Hybrid Studios

What Hybrid Studios does

Hybrid Studios, LLC (operating as Hybrid Studios) is a privately held, owner-operated multimedia production facility headquartered at 3021 S. Shannon St., Santa Ana, California. Founded in summer 2012 by Billy Klein and Patrick Akhamlich, the company runs two analog-equipped recording studios (Studio A anchored by an SSL 4064G+ console with Ultimation automation in a 900 sq ft Delta H-tuned control room with a 1,000 sq ft live room, and Studio B featuring an API The Box console) alongside a 3,000 sq ft sound stage equipped with a 20' x 35' cyclorama, overhead lighting grid, makeup and green rooms, and a 3-phase Camlok-16 power connection for film, photography, and music-video production. The asset base also includes an extensive vintage microphone collection (Neumann U47/U67), outboard gear (BAE 1073, API 3124+, SSL 4000 G+ channel strips, LA2A, 1176), and instruments including a Yamaha C7 Conservatory grand with Disklavier for remote MIDI-to-piano conversion.

The company serves professional and independent music artists and bands (album recording, mixing, mastering), film and video production companies (sound-stage rentals), corporate/brand clients (Disney, CBS, Activision, automotive brands), and music/media students via educational tours. Notable project engagements include Trivium's 'The Sin and The Sentence' (produced by Grammy-winning Josh Wilbur), Of Mice & Men, Alan Parsons, Soulfly, Robert Jon and The Wreck, and Bird & The War. The client roster spans 70+ named engagements across major labels, film studios, broadcast networks, gaming, automotive, and independent artists.

Revenue is generated through project-based hourly or session-based studio rentals (Studio A, Studio B), sound-stage rentals for film and photography, professional-services remote mastering, MIDI-to-piano conversion (published pricing of $200 for the first song and $150 for each additional song), and Apple Digital Masters delivery. The go-to-market model is event-driven and community-led: the company runs the annual Hybrid Happy Hour NAMM afterparty with co-sponsors (Stacks FX, Genelec, Lewitt, Angeline Vineyards, Towne Park Brewery), sponsors the Unsigned Only and HSYAT Battle of the Bands competitions, partners with Applebox Network for live-streaming production, and hosts student field trips via Vital Link and Santiago Canyon College. There is no disclosed outside funding or institutional ownership.

Name

Hybrid Studios

Legal name

Hybrid Studios, LLC

Website

https://hybridstudiosca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hybrid Studios is a privately held, owner-operated multimedia production facility in Santa Ana, California, operating two analog-equipped recording studios and a 3,000 sq ft sound stage that serve professional musicians, film and video producers, and brand clients worldwide via remote mastering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA), Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO)

Keywords

• Professional recording studios
• Analog recording facility
• Sound stage rental
• Music production services
• Audio mastering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recording Studio Rental: Hourly or session-based rental of recording studio facilities including Studio A (SSL 4064G+ console, 900 sq ft control room, 1,000 sq ft live room) and Studio B (API The Box console). Services include recording, mixing, and production assistance.
2. Sound Stage Rental: Rental of the 3,000 square foot sound stage for film, photography, and video productions. Includes use of cyclorama, lighting grid, green room, and makeup/dressing facilities.
3. Online Mastering Services: Remote mastering services offered worldwide using analog and digital equipment in an acoustically-accurate environment. Customers send stereo WAV files for professional mastering.
4. MIDI to Piano Conversion: Online service converting MIDI files to piano tracks recorded on Yamaha C7 Conservatory grand piano with selectable microphone configurations. Priced at $200 for first song, $150 for additional songs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hybrid Studios is an Orange County, California multimedia production facility operating two professional recording studios (Studio A with an SSL 4064G+ console and mastering-grade acoustics, Studio B with an API The Box console) and a 3,000 square foot sound stage. The facility delivers recording, mixing, mastering, sound stage rental, and specialized services including online mastering and MIDI-to-piano conversion using Disklavier technology on a Yamaha C7 grand piano.

Product overview

Hybrid Studios is a fully integrated multimedia production facility in Orange County, California, offering a unified portfolio of recording studios, sound stage, and professional audio services. The core offering comprises two recording studios—Studio A centered around an SSL 4064G+ console with mastering-grade acoustics, and Studio B featuring API's The BOX analog console—alongside a 3,000 sq ft sound stage with pre-lit cyclorama for video and photography production. Supporting services include online mastering, MIDI-to-piano conversion via Disklavier technology on a Yamaha C7 grand piano, and Apple Digital Masters encoding. The facility also houses Applebox Network for live streaming production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recording Studios (Studio A & Studio B) Fully integrated analog and digital recording facilities featuring Studio A with SSL 4064G+ console, 900 sq ft mastering-grade control room designed by Delta H Design, 1,000 sq ft live room with 13-foot ceilings, and 2 isolation rooms; Studio B with API The BOX analog console and Diamond Series isolation booth. Serves professional and independent artists, bands, and producers.
• Sound Stage (Stage 1) 3,000 square foot sound stage with dual insulated bay door, pre-lit cyclorama with infinity cove, 600 sq ft lighting grid, makeup/dressing rooms, and green room. Features Kino Image 87's and ARRI L7C's lighting with Camlok-16 connection for supplementary power. Available for film production, commercial photography, music video filming, and product photography.
• Mastering Services Online mastering services offered worldwide using analog and digital equipment in an acoustically-accurate environment. Engineers Billy Klein and Brian Frederick spearhead the mastering effort. Clients send stereo WAV files for professional mastering.
• MIDI to Piano Conversion (Disklavier Services) Online service converting MIDI files to high-quality piano tracks recorded on Yamaha C7 Conservatory grand piano using Disklavier technology, with selectable microphone options. Priced at $200 for the first song and $150 per additional song. Available to clients worldwide.
• Apple Digital Masters Approved Apple Digital Masters provider, enabling artists to produce high-quality masters optimized for Apple Music streaming with guaranteed sound quality delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trivium's 'The Sin and The Sentence' recorded at Hybrid Studios reached #1 on Billboard US Top Hard Rock Albums, #3 on US Top Rock Albums, and #23 on US Billboard 200
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Applebox NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Applebox Network is an interactive news media network based out of Hybrid Studios that streams directly to viewers via Facebook Live and other OTT technologies. The company provides live streaming production capabilities and is led by Craig 'Burnie' Burns, who also operates Burnie's Grip and Lighting from the facility. Applebox Network integrated remote location streaming technology capable of combining three cameras and streaming live to any social media or online address.
• GenelecminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Audio monitor manufacturer sponsoring Hybrid Happy Hour 2018 NAMM afterparty event.
• LewittminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Microphone manufacturer sponsoring Hybrid Happy Hour 2018 NAMM afterparty event.
• Towne Park BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Local brewery sponsoring Hybrid Happy Hour 2018 NAMM afterparty event with craft beverages.
• Angeline Vineyards & WineryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Winemaker sponsoring Hybrid Happy Hour 2018 NAMM afterparty event.
• Arts & Learning ConservatoryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Arts education organization sponsoring Hybrid Happy Hour 2018 NAMM afterparty event.
• Unsigned OnlycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Music competition for unsigned artists. Hybrid Studios sponsored the competition for the second consecutive year (2018, 2019), awarding studio time to competition winners.
• Vital LinkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Nonprofit organization connecting students and graduates to meaningful careers through activities such as business site tours. Partnered with Hybrid Studios to provide career education tours for Santiago Canyon College students.
• Santiago Canyon CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018State of California community college with Business and Career Education curriculum. Students toured Hybrid Studios facilities as part of career exploration in audio and video production.
• Stacks FXcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Long Beach-based boutique guitar pedal company founded by Brian Frederick. Stacks FX serves as a sponsor for Hybrid Happy Hour NAMM afterparty events and all Stacks FX pedals are available for use at Hybrid Studios. Brian Frederick brings his production expertise to the studio while promoting his pedal products through the partnership.
• HSYAT (High School Youth Action Team)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Irvine High School Youth Action Team organizes battle of the bands competitions. Hybrid Studios sponsored the 11th Annual Akustikoff (2016) and subsequent events, providing studio time as grand prize and lighting/sound equipment for events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• LANDR: AI-powered online mastering and music production platform. Comparable to Hybrid's online mastering service as a remote, scalable alternative for budget-conscious artists — but with vastly lower unit costs and a software/SaaS model.

Broad incumbents

• Capitol Studios: Iconic Hollywood studio complex operated as part of Capitol Music Group / Universal. Comparable to Hybrid as a premium SoCal recording destination but with broader label infrastructure, mastering, and ecosystem support that Hybrid lacks.
• Abbey Road Studios: World-renowned London recording complex offering online and in-person mastering and recording. Comparable to Hybrid because both sell premium mastering and studio services; Abbey Road represents the global brand-tier ceiling Hybrid's online services benchmark against.

Direct peers

• NRG Recording Studios: North Hollywood studio with strong rock/metal and producer-driven bookings. Comparable to Hybrid because of overlapping hard-rock clientele, in-house producers, and a model of session-based rental around high-end consoles and gear.
• Conway Recording Studios: Multi-room Hollywood recording facility known for film scoring, pop, and rock sessions. Comparable to Hybrid because both monetize large-format analog rooms for professional artists, with similar studio-rental economics.
• Westlake Recording Studios: Iconic Los Angeles commercial recording studio with a deep roster of platinum-selling albums. Comparable to Hybrid because both sell premium analog recording environments (large consoles, vintage gear) to professional artists and labels on a session-rental basis.
• EastWest Studios: Premier Hollywood recording complex (formerly Western Recorders/Cello Studios) serving top-tier pop, film, and rock projects. Comparable to Hybrid as a premium multi-room session-based recording studio competing for the same artist and label clients.
• Valentine Recording Studios: Burbank-based analog-forward studio specializing in rock and indie projects. Comparable to Hybrid because both compete for analog-purist sessions, mid-budget label work, and producer-attended bookings in the LA/OC region.
• Sunset Sound: Historic Hollywood recording complex famous for rock and roll productions. Directly comparable to Hybrid as a SoCal analog-forward studio renting by session to major-label and indie artists across multiple genres.
• Sound City Studios: Legendary Van Nuys analog studio known for rock recordings. Comparable to Hybrid in its analog-first identity, focus on drum-heavy live tracking, and appeal to rock producers and artists willing to pay for a distinctive sonic environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hybridstudiosca
• Instagraminstagram.com/hybridstudiosca
• Xx.com/hybridstudiosca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hybrid-studios-llc

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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