1,108,451  
                                                         
Common stock issued as dividend on preferred stock
    -       -       4,000       4       2,292       (2,296 )     -  
                                                         
Common shares issued for cash, net of offering costs of $41,296
    -       -       635,335       635       371,029       -       371,664  
                                                         
Common shares issued in conversion of debt and extinguishment of liabilities
    -       -       500,865       501       266,311       -       266,812  
                                                         
Common shares issued in conversion of preferred stock
    (66,000 )     (66 )     132,000       132       (66 )     -       -  
                                                         
Share-based compensation - common shares
    -       -       585,626       586       358,273       -       358,859  
                                                         
Share-based compensation - warrants and options
    -       -       -       -       7,706       -       7,706  
                                                         
Warrants and common shares issued in advance of services
    -       -       625,103       625       408,165       -       408,790  
                                                         
Warrants and common shares issued for interest expense
    -       -       171,668       172       142,750       -       142,922  
                                                         
Beneficial conversion feature on issuance of convertible debt
    -       -       -       -       317,646       -       317,646  
                                                         
Warrants issued in connection to issuance of convertible debt
    -       -       -       -       152,895       -       152,895  
                                                         
Net loss for the six months ended
                                                       
December 31, 2011
    -       -       -       -       -       (3,274,165 )     (3,274,165 )
                                                         
Balance, December 31, 2011
    1,570,044     $ 1,570       33,570,779     $ 33,571     $ 32,775,187     $ (32,948,748 )   $ (138,420 )
                                                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
             
   
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
             
Net Loss
  $ (3,274,165 )   $ (3,535,489 )
Adjustments to reconcile to cash from operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    231,630       157,624  
Share-based compensation - Common Stock
    358,859       739,904  
Share-based compensation - warrants
    7,706       166,877  
Common Stock and warrants issued for interest
    142,922       -  
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
    371,451       139,599  
(Gain)/Loss on extinguishment of debt
    (191 )     643,275  
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
               
Other receivables
    (2,091 )     16,399  
Other assets
    288,907       436,865  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    181,782       235,805  
                 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
    (1,693,190 )     (999,141 )
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
                 
Purchase of property and equipment
    (91,142 )     (566,715 )
Proceeds from disposal of property
    -       90,199  
                 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
    (91,142 )     (476,516 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
                 
Preferred stock issued for cash
    -       195,000  
Common Stock issued for cash, net of offering costs of $41,296 and $-0-, respectively
    371,664       42,694  
Warrants and options exercised for cash
    -       119,166  
Proceeds from notes payable - related party
    375,000       -  
Repayments of notes payable - related party
    -       (40,000 )
Proceeds from convertible notes payable - related party
    900,000       500,000  
Proceeds from convertible notes payable
    250,000       132,500  
Repayments of convertible notes payable
    (25,000 )     -  
Proceeds from notes payable
    -       235,000  
Repayment of notes payable
    -       (40,000 )
                 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
    1,871,664       1,144,360  
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
    87,332       (331,297 )
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    250,478       632,980  
                 
CASH AT END OF PERIOD
  $ 337,810     $ 301,683  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
                 
CASH PAID FOR:
               
   Interest
  $ -     $ 5,525  
   Income Taxes
    -       -  
                 
NON CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Common Stock issued to extinguish debt and liabilities
  $ 266,812     $ 328,362  
Common Stock and warrants issued for prepaid services
    408,790       380,907  
Warrants and beneficial conversion feature on issuance of convertible debt
    478,165       927,125  
Common Stock issued as dividend on preferred stock
    2,296       -  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 

 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011

NOTE 1 – CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at December 31, 2011, and for all periods presented herein, have been made.
 
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.  It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's June 30, 2011 audited financial statements.  The results of operations for the periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full years.

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

The Company's financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred losses since inception of $32,948,748 and currently has revenues which are insufficient to cover their operating cost which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and allow it to continue as a going concern.

The future of the Company as an operating business will depend on its ability to (1) obtain sufficient capital contributions and/or financing as may be required to sustain its operations and (2) to achieve adequate revenues from its MyStudio and AfterMaster businesses. Management's plan to address these issues includes, (a) continued exercise of tight cost controls to conserve cash, (b) obtaining additional financing, and (c) place in service additional studios.

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease operations.

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates are made in relation to the allowance for doubtful accounts and the fair value of certain financial instruments.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Studio One Media, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.

Level 2 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
 
Level 3 - Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, notes and other receivables, accounts payable and notes payable.  The carrying amounts of cash, notes and other receivables, and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.



 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
 
The financial instrument assets and liabilities where carrying value approximates fair value as of December 31, 2011 are as follows:

Description
 
Total Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Prepaid Expenses
  $ 331,768     $ -     $ -     $ 331,768  
Notes payable, net
    258,885       -       -       258,885  
Notes payable, net – related party
    1,592,875                       1,592,875  
Total
  $ 2,183,528     $ -     $ -     $ 2,183,528  

The financial instrument assets and liabilities where carrying value approximates fair value as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:

Description
 
Total Fair Value
   
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
   
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
 
Prepaid Expenses
  $ 288,389     $ -     $ -     $ 288,389  
Notes payable, net – related party
    50,000       -       -       50,000  
Notes payable, net
    531,002       -       -       531,002  
    $ 819,391     $ -     $ -     $ 819,391  

Market prices are not available for the Company's loans due to related parties or its other notes payable, nor are market prices of similar loans available. The Company determined that the fair value of the notes payable based on its amortized cost basis due to the short term nature and current borrowing terms available to the Company for these instruments.

The method described above may produce a current fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. If a readily determined market values became available or if actual performance were to vary appreciably from assumptions used, assumptions may need to be adjusted, which could result in material differences from the recorded carrying amounts. The Company believes its method of determining fair value is appropriate and consistent with other market participants. However, the use of different methodologies or different assumptions to value certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value.

The following tables present the reconciliation of level 3 financial instruments as of December 31, 2011, by caption on the condensed balance sheet and by ASC 820 valuation hierarchy described above.
 
   
Equity Related
 
Notes Payable,
 
Note Payable, net
 
Level 3 Reconciliation:
 
Prepaid Expenses
 
net - related party
 
Related Party
 
Level 3 assets and liabilities at December 31, 2010:
    $ 288,389     $ 50,000     $ 531,002  
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements (net)
      43,379       208,885       1,061,873  
Total level 3 assets and liabilities at December 31, 2011: 
    $ 331,768     $ 258,885     $ 1,592,875  

The Company is also required periodically to measure certain other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including long-lived assets, including intangible assets. The Company determined the fair value used in the impairment analysis with its own discounted cash flow analysis. The Company has determined the inputs used in such analysis as Level 3 inputs. The Company did not record any impairment charges on long-lived assets as no significant events requiring non-financial assets and liabilities to be measured at fair value occurred during the periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
 
Income Taxes
There was no income tax provision for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 due to net operating losses for which there is no benefit currently available.
 
At December 31, 2011, the Company had deferred tax assets associated with state and federal net operating losses. The Company has recorded a corresponding full valuation allowance as it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements issued since the last audit of our consolidated financial statements. The Company’s management believes that these recent pronouncements will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
Reclassification of Financial Statement Accounts
Certain amounts in the December 31, 2010 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation in the December 31, 2011 consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE

Convertible Notes Payable
In accounting for its convertible notes payable, proceeds from the sale of a convertible debt instrument with Common Stock purchase warrants are allocated to the two elements based on the relative fair values of the debt instrument without the warrants and of the warrants themselves at time of issuance. The portions of the proceeds allocated to the warrants are accounted for as paid-in capital. The remainder of the proceeds is allocated to the debt instrument portion of the transaction as prescribed by ASC 470-25-20.  The Company then calculates the effective conversion price of the note based on the fair value allocated to the debt instrument to determine the fair value of any beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) associated with the convertible note in accordance with ASC 470-20-30.  The BCF is recorded to additional paid-in capital with an offset to debt discount.  Both the debt discount related to the issuance of warrants and related to a BCF is amortized over the life of the note.

Convertible Notes Payable – Related Parties
Convertible notes payable due to related parties consisted of the following as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively:

 
December 31,
 
June 30,
 
 
2011
 
2011
 
$250,000 face value, issued in February 2010, interest rate of 12%, matures in February 2013, net of unamortized discount of $95,804 and $137,774 at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
  $ 154,196     $ 112,226  
                 
$250,000 face value, issued in May 2010, interest rate of 12%, matures in May 2013, net of unamortized discount of $111,770 and $153,741 at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
    138,230       96,259  
                 
$250,000 face value, issued in August 2010, interest rate of 12%, matures in August 2013, net of unamortized discount of $171,844 and $222,848 at December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
    78,156       27,152  
                 
$250,000 face value, issued in December 2010, interest rate of 12%, matures in December 2013, net of unamortized discount of $164,918 and $206,888 as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.
    85,082       43,112  
                 
$250,000 face value, issued in November 2011, interest rate of 15%, matures in November 2012, net of unamortized discount of $120,473 as of December 31, 2011.
    129,527       -  
                 
$250,000 face value, issued in December 2011, interest rate of 15%, matures in June 2013, net of unamortized discount of $98,493 as of December 31, 2011.
    151,508       -  
                 
$100,000 face value, issued in December 2011, interest rate of 15%, matures in June 2013, net of unamortized discount of $40,813 as of December 31, 2011.
    59,187       -  
                 
$300,000 face value, issued in December 2011, interest rate of 15%, matures in June 2013, net of unamortized discount of $78,011 as of December 31, 2011.
    221,989       -  
Total convertible notes payable – related parties
  $ 1,017,875     $ 278,749  
Less current portion
    129,527       -  
Convertible notes payable – related parties, long-term
  $ 888,348     $ 278,749  

During fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, the Company entered into a financing agreement with a related party to fund up to $1,000,000 in four equal increment tranches.  At each tranche, the Company would issue a 12% convertible note with a conversion price of $0.50 as well as warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share with a contractual life of 5 years. Each advance is due in 3 years from the advance dates. The proceeds of each advance by the lender to the Company are to be used to manufacture, ship, install and operate MyStudios, which serve as collateral for such advance.

The lender made each of the four advances in February, March, August and December of 2010 thus reaching the $1,000,000 limit under this financing agreement and the Company has granted all 200,000 warrants to the lender.

The value of the BCF recorded was $827,271 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $140,429, for a total debt discount of $967,700.  The initial recorded BCF and debt discounts for the third of the four advances included in the above amounts were subsequently adjusted as described below to reflect the modification of the terms embedded in the host debt.

On August 2010, the Company issued a convertible note for $250,000 under the above $1,000,000 financing agreement (Tranche III).  The note contained a conversion rate feature, and included a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 5 years.  The Company recorded a BCF of $186,350 and a debt discount for $31,350, for a total discount of $217,700, relating to this financing transaction.  Moreover, in connection with the Tranche III funding, the Company also issued to the lender an option, embedded in the convertible note and at the lender’s discretion, to put the converted Common Stock back to the Company at $0.60 per share.  The embedded put option was evaluated and deemed to not meet the definition of a derivative and as such, was not bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative.  Subsequent to the origination of the Tranche III, the Company then provided to the lender four separate amendments in which at each amendment, the maturity date of the put option was extended.

For Amendment 1, the Company extended the maturity date of the put option with no consideration given to the lender.  For amendments two through four, the Company issued to the lender and its agent additional warrants to purchase Common Stock of the Company.

For Amendment 2 which occurred on November 15, 2010, the Company issued to the lender and its agent, warrants with contractual lives of 5 years to purchase 25,000 and 10,000 shares, respectively, of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.40 per share.  The fair value of these warrants issued was $18,558 and $7,423, respectively, and was calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued
 
For Amendment 3 which occurred on November 22, 2010, the Company issued to the lender and its agent additional warrants with a contractual lives of 5 years to purchase 25,000 and 10,000 shares, respectively, of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.40 per share.  The fair value of these warrants issued was $21,182 and $8,473, respectively, and was calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

For Amendment 4 which occurred on December 7, 2010, the Company issued to the lender and its agent warrants with contractual lives of 5 year to purchase 50,000 and 25,000 shares, respectively, of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.40 per share.  The fair value of these warrants issued was $43,843 and $21,922, respectively, and was calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model.

The Company evaluated each of the aforementioned amendments under ASC 470-50, “Debt - Modification and Extinguishment”, and concluded that while Amendments 1 and 2 were not deemed to be significant, Amendments 3 and 4 resulted in significant and consequential changes to the economic substance of the debt and thus resulted in extinguishment of the debt.

The extinguishment loss related to each of the amendments is summarized below:

First Amendment – October 29, 2010
  $ 0  
Second Amendment – November 15, 2010
  $ 0  
Third Amendment – November 22, 2010
  $ 234,802  
Fourth Amendment – December 7, 2010
  $ 263,843  
Total
  $ 498,645  

The above extinguishment losses are recorded in other income and expense section of the statement of operations.
 
On November 3, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note to a related party for $250,000 that matures one year after issuance.  The note bears an interest rate of 15% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.40 per share.   This note includes the following priority repayment provisions:  1) the Company agrees to apply 50% of the first $600,000 of capital raised by the Company in the near term toward all outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; 2) the Company agrees to apply the first $825,000 of proceeds raised beyond the $600,000 to any outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; and 3) if the Company is unable to raise additional capital but a large marketing or sales agreement is entered into which provide for revenue in excess of $50,000, all funds received above $50,000 shall be applied to any notes the lender has outstanding with the Company at the time.

As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 60,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.40 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of BCF recorded was $118,455 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $24,705, for a total debt discount of $143,160.

On December 2, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note to a related party for $250,000 that matures in June 2013.  The note bears an interest rate of 15% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, after 180 days into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.   In the event the Company enters into a revenue sharing agreement as specified in the note, the holder, at its option, may accelerate payment of the note up to 50% of the gross revenues received by the Company under the revenue sharing agreement.

As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 112,500 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of the BCF recorded was $61,998 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $41,998, for a total debt discount of $103,996.
 
On December 15, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note to a related party for $100,000 that matures in June 2013.  The note bears an interest rate of 15% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, after 180 days into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.   In the event the Company enters into a revenue sharing agreement as specified in the note, the holder, at its option, may accelerate payment of the note up to 50% of the gross revenues received by the Company under the revenue sharing agreement.

As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of the BCF recorded was $24,020 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $18,020, for a total debt discount of $40,040.

On December 30, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note to a related party for $300,000 that matures in June 2013.  The note bears an interest rate of 15% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, after 180 days into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.   In the event the Company enters into a revenue sharing agreement as specified in the note, the holder, at its option, may accelerate payment of the note up to 50% of the gross revenues received by the Company under the revenue sharing agreement.

As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of the BCF recorded was $39,577 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $38,577, for a total debt discount of $78,154.

 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued
 
Convertible Notes Payable - Non-Related Parties
Convertible notes payable due to non-related parties consisted of the following as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively:

   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
$100,000 face value, issued in June 2011, interest rate of 8%, matures in December 2013, net of unamortized discount of $63,387 as of June 30, 2011.
  $ -     $ 31,614  
                 
$100,000 face value, issued in September 2011, interest rate of 0%, originally matured in December 2011, extended to March 2012, net of unamortized discount of $-0- as of December 31, 2011.
    100,000       -  
                 
$100,000 face value, issued in October 2011, interest rate of 12%, matures in January 2012, $25,000 of principle repaid and net of unamortized discount of $87 as of December 31, 2011.
    74,913       -  
                 
$10,000 face value, issued in October 2011, interest rate of 10%, matures in January 2012, net of unamortized discount of $726 as of December 31, 2011.
    9,274       -  
                 
$15,000 face value, issued in October 2011, interest rate of 10%, matures in January 2012, net of unamortized discount of $1,089 as of December 31, 2011.
    13,911       -  
                 
$15,000 face value, issued in December 2011, interest rate of 12%, matures in March 2012, net of unamortized discount of $2,800 as of December 31, 2011.
    12,200       -  
                 
$10,000 face value, issued in December 2011, interest rate of 12%, matures in March 2012, net of unamortized discount of $1,901 as of December 31, 2011.
    8,099       -  
Total convertible notes payable – non-related parties
  $ 218,397     $ 31,614  
Less current portion
    218,397       31,614  
Convertible notes payable – non-related parties, long-term
  $ -     $ -  

On June 3, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note for $100,000 that matured in December 2011.  The note provided for an interest rate of 8% per annum and was convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.  The Company calculated the intrinsic BCF value of $80,000 which was recorded as a debt discount and was to be amortized over the life of the note.  In July 2011, the principal amount and the accrued interest for the above note was converted into 201,622 shares of the Company’s Common Stock pursuant to the conversion rate provision in the agreement.  Upon conversion, the remaining unamortized BCF amount of $62,796 was charged to interest expense and recorded in the other income (expense) section of statement of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011.

On September 29, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note for $100,000 with an original maturity date 90 days after issuance.  All or any amount of the principal amount of the note together with the accrued interest may be converted into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share.  In lieu of interest payments during the 90 day term, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  At the option of the Company, the due date of this note may be extended for three consecutive thirty-day periods.  In lieu of interest during the extension periods, the Company will be required to grant the holder 16,667 five year warrants with a $0.50 exercise price.  The value of the BCF recorded was $57,845 and the debt discount relate to the attached warrants was $21,844, for a total debt discount of $79,689.

Prior to December 29, 2011, the Company elected to extend the maturity date of the note in accordance with the extension provisions.

 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued
 
On October 5, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note for $100,000 that matures 90 days after issuance.  The maturity date of the note can be extended, at the option of the holder, for a single 90 day period.  The note bears an interest rate of 12% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.  The value of the BCF recorded was $2,600.

On October 13, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note for $10,000 that matures 90 days after issuance.  The note bears an interest rate of 10% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.  The maturity date of the note can be extended, at the option of the holder, for two consecutive 30 day periods in exchange for a warrant equal to 20% of the initial amount of the note issued with a strike price of $0.50 per share for 5 years. As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 5,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of the BCF recorded was $3,970 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $1,970, for a total debt discount of $5,940.

On October 13, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note for $15,000 that matures 90 days after issuance.  The note bears an interest rate of 10% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.  The maturity date of the note can be extended, at the option of the holder, for two consecutive 30 day periods in exchange for a warrant equal to 20% of the initial amount of the note issued with a strike price of $0.50 per share for 5 years. As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 7,500 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of the BCF recorded was $5,956 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $2,956, for a total debt discount of $8,912.

On December 9, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note to an unrelated individual for $15,000 that matures 90 days after issuance.  The note bears an interest rate of 12% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.  The maturity date of the note can be extended, at the option of the holder, for a single 90 day period.  As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 7,500 shares of the Company’s common stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of five (5) years from the issuance date.  The value of the beneficial conversion feature recorded was $2,003 and the debt discount relate to the attached warrants was $1,703, for a total debt discount of $3,706.

On December 14, 2011, the Company issued a convertible note for $10,000 that matures 90 days after issuance.  The note bears an interest rate of 12% per annum and is convertible, along with all accrued interest, into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at $0.50 per share.  The maturity date of the note can be extended, at the option of the holder, for a single 90 day period.  As additional compensation, the Company issued to the holder a warrant to purchase 5,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The warrant has an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a contractual life of 5 years from the issuance date.  The value of the BCF recorded was $1,222 and the debt discount related to the attached warrants was $1,122, for a total debt discount of $2,344.

Non-Convertible Notes Payable – Related Parties
Non-convertible notes payable due to related parties consisted of the following as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:

 
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
 
2011
   
2011
 
Face value of $200,000, issued in April 2011, original maturity date of August 2011 extended to December 2011, 30,000 warrants per month were granted in lieu of interest through June 2011, warrants increased to 50,000 shares per month through August 2011, from September until maturity, the note bears interest at 12%.
    200,000       200,000  
                 
Face value of $250,000, issued in September 2011, matures in September 2012, 25,000 warrants per month issued for first 90 days, note bears interest at 15% from December 2011 through maturity.
    250,000       -  

 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued
 
Face value of $125,000, issued in October 2011, matures in October 2012, 30,000 warrants issued in lieu of interest through December 2011, note bears interest at 15% from December 2011 through maturity.
    125,000       -  
Total non-convertible notes payable – related parties
  $ 575,000     $ 200,000  
Less current portion
    575,000       200,000  
Non-convertible notes payable - related parties, long term
  $ -     $ -  

In April 2011, the Company executed a $200,000 note payable with a related party that matured 90 days following the date of the note.  This note includes the following priority repayment provisions:  1) the Company agrees to apply 50% of the first $600,000 of capital raised by the Company in the near term toward all outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; 2) the Company agrees to apply the first $200,000 of proceeds raised beyond the $600,000 to any outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; and 3) if the Company is unable to raise additional capital but a large marketing or sales agreement is entered into which provide for revenue in excess of $50,000, all funds received above $50,000 shall be applied to any notes the lender has outstanding with the Company at the time.

The note provides for no interest but required the Company to issue to the lender, for each thirty day period of the original term, a warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.60 per share over a contractual life of five years.  The Company may also elect, at its option, to extend the maturity date for two 30-day periods upon notice of such election to the lender and the issuance of a warrant to purchase up to 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a price of $0.60 per share with a contractual life of 5 years for each such extension.  The note is not convertible and no warrant was issued in connection with the issuance of the note so there is no beneficial conversion feature value or debt discount applicable to the origination of the note.  
 
On June 30, 2011 and July 30, 2011, the Company exercised its options on the above notes to extend the maturity dates, each time for 30 days, pursuant to the provision contained in the original financing agreement.  Upon final maturity of the note payable at August 29, 2011, the Company and lender agreed to amend the original financing agreement in which the maturity date was extended to December 31, 2011 with an interest rate of 12% per annum.  The lender could choose to have the accrued interest outstanding on the note be repaid in shares of the Company’s common stock in lieu of cash.  For each instance where such election was made, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock to be issued was to be calculated at a discount based on seventy-five percent (75%) of the average of the closing prices of the Company’s common stock as reported by Bloomberg, L.P., or other independent reporting services acceptable to the lender and the Company for 10 trading days prior to the date such payment was due.

The Company evaluated the above amendment to extend the maturity date from August 29, 2011 to December 31, 2011 under the guidance of ASC 470-50, “Debt - Modification and Extinguishment”, and concluded that such extension of the maturity date of the note did not result in a 10% or more change in the present value of the cash flow, and thus did not result in an extinguishment of the note.
 
In September 2011, the Company entered into a one-year note payable for $250,000 with a related party.  The note provided for 0% interest per annum for the first 90 days.  In lieu of interest for the first 90 days, the Company granted the lender a warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.40 for a contractual period of 5 years for each 30 days or portion thereof the note remains outstanding.  If the note remains outstanding beyond the first 90 days, the note shall provide for an interest rate of 15% per annum.  This note includes the following priority repayment provisions:  1) the Company agrees to apply 50% of the first $600,000 of capital raised by the Company in the near term toward all outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; 2) the Company agrees to apply the first $450,000 of proceeds raised beyond the $600,000 to any outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; and 3) if the Company is unable to raise additional capital but a large marketing or sales agreement is entered into which provide for revenue in excess of $50,000, all funds received above $50,000 shall be applied to any notes the lender has outstanding with the Company at the time.
 
The Company was also be required to provide to the lender or its representative online access, for viewing purposes only, to the accounting and financial data maintained by the Company.  Online access shall be terminated once the loan and other funds advanced by the lender to the Company, including any accrued interest, have been fully paid.  Failure to make online access available to the lender or its representative by September 30, 2011 shall cause the Company to issue to the lender a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share with a contractual life of 5 years.  For each 30 day period thereafter that the lender or its representative has not been provided online access to Company’s accounting and financial data, the Company shall issue to the lender a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share with a contractual life of 5 years. Online access was provided to the lender required within the specified date.

Further, per the terms of the agreement, if the note was not fully repaid by October 31, 2011, which was subsequently extended to November 15, 2011, and the Company has not deployed and made operational certain designated studios, the Company would be obligated to issue to the lender a warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.40 per share with a contractual life of 5 years.
 
In October 2011, the Company entered into a one-year note payable for $125,000 with a related party.  The note provided for 0% interest per annum for the first 45 days.  In lieu of interest for the first 45 days, the Company granted the lender a warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.40 for a contractual period of 5.  Effective December 1, 2011, the note bears interest of 15% per annum until paid.

This note includes the following priority repayment provisions:  1) the Company agrees to apply 50% of the first $600,000 of capital raised by the Company in the near term toward all outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; 2) the Company agrees to apply the first $575,000 of proceeds raised beyond the $600,000 to any outstanding notes the lender has outstanding with the Company; and 3) if the Company is unable to raise additional capital but a large marketing or sales agreement is entered into which provide for revenue in excess of $50,000, all funds received abouve $50,000 shall be applied to any notes the lender has outstanding with the Company at the time.
 
 
 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued
 
Non-Convertible Notes Payable – Non-Related Parties
Non-convertible notes payable due to non-related parties consisted of the following as of December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011:

   
December 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
Various term notes with total face value of $65,398, due upon demand, interest rates range from 12% to 14%.
  $ 40,488     $ 40,398  
Total non-convertible note payable – non-related parties
    40,488       40,398  
Less current portion
    40,488       40,398  
Non-convertible notes payable – non-related parties, long-term
  $ -     $ -  

NOTE 5 – CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

During the six months ended December 2011, the Company converted 66,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and accrued dividends of $2,296, into 136,000 shares of Common Stock.

NOTE 6 – COMMON STOCK
 
The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value per share Common Stock, of which 33,570,770 were issued outstanding as of December 31, 2011.  The activity surrounding the issuances of the Common Stock is as follows: 

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011
The Company issued 635,335 shares of Common Stock for net cash proceeds of $371,664.  The Company paid $41,266 in cash offering costs. Offering costs have been recorded as reductions to additional paid-in capital from Common Stock proceeds.
 
The Company issued 625,103 shares of Common Stock valued at $371,664 to non-employees in advance of services.  The shares of common stock were valued based on the quoted market price on the date of issuance.  The Company also issued 500,856 shares of Common Stock to convert $100,000 in convertible notes payable and $167,003 in accrued liabilities.  The difference between the fair market value of the stock on the date of conversion of the accrued liabilities resulted in a gain on conversion of these liabilities of $191.  An additional 136,000 shares of Common Stock were issued to convert 66,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and accrued dividends of $2,296.
 
As share-based compensation to employees and non-employees, the Company issued 585,626 shares of Common Stock valued at $358,859, based on the market price of the stock on the date of issuance.   As interest expense on outstanding notes payable, the Company issued 171,668 shares of Common Stock valued at $142,922 based on the market price on the date of issuance.

NOTE 7 – STOCK PURCHASE OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
 
Stock Purchase Options
During the six months ended December 31, 2011, the Company did not issue any stock purchase options.  The Company did recognize $7,706 in employee stock option expense during the six months ended December 31, 2011 for options vested during the period that were issued in prior periods.  This amount has been included within general and administrative expenses within the Company’s statement of operations.

The fair value of each option award is calculated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses the assumptions in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on the Company’s historical volatility. The expected term is estimated via application of the simplified method set forth in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107, Share-Based Payment, and historical information regarding employee attrition. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
 
 
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STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011
 
NOTE 7 – STOCK PURCHASE OPTIONS AND WARRANTS - continued
 
The following table presents the weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair values of the stock options granted:

   
2012
   
2011
 
Expected volatility
    -       114 – 129 %
Expected dividends
    -       0 %
Expected term (years)
    -       3  
Risk-free interest rate
    -       0.84 – 1.33 %

The following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s Common Stock issued to employees and non-employees of the Company. These options were granted in lieu of cash compensation for services performed.

   
Number of Options
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2011
    678,429       0.86       0.80  
Exercisable at June 30, 2011
    580,096     $ 1.08     $ 0.84  
Granted
    -       -          
Exercised
    -       -          
Cancelled/Expired
    -       -          
Outstanding at December 31, 2011
    678,429       0.86       0.80  
Exercisable at December 31, 2011
    590,096     $ 1.08     $ 0.84  

Stock Purchase Warrants
During the six months ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued warrants to purchase a total of 841,032 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.  The following table presents the assumptions used to estimate the fair values of the stock warrants granted:

   
2011
 
Expected volatility
   
88 – 115
%
Expected dividends
   
0
%
Expected term
 
6 months – 5 years
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.09 – 1.11
%
 
In conjunction with Common Stock issued for cash during the period, the Company issued warrants to purchase 63,532 shares of the Company’s Common Stock as stock offering costs.  The value of these warrantstotaled $32,664. Offering costs have been recorded as reductions to additional paid-in capital from Common Stock proceeds. An additional 125,000 warrants valued at $70,579 were issued in lieu of interest on outstanding notes.
 
On July 21, 2011, the Company agreed to modify 150,000 warrants issued in conjunction with a prior equity financing agreement where in the maturity date was extended.  The modified warrants were treated as a modification of terms.  The old warrants were revalued immediately prior to modification and the new warrants valued upon issuance.  Because the warrants were originally issued in conjunction with debt financing, the difference between the old and new warrants was recorded to additional-paid in capital.
 
The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s Common Stock issued to employees and non-employees of the Company during the six months ended December 31, 2011. These warrants were granted to investors, lenders and, in other instances, in lieu of cash compensation for services performed.

   
Number of Warrants
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2011
    5,756,380     $ 0.86     $ 1.06  
Granted
    841,032       0.47       0.50  
Exercised
    -       -       -  
Cancelled/Expired
    (487,000 )     0.50       1.06  
Outstanding as of December 31, 2011
    5,607,912     $ 0.84     $ 0.98  

NOTE 8 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with ASC 855 Company management reviewed all material events through the date of this filing and determined that there are no material subsequent events to report.
 
 
 

 
 
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The discussion and financial statements contained herein are for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The following discussion regarding the financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company included herewith.
 
FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report (the “Report”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as contemplated under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements may relate to such matters as  the Company’s (and its subsidiaries) business strategies, continued growth in the Company’s markets, projections, and anticipated trends in the Company’s business and the industry in which it operates anticipated financial performance, future revenues or earnings, business prospects, projected ventures, new products and services, anticipated market performance and similar matters.  All statements herein contained in this Report, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements.

When used in this Report, the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “budget,” “budgeted,” “believe,” “will,” “intends,” “seeks,” “goals,” “forecast,” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements regarding events, conditions, and financial trends that may affect our future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial position. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control.  We caution our readers that a variety of factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other matters expressed in the forward looking statements, including those factors described under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere herein.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this Report will in fact transpire or prove to be accurate.  These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include:
 
 
·
the sufficiency of existing capital resources and our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations;
 
·
uncertainties involved in growth and growth rate of our operations, business, revenues, operating margins, costs, expenses and acceptance of any products or services;
 
·
volatility of the stock market, particularly within the technology sector;
 
·
our dilution related to all equity grants to employees and non-employees;
 
·
that we will continue to make significant capital expenditure investments;
 
·
that we will continue to make investments and acquisitions;
 
·
the sufficiency of our existing cash and cash generated from operations;
 
·
the increase of sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses in the future;
 
·
the growth in advertising revenues from our websites and studios will be achievable and sustainable;
 
·
that seasonal fluctuations in Internet usage and traditional advertising seasonality are likely to affect our business; and
 
·
general economic conditions. 

Although we believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  We urge you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Report.

All references in this report to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” or “Studio One” refer to Studio One Media, Inc. and its subsidiaries and predecessors.
 
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
 
General
 
Corporate Background
 
We are a Delaware public company traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (ticker symbol: SOMD).  As of December 31, 2011, there were 33,570,779 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.   From April 2006 to December 31, 2011, we have raised approximately $20.2 million in the form of equity for purposes of research and development, the launch of MyStudio and AfterMaster and general corporate purposes. The Company's office and principal place of business is located at 7650 E. Evans Road, Suite C, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA, and its telephone number is (480) 556-9303.
 
 
 
 
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Business

Studio One Media, Inc. ("Studio One" or the "Company") is a diversified media and technology company. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include MyStudio, Inc. and AfterMaster HD Audio Labs, Inc. The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the development and commercialization of proprietary, leading-edge audio and video technologies for professional and consumer use, including MyStudio® HD Recording Studios and AfterMaster TM HD Audio.

The Company has the ability to generate revenue from four key sources: (1) MyStudio recording sessions; (2) digital advertising and sponsorship opportunities; (3) website advertising revenues; and (4) mastering or "AfterMastering" of new music as well as existing catalog music.

The Company believes that Studio One's award winning and groundbreaking audio/video technologies and unique business models have the potential to have a significant impact in the entertainment and social media sectors.

Business Update

Financial results for the first half of fiscal 2012 were below our projected targets as the Company embarked on several initiatives, in recent months, which included defining our product, staffing, pricing, marketing and demographics. These initiatives included testing of off-site session purchases, promotional sessions, multiple fee changes and staffing, all of which had a significant impact on sales. In addition, the Company did not undertake barter or marketing initiatives during the first quarter of our fiscal year and had only limited barter activity during the second quarter. However, with the new initiatives in place, the Company is currently on-track to report increased sales for the remaining fiscal year.

Television Production Agreement

In December 2011, the Company signed an agreement with one of North America's largest television and movie production companies for the co-development of a television show for national broadcast. The plan for the television show is to use content produced by MyStudio users to showcase their talents in a variety of categories (e.g., music and comedy).

We are very pleased to be working with the aforementioned television production company as it has had a great rate of success in getting television shows produced and aired on major television networks. Its stature and reach as an international television "powerhouse" provides additional credibility to the quality of our studios and the opportunity for the show to be a success.

The production of a national television show such as this has been a long-time goal of the Company's management team. We believe that such a show will allow for significant national and international exposure for MyStudio and thus drive substantially higher studio revenues. Based on the success of the show and the low-cost of production, there is a significant possibility of rolling out such a format into many international markets.
 
Strategic Partnerships

In addition to the planned upcoming television production using MyStudio user generated content, we have devoted a substantial amount of time and resources to the development of high-profile strategic partnerships that will create national exposure for MyStudio and thereby ultimately drive paying traffic to the studios. MyStudio requires broad-based consumer awareness that can only come from strategic alliances and partnerships which will bring exposure to our product and brand on television and other mainstream mediums.
 
When we initially installed a studio in our corporate showroom in Hollywood, our objective was to bring entertainment and music executives to our office to allow them to experience MyStudio and understand its quality and capabilities. This effort has created significant opportunities for the Company. The quality and functionality have always been well received by such executives, as well as an understanding of the efficiencies and cost savings opportunities available from using MyStudio to identify talent. However, the one of the greatest challenges to date has been introducing a new technology to an existing longstanding audition process to the entertainment industry and general public while having a minimal number of studios. We believe we are making progress into gaining greater brand awareness by installing more studios and partnering with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

We have also been in discussions with various other parties interested in using MyStudio's content as part of a yet to be created variety show that would feature the videos. We view this as an exciting opportunity to broaden the brand awareness of MyStudio and drive additional traffic to the studios.
 
The availability of the studio audition process is seven days a week, 11 hours a day. The high-quality of the videos, high fidelity audio of the studios and the less stressful auditioning environment all contribute to the success of those auditioning using MyStudio.  The locations and mall hours of the studios allow for greater flexibility for those unable to attend the broader "open calls" due to other commitments, such as work and family.

Numerous other contests using the MyStudio technologies were hosted during the year, including music, modeling and comedy, and discussions are being held with other interested parties about using the studios for their upcoming productions.
 
 
 
 
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The X Factor

In April 2011, we announced our strategic partnership with The X Factor for its inaugural season in the United States. Led by Simon Cowell, a highly acclaimed entertainment entrepreneur and music producer with a notable ability to identify some of the world's top musical talent, The X Factor has had tremendous success in Europe. The X Factor in the United States first aired in September 2011. Over the next four months, the show featured some of the most talented aspiring singers ever performing in a national talent contest. Coached by some of the top names in the music industry, the participants continued to improve upon their existing skills and gain significant exposure for their future careers.

It has been reported that over 75,000 people auditioned for the first season of the show, including several thousand who participated in such auditions through MyStudio. A positively disproportionate number of MyStudio auditioners made it to all X Factor elimination levels, including three of the MyStudio acts making it into the top 32 nationally televised contestants.  One of the MyStudio contestants, Drew Ryniewicz, made it into the top 3 girl finalists.
   
Mr. Cowell recognized the significant opportunity provided by MyStudio in broadening the contestant base for his show. MyStudio allowed for contestants to visit six additional venues beyond the primary casting cities to participate in the audition process. The studios were so successful in identifying top quality talent that Mr. Cowell twice extended the audition process via the studios. As we install additional studios throughout the U.S. during fiscal 2012 and beyond, we believe MyStudio will play an even greater role in the identification of top talent for such television shows.
 
The X Factor partnership allowed the Company to conduct its first high-profile, multi-week audition program for a major television show and test the effectiveness of its proprietary technologies and audition process. The MyStudio/X Factor auditions conclusively proved MyStudio's statistical and operational advantages over highly publicized large scale open auditions. The absence of promotional lead-time and marketing support for the MyStudio auditions made the metrics even more significant.
 
The X Factor auditions provided the Company with valuable empirical data that demonstrates the advantages that MyStudio's unique audition system has in discovering and organizing quality talent over large scale open auditions. The quality of talent is the backbone of all television talent-based programs, and the Company believes that the metrics it achieved for The X Factor will be impetus that leads to more widespread use of MyStudio in talent-related entertainment programs. 
  
Word of MyStudio's success with The X Factor auditions has been recognized by other companies in the television industry, and we have subsequently been contacted by major television producers about utilizing MyStudio in their upcoming shows. We believe that the adoption of our technology by The X Factor and the success of the MyStudio auditions will initiate a favorable change in the way talent is identified and underscores the importance of our multi-year marketing effort to the entertainment industry.
 
As we embark upon on an accelerated roll-out plan, we believe that MyStudio can play an even greater role and produce an even higher percentage of top talent for The X Factor and other productions if provided with the proper marketing, exposure and resources. The television exposure expected through the X Factor relationship has and will be valuable to creating brand recognition and awareness for MyStudio.

In conjunction with The X Factor, we soon expect to announce the audition dates for the 2012 season. Unlike the past year, the Company expects to be able to charge users for their auditions. With a larger studio base, existing favorable familiarity with the show and the high-quality talent that was identified from MyStudio users, we believe this could be a very significant revenue opportunity for the Company in 2012 and beyond.

Additional Strategic Opportunities

We are currently in negotiations with a major entertainment company for the placement of studios on their entertainment properties for use by their guests. Based on the large number of persons visiting these locations, this could be a very successful partnership for the parties, while gaining significant brand exposure for MyStudio. This could be the first of many such studio placement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

We are also in discussions on a strategic partnership with a major social networking company for the co-promotion of MyStudio to enhance the content on its website. The other party has a large global user base that can greatly benefit from the high quality of the videos produced at MyStudio.

Additionally, we are in negotiations with well known properties in major market areas for the placement of new or existing studios on a rent free/revenue share basis. This will greatly improve brand recognition, increase sales, and reduce operating costs significantly.

Based on limited availability of marketing dollars, the Company has worked hard to identify industry leaders for its strategic partnerships which allow for significant national marketing exposure without incurring major cash outlays.
 
Studios
 
In November 2011, we opened our seventh studio, which is located in the Westfield Garden State Plaza ("GSP") in Paramus, New Jersey. GSP is one of the largest shopping malls in the greater New York City area. This mall boasts over 20 million annual patrons, many of which commute in from Manhattan.  This new site was selected based on its access to the New York area and the large number of persons that shop at this mall each year.  The location provides ease of access by musicians, models and other aspiring entertainers throughout this highly populated area, and thus has the potential to be the most frequented studio in the Company's system.   

In addition to the GSP studio, we have studios located in Phoenix, Honolulu, Nashville, Kansas City, Denver and Hollywood.
 
 
 
 
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In addition to our installed studio base, we have taken possession of three additional studio chassis and are in the process of preparing them for installation in early 2012. Our manufacturing partner for the studio chassis is working to complete the production of an additional 11 units. Our new manufacturing relationship has allowed us to realize significant cost savings in the overall studio construction costs. Subject to the availability of adequate capital, we expect to accelerate the roll-out of the studios.  The Company would like to have at least 25 studios installed by the end of calendar year 2012, including at least two additional studios prior to the start of the next X Factor auditions.
 
We continue to receive significant inbound interest for MyStudio from around the globe. Our near-term focus has been gaining critical mass of studios in the United States to allow us to attract key strategic partners, such as The X Factor. We are evaluating opportunities from international parties, as well as other means of accelerating the broad roll-out of MyStudio.

Advertising

We expect to gain further marketing exposure from The X Factor and the other strategic partnerships in progress, thereby creating additional brand awareness for the Company. Moreover, our association with The X Factor and having multiple locations in key markets has generated substantial interest by advertisers in renting the on-studio advertising space. Such advertising represents an important revenue opportunity for the Company and its profitability. Management is devoting resources to capitalize on this advertising interest. We expect to have 10 studios installed in major US markets in early calendar 2012 and believe that this further strengthens our ability to generate significant revenue from national advertisers. 
 
AfterMaster
 
Over the past year, we have also generated substantial interest in AfterMaster among music and consumer electronics companies. The feedback from music industry executives, leading artists, mastering houses and top consumer products companies has been exceptional. Many have stated that AfterMaster is one of the most exciting new developments in digital audio technology. We are working closely with such parties in the broad adoption of AfterMaster to make it the standard in the digital music industry. It is our belief that 2012 will be a significant turning point in the broad commercialization of our technologies.
 
The AfterMaster process for mastering audio makes music significantly louder, fuller and clearer than traditionally mastered music. The technology is a proprietary, patents-pending combination of hardware and software and can be applied on virtually all audio sources including, music, radio, television and film.
 
In the past fiscal year, the Company began generating revenues from this new product. The AfterMaster technology has been used on music by Janet Jackson and Lady Gaga and many others. 
 
We believe AfterMaster creates three new revenue opportunities for the Company:
 
• The mastering ("AfterMastering") of music created by professional musicians, as well as sounds and dialogues in motion pictures and television;
 
• A consumer-based version of AfterMaster for music created by amateur musicians that could not otherwise afford to have such music professionally mastered.
 
• Embedding the AfterMaster technology into a chip for use in consumer electronics.
 
We believe our technology has the potential for record labels to generate significant additional revenue from the re-releases of their catalogues, while providing listeners with a significantly better listening experience. The feedback from the record labels has been very favorable. We are in discussions with major record labels and music distribution companies regarding the use of our technologies for broad commercial use.
 
In addition to our focus on utilizing AfterMaster for professional use by the music industry, we are in the process of introducing a consumer version of our technology for use by amateur musicians and other consumers. Consumers will be able to upload their music to a specially designed consumer AfterMaster website and have it mastered with unprecedented quality at an affordable price point. We priced this product to appeal to a very broad audience, both domestically and internationally. We are currently in negotiations with a social media network company that has over five million amateur musician members. The company would market the After Master technology to their membership allowing them to master their music at an affordable price. This would generate significant revenues for our company.
 
A third and very significant opportunity for the AfterMaster technology relates to its use in consumer products for which there is an audio component (e.g., headphones, speakers, televisions). We have received growing interest in the co-development of further technology that will allow AfterMaster to be embedded into such consumer electronics. We have recently entered into discussions with several companies to explore the possibility of the development of such technology. We expect that such a technology could result in a significant and recurring licensing revenue opportunity for the Company.
 
Corporate
 
In November 2011, existing Board member Frank Perrotti, Jr. was elected to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Studio One. Mr. Barry Goldwater, Jr., who previously held this position, remains a member of the Company's Board. Mr. Perrotti is a successful and well regarded businessman with proven experience in building corporations organically and through acquisitions. His experience and leadership has and will be invaluable to the Company as it continues to capitalize on revenue-generating opportunities and further position itself for growth.
 
 
 
 
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In addition to his new position, Mr. Perrotti has provided the Company with a total of $2,470,000 in loans to assist in the financing needs required to build and install additional studios.

Despite the overall difficulty of the capital markets over the past several years, the Company has and continues to raise capital to launch additional studios and further the advancement of AfterMaster. Such funds are in addition to the aforementioned credit facility.

Unfortunately, the weak capital markets have constrained our growth and the full implementation of our business plan for the roll-out of the studios. We expect to continue raising capital through both equity and debt financings to further our corporate objectives and create significant shareholder value through our MyStudio and AfterMaster products. With the improving capital markets, we believe that we will be able to raise substantial additional capital to execute the business plan.

 
MyStudio HD Recording Studios

Studio One has developed MyStudio, a self contained, state-of-the-art, high definition (“HD”) interactive audio/video recording studio designed for installation in shopping malls and other high traffic areas.
 

MyStudio offers consumers true professional recording studio-quality audio and HD broadcast-quality video with an ease, economy and convenience never before available to the public. MyStudio is designed for installation in malls and other high traffic areas. MyStudio and its accompanying website, MyStudio.net, incorporate into a single entertainment venue some of the best elements of the world's leading Internet and entertainment properties including video sharing, social networking and talent-related television programming. MyStudio eliminates the high cost and technological and logistical barriers inherent in the creation of high quality production and uploading of video content onto the Internet for both amateurs and professionals alike.

MyStudio enables users, for a fee, to record up to a five-minute personalized video with professional-quality backdrop, lighting and sound. The studios feature Hollywood-style green screen technology, and users can select from over one thousand HD virtual backgrounds (static and dynamic) and thousands of licensed karaoke tracks from Sony/ATV Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Group, BMG and others. The studio lighting is custom programmed for each virtual background, and the sound quality is derived from a specially engineered acoustic design and a proprietary audio signal sequencing process. Professional users, such as musicians and entertainers, often pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for comparable professionally produced audio and video.

Finished videos are available for viewing within minutes of completion of the recording at MyStudio.net. Videos are protected with a privacy pass-code, and uses can decide whether to make their videos available to the public or keep them private. The MyStudio.net website offers users the opportunity to share videos and create member profile pages in a dynamic social networking environment. Users may also create links between MyStudio.net and other social networking sites or their own websites, such as their own small businesses. MyStudio.net members can enter contests, order free DVDs or CDs of their videos, download MP3 audio files (restrictions apply), access embedded codes or print high resolution photos from their video.

MyStudio can be used to create videos for music, modeling, comedy, dating, job resumes, auditions, and personal messages and greetings. Users can also enter their videos into industry-sponsored music, casting, modeling and comedy contests. In addition, the Company has offered various themed holiday greetings, as well as greetings to U.S. troops overseas.
 
 
 
 
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Currently there are MyStudio locations included in the greater metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Honolulu, Nashville, Hollywood, Kansas City, New York and Denver. In 2011, we placed an order for the manufacturing of fifteen additional studio chassis to further our roll-out plans. We have since taken possession of four of those studio chassis, one of which has been installed in the Golden State Plaza mall located a short distance from New York City. We expect to receive the balance of the aforementioned studio chassis during fiscal 2012.
 
MyStudio Business Strategy

We plan to continue installing MyStudio's into key markets throughout the U.S. followed by a roll-out into international markets. The ease and quality of the studios have created repeat users and increased traffic to the Company's MyStudio.net website. 

We believe MyStudio offers a service never before available to the public - a professional quality recording experience at an affordable price. The HD virtual backgrounds, professional lighting and specially engineered sound cannot be replicated by users at home or outside a professional studio.

Connect Talent to Talent Seekers. MyStudio provides the aspiring artist or entertainer with a cost-effective, professional quality platform to showcase his or her talent. Entertainers often pay hundreds or thousands of dollars for comparable professionally produced audio and video products. Users can often afford to make numerous videos to showcase their talents due to relative minimal price point for using MyStudio. There have been several incidents where users' videos have allowed them to be discovered by talent agents. MyStudio played an integral part in the casting process to find talent for the recently introduced The X Factor in the United States.
 
The studios provide entertainment recruiters with an entirely new method for locating talent. Using MyStudio's software casting applications, casting directors are able to review a standardized and efficient format for judging talent prospects. This contrasts with the inefficiencies of them receiving, loading and screening numerous formats of video (i.e., VHS and DVDs) for talent.

Additionally, MyStudio allows prospective contestants the ability to perform their auditions on their own time and in unlimited quantities versus the current casting call standard of having only a few moments and a single opportunity in front of a casting agent. Reality television producers understand that their shows are only as good as the talent. MyStudio will allow for a greater number of contestants to try-out for these shows which provides producers with a much deeper pool of talent.

We have focused significant efforts on this aspect of our business model and have formed strategic partnerships with Simon Cowell's The X Factor, Mark Burnett Productions, Back Stage Casting and RealityWanted.com. Each of these partnerships is discussed in greater detail herein.

Build an Online Community Featuring User-Generated Content. MyStudio.net captures the social networking phenomena Facebook and video sharing of YouTube and combines it with a superior audio/visual experience. The MyStudio.net website allows users to create personal profiles, share videos with family and friends and make their videos available to the public, all of which encourage user loyalty and viral growth opportunities.

Expand the MyStudio Concept into New Vertical Industries. The potential utilization of the recording studios extends well beyond the entertainment industry. The studios can facilitate efficiency, personalization and differentiation in many industries including professional recruitment and staffing, Internet dating, corporate training, online greeting cards and business promotion. We expect to develop future partnerships for content and users with recruiting, dating and greeting card companies among others.
 
MyStudio Business Model

Our "bricks and clicks" business model is currently based upon two primary sources of revenue: recording session fees from MyStudio and advertising revenue from both the individual studios and the MyStudio.net website. We plan to continue driving recording session revenue through the use of industry-sponsored music, modeling and talent contests with new and repeat users, as well as the installation of additional studios. Additional studios are expected to drive exponential traffic to the MyStudio.net website as each new video generates a greater number of unique website visitors due to the potential viral effect of our video sharing offering.

Our management team believes that the Company's success depends on our ability to raise additional capital, deploy multiple studios and continue to create strategic partnerships that drive traffic to the studios. Our current installed base of seven studios is insufficient to generate adequate revenues to achieve overall profitability for the Company. By deploying multiple studios and gaining "critical mass", we believe that we will be able to successfully implement our business plan, attract a greater number of strategic partnerships and achieve profitability.

Recording Session Revenue. Each studio is designed to record videos during a mall's operating hours, which can average 11 hours per day. MyStudio charges a fee per session for use of the studio. Each session lasts up to five minutes. There are two pay stations on the studio to expedite the song and background selection and payment process. Additionally, users may prepay their sessions from home and have an opportunity to select from a greater variety of songs and backgrounds. These payment options increase throughput for those using the studio.
 
 
 
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MyStudio offers over 1,000 HD backgrounds from which to select or users may provide their own backgrounds. Additionally, MyStudio currently offers thousands of songs licensed from Sony/ATV Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Group and others for karaoke usage and expects to announce additional music licensing agreements in the future. In many instances, users perform their own songs using their guitar, keyboard or other instruments, which may be plugged into the studios for a professionally sounding quality video.

On-Studio Advertising Revenue. The exterior of the studios contain eight (8) 37" LCD flat screen monitors that are used to promote MyStudio and display advertising messages from selected sponsors and third party advertisers. We have successfully sold advertising on the studios, and we believe that we will be able to secure national advertising sponsors when we have a greater number of studios in operation. As a result of recent high-profile partnerships, we are in discussions with numerous parties that have expressed an interest in advertising on the studios. Such parties recognize the high traffic of the studios based on their placement within their respective malls.

Website Advertising Revenue. Visitors, visitor demographics and time spent on a website are the primary drivers behind advertising-based revenue models for Internet properties. The user-generated content created in MyStudio is the traffic generator for the MyStudio.net website.

We expect web traffic to grow substantially as additional studios are launched. We believe that our web property can create significant value for our shareholders. The leading social media websites, such as Facebook, have created substantial valuations for themselves based on website advertising. Unlike a number of other social media and Internet companies, we are not solely dependent upon website advertising to generate revenues. Our more diverse "bricks and clicks" business model allows our shareholders to benefit from multiple revenue streams, with the website being just one of the Company's valuation drivers.

MyStudio Marketing and Promotion Strategy

Our business plan calls for the establishment of regular events, auditions and contests to drive traffic to the studios; this has been confirmed by a marked increase in studio traffic when contests and promotions have been offered. Our marketing and promotion strategy is designed to drive traffic through the studios which in turn drives traffic to the MyStudio.net website.

To date, we have not invested significant dollars for marketing as we believe such marketing efforts would not have been prudent without a national footprint for MyStudio. We expect to significantly increase our national marketing efforts to drive sponsorship and advertising revenues later in the current fiscal year. With a broader installed studio base in major metropolitan markets, we believe that we will have a much greater opportunity to gain national attention of large sponsors who understand the opportunity to partner with MyStudio for contests and auditions to favorably market their own businesses. To date, we have successfully sold sponsorships that have led to increased utilization of the studio, as well as advertising monies.

We remain focused on forming strategic partnerships at the local, regional and national level with talent seekers (the television, music, film, performing arts and modeling industries), the media (radio and television stations and printed media) and corporate sponsors who may seek access to our expanding user base. Such partnerships are designed to generate industry-sponsored music, modeling and talent contests to stimulate trial of and demand for the studios.

MyStudio has successfully partnered with some of the top names in the entertainment business, as described below.

In April 2011, we announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with Simon Cowell's The X Factor, the most significant partnership yet announced by the Company. We believe that the agreement represents a very significant milestone for the Company and demonstrates that the Company has established its ability to partner with some of the most important entities in the music and entertainment businesses.

Led by Mr. Cowell, a highly acclaimed entertainment entrepreneur and music producer with a notable ability to identify some of the world's top musical talent, The X Factor has had tremendous success in Europe. The show debuted in September on the Fox Network and has quickly generated a very significant following throughout the U.S. The high quality of the talent selected to participate in the show has been a key source of fan enthusiasm for the show.

It has been reported that over 75,000 people auditioned for the show, including several thousand who participated in such auditions through MyStudio. Mr. Cowell recognized the significant opportunity provided by MyStudio in broadening the contestant base for his show. MyStudio allowed for contestants to visit six additional venues beyond the primary casting cities to participate in the audition process. As we install additional studios throughout the U.S. during fiscal 2012 and beyond, we believe MyStudio will play an even greater role in the identification of top talent for such television shows.

We are pleased to report that of the enormous group auditioning for the show, three of the acts using MyStudio made it into the show's final 32 contestants, and one of those acts advanced to the final 6 remaining contestants. We believe that this further validated that MyStudio creates an important platform for those seeking to audition for reality television shows or any other music, acting, comedy or modeling-related opportunities.

The partnership with The X Factor demonstrated that the MyStudio recording studios are an efficient means for allowing for a broad number of people in multiple cities to try out for reality television shows. Accordingly, we expect television, theater and motion pictures to begin to follow Mr. Cowell's lead in utilizing this technology to enhance their casting processes and thereby creating the potential for a number of other strategic partnerships for the Company.
 
 
 
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Our participation with The X Factor has allowed the Company to gain national attention for its studios without having to expend significant amounts of internal funds to achieve a comparable level of positive exposure and brand development.

Prior to the recently announced auditions for The X Factor, we completed a multi-year agreement with Mark Burnett Productions ("MBP"), which provided for the use of MyStudio to augment the casting of the MBP television shows. MBP has used MyStudio in the casting of its shows, including Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader and Bully Beatdown. MBP is a leading production company for primetime television, cable and the Internet, and has produced over 1,100 hours of television programming which regularly air in over 70 countries around the world. 
 
MyStudio was used by entertainment leaders Simon Fuller, Perez Hilton and Jamie King in their casting for Boy Band, a contest to identify five males between the ages of 13 and 21 with outstanding dance and vocal talent to form a high profile band. Mr. Fuller is the producer of American Idol. Mr. Hilton is a famous celebrity gossip columnist with a very extensive following. Mr. King is a world renowned choreographer. MyStudio was selected by Boy Band for the convenience and ease by potential contestants and was responsible for finding one of the Boy Band members.

In addition to Boy Band, Mr. Fuller, through 19 Entertainment and MySpace, used MyStudio for the auditions of If I Can Dream, a reality television show offered through Hulu.com. The studios were used by a number of aspiring artists to perform their audition demos in hopes of being selected to join this show.

We have completed a strategic partnership with RealityWanted.com, a leading source for reality TV casting calls in the U.S. The partnership provides for members of both companies to create audition videos for hundreds of top reality television shows. Most reality TV applicants are missing one of the most critical components to being selected - the video. This partnership created a turnkey reality TV casting platform to help complete the casting process. Users can easily supplement their RealityWanted.com profiles with a high-quality video that better conveys their talents and unique personality traits giving them a greater chance of being selected for a reality television show. As MyStudio offers over 1,000 high definition backgrounds, users can pick an environment to best suit their audition.
 
We have also established a partnership with Back Stage Casting., the entertainment industry's most recognized resource for real-time casting and audition information, acting advice, job listings and entertainment news. Utilizing MyStudio, Back Stage is able to offer its members and audition pieces for specific casting calls. Film, theater and television productions are asking actors to submit audition videos specific to their projects to streamline the casting process and identify the most talented candidates. MyStudio offers actors a high quality, convenient and inexpensive way to create their professional videos and increase their chances of being selected.

In addition to casting for television and stage, we completed a multi-year partnership with The GRAMMY Foundation to host auditions for various GRAMMY Foundation programs. The studios were used for auditions and promotions relating to several GRAMMY Foundation programs for young people including GRAMMY Camp®, GRAMMY® Signature Schools and the GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles.

A number of contests using MyStudio have been sponsored by some high-profile music, modeling and comedy companies. We expect to continue entering into additional strategic partnerships with other high profile companies in the music, television, modeling and comedy fields to further traffic to our studios.

Licensed musical content is another facet in our marketing and promotional strategy. In July 2008, we entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with EMI Music Publishing ("EMI") which grants us access to EMI's extensive music catalog. Notable EMI artists include Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Reba McEntire, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keyes and Elvis Presley. The agreement allows users to legally incorporate popular music from one of the world's largest music publishers into their creative endeavors, synchronizing music, voice and video into a single format. Subsequent agreements with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, BMG and Universal Music Group have since been signed to further expand the karaoke catalog. We are currently in the process of adding over one thousand new musical tracks to our existing catalog, which will provide our users with a greater and more current selection of music.

We continue to aggressively pursue additional reality TV, music, modeling and comedy audition opportunities.
 
AfterMaster HD Audio

We have developed a revolutionary audio mastering technology branded AfterMaster, for which the technology is held by AfterMaster HD Audio Labs, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. We believe that the AfterMaster process for mastering audio makes music significantly louder, fuller and clearer than traditionally mastered music. The technology is a proprietary, patents-pending combination of hardware and software which was developed by our audio engineering team. It can be applied on virtually all audio sources including, music, radio, television and film.

The AfterMaster process can be used to create both a master from a master audio mix or to "AfterMaster" existing music that has already been mastered. The technology allows any mastered audio to be remastered without the need to access the master mix. The business model includes the mastering and "AfterMastering" of both new music releases as well as catalog music. We believe that AfterMaster can be the technological impetus that can revitalize the music industry by providing consumers with a new leap in sound quality and added value. Some music industry experts who have recently been introduced to our technologies have equated it with high definition television: this technology has the opportunity to do for music what HD has done for television.
 
 
 
 
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The first commercial music release utilizing the AfterMaster technology was Janet Jackson's hit single, "Make Me". This song was released by Universal Music and produced by nationally recognized record producer Rodney Jerkins. Additional songs, including music by Lady Gaga, Ray J and Shontelle have since been released using our technologies. Advisory Board members Rodney Jerkins, Richard Perry and Jason Flom are very influential in the music community and are instrumental to the execution of the AfterMaster business plan. Additionally, Advisory Board member Charles Weber, the first CEO of Lucasfilms, will be instrumental in the marketing and adoption of AfterMaster for motion pictures and television.

We have spent much of our time to date primarily focused on employing the AfterMaster technology for music - both existing catalogue and new releases. We believe our technology has the potential for the record labels to generate significant additional revenue from the re-release of their catalogues, while providing listeners with a better listening experience. The feedback from the record labels has been very favorable. We are in discussions with major record labels regarding the use of our technologies for broad commercial use.

In addition to our focus on utilizing AfterMaster for professional use by the music industry, we are introducing a version of the technology for use by amateur musicians and other consumers. Consumers will be able to upload their music through a specially designed AfterMaster website and have it mastered with unprecedented quality at an affordable price point. We priced this product to appeal to a very broad audience, both domestically and internationally. We are currently in negotiations with a well known social media networking company, with a membership over 5 million amateur musicians, to offer AfterMaster to their membership at an affordable price.

A third and very significant opportunity for the AfterMaster technology relates to its use in consumer products for which there is an audio component (e.g., phones, stereo speakers, car speakers). We have received growing interest in the co-development of further technology that will allow AfterMaster to be embedded into consumer electronics. We have recently entered into an agreement with a leading consumer electronics company to explore the possibility of the development of such technology. We expect that such a technology would result in a significant and recurring licensing revenue opportunity for the Company.
 
Manufacturing
 
Last fiscal year, we announced that we had contracted for the manufacture of 15 of its proprietary studio chassis. We have since taken possession of the first four of such chassis. This agreement has allowed us to realize substantial studio cost savings relative to the prior manufacturer. We intend to continue financing additional studios through additional capital raises and continued borrowings from current lenders.

We continue to evaluate our other vendors to identify additional cost savings for the studios.
 
Intellectual Property and Licensing
 
We have embarked on an aggressive intellectual property program including the filing of numerous foreign and domestic patent applications and trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office all designed to protect what we believe is innovative and proprietary technology. We also enter into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with our employees and consultants and confidentiality agreements with third parties, and we rigorously control access to proprietary technology. We currently have one patent approved with numerous patents and trademarks pending. 
 
Employees

As of December 31, 2011, we employed 11 full-time and 7 part-time employees, including attendants at the MyStudio locations.  We expect to seek additional employees in the next year to handle anticipated potential growth.

We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.  None of our employees are members of any union nor have they entered into any collective bargaining agreements.
 
Facilities

Pursuant to a lease originally dated January, 2006, we currently occupy approximately 11,800 square feet of office space located at 7650 E. Evans Rd., Suite C, Scottsdale, Arizona on a month-by month basis.  The total lease expense is approximately $9,609 per month, payable in cash and Common Stock of the Company.

We are leasing office space on a month-to-month basis in West Hollywood, California.  We also lease an office in Los Angeles for use by our audio team in connection with our AfterMaster product.  This is a two-year lease expiring on July 31, 2013.  The total lease expense for both facilities is approximately $13,500 per month, and the total remaining obligations under these leases at December 31, 2011 were approximately $29,400.

We lease space at mall locations for MyStudio generally pursuant to one-year leases. The monthly rent for these spaces is at market rates commensurate with other kiosk operations.  As we expand, we will continue to secure space for our recording studios at various venues and locations throughout the country. 
 
 
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenues
   
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
Session Revenues
  $ 41,211     $ 113,340     $ 51,961     $ 206,510  
Advertising Revenues
    20       1,500       2,016       9,000  
AfterMaster Revenues
    24,500       16,600       56,900       18,800  
Total Revenues
  $ 65,731     $ 131,440     $ 110,877     $ 234,310  

Our business model currently generates revenues from four primary sources:
 
1)
Paid user fees from customers who utilize the studios to create an audio/video recording;
2)
Advertising revenue from the external monitors located on each MyStudio facility;
3)
Advertising revenue from our website; and
4)
AfterMaster revenue.

The revenues from each of the first two of these sources are expected to increase proportionally to the number of studios we place in operation. The revenue from advertising on the website will depend on the number and length of visits to our website by MyStudio users and other viewers. Revenues from AfterMaster services resulted primarily from audio services provided to producers and artists on a contract basis. This source of revenue is expected to grow in coming years, and the Company is expecting to generate additional revenues from pay-per-play downloads.

Revenue for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2011 decreased as compared to the comparable three and six month periods ended December 31, 2010 due primarily to a decrease in barter income activity.

Cost of Sales

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
 
2010
   
2011
 
2010
 
Cost of Sales (excluding depreciation and amortization)
  $ 221,894     $ 118,601     $ 410,329     $ 239,806  

Cost of sales consists primarily of studio rent, attendant labor and Internet connectivity and excludes depreciation and amortization on the studios. The increase in cost of sales for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, over the comparable period for the prior fiscal year, is attributable, primarily, to the operation of additional studios during the current year.
 
Other Costs and Expenses

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
 
Cost of barter exchanges
  $ 23,500     $ 102,800     $ 23,500     $ 177,050  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    120,750       83,246       231,630       157,624  
General and administrative expenses
    1,043,391       1,120,995       2,138,355       2,361,472  
Total
  $ 1,187,641     $ 1,307,041     $ 2,393,485     $ 2,696,146  

As a result of a decrease in barter transactions during the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2011, our costs of barter exchanges decreased.  Depreciation and amortization increased due to additional studios in operation during the current periods.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation and related costs for our finance, legal, human resources, and information technology personnel; advertising expenses; rent and facilities; and expenses related to the issuance of stock compensation.  

The overall decreases in general and administrative expenses are primarily a result of decreases in advertising expenses and professional fees.
 
Advertising expense decreased in the three months period ended December 31, 2011 to $9,676 vs. $33,532 in 2010; and the six months ended December 31, 2011 to $95,432 vs. $234,181 in 2011.
 
 
 
 
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Professional fees also decreased from $753,213 and $1,567,156 during the three and six month periods in 2010 to $673,026 and $1,372,808 during the three and six month periods in 2011.  The decrease in professional fees is primarily attributable to our issuing less Common Stock and warrants to various employees and consultants for services rendered during the period.  This decrease in professional fees and advertising was partially offset by an increase in wages and other general and administrative expenses resulting from the installation and deployment of the new studios. 
 
Other Income and Expenses

The other income and expenses during the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2011, totaling $338,045 and $581,419 of net expenses consisted almost entirely of interest expense.  During the comparable periods in 2010, other income and expenses totaled $177,044 and $264,074.  Interest expense has increased primarily due to non-cash interest expense relating to warrants attached to recent debt issuances, as well as conversion features included in recent convertible debt issuances.  These additional borrowings have been used to build and deploy additional studios.
 
Net Income/(Loss)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
 
2010
   
2011
 
2010
 
Net Income/(Loss)
  $ (1,681,971 )   $ (2,114,521 )   $ (3,274,165 )   $ (3,535,489 )

Due to the Company’s cash position, we use our Common Stock and warrants to purchase Common Stock to pay many employees, vendors and consultants as well as to raise capital through incentives attached to our debt offerings.  Once we have raised additional capital from outside sources, as well as generated cash flows from operations, we expect to reduce the use of Common Stock as a significant means of compensation. Under FASB ASC 718, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, these non-cash issuances are expensed at the equity instruments fair market value.  Absent these large non-cash expenses, our net loss would be $2,161,788 and $1,688,210 for the six month periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
The Company had revenues of $110,877 during the six months ended December 31, 2011 as compared to $234,310 in the comparable period of 2010.  The Company has incurred losses since inception of $32,948,748.  At December 31, 2011, the Company had negative working capital of $1,395,393, which was a decrease in working capital of $494,104 from June 30, 2011.  The decrease in the working capital was primarily due to additional short-term borrowings that were used to finance non-current fixed assets.
 
The future of the Company as an operating business will depend on its ability to obtain sufficient capital contributions and/or financing as may be required to sustain its operations.  Management’s plan to address these issues includes a continued exercise of tight cost controls to conserve cash and obtaining additional debt and/or equity financing.
  
As we continue our activities, we will continue to experience net negative cash flows from operations, pending receipt of significant revenues that generate a positive sales margin.  

The Company expects that additional operating losses will occur until net margins gained from sales revenue is sufficient to offset the costs incurred for marketing, sales and product development. Until the Company has achieved a sales level sufficient to break even, it will not be self-sustaining or be competitive in the areas in which it intends to operate. 

In addition, the Company will require substantial additional funds to continue production and installation of the additional studios and to fully implement its marketing plans.  

The Company’s management team believes that its success depends on the Company’s ability to raise additional capital, deploy multiple studios and create strategic partnerships that drive traffic to the studios.  The Company’s current seven studios are insufficient to generate adequate revenues to achieve overall profitability for the Company.  By deploying multiple studios, the Company believes that it will be able to successfully implement its business plan, attract a greater number of strategic partnerships and achieve profitability.

As of December 31, 2011, the existing capital and anticipated funds from operations were not sufficient to sustain Company operations or the business plan over the next twelve months.  We anticipate substantial increases in our cash requirements which will require additional capital to be generated from the sale of Common Stock, the sale of Preferred Stock, equipment financing, debt financing and bank borrowings, to the extent available, or other forms of financing to the extent necessary to augment our working capital.  In the event we cannot obtain the necessary capital to pursue our strategic business plan, we may have to significantly curtail our operations.  This would materially impact our ability to continue operations. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional funding when needed, or that such funding, if available, can be obtained on terms acceptable to the Company.  
 
 
 
 
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Recent global events, as well as domestic economic factors, have recently limited the access of many companies to both debt and equity financings. As such, no assurance can be made that financing will be available or available on terms acceptable to the Company, and, if available, it may take either the form of debt or equity. In either case, any financing will have a negative impact on our financial condition and will likely result in an immediate and substantial dilution to our existing stockholders.   

Although the Company intends to engage in a subsequent equity offering of its securities to raise additional working capital for operations and studio manufacturing, the Company has no firm commitments for any additional funding, either debt or equity, at the present time.  Insufficient financial resources may require the Company to delay or eliminate all or some of its development, marketing and sales plans, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.  There is no certainty that the expenditures to be made by the Company will result in a profitable business proposed by the Company.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required.

ITEM 4T.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”) are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company.  The Certifying Officers have designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information is made known to them, particularly during the period in which this Report was prepared.

The Certifying Officers responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company used the “Internal Control over Financial Reporting Integrated Framework” issued by Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) to conduct an extensive review of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in the Exchange Act, Rules 13a-15(e) and 15-d-15(e)) as of the end of each of the periods covered by this Report (the “Evaluation Date”).  Based upon that evaluation, the Certifying Officers concluded that, as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective in ensuring that the information we were required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms.
 
The Certifying Officers based their conclusion on the fact that the Company has identified material weaknesses in controls over financial reporting, detailed below.  In order to reduce the impact of these weaknesses to an acceptable level, hawse have contracted with consultants with expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting standards to review and compile all financial information prior to filing that information with the SEC.  However, even with the added expertise of these consultants, we still expect to be deficient in our internal controls over disclosure and procedures until sufficient capital is available to hire the appropriate internal accounting staff and individuals with requisite GAAP and SEC financial reporting knowledge.  There have been no significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 
 (b)
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company.  Management used the “Internal Control over Financial Reporting Integrated Framework” issued by COSO to conduct an extensive review of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting to make that evaluation.  As of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had identified deficiencies in internal controls that constituted material weaknesses in internal controls. Due to these material weaknesses, management concluded that internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were ineffective, based on COSO’s framework.  

The deficiencies are attributed to the fact that the Company does not have adequate resources to address complex accounting issues, as well as an inadequate number of persons to whom it can segregate accounting tasks within the Company so as to ensure the segregation of duties between those persons who approve and issue payment from those persons who are responsible to record and reconcile such transactions within the Company’s accounting system.  These control deficiencies will be monitored and attention will be given to the matter as we continue to accelerate through our current growth stage.

Management has concluded that these control deficiencies constitute a material weakness that continued throughout December 31, 2011 and beyond.  In order to reduce the impact of these weaknesses to an acceptable level, we have contracted with consultants with expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC financial reporting standards to review and compile all financial information prior to filing that information with the SEC.  However, even with the added expertise of these consultants, we still expect to be deficient in our internal controls over disclosure and procedures until sufficient capital is available to hire the appropriate internal accounting staff and individuals with requisite GAAP and SEC financial reporting knowledge.  There were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that occurred during our most recent fiscal year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
 
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This Report does not include attestation reports of the Company’s registered public accounting firms regarding internal controls over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Report. 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company may become involved in certain legal proceedings and claims which arise in the normal course of business.  At December 31, 2011, there are no legal proceedings which the Company believes will have a material adverse effect on its financial position.
 
ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS
 
You should carefully consider the risk factors and other uncertainties set forth below and all other information contained in this Report, as well as the public disclosure documents incorporated by reference herein.  If any of the events contemplated by the following risks actually occurs, then our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. As a result, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. The risks and uncertainties below are not the only risks facing our company.   Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that are not yet identified or that we currently believe are immaterial, may also adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.
   
History of Operations and Dependence on Future Developments.
 
We own proprietary audio/video recording technologies, patent and trademark applications, studio design, methods and related concepts for the MyStudio HD Recording Studios.  MyStudio is a self-contained interactive video recording studio designed for installation in shopping malls and other pedestrian high traffic public areas.  The studios enable the public, for a fee, to record their video and voice images in a stand alone, state-of-the-art recording studio and enter their MyStudio performances in music, modeling and other talent related contests.  In addition, MyStudio can be used to record video resumes, dating profiles and personal messages.  We believe MyStudio methods, processes and business model are proprietary and a unique opportunity in the entertainment industry.
 
We opened our first studio in September 2008 and have since installed multiple studios in the U.S.  We intend to continue placing our studios in malls across America, as well as expand into other high traffic locations and theme parks.  Ultimately, MyStudio intends to be a one-stop accessible facility that acts as a link between an entertainment hopeful and the acting, fashion and music industries.  Our revenues are generated by services provided by the studio, as well as through website advertising.
 
Subsequently, we have introduced our audio mastering technology, AfterMaster.  The technology has been utilized by some of the top name artists within the music industry, albeit such utilization has resulted in limited revenues to date.  We are in discussions with record labels about adopting the technology for use in re-monetizing their music catalogues.
 
We have a history of losses and will likely realize future losses.  Both MyStudio and AfterMaster have limited operations and are currently generating modest revenues.
 
We are dependent upon our management, certain shareholders and investors for fundraising.  We expect additional operating losses will occur until revenues are sufficient to offset our costs for marketing, sales, general and administrative and product and services development.  We are subject to all of the risks inherent in establishing an early stage business enterprise.  Since we have limited operations, there can be no assurance that our business plan will be successful.  The potential for our success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered with an early stage business and the competitive environment in which we will operate.  A prospective investor should be aware that if we are not successful in achieving our goals and achieving profitability, any money invested in us will likely be lost.  Our management team believes that our potential near-term success depends on our success in, manufacturing, marketing and selling our products and services.
 
As an early stage company we are particularly susceptible to the risks and uncertainties described herein, and we will be more likely to incur the expenses associated with addressing them.  Our business and prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in early stages of development.  These risks are particularly severe among companies in new markets, such as those markets in which we expect we will operate.  Accordingly, shareholders will bear the risk of loss of their entire investment in our shares.
   
New Business Model.
 
We have a relatively new business model in an emerging and rapidly evolving market.  Accordingly, this makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and may increase the risk that we will not continue or be successful.  We will encounter risks and difficulties as a company operating in a new and rapidly evolving market.  We may not be able to successfully address these risks and difficulties, which could materially harm our business and operating results. 
 
 
 
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Limited Capital and Need for Additional Financing.
 
The funds currently available to us are inadequate to fully implement our business plan.  Until we have achieved revenues sufficient for us to break-even, we will not be a self-sustaining entity, which could adversely impact our ability to be competitive in the areas in which do and intend to operate.  We require additional funding for continued operations and will therefore be dependent upon our ability to raise additional funds through bank borrowing, equity or debt financing or asset sales. We expect to access the public and private equity and/or debt markets periodically to obtain the funds we need to support our operations and continued growth.  There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional funding when needed, or that such funding, if available, can be obtained on terms acceptable to us.  If we require, but are unable to obtain, additional financing in the future on acceptable terms, or at all, we will not be able to continue our business strategy, respond to changing business or economic conditions, withstand adverse operating results or compete effectively.  If we cannot obtain needed funds, we may be forced to curtail, in whole or in part, or cease its activities altogether.  When additional shares are issued to obtain financing, current shareholders will suffer a dilutive effect on their percentage of stock ownership.   
 
We require substantial capital to manufacture our recording studios.  Although we intend to engage in subsequent debt and equity offerings of our securities to raise additional working capital for operations, studio manufacturing and the AfterMaster operations, we have no firm commitments for any additional funding, either debt or equity, at the present time.  Insufficient financial resources may require us to delay or eliminate all or some of our sales and marketing efforts to generate revenues for both MyStudio and AfterMaster, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  There is no certainty that our expenditures will result in a profitable business as proposed.
  
Lack of Diversification.
 
Our size makes it unlikely that we will be able to commit our funds to diversify the business until we have a proven track record, and we may not be able to achieve the same level of diversification as larger entities engaged in this type of business.
  
Competition.
 
We know of no competitors offering a similar high-quality, in-mall HD recording studio experience.  We believe that we are first to market with a recording studio with such functionality and quality combined with a high quality website.  It would require a competitor significant time and capital to design, develop and manufacture a recording studio with similar functionality and features, giving us valuable time to gain consumer recognition and a foothold in the market.  Additionally, we have pursued an aggressive intellectual property strategy, including the recent approval of a patent that provides additional competitive barriers.
 
Additionally, based on feedback from executives within the music industry, we have not been made aware of any significant competitors offering an audio enhancement technology of the same quality level as AfterMaster.
 
While the technologies surrounding MyStudio and AfterMaster are cutting edge and unique, we believe there are other factors that will separate us from competitors.  We have embarked on an aggressive intellectual property protection program which we believe will be significant barriers to market entry to potential competitors for our current product offerings.  In addition, we employ individuals who have long standing relationships and expertise in various segments of the entertainment, marketing, finance and communications industries, which we expect will help facilitate the negotiation of favorable partnerships, sponsorships and industry support for MyStudio and AfterMaster.
 
Nonetheless, many potential competitors have greater name recognition, industry contacts and more extensive customer bases that could be leveraged to accelerate their competitive activity.  Moreover, potential competitors may establish future cooperative relationships among themselves and with third parties to enhance their products and services in this market space in which we propose to operate.  Consequently, competitors or alliances may emerge and rapidly acquire significant market share.  We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete effectively with any competitor should they arise or that the competitive pressures faced by us will not harm our business. Such intense competition will limit our opportunities and have a materially adverse effect on our profitability or viability.
 
Our web property competes in a growing social media market with companies like Facebook, YouTube and MySpace.  We believe our HD-quality and user-generated content is unique and may allow us to differentiate ourselves from other social media companies.
 
Performance - Market Acceptance.
 
The quality of our products, services, its marketing and sales ability, and the quality and abilities of our personnel are among the operational keys to our success.  We are heavily dependent upon successfully completing our product development, gaining market acceptance and subsequently recruiting and training a successful sales and marketing force.  There can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting, training or retaining the key personnel required to execute the business plan.  Also, there can be no assurance that we can complete development of new technologies so that other companies possessing greater resources will not surpass it.  There can be no assurance that we can achieve our planned levels of performance.  If we are unsuccessful in these areas, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and forecasted financial results.  The entertainment industry may resist our business plan and refuse to participate in contests and other sponsorship events.   In that case we would be forced to fund and sponsor its own contests which would affect operating capital, liquidity and revenues.   The music industry may also resist the adoption of our AfterMaster technology for new and catalogue releases. 
 
 
 
 
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Dependence on Intellectual Property - Design and Proprietary Rights.
 
Our success and ability to compete depends to a degree on our intellectual property.  We will rely on copyright, trademark and patent filings as well as confidentiality arrangements, to protect our intellectual property locally and internationally.  Studio One and its subsidiaries have filed numerous patent applications relating to MyStudio, AfterMaster and related technologies and processes, and while we believe the technologies, methods and processes merit patent protection, there is no assurance that any patent will be issued.  If circumstances make it impossible to try to adequately protect our intellectual property, that intellectual property could be used by others without our consent and there could be material adverse consequences to us. We have filed several trademark applications and have received Notices of Allowance on four of those applications. Effective protection may not be available for our service marks. Although we plan to continue to register our service marks in the United States and in countries in which we do business or expect to do business, we cannot assure you that we will be able to secure significant protection for these marks. Our competitors, if any exist, or others may adopt product or service names similar to ours, thereby impeding our ability to build brand identity and possibly leading to client confusion. If circumstances make it impossible to adequately protect the name and brand, this could seriously harm our business.
 
Policing unauthorized use of our intellectual property is made especially difficult by the global nature of the high technology industry and difficulty in controlling hardware and software.  The laws of other countries may afford us little or no effective protection for our intellectual property.  We cannot assure you that the steps we take will prevent misappropriation of our intellectual property or that agreements entered into for that purpose will be enforceable. In addition, litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights; determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others; or defend against claims of infringement or invalidity.  Such litigation, whether successful or unsuccessful, could result in substantial costs and diversions of resources, either of which could seriously harm our business.  There can be no assurance that our competitors, some of which have substantially greater resources, will not obtain patents or other intellectual property protection that will restrict our ability to make and sell our products.  If we are unsuccessful in protecting proprietary and intellectual property rights to the MyStudio and/or AfterMaster related business methods and websites, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and value, and financial results.
  
Economic Downturn.
 
We are susceptible to adverse impacts caused by domestic and/or international economic downturns (including the current challenging economic landscape) in the markets in which do or propose to operate, as well as broader economic downturns affecting a region, or a particular industry sector in which we propose to operate.  There can be no assurance that we will survive any such economic downturn, or if we do survive, that we will be capable of executing or furthering, to any meaningful degree, the originally conceived business plans.
  
Some of Our Markets are Cyclical.
 
Some of our markets are cyclical, and a decline in any of these markets could have a material adverse effect on our operating performance.   Our business is cyclical and dependent on consumer and business spending and is therefore impacted by the strength of the economy generally, interest rates, and other factors, including national, regional and local slowdowns in economic activity and job markets, which can result in a general decrease in product demand from professional contractors and specialty distributors.  For example, a slowdown in economic activity that results in less discretionary income for entertainment and music can have an adverse effect on the demand for some or all of our products.  In addition, unforeseen events, such as terrorist attacks or armed hostilities, could negatively affect our industry or the industries in which our customers operate, resulting in a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
Disaster.
 
A disaster that disables our operations will negatively impact our ability to perform for a period of time.
  
Dependency on Foreign Components for our Products.
 
We do and expect to continue sourcing components for our products from both inside and outside of the United States, which may present additional risks to our business.  International sourcing of components subject to various risks, including political, religious and economic instability, local labor market conditions, the imposition of foreign tariffs and other trade restrictions, the impact of foreign government regulations, and the effects of income and withholding tax, governmental expropriation, and differences in business practices.  We may incur increased costs and experience delays or disruptions in product deliveries and payments in connection with component manufacturers, thus causing a potential loss of revenues. Unfavorable changes in the political, regulatory, and business climate could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. 
   
Exposure to Product Liability Lawsuits.
 
Our results of operations may be negatively impacted by product liability lawsuits.   While we expect to maintain what we believe to be suitable product liability insurance once we have commenced operations of services with the general public, we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain this insurance on acceptable terms or that this insurance will provide adequate protection against potential liabilities.  A series of successful claims against us could materially and adversely affect our reputation and our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
 
 
 
 
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Dependency on Key Suppliers and Product Availability.
 
Loss of key suppliers, lack of product availability or loss of delivery sources could delay product development, manufacturing and decrease sales and earnings.  Our ability to manufacture our studios is dependent upon our ability to obtain adequate product supply from manufacturers or other suppliers. While in many instances we have agreements, including supply agreements, with our suppliers, these agreements are generally terminable by either party on limited notice.  The loss of, or a substantial decrease in the availability of, products from certain of our suppliers, or the loss of key supplier agreements, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.  In addition, supply interruptions could arise from shortages of raw materials, labor disputes or weather conditions affecting products or shipments, transportation disruptions or other factors beyond our control.
  
Dependency on Long Supply Chains.
 
In some cases we are dependent on long supply chains, which may subject us to interruptions in the supply of many of the products or components used in the manufacturing and assembly of MyStudio.   The length and complexity of these supply chains make them vulnerable to numerous risks, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause significant interruptions or delays in delivery of our products.  Factors such as labor disputes, changes in tariff or import policies, severe weather or terrorist attacks or armed hostilities may disrupt these supply chains.  A significant interruption in our supply chains caused by any of the above factors could result in increased costs or delivery delays and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
  
Fluctuations in Cost of Raw Materials.
 
Our results of operations could be adversely affected by fluctuations in the cost of raw materials.   The manufacturing process is subject to world commodity pricing for some of the raw materials used in the manufacture of our studios.  Such raw materials are often subject to price fluctuations, frequently due to factors beyond our control, including changes in supply and demand, general U.S. and international economic conditions, labor costs, competition, and government regulation.  Inflationary and other increases in the costs of raw materials have occurred in the past and may recur in the future.  Any significant increase in the cost of raw materials could reduce our profitability and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
  
Regulatory Factors.
 
Our business model includes a component involving the Internet.  As such, we are subject to a number of foreign and domestic laws and regulations that effect business on the Internet.  We must contend with laws and regulations relating to user privacy, freedom of expression, content, advertising, information security and intellectual property rights of others.  Possible future consumer legislation, regulations and actions could cause additional expense, capital expenditures, restrictions and delays in the activities undertaken in connection with our business, the extent of which cannot be predicted.  The exact affect of such legislation cannot be predicted until it is proposed.
  
Terms of Subsequent Financings.
 
Terms of subsequent financings may adversely impact your investment.  We will engage in common equity, debt, and/or preferred stock financings in the future.  Your rights and the value of your investment in Preferred or Common Stock could be reduced.  Interest on debt securities could increase costs and negatively impacts operating results.  Shares of our Preferred Stock may be issued in series from time to time with such designations, rights, preferences, and limitations as needed to raise capital. The terms of Preferred stock could be more advantageous to those investors than to the holders of Common Stock. In addition, if we need to raise more equity capital from the sale of common or preferred stock, institutional or other investors may negotiate terms at least as, and possibly more, favorable than the terms of your investment. Shares of Common Stock which we sell could be sold into the market, which could adversely affect the market price.
 
Rapid Technological Change.
 
The industries in which we operate are characterized by rapid technological change that requires us to implement new technologies on an ongoing basis.  Our future will depend upon our ability to successfully implement new technologies in a rapidly changing technological environment.  We will likely require additional capital to develop new technologies to meet changing customer demands.  Moreover, expenditures for technology and product development are generally made before the commercial viability for such developments can be assured.  As a result, we cannot assure that we will successfully implement new technologies, that any implementations will be well received by customers, or that we will realize a return on the capital expended to develop such technology. 
 
Effect of Fluctuations in Operations on the Price of Common Stock.
 
Our future operating results may fluctuate and cause the price of our Common Stock to decline, which could result in substantial losses for investors.   Our limited operating history makes it difficult to predict accurately our future operations.  We expect that our operating results will fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter, due to a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control.  If our operating results fall below the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the price of our Common Stock could decline significantly.  The factors that could cause our operating results to fluctuate include, but are not limited to:
 
 
·
Ability to broadly commercialize and expand MyStudio and/or AfterMaster;
 
·
Changes in entertainment technology;
 
·
Price and availability of alternative entertainment available to the public;
 
·
Availability and cost of technology and marketing personnel;
 
·
Our ability to establish and maintain key relationships with industry partners;
 
·
The amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to maintaining our business, operations, and infrastructure; and
 
·
General economic conditions and economic conditions specific to the entertainment industry.
 
 
 
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These and other external factors have caused and may continue to cause the market price and demand for our Common Stock to fluctuate substantially, which may limit or prevent investors from readily selling their shares of Common Stock and may otherwise negatively affect the liquidity of our Common Stock. In the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought against companies following periods of volatility in the market price of their securities.  If securities class action litigation were to be brought against us, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management’s attention and resources, which could hurt our business.
  
Our Common Stock is Subject to Penny Stock Regulations.
 
Our Common Stock is subject to regulations of the SEC relating to the market for penny stocks.  These regulations generally require that a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith be delivered to purchasers of penny stocks and impose various sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors.  The regulations applicable to penny stocks may severely affect the market liquidity for our Common Stock and could limit your ability to sell your securities in the secondary market.
  
Uncertainty as a Going Concern.
 
Our future existence remains uncertain and the report of our independent auditors on our financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011 includes an explanatory paragraph relating to our ability to continue as a going concern.  We have suffered substantial losses from operations and require additional financing.  Ultimately we need to generate additional revenues and attain profitable operations.  These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that we will be able to develop commercially viable products or an effective marketing system. Even if we are able to develop commercially viable products, there is no assurance that we will be able to attain profitable operations.
 
Dilution; Dilutive Effect of Future Transactions.
 
As of December 31, 2011, we had 33,570,779 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding.  We have granted options to purchase 678,429 shares of Common Stock pursuant to our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan approved by the Board on June 10, 2009, and contemplate issuing options to purchase a maximum of 773,00 additional shares of Common Stock under this Plan.  We may also issue further shares to certain of our management, directors, officers, employees and consultants in the immediate future.  We also had 1,570,044 shares of various classes of Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding, which can be converted into approximately 3,140,000 shares of Common Stock.  We had outstanding convertible debt with a face value of $2,884,700, which can be converted into approximately 5,800,000 shares of Common Stock. In addition, we had Common Stock purchase warrants and options outstanding that would permit, if exercised, the issuance of 6,664,231 additional shares of Common Stock at an average exercise price of $0.84.  Issuing additional shares will result in further dilution to existing shareholders, which could be significant; meaning your percentage ownership of any such merged entity will be significantly less than your percentage ownership in us.  If we issue additional shares either outright or through any future options or warrants programs or requires additional financing, further dilution in value and in the percentage ownership represented by the purchaser’s investment will occur.
 
Future debt or equity transactions, as well as the related of grant and subsequent exercise of such warrants, could result in dilution.  From time to time, we sell restricted preferred or common stock, warrants, and convertible debt to investors in other private placements.  Because such stock is restricted, the stock is sold at a greater discount to market prices compared to a public stock offering, and the exercise price of related warrants, if any, sometimes is at or even lower than market prices.  These transactions cause dilution to existing stockholders.  Also, from time to time, options are issued to officers, directors, or employees, with exercise prices equal to the market price.  Warrants may also be issued to advisors and vendors at times in lieu or in addition to other compensation. Exercises of options and warrants will result in dilution to existing stockholders.  The amount of dilution will depend on the spread between the market and exercise price, and the number of shares involved, which could be significant.
 
Restrictions on Transfer - No Public Market for Preferred Shares or Restricted Common Shares.
 
Our shares of Common Stock are traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board System (OTCBB) under the ticker symbol SOMD.  However, for shares that have been issued and are restricted pursuant to SEC Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”), there is presently no public or private market for such shares.  Such shares may only be offered or sold pursuant to registration under or an exemption from the Act and have not been registered under the Act, as amended, or any State securities laws and would be issued under Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act.  
  
Expect to Incur Losses for the Foreseeable Future.
 
We expect to incur losses for the foreseeable future and we may never become profitable.   Our business model requires that additional studios be deployed and operating for us to generate enough revenues to reach break-even.  There are no assurances that significant revenues from MyStudio and/or AfterMaster necessary for the Company to become break-even will occur. We expect our expenses to increase significantly as we continue to develop the infrastructure necessary to fully implement our business strategy.  Our expenses will continue to increase as we: hire additional employees; implement our marketing plans; pursue further research and development; expand our information technology systems; and lease and purchase more space to accommodate our operations.
 
 
 
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Costs associated with designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing and developing the infrastructure we will need to support our customers will depend upon many factors, including the number of MyStudio locations.  Therefore, we cannot now determine the amount by which our expenses will increase as we grow.
  
Possible Claims That the Company Has Violated Intellectual Property Rights of Others.
 
We are not subject to any dispute, claim or lawsuit or threatened lawsuit alleging the violation of intellectual property rights of a third party.  We believe MyStudio and AfterMaster are not in violation of any patents claimed by others.  To the extent that the Company is ever alleged to have violated a patent or other intellectual property right of a third party, it may be prevented from operating its business as planned, and it may be required to pay damages, to obtain a license, if available, to use the patent or other right or to use a non-infringing method, if possible, to accomplish its objectives. Any of these claims, with or without merit, could subject us to costly litigation and the diversion of our technical and management personnel. If we incur costly litigation and our personnel are not effectively deployed, the expenses and losses incurred will increase, and our profits, if any, will decrease.
  
Business Plans and Operational Structure May Change.
 
We continually analyze our business plans and operations in light of market conditions and developments.  As a result of our ongoing analyses, we may decide to make substantial changes in our business plan and organization.  In the future, as we continue our internal analyses and as market conditions and our available capital change, we may decide to make organizational changes and/or alter some or all of our overall business plans. 

Reliance on Management.
 
We believe that our present management has the experience and ability to successfully implement our business plans for the foreseeable future.  However, it is likely that we will continue to add to our management and therefore will recruit additional persons to key management positions in the future.  Should we be unsuccessful in recruiting persons to fill the key positions or in the event any of these individuals should cease to be affiliated with us for any reason before qualified replacements can be hired, there could be material adverse effects on our business and prospects.  Each officer, director, and other key personnel has or will have an employment agreement with us which will contain provisions dealing with confidentiality of trade secrets, ownership of patents, copyrights and other work product, and non-competition.  Nonetheless, there can be no assurance that these personnel will remain employed for the entire duration of the respective terms of such agreements or that any employee will not breach covenants and obligations owed to us. 
 
In addition, all management decisions will be made exclusively by our officers and directors.  Investors will only have rights associated with minority ownership interest rights to make decisions that affect the Company.  Our success, to a large extent, will depend on the quality of our directors, officers and senior management.
  
Inability to Attract and Retain Qualified Personnel.
 
Our future success depends in significant part on its ability to attract and retain key management, technical and marketing personnel.  Competition for highly qualified professional, technical, business development, and management and marketing personnel is intense.  We may experience difficulty in attracting new personnel, may not be able to hire the necessary personnel to implement our business strategy, or we may need to pay higher compensation for employees than we currently expect.  A shortage in the availability of required personnel could limit our ability to grow.  We cannot assure you that we will succeed in attracting and retaining the personnel we need to grow. 

Inability to Manage Rapid Growth.
 
We expect to grow rapidly.  Rapid growth often places considerable operational, managerial and financial strain on a business.  To successfully manage rapid growth, we must accurately project its rate of growth and:
 
 
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Rapidly improve, upgrade and expand our business infrastructure;
 
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Deliver our product and services on a timely basis;
 
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Maintain levels of service expected by clients and customers;
 
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Maintain appropriate levels of staffing;
 
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Maintain adequate levels of liquidity; and
 
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Expand and upgrade our technology, transaction processing systems and network hardware or software or find third parties to provide these services. 

Our business will suffer if we are unable to successfully manage our growth.
  
 
 
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Effects of Amortization Charges/Stock Based Compensation. 
 
Our losses will increase, or our earnings, if applicable, will be reduced by charges associated with the issuance of options and/or warrants.  We have adopted a stock incentive plan for the benefit of our directors, officers and employees.  We may also compensate consultants and vendors with restricted stock and/or warrants in lieu of, or in addition to, cash for services provided. The total unearned stock-based compensation will be amortized as a stock-based compensation expense in our consolidated financial statements over the applicable vesting periods, generally two to ten years in the case of options granted to employees, officers and directors and two years in the case of warrants granted to consultants and other third parties.  These types of charges may increase in the future.  The future value of these potential charges cannot be estimated at this time because the charges will be based on the future value of our stock and the related exercises of the aforementioned options and warrants.
   
Dividend Policy.
 
There can be no assurance that our operations will result in future significant revenues or any level of profitability.  We have not, and do not, anticipate paying cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future.  We plan to retain all future earnings and cash flows, if any, to finance our operations and for general corporate purposes.  Any future determination as to the payment of cash dividends will be at our Board of Directors’ discretion and will depend on our financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated cash needs, plans for expansion and other factors that our Board of Directors considers relevant.
  
Conflicts of Interest.
 
Existing and future officers and directors may have other interests to which they devote time, either individually or through partnerships and corporations in which they have an interest, hold an office, or serve on boards of directors, and each may continue to do so.  As a result, certain conflicts of interest may exist between the Company and its officers and/or directors that may not be susceptible to resolution.  All potential conflicts of interest will be resolved only through exercise by the directors of such judgment as is consistent with their fiduciary duties to the Company, and it is the intention of management to minimize any potential conflicts of interest.
  
Loss of Services of Key Members of Our Senior Management Team.
 
Our future success depends in a large part upon the continued services of key members of our senior management team.  These persons are critical to the overall management of Studio One as well as the development of our technology, our culture and our strategic direction.  We do not maintain any key-person life insurance policies.  The loss of any of our management or key personnel could seriously harm our business.
 
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

We believe that the sale of the unregistered restricted Common Stock (the “Units”) noted above was exempt from registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Sections 4(2), and/or Regulation D, Rule 506. The Units were sold directly by us to accredited investors and did not involve a public offering or general solicitation. The purchasers of the Units were afforded an opportunity for effective access to files and records of our Company that contained the relevant information needed to make their investment decision, including our financial statements and 34 Act reports. We reasonably believed that the purchasers, immediately prior to purchasing the shares, had such knowledge and experience in our financial and business matters that they were capable of evaluating the merits and risks of their investment. The purchasers had the opportunity to speak with our management on several occasions prior to their investment decision.  All proceeds from the sale of these securities were used to continue the Company’s capital expenditures related to MyStudio, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.  Following is a summary of the shares of Common Stock issued during the period ended December 31, 2011.

Common Stock:
·
635,335 shares of Common Stock for net cash proceeds of $371,664;
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625,103 shares of Common Stock to non-employees in advance of services;
·
585,626 shares of Common Stock as share-based compensation to employees and non-employees;
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500,865 shares of Common Stock to convert convertible notes payable and in accrued liabilities;
·
171,668 shares of Common Stock as interest expense on outstanding notes payable;
·
132,000 shares of Common Stock issued in conversion of Preferred Stock; and
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4,000 shares of Common Stock as dividends on Preferred Stock.

 The value of the share-based compensation was based on the market price of the stock on the day of issuance.

Warrants to Purchase Common Stock:
 
·
125,000 warrants in lieu of interest;
·
150,000 warrants were modified to extend the maturity date; and
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63,532 warrants as placement fees for equity financing.

The estimated value of the Common Stock purchase warrants granted to such individuals was determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None.
 

 
 
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

During the six months ended December 31, 2011, no matters were submitted to the shareholders for a vote.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Subsequent Events

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
a) The following Exhibits are filed herein:
 
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101.SCH 
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 SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
   

     
 
STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
     
Date:  February 14, 2012
By:  
/s/ Preston J. Shea
 
Preston J. Shea,
 
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer


In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


     
 
STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
     
Date:  February 14, 2012
By:  
/s/ Preston J. Shea
 
Preston J. Shea,
 
Title:  Director, President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary
 
     
 
STUDIO ONE MEDIA, INC.
     
Date:  February 14, 2012
By:  
/s/ Kenneth R. Pinckard  
 
Kenneth R. Pinckard  
 
Title:  Director, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
 

 
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