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.
Trusted by leading
audio teams.
“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
Choose Your Path
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.
Book A CallWhen 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
Podcast Studios
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.
Book A CallWhy 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
Lead Recording Studio Designer & Founder
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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See the full picture before your project takes shape.
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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Who is SoniPlan best fit for?
SoniPlan’s primary focus is podcast studios and audio post-production facilities for teams whose spaces are central to their work. We work with independent businesses, established creator-led media companies, and production or post teams within larger media organizations.
We’re a strong fit when you’re building new rooms, expanding a facility, or addressing spaces your team has outgrown. The priorities are dependable recording and monitoring, an efficient workflow, and a space that feels right for the people working in it and the clients or guests they host.
Our approach suits teams looking for a specialist design partner who stays involved through construction, carrying the design’s performance, usability and aesthetic goals into the finished space.
What types of rooms do you design?
We design podcast studios and audio post-production facilities, from individual rooms to multi-room suites and full facility plans.
For podcast teams, that includes audio-first and video-forward recording rooms, flexible capture spaces, control and switching spaces, and rooms for editing and mixing.
For audio post teams, it includes Dolby Atmos rooms, mix rooms, audio edit suites, voiceover booths and ADR rooms. We also plan the supporting technical spaces and infrastructure that help the facility operate reliably.
Across these projects, we bring acoustics, workflow and interior design together so the rooms perform consistently and support the way your team works.
What happens on the first call?
The first call is a free, 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 the right next step and whether SoniPlan is the right partner for the work ahead.
There’s no commitment to move forward, and you don’t need to complete the Studio Self-Assessment before booking.
What are the typical project stages?
We work in three stages:
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Discovery Sprint: We establish your priorities, performance goals and the constraints that will shape the project. The Studio Roadmap sets out our findings, recommendations and a path forward.
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Design & Documentation: We develop the room layouts, acoustics and interior design, coordinate with the wider project team, and prepare the construction documents that guide the build.
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Build Support & Validation: We stay involved through construction to answer questions, review critical details and help resolve issues that could affect the outcome. Acoustic evaluation during construction and as rooms are completed helps check the work against the project’s performance goals.
The stages connect early decisions to the finished space, keeping the design’s acoustic, practical and aesthetic goals in view throughout.
How do projects typically kick off?
Most projects begin with an introductory call to understand what you’re planning and whether there’s a good fit. The next step is usually a Discovery Sprint: a focused, paid engagement that establishes your priorities, performance goals and the constraints that will shape the project.
You’ll receive a Studio Roadmap setting out our findings, recommendations and a proposed path forward. It helps you understand what the project involves and how to approach it before moving into detailed design.
Design development and construction documents follow in the Design & Documentation stage, once the scope and direction are agreed.
How involved are you during construction?
We typically lead the studio project and serve as its primary project manager from early design through construction and completion. We keep the project team aligned and carry the project’s acoustic, practical and aesthetic goals through to the finished space.
Our construction administration and coordination includes answering contractor questions, reviewing critical details and proposed substitutions, and working with the contractor and other specialists to resolve issues as they arise. We advocate for the client when decisions could affect the room’s performance or the agreed design.
We lead regular coordination meetings throughout construction to keep decisions moving, whether we’re working locally or elsewhere in the country. For local projects, we also typically maintain a regular onsite presence.
Acoustic evaluation begins during construction, helping identify issues while they can still be addressed, and continues as rooms are completed to check the results against the project’s performance goals.
The general contractor remains responsible for the building work and day-to-day site operations. We lead the overall studio project, providing the design direction, coordination and support that help turn the plans into a working studio.
Do you act as the GC or builder?
No. The general contractor is responsible for carrying out the construction, managing subcontractors and day-to-day site operations, and determining how the work is executed.
We typically lead the studio project and serve as its primary project manager, working closely with the contractor to coordinate the build. We provide construction administration and design oversight to help carry the studio’s acoustic, practical and aesthetic goals into the finished space.
Do you provide AV/IT integration?
We coordinate AV/IT integration as part of our studio projects, working with specialist system designers and integrators.
We lead the room and facility design, planning the acoustics, room layouts, equipment spaces and cable pathways around the system’s needs. We coordinate with the technical specialists and construction team so the room, infrastructure and systems are designed to work together.
Specialist system designers and integrators handle system design, installation, configuration and calibration as required by the project. We remain involved to keep that work aligned with the studio’s performance goals and the way your team will use the space.
Do you support Dolby Atmos rooms?
Yes. Dolby Atmos rooms are a core specialty. We have designed and overseen the construction of many Dolby Atmos-capable mix rooms and guided projects through room tuning and Dolby certification. Among them is Studio A at Motion Picture Enterprises, the first studio on the East Coast to achieve Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment certification.
We bring together room geometry, sound isolation, background noise control, acoustic treatment and speaker placement to support accurate, repeatable immersive monitoring. During design, we use Dolby’s technical guidance and the Dolby Atmos Room Design Tool (DARDT) to evaluate the proposed room and speaker layout.
We lead the room design and coordinate with specialist partners on system engineering, integration and calibration. Where Dolby certification is part of the project, we help guide that process in coordination with Dolby.
Do you only work in NYC?
No. We’re based in the New York City metro area and work with clients coast to coast, including Los Angeles. Locally, we serve New York City, Jersey City, Stamford and the surrounding region.
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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The best way to get started is a direct conversation. In 30 minutes, we’ll learn about your project, answer your questions, and help you understand whether SoniPlan is the right fit for what you’re building. No cost, no commitment. Choose a time below.