The Cutting Room

What The Cutting Room does

The Cutting Room Studios is a privately held, founder-owned (David Crafa) audio production collective operating two world-class recording facilities in Manhattan: the legacy SoHo location at 14 East 4th Street, originally established circa 1994, and the newer Chelsea location at 148 W 24th Street opened in 2024. The company provides end-to-end audio services spanning recording, mixing, mastering, Dolby ATMOS spatial audio, voice-over/ADR, and podcast/audiobook production, with the Chelsea site optimized for large-format music recording (SSL Origin 32-channel console, 16-foot live room, vintage keyboards) and SoHo purpose-built for immersive and broadcast-quality work (AVID S6, certified Dolby ATMOS 7.1.4 powered by Genelec). Its underlying technology stack is industry-standard but premium-tier — Pro Tools HDX, SSL and AVID consoles, Genelec monitoring, vintage Neve 1073 preamps, and remote-session tooling (Source Connect Pro, ISDN, Zoom) — rather than proprietary platform architecture.

The studio monetizes through time-based recording session fees and project-based professional services across four primary customer segments: music artists and producers (A-list clients including Cardi B, John Legend, Jack Harlow, Lana Del Rey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wu-Tang Clan); film and television post-production (Netflix, HBO, Peacock, Hulu projects including Poker Face, Euphoria, The White Lotus, Yellowstone, Castlevania, and Dragon Ball Daima); commercial advertising (Apple, Adidas, Louis Vuitton, McDonald's, BBC, ESPN); and podcast/audiobook creators through Audible-approved and SAG-AFTRA-approved status (Amy Poehler, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sienna Miller, Sam Harris). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via email and phone booking ([email protected], 212-260-0905), with demand generated primarily through earned media (Forbes, ABC News, Sweetwater), Instagram presence, and word-of-mouth within the entertainment industry. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds no external institutional investment and operates with a small core team (1-10 employees), supplemented by roster session engineers and visiting talent.

Name

The Cutting Room

Legal name

The Cutting Room Studios

Website

https://thecuttingroom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cutting Room Studios is a founder-owned, dual-location Manhattan recording studio collective offering premium recording, mixing, mastering, Dolby ATMOS, voice-over/ADR, and podcast/audiobook production services to A-list music artists, major film/TV studios, premium brands, and Audible-approved audiobook creators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (512240), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Post Facilities & Stage Operations (Mix Stages, Studio Management, Booking) (MPAHAEAO), Dubbing & Voiceover Production (Casting, Recording, Lip-Sync) (MPAHAFAB), Voiceover Recording & Production (Narration, Promo, Commercial VO) (MPAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Recording studio services
• Audio mixing
• Music production
• Dolby atmos mixing
• Audio post-production

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recording Sessions: Billable studio recording sessions at both Chelsea and SoHo locations, accommodating full bands, vocal tracking, overdubs, and live instrument recording. Revenue is time-based, dependent on session duration and studio space used.
2. Mixing Services: Professional mixing services for music, film, TV, and commercial productions. Includes stereo, 5.1, and ATMOS mixing capabilities.
3. Mastering Services: High-quality mastering services for independent and major label clients. Tony Gillis, formerly of Hit Factory, handles projects personally. Certified by Apple Digital Masters program.
4. Dolby ATMOS Mixing: Spatial audio mixing services for immersive music, television, and feature film productions.
5. Voice Over & ADR: Audio post-production services including ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement), voiceover recording, and remote connections via Source Connect Pro, ISDN, and video chat platforms.
6. Podcast & Audiobook Production: Full-service podcast and audiobook production including recording, editing, and post-production. Approved by Audible and SAG Aftra Union.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Cutting Room Studios operates two Manhattan recording facilities (Chelsea and SoHo) delivering professional audio recording, mixing, mastering, Dolby ATMOS spatial audio mixing, music production, voiceover/ADR, and podcast/audiobook production for independent and major-label music artists, film/TV studios, streaming platforms, audiobook publishers, and commercial brands. The SoHo location specializes in immersive Dolby ATMOS mixing and post-production; the Chelsea location is built for large-format music recording, with SSL consoles, Genelec monitoring, vintage instruments, and high-ceiling live rooms.

Product overview

The Cutting Room Studios is a premier multi-location recording studio collective offering two Manhattan facilities (Chelsea and SoHo) with comprehensive audio production services. The Chelsea location specializes in large-format music recording with two SSL console-equipped control rooms, while the SoHo location focuses on Dolby ATMOS immersive mixing, voiceover/ADR, podcasts, and audiobooks. Core services span recording/mixing, music production, mastering, voiceover & ADR, podcasts/audiobooks, and Dolby ATMOS spatial audio mixing. Studios feature professional-grade equipment including AVID S6 and SSL consoles, Genelec monitoring systems, and extensive outboard gear and microphone collections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Control Room 1: Premier mixing and tracking room at the Chelsea facility featuring a 32 Channel Solid State Logic Origin Console with Genelec 1234A Main Monitors
• Control Room 2
• Studio A (SoHo)
• Studio B
• Studio C

Products and services

• Recording / Mixing Professional audio recording and mixing services for full bands, vocals, overdubs, and live instrument tracking at both Manhattan facilities; Chelsea uses SSL consoles and SoHo uses AVID S6 for delivery-ready mixes.
• Music Production High-end music production services including custom production, sound development, and musical-identity shaping for independent artists and bands, led by Head Producer Jason Cummings.
• Mastering High-quality mastering for independent and major-label clients, handled personally by engineer Tony Gillis (formerly of Hit Factory) and certified under the Apple Digital Masters program.
• Voice Over & ADR Audio post-production including ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement), voiceover recording, mixing to picture in stereo, 5.1, and ATMOS, sound design, and scoring, with remote connectivity via Source Connect Pro, ISDN, Zoom, and Riverside, and SAG-AFTRA approval.
• Podcasts / Audiobooks Full-service podcast and audiobook production including recording, editing, and post-production, with Audible-approved and SAG-AFTRA-approved facility status for union-compliant sessions.
• Dolby ATMOS Mixing 7.1.4 Dolby ATMOS spatial audio mixing using an AVID S6 control surface, AVID MTRX converters, and Genelec monitoring at SoHo Studio A, serving music, television, and feature film immersive deliverables.

Quantifiable outcome

• K'Naan's 'Refugee' recorded at TCR won Grammy Award for Best Song For Social Change
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers53 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVIDcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 January 2025TCR uses AVID S6 control surfaces, AVID MTRX converters, AVID HDX systems, and Pro Tools software. The studio hosted AES 2024 party with AVID's Global Head of Artist Relations.
• Mass AppealcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 December 2024Mass Appeal's Rhythm Roulette series, featuring producers like Robert Glasper, Cash Cobain, and BNYX, regularly records at TCR studios, bringing high-profile content to the facilities.
• SweetwatercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 June 2024Sweetwater played a crucial role in making the new Chelsea location possible, helping TCR acquire gear when needed. They produced an exclusive video tour of the Chelsea facility showcasing the studio's technical design and equipment.
• 88risingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 202488rising, a music collective focused on Asian artists, featured TCR Chelsea in an ABC News profile, resulting in prime-time television exposure for the studio.
• Best Case StudiosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 October 2023Best Case Studios collaborated with TCR to produce Amy Poehler's 'Say More with Dr. Sheila' podcast, recorded at the SoHo facility.
• GeneleccoreTechnology or Integration · 13 June 2023Genelec provides the main monitor speakers for both Manhattan facilities. The SoHo location features Genelec 8040B ATMOS surrounds, and both locations use Genelec monitoring systems. TCR featured in Genelec.com press coverage discussing the partnership.
• AudiblecoreTechnology or IntegrationTCR is an approved Audible partner for audiobook production, enabling union-compliant SAG-AFTRA sessions for audiobook content.
• SAG-AFTRAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTCR is approved by SAG-AFTRA Union to conduct voiceover and ADR sessions, particularly important for audiobook and animation productions.
• DolbycoreTechnology or IntegrationTCR SoHo features certified Dolby ATMOS 7.1.4 surround sound system for spatial audio mixing of music, TV, and film content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Germano Studios: Manhattan recording studio with multiple rooms, vintage analog gear, and a roster including major label artists. Directly comparable multi-room NYC studio competing for the same music and post-production clients.
• Electric Lady Studios: Legendary NYC recording studio founded by Jimi Hendrix in Greenwich Village. Directly comparable to The Cutting Room as a high-end Manhattan recording facility serving A-list music artists with premium equipment and historical cachet.
• Capitol Studios: Iconic Hollywood recording facility inside the Capitol Records building, offering music recording, mixing, and ATMOS mastering. Overlaps with TCR on Dolby ATMOS, mixing, and high-profile music clientele.
• Platinum Sound Recording Studios: NYC recording studio in Manhattan offering premium recording, mixing, and production services. Competes directly with TCR in the same New York music production market.
• Stratosphere Sound: NYC-based recording studio and production company offering recording, mixing, and music production services. Comparable smaller-scale Manhattan peer competing for independent and mid-tier artist projects.
• Power Station at BerkleeNYC (formerly Avatar Studios): Iconic Manhattan recording studio complex operated by Berklee. Directly competes with TCR in offering premium multi-room recording and mixing services to major label and film clients in NYC.
• Conway Recording Studios: High-end LA recording studio with SSL consoles and a long roster of A-list music and film clients. Comparable to TCR as a multi-service premium recording facility for music, film/TV, and post-production work.
• Sound City Studios: Historic LA recording studio known for major album recordings with vintage Neve consoles. Comparable as a high-end music recording facility serving premium artists and labels in a major U.S. media market.
• Sear Sound: Premier NYC recording studio in Manhattan known for high-end music recording and mixing with vintage analog equipment. Competes directly with TCR for premium recording sessions in the NYC market.

Broad incumbents

• Abbey Road Studios: World-famous London studio owned by Universal Music, offering premium recording, mixing, ATMOS, and scoring. Broadly comparable as a globally recognized premium multi-service studio with music and film/TV clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thecuttingroom
• Facebookfacebook.com/thecuttingroomstudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecuttingroomstudios

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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