What Silver Sound does

Silver Sound is a New York City–based, Emmy Award-winning post-production sound studio and location sound recording team founded in 2003 by Cory Choy. The firm provides professional audio services in two main operational modes: on-location production sound recording for film, television, documentary, commercial, and music video projects, and in-studio post-production including sound editing, sound design, foley, mixing, ADR, VO, and audio restoration. Its Manhattan headquarters at 28 West 27th Street houses two boutique mix stages—Studio A (5.1 theatrical with PMC AML2 monitors and JBL far-field speakers) and Studio B (TV/podcast/VR optimized with PMC 6 nearfields)—together with what the company describes as one of the most extensive sound libraries in the world. The company operates a wholly-owned SilVR division dedicated to immersive ambisonic and binaural audio for cinematic VR/AR projects, the Silver Podcast Network for original podcast content, and maintains a sister company, Silver, for full video production. A Los Angeles office extends geographic reach.

Silver Sound generates revenue through professional service engagements—typically billed hourly or per project, with rates available via private rate sheets rather than disclosed publicly. Its go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, relying on direct engagement through website booking forms, phone inquiries, and industry reputation rather than paid acquisition. The company serves a diversified enterprise client base spanning streaming platforms (Netflix, Peacock), broadcast networks and cable (HBO, ABC, National Geographic, Comedy Central, epix, VICE), technology firms (Apple, Google, Spotify), apparel brands (Nike, Converse), publishers (The New York Times, The New Yorker, Scholastic), cultural institutions (Smithsonian, National Park Service), and music industry talent (Björk, Mariah Carey, Vampire Weekend, Regina Spektor, Spike Lee, Jon Batiste, Reggie Watts). It holds New York City and State M/WBE certification.

The underlying technology stack is conventional professional audio—Zaxcom Nova wireless, Sound Devices mixers, Zoom recorders, Lectrosonics wireless, DPA and Sennheiser microphones, PMC monitors, and REAPER as primary DAW—with proprietary techniques for ambisonic and binaural immersive recording differentiated through the SilVR practice. Approximately 12 named professionals make up the team, including multiple Emmy Award-winners on both sound mixing and sound recording, led by founder Cory Choy (adjunct professor of Sound Design at Brooklyn College). The business is privately held with concentrated founder ownership, no institutional funding, and no parent company.

Name

Silver Sound

Legal name

Silver Sound

Website

https://silversound.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silver Sound is an Emmy Award-winning, NYC-based professional audio services firm founded in 2003, offering location sound recording and studio post-production for film, television, podcast, and VR/AR clients including Netflix, HBO, Apple, and Google.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Post-Production and Location Sound Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Sound Post-Production (Dialogue, ADR, Foley, Mixing) (MPADAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sound Design (Creative/Design-Heavy FX, World-Building) (MPAHAEAE), ADR Recording & Supervision (Looping, Casting, Studio Services) (MPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Audio post-production
• Location sound recording
• Sound design services
• Foley recording
• Immersive VR audio

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Location Sound Recording Services: Production sound recording services on location for film, TV, documentary, commercial, and music video productions. Billed hourly or per project with rates available via private rate sheet. Includes sound recordists, mixers, and playback professionals.
2. Studio Post-Production Services: In-studio audio post-production including sound editing, sound design, foley recording, mixing, ADR, VO recording, and audio restoration. Services provided in two boutique mix stages (Studio A and Studio B) in NYC. Billed per project or hourly.
3. Podcast Production Services: End-to-end podcast production including recording, editing, and audio design for episodic and documentary-style podcasts.
4. VR/AR Audio Services (SilVR): Specialized immersive audio services for cinematic VR and AR projects including wireless ambisonic recording, spatial sound design, in-headset live spatial mix, and delivery to VR content platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Silver Sound is an Emmy Award-winning NYC-based audio production company providing on-location sound recording and in-studio post-production services for film, television, documentary, commercial, podcast, and VR/AR clients. Its core work includes production sound mixing, sound editing, sound design, foley, mixing, ADR, VO recording, audio restoration, music composition, and live event sound, executed through two boutique NYC mix stages and a specialized SilVR division for cinematic VR/AR audio.

Product overview

Silver Sound is an Emmy Award-winning post-production sound studio and location sound recording team offering a comprehensive suite of audio services. The company's core offerings consist of Location Sound Services (on-location production recording, music video playback, live events, and VR/AR immersive recording) and Studio Sound Services (post-production mixing, sound design, audio restoration, foley, and music composition) delivered through two boutique mix stages—Studio A (5.1 theatrical mix) and Studio B (TV/podcast/VR optimized). The portfolio also includes SILVR, a specialized sub-brand dedicated to cinematic VR and AR audio production with capabilities spanning wireless ambisonic recording, spatial sound design, and custom VR experience development, as well as the Silver Podcast Network for original podcast production. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform, with all services tied to their Emmy Award-winning team and NYC-based studio facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SilVR: Sound for Cinematic VR - specialized division providing sound design, mixing, and ambisonic recording for virtual and augmented reality projects

Products and services

• Location Sound Recording Services On-location production sound recording for film, TV, documentary, commercial, and music video productions, executed by experienced sound recordists capable of operating in challenging environments such as deserts, mountaintops, and international locations. Service is booked through the On Location booking flow and billed hourly or per project at rates from a private rate sheet.
• Studio Post-Production Services Comprehensive in-studio audio post-production delivered across two boutique NYC mix stages (Studio A with 5.1 theatrical capabilities and PMC AML2 monitors; Studio B with PMC 6 nearfields for TV, podcast, and VR work). Services include Audio Restoration, Sound Design, Sound Edit, Foley, Mix, ADR, VO, and Studio Recording, booked through the In Studio booking flow.
• Audio Restoration Services Forensic audio restoration including recovery of old quarter-inch tape recordings, podcast audio enhancement, and evidence-recording clarification. Targeted at true-crime podcasts, documentary producers, and clients needing salvage of degraded source material.
• Sound Design and Foley Services Custom sound effect creation and foley recording from thousands of unique recordings in the company's proprietary sound library, used to craft distinctive sonic textures for film, TV, podcasts, and commercials. Studio B features innovative retractable foley drawers.
• Music Video Playback Services Scalable on-set playback services for bands, musicians, and music video directors, ranging from in-ear to high-volume systems, with portable rigs for locations without on-site electricity. Clients include Björk, Mariah Carey, Vampire Weekend, Regina Spektor, Spike Lee, and Jon Batiste.
• Live and Virtual Event Sound Services Live sound reinforcement covering front-of-house venue mixing, outdoor concerts, conference sound, livestreams, and PA systems for events, with clients including Rolling Stone, Spotify, and the United Nations.
• Music Composition Services Music composition combining artistic collaboration with engineering expertise across film, TV, podcast, and VR projects, including original scoring and music composition for 360 VR pieces.
• Podcast Production Services End-to-end podcast production including recording, editing, audio design, story production, and original content creation. Past work includes Crimetown and RFK Tapes for Gimlet, HISTORY This Week for History, and Silver Shorts for the Silver Podcast Network.
• SilVR Cinematic VR/AR Audio Services Immersive audio services for cinematic VR and AR projects covering wireless ambisonic recording, spatial sound design, in-headset live spatial mixing, delivery to VR content platforms, and custom VR experience and playback solution design. Notable projects include Lincoln in the Bardo with The New York Times and Beethoven's Fifth with Google/NASA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing (Live Action)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Silver (Sister Production Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Sound's sister company for full video or podcast production. Referrals flow between companies based on project scope - Silver Sound handles audio while Silver handles full production when needed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sonic Union: NYC-based boutique post-production sound studio offering mixing, sound design, ADR, and audio finishing for film, TV, advertising, and digital content — directly comparable in service mix, geography, and client tier to Silver Sound.
• Sound Lounge: Long-established NYC post-production sound facility providing sound editorial, mixing, ADR, and sound design for episodic TV, features, and commercials — overlapping client base and service scope with Silver Sound's studio offerings.
• NoiseFloor: Boutique sound design and audio post-production studio focused on advertising and branded content — directly comparable in service type and boutique positioning to Silver Sound's commercial and branded work.

Broad incumbents

• Formosa Group: Larger multi-room post-production sound group with locations in LA and other markets, offering mixing, sound design, ADR, and music services across film, TV, and gaming — overlapping capabilities at greater scale and broader geographic reach than Silver Sound.
• Technicolor (Post-Production): Global incumbent offering integrated picture, VFX, and sound post-production services to major studios and streamers — competes with Silver Sound on the audio portion of large, bundled post-production deals.
• Harbor Picture Company: NYC-based post-production facility offering picture and sound finishing for theatrical features and episodic content — adjacent competitor with overlapping clientele and broader service portfolio than Silver Sound.
• Goldcrest Post: NYC independent post-production facility providing picture, sound, and VFX services for feature films, television, and documentaries — competes with Silver Sound on the post-production audio component of feature and prestige-TV projects.
• Skywalker Sound: Premier Lucasfilm-owned post-production sound facility in Northern California offering sound design, mixing, Foley, and ADR for major features, streaming, and interactive media — represents the top tier that Silver Sound competes against on flagship projects.

Others

• Boom Library: Sound effects library and audio post-production resource provider serving film, TV, and game audio professionals — adjacent to Silver Sound's foley/SFX library work and overlapping customer base among post-production sound editors.

Regional players

• City Sound Studios: Independent sound post-production studio serving commercial, film, and digital content creators in a specific U.S. market — comparable service mix and boutique positioning to Silver Sound but operating in a different regional ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SilverSoundStudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/silversoundnyc
• Xx.com/silversoundnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silver-sound-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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