Premium audio post-production and podcast studio designs for serious teams.

SoniPlan designs audio post and podcast studios that are quiet and controlled, so sessions run smoothly from day one. We move quickly from early concepts to a buildable plan, and stay heavily involved through construction so the finished space confidently meets the standards your work demands. Book a call and we’ll talk through the best way to get started.

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Trusted by leading media teams.

Years of Experience

Clients Served

Completed Projects

“Working with Tim on our Dolby Atmos studio was an absolute pleasure. We initially struggled with another firm on the project who was not meeting our needs. We decided to bring on Tim and his team to get things back on track and they guided the project from design all the way through Dolby's certification. His creative vision and expertise is exceptional. His execution far exceeded our expectations. The room looks and sounds amazing!”

★★★★★

Danielle DiStefano

Chief Technology Officer, iTV America

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Audio Post Facilities

Quiet, high-performance environments where your team can trust the room and focus on the work.

Tuned rooms with flat responses for accurate monitoring and critical listening.
Dolby Atmos stages designed for immersive mixing to meet current deliverable standards.
Low-noise environments engineered for long sessions even with HVAC running and real-world noise outside the room.
VO booths and ADR stages designed for efficient sessions and clean capture.
TPN-aware facility planning that takes access control, circulation, and secure zones into consideration to support content-security requirements.

Podcast Studios

Quiet, controlled rooms that support the pace and consistency podcast teams actually need.

Controlled room response so voices sound clear and natural — without feeling unnatural.
Consistent sound throughout the room so hosts and guests match across sessions/episodes.
Quiet rooms that support all-day recording without constant workarounds.
Audio-first, video-forward layouts (camera sightlines, lighting zones, backdrop positions).
Practical production infrastructure for friction-free sessions (furniture, backdrops, lighting integration, clean staging).

If one of these paths sounds like you, the best next step is a conversation to see if there’s a good fit.

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When To Call

The earlier you bring us in, the more leverage we have in designing the best possible audio facility. We help you define priorities, set the right performance targets, and make key decisions in the right order, so the build stays on track and the finished rooms perform the way they should. We also support upgrades when existing rooms are creating friction or the facility can’t keep up.

A.You're Building New

You're planning a new podcast studio or audio post facility and want to make the right decisions early — before they get expensive to change. We help you define what you're building, set clear performance targets, and map the critical decisions in the right order. Then we turn intent into a buildable plan and stay involved through construction so noise control, room response, and quality of finish don't drift along the way.

What this gives you:

A clear plan for rooms, adjacencies, and priorities
Targets for isolation, noise floor, and room response
Build-ready documentation to guide the project through construction
Support through construction to protect the outcome

B.Feeling Growing Pains

The team and output have grown, but the rooms haven't. We help you plan the right expansion — so capacity increases without creating new problems.

What this gives you:

A facility strategy that matches where the team is headed
Clarity on which rooms to add or reconfigure first
A sequenced approach so the expansion doesn’t disrupt current production

C.Rooms Not Performing

Your rooms “work,” but not at the level your team needs now. We help you identify what’s actually driving the friction and build a clear path to better performance.

What this gives you:

A clear picture of what’s causing the issues and what to address first
A prioritized plan so the most impactful improvements happen in the right order
Coordinated changes rather than a patchwork of isolated fixes

What’s At Stake

A podcast or audio post studio project can feel risky when the timeline is unclear and the outcome is hard to predict. Teams worry it will take too long, cost too much, and quietly pull key people into managing a complex build instead of leading sessions and delivery. A clear plan matters, but so does having an experienced team guiding the work from early decisions through execution so the space ends up where you intended. The goal is a finished facility that performs at a serious level and supports the standard your work demands.

When rooms are designed properly, teams move with more confidence and less hesitation — because the space supports the work instead of getting in the way. The difference shows up in the day-to-day: smoother sessions, clearer decisions, and results that hold steady across different operators, formats, and workloads. We design for both performance and practicality so the finished room doesn’t just look premium on day one — it stays reliable as the work scales.

The Risks

Time & disruption. Renovations and builds can disrupt operations if they aren’t planned and coordinated carefully.
Cost & surprises. Unclear scope and late decisions are what turn budgets into moving targets.
Outcome risk. If noise and acoustic goals aren’t protected through execution, the finished room can miss the mark.

The Outcomes

Quiet rooms with low noise floors that support focus and clean capture.
Acoustically accurate environments designed for dependable decisions in post.
Consistent capture conditions that hold up across sessions, talent, and operators.
Spaces built around real workflows so sessions run smoothly day to day.
Comfort and usability for long sessions so teams can work at a high level without fatigue.
Premium design that feels intentional and matches the standard of your work.
Rooms that scale with output without becoming fragile or difficult to run.

What We Design

We design podcast studios and audio post facilities — from focused single rooms to multi-room builds. Our work is shaped by how teams actually operate: capture, edit, mix, approve, and deliver at speed. That means performance and practicality get equal attention, alongside a strong point of view on aesthetics. The goal is a space that feels premium and works reliably every day.

Audio Post Facilities

A Dolby Atmos room is a system — isolation and noise control, geometry and layout, speaker placement constraints, room response targets, and practical integration all have to work together to support a repeatable immersive workflow. We design with execution in mind: documentation that installers and partners can build from cleanly, and coordination through construction so the room meets its performance targets once the system is commissioned.

Mix rooms and edit suites are where quality control happens and decisions become final. These rooms need quiet, controlled response, and a layout that supports long sessions without friction. We plan for the realities that affect outcomes: HVAC noise, isolation weaknesses, ergonomic fatigue, and the day-to-day usability details that keep teams working smoothly. The result is a room that builds confidence — fewer second-guesses, fewer revision loops, and approvals that feel decisive.

VO and ADR rooms demand quiet, control, and repeatability — the room becomes part of the capture. We design booth and control layouts that support efficient sessions and clean recording: isolation strategy, controlled reflections, sightlines, and practical session flow so talent and operators can work without constant resets. The focus is operational: predictable capture conditions, comfortable sessions, and a setup that teams can run confidently at pace.

The rooms only perform as well as the infrastructure behind them. We plan machine rooms, cable paths, and the coordination between mechanical, electrical, and AV systems so these critical supporting elements are integrated from the beginning — not figured out after the rooms are designed. We coordinate closely with AV system designers, engineers, and the broader project team so the infrastructure is planned to support the rooms from the start.

Podcast Studios

Whether you're audio-first, video-forward, or fully hybrid, the room should make it easy to get consistent voice sound without constant "fix it in post" effort. We design for controlled room response, low noise, and practical layouts that hold steady across different hosts and guests — plus real production rhythm: comfortable sightlines, reliable setup, and an environment that stays consistent even when different team members are running the room. Done well, the room becomes dependable output infrastructure, not a fragile set that only works on a perfect day.

Video capture spaces need flexibility, but they also need a high baseline for sound. We design rooms for interviews, talking-head, and day-to-day content that look intentional on camera and sound natural without feeling overly treated. That typically means planning around consistent zones — where talent sits, where operators work, where the background lives — while keeping reflections and low-frequency behavior controlled so voices stay clear and natural.

Modern podcast production often needs a real control point, even when the room isn't "live TV." We design right-sized switching and control stations for day-to-day operation: operator position, sightlines, monitoring, talkback, and the practical ergonomics that reduce mistakes during real sessions. The priority is confidence and simplicity — a control area that feels obvious to use and lets production run smoothly.

Edit and mix suites keep output moving. We design these rooms for reliable monitoring, low distraction, and comfortable long sessions so the work moves faster and decisions stick. That often means tuning for accurate playback in a practical footprint, planning the desk and screens for real editing rhythm, and keeping the environment quiet enough that detail work doesn't become fatiguing.

Our Process

Studio projects are complex, but they don’t have to feel chaotic. We work in three stages so the project stays understandable from early decisions through completion — priorities are set in the right order, intent becomes a buildable plan, and performance-critical details are protected through execution. The outcome is a finished space your team can trust.

Stage 1

Discovery Sprint

Purpose:

Define priorities, align on performance goals, and establish the right path forward before major decisions get locked in.

Typical outputs include:

A Studio Roadmap: your priorities, sequencing, and the decisions that matter most next
Room-by-room intent at a high level (what each space needs to do and why)
Early performance targets where relevant (noise intent, acoustic direction, critical constraints)
Rough budget ranges tied to goals and constraints
A practical project plan for design and execution: timeline, stakeholders, and next steps

Stage 2

Design & Documentation

Purpose:

Turn intent into a buildable design — performance, layout, and detailed documentation that can be executed cleanly.

Typical outputs include:

Space planning and layouts aligned to workflow, adjacencies, and daily operation
Acoustic and noise-control strategy integrated with the design intent
Interior design direction that supports a premium, cohesive finish
Build-ready documentation and details that contractors can price and build from
Coordination intent packages for the specialists involved, so key decisions stay aligned

Stage 3

Build Support & Validation

Purpose:

Stay involved during execution to protect performance-critical decisions and help the project land where it should.

Typical outputs include:

Construction administration, contractor coordination, and client advocacy to protect design intent through execution
Review and guidance on key decisions, substitutions, and questions that affect outcomes
Ongoing alignment with the project team so momentum stays intact
Acoustic evaluation and validation — starting during construction so issues are caught before they become expensive to fix
Punch-list support for performance-related issues so the space is ready for real work

If you want a clear path forward, the best place to start is a conversation. Book a call and we’ll talk through your project.

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Why SoniPlan

High-performing rooms that support efficient workflows and consistent results.

SoniPlan exists for teams that need rooms to perform at a serious level, and a build process that feels controlled instead of chaotic. We bring deep specialization in podcast studios and audio post facilities, with the technical rigor these rooms demand and the design judgment required to make them feel premium. Just as important, we stay closely involved through execution so momentum doesn’t stall and the finished space matches the intent. The result is a room that performs the way it should, and a process that protects your time.

A Note From Our Founder

“After enough years in studios, I learned what matters when the work is real: long sessions, tight deadlines, and decisions that have to translate. I got my start in the mid-2000’s working inside NYC post rooms as an editor and assistant — dialogue, SFX, and foley — while also getting my hands dirty building studios after hours.

SoniPlan comes from that combination. We design podcast studios and audio post facilities with the standards of an audio engineer in mind: quiet rooms, dependable monitoring, practical layouts, and a process that carries through construction so the finished space performs the way it should. The goal is a room your team can trust, and a project that doesn’t pull your people away from the work.”

Tim Crossley

Founder and Lead Designer

Performance Outcomes

Performance claims are easy to make and harder to prove in a finished room. We track specific, measurable outcomes across every project because the standard has to hold up once the system is running, the HVAC is on, and the team is in the room. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

NC 15–20 Ratings. We consistently achieve NC 15–20 in our rooms, even with the HVAC running.
Flat Responses. We tune our rooms to achieve exceptionally flat response at the listening position.
Isolation Constraints. We solve real-world isolation constraints including NYC street noise, subways, freight elevators, and mechanical/HVAC equipment.
Dolby Atmos. We've designed numerous Dolby Atmos rooms, including the first Home Entertainment studio certified on the East Coast.

What Clients Say

Short notes from teams we’ve supported across podcast and audio post projects.

“Vice grew in no time from a scrappy media upstart into a multi-billion-dollar monster with 35 offices around the world, and it was my job to build out the infrastructure along the way. Every time we expanded and needed more studios, mix rooms, VO booths, or editing suites, etc, Tim was the first call I made. Knowledgeable, methodical, professional, pragmatic, flexible and, most importantly, listens to client input. Tim is just the best.”

★★★★★

Niall Cooney

Chief of Staff, VICE Media

“I initially brought Tim in when our podcast studios had low-end rumble bleeding in from a hallway. Our original builder bailed, and we didn't know what to do. Tim diagnosed the issue fast and suggested practical treatments and tweaks. His solutions eliminated the rumble and made the rooms sound great. Tim's been my first call on numerous studio projects since. If you're building new studios or fighting isolation issues, call Tim first.”

★★★★★

Jason Gambrell

Vice President of Technology, Pushkin Industries

“I've worked with Tim across two different companies and multiple projects over the years. Whether it was troubleshooting HVAC issues in an existing studio or designing entirely new content production spaces from scratch, the level of expertise and care was always the same. Tim has a rare ability to understand both the technical and the creative side of what you're trying to build. I'd recommend him without hesitation.”

★★★★★

Bryan Grone

Head of Audio Production, Spotify

“Tim and his team helped us navigate significant challenges in creating a professional-quality audio and video content studio in our offices. Tim had a deep understanding of the unique technical and business challenges involved, and kept us well informed about the process without flooding us with unnecessary updates. If you are looking to build a high-quality content production space I would definitely recommend working with Tim.”

★★★★★

Max Rewak

Senior Content Producer, Splice

“Tim and his team helped us transform an overly reverberant in-house studio into a space that supported our work. They took our general treatment direction and coordinated the installation smoothly from start to finish. Expectations were clear, the process was seamless, and the end result performed exactly the way we needed it to. Thanks again, Tim!”

★★★★★

GT Smith

Creative Director, Live Nation

“After moving into a new space, we were dealing with tricky, persistent echoes that made it difficult to work. Tim and the team at SoniPlan diagnosed the issues, made clear recommendations, and quickly solved our problems with solutions tailored specifically to our rooms. The improvement was immediate and dramatic: the rooms sounded great and the results genuinely exceeded our expectations.”

★★★★★

Jordan Fox

Chief Operating Officer, Laundry Service

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Our Studio Self-Assessment gives you an expert-informed look at your project: the strengths in your position, the real complexities involved, and what getting started looks like. It’s built for podcast and audio post teams with a serious studio need. Specific to your situation, and most people finish in under ten minutes.

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FAQs

SoniPlan is a strong fit for serious audio teams who rely on their rooms to deliver consistently — not occasionally. That includes podcast teams building audio-first, video-forward studios, and audio post teams building mix, editorial, and Atmos-capable facilities where accuracy and repeatability matter. We're typically brought in when the team is building something new and wants to get it right from the start, or when the work has outgrown the facility and the rooms are creating friction.

If your team cares about performance, aesthetics, and a process that carries through to a finished space, you're likely in the right place. If you're mainly looking for a quick gear upgrade or a light refresh without addressing the room and facility fundamentals, it may not be the best match.

We design podcast studios and audio post facilities that need to perform at a premium level in day-to-day use. On the podcast side, that includes podcast rooms, flexible capture spaces, switching/control stations, and edit + mix suites. On the audio post side, we design Dolby Atmos rooms, mix rooms + edit suites, VO/ADR rooms, and the technical core that supports performance and reliability.

We work across a spectrum of scales: single-room projects, multi-room facilities, and full facility plans. The common thread is that the rooms need to be dependable, repeatable, and aligned with how the team actually operates.

The first call is a 30-minute conversation to talk through your project and see if there's a good fit. We'll learn about what you're building, where you are in the process, and what matters most to the outcome. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of what the right next step is — and whether SoniPlan is the right partner for the work ahead.

We work in three stages: Discovery Sprint, Design & Documentation, and Build Support & Validation. This structure keeps the project understandable and helps maintain momentum from early decisions through completion. It also ensures the work moves in the right order — so you're not trying to solve foundational issues late in the game.

Discovery establishes priorities, constraints, and the path forward. Design & Documentation turns intent into build-ready information. Build Support & Validation protects performance-critical decisions during execution and helps confirm the finished result behaves the way it should.

Most projects start with a brief introductory call to understand the situation and confirm there's a good fit. From there, we move into a Discovery Sprint — a focused first engagement that establishes priorities, performance goals, and a clear path forward before major decisions get locked in. You'll come out of that phase with a Studio Roadmap: concrete direction and a plan that's buildable, not just conceptual. The goal is to reduce uncertainty quickly and keep the project moving in the right order.

We stay closely involved during construction to protect the outcome and keep momentum. That includes construction administration and coordination: answering questions quickly, reviewing performance-critical decisions before they become expensive to change, and helping the broader team stay aligned as real-world constraints show up. Our role is to make sure the room's intent and performance don't get diluted between the plan and the finished space.

If you've seen projects stall or drift once construction starts, this is often the reason.

No — we're not the general contractor or builder. The GC manages day-to-day site operations, subcontractors, schedule logistics, and construction means-and-methods. We remain responsible for the design intent and provide construction administration/coordination so the finished rooms match the performance and usability goals you're investing in.

We lead the room and facility design, and we bring in trusted specialist partners where needed so the full system comes together cleanly. The goal is not a handoff — it's coordinated execution with clear ownership, so you don't end up with gaps between "the room" and "the system." We steer the process and keep the work aligned around the end result in the room.

Yes. We have deep experience designing Dolby Atmos rooms and have guided several projects all the way through Dolby's rigorous certification process. We follow Dolby's technical guidelines closely and use DARDT during design to confirm compliance early — so the room is positioned to meet requirements before construction begins, not after the fact. That rigor matters because immersive rooms don't leave much margin for late-course corrections.

We primarily work in NYC and the greater metro area, and we've also completed projects nationwide and abroad. Location isn't a hard requirement — the right fit and the right project conditions matter more.

Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Our Discovery Sprint should end with tangible, decision-ready outputs — a Studio Roadmap you can act on immediately. We agree on deliverables up front, and if we don’t deliver what we committed to, you don’t pay. The Sprint sets direction, priorities, and the right sequence of next steps, so the project moves forward with confidence. It’s a straightforward risk reversal designed to make the first step feel safe.

Discovery deliverables include

A Studio Roadmap: your priorities, sequencing, and the critical decisions to make next
A recommended scope and clear next steps (single room, suite, or facility plan)
Rough budget ranges tied to your goals and constraints
A project plan for design + execution (timeline, stakeholders, and next steps)

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