Lakehouse Recording Studios

Name

Lakehouse Recording Studios

Website

https://lakehouserecordingstudios.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Sound Recording Studios (512240), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO), Vocal Production & Coaching (in-studio) (MPAIAHAI), Session Musicians & Vocalists (MPAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Recording studio services
• Music production
• Mixing and mastering
• Analog recording
• Voiceover recording

Headquarters

HQ city

Asbury Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recording Studio Time Rental: Hourly/daily rental of studio spaces (Studio North, Studio South, Satellite) for tracking sessions. Revenue based on session duration and studio selected. 50% deposit required to confirm booking.
2. Recording Services: Full band tracking, overdubs, vocal tracking, voiceover, audiobooks, and audio-to-video services. Session musicians available upon request with 2 weeks notice.
3. Mixing & Mastering: Post-production services including stereo mix, Dolby Atmos mix, mix to tape, mastering, and audio repair. 2-3 week turnaround with in-person and virtual sessions available.
4. Track Your Song Package: Signature 4-hour recording experience for musicians of all levels including arrangement consultation, instrumental tracking with session musicians, vocal recording, and professional mixing. Priced at $595.
5. Pro Tools Certification Workshop: 5-day intensive Avid certification program led by certified instructor. Covers PT101 and PT110. $749 per participant.
6. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including hoodies ($60), t-shirts ($30-$35), beanies ($45), hats ($45), tote bags ($18), and gift cards (from $100).
7. Industry Services: Music distribution, pitching to streaming platforms, session filming, branding, website design, graphic design, videography, and custom merchandise services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lakehouse Recording Studios rents hourly/daily studio time across three custom-designed rooms (Studio North, Studio South, Satellite) and provides professional recording, mixing, mastering, voiceover/audiobook, and music industry services. The studio pairs vintage analog consoles (1973 Neve 8024, 1976 API 2488) and an Ampex MM1200 tape machine with modern Pro Tools and Logic Pro workflows, supporting tracking, overdubs, Dolby Atmos mixing, audio repair, and ACX/Audible-compliant audiobook production. Complementary offerings include the Track Your Song 4-hour recording package ($595), Avid Pro Tools Certification Workshop ($749), and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Lakehouse Recording Studios is a world-class recording facility in Asbury Park, NJ, offering multiple distinct studio spaces and services. The portfolio includes three core recording spaces—Studio North (large-format tracking with 1973 Neve 8024), Studio South (mid-size studio with 1976 API 2488 console), and Satellite (boutique ADR/voiceover room)—alongside integrated service offerings: Tracking Services, Mixing & Mastering, Voiceover & Audiobooks, and Video Services. Signature experiences include Track Your Song (a 4-hour guided recording session with session musicians) and Pro Tools Certification Workshop. The studio also provides music industry support services including distribution, branding, and content creation. The facility is designed by John Storyk of Walters-StoryK Design Group and blends traditional analog effects with contemporary production capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio North Large tracking studio with an expansive control room, well-laid-out live room, and isolation options, best suited for tracking densely populated projects. Features a 1973 Neve 8024 recording desk, Ampex MM1200 tape machine, and high-end outboard gear.
• Studio South Medium-sized tracking studio centered around a restored 1976 API 32-channel 2488 recording console. Well suited for 3-4 person groups and solo artists, and used as the favorite mix studio at Lakehouse. Features excellent monitoring, outboard gear, and accurate acoustics.
• Satellite Boutique audio and ADR room located on the third floor with a dedicated isolation booth, carefully placed acoustic treatment, critically tuned monitoring, and a top-tier recording chain. Designed for voiceover, audiobook narration, dialogue replacement, and intimate recording sessions.
• Tracking Services Comprehensive tracking services ranging from full band sessions to voice-over work, including voiceover, audiobooks, audio-to-video, full band tracking, overdubs, and vocal tracking. Uses purpose-built rooms with top-tier isolation and equipment spanning from the early 1900s to today, with session musicians available on 2 weeks notice.
• Mixing & Mastering Post-production services including stereo mix, Dolby Atmos mix, mix to tape, mastering, and audio repair. Offers analog outboard processing, reamping, real plate reverbs, spring reverbs, echo chamber processing, vocal tuning, and drum editing. Includes in-person and virtual sessions with a 2-3 week turnaround.
• Voiceover & Audiobooks Professional recording services for audiobooks, radio spots, voiceovers, and ADR. Includes casting services for professional voice actors, editing and post-production, noise reduction, precision editing, EQ, mastering, and format compliance for ACX and Audible platforms.
• Video Services Videography packages for recording sessions and music videos. Includes BTS session videos, social clips, live sessions, TikTok/Reel sessions, artist spotlights on YouTube, and Spotify canvases.
• Music Industry Services Comprehensive music industry support including music distribution and pitching to Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, session filming, branding and website design, social media content creation, photography, graphic design for album artwork, and custom merchandise design.
• Track Your Song Signature 4-hour guided recording experience for musicians of all levels that includes arrangement consultation, instrumental tracking with session musicians (2 guitars, bass, drums, keyboard), vocal recording, and professional mixing. Delivers a streaming-ready .wav file. Priced at $595.
• Pro Tools Certification Workshop 5-day intensive Avid certification program led by an Avid Certified Instructor. Covers PT101 and PT110 curricula and prepares participants for Avid Pro Tools Specialist certification. Priced at $749 per participant.
• Lakehouse Merchandise Branded merchandise including hoodies ($60), t-shirts ($30-$35), beanies ($45), hats ($45), tote bags ($18), and other apparel/accessories sold through the studio's online shop.
• LhRS Gift Card Gift cards redeemable toward any studio time booking. Available in denominations from $100 to $5,000 in various increments. Valid for 12 months from date of issue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Streaming-ready recording delivered in one day via Track Your Song package
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunset Sound: Iconic Hollywood recording complex with multiple vintage-equipped rooms and a five-decade client roster. A larger, more established analog-pedigree studio comparable to Lakehouse on equipment philosophy, with broader commercial scale.
• The Village Studios: West LA multi-room recording complex that has hosted major artists for decades. Comparable in offering multiple distinct studio rooms with vintage consoles, but operates at significantly larger scale than Lakehouse.
• Capitol Studios: Legendary Hollywood studio complex within the Capitol Records building, featuring vintage consoles and Dolby Atmos mixing. Comparable to Lakehouse on premium positioning and Atmos capability, with the backing of a major label.
• Electric Lady Studios: Historic NYC recording studio originally built by Jimi Hendrix, offering multiple rooms with vintage equipment. Comparable to Lakehouse in vintage analog character and premium positioning, though with substantially greater brand legacy.
• Sterling Sound: NYC-based mastering house with multiple Grammy-winning engineers. Comparable to Lakehouse on the post-production side (mastering) rather than tracking, but represents adjacent premium audio services competition.

Direct peers

• Electrical Audio: Steve Albini's Chicago boutique recording studio renowned for its analog-first approach, vintage consoles, and commitment to tape recording. Closest analog-only peer to Lakehouse's vintage Neve/API signal chain philosophy.
• Studio G Brooklyn: Brooklyn-based boutique studio offering recording, mixing, and mastering with vintage analog gear. Comparable to Lakehouse in boutique scale, service mix, and Northeast regional positioning.
• The Carriage House Studios: Boutique studio in Stamford, CT offering analog and hybrid recording with Neve/SSL consoles. Comparable to Lakehouse in regional Northeast positioning and analog-first equipment philosophy.
• Dreamland Recording Studios: Boutique recording studio in the NYC region with vintage analog equipment and a roster of indie and major-label clients. Closely comparable to Lakehouse in boutique scale, vintage signal chain, and Northeast US positioning.

Others

• Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG): Acoustic design and architecture firm behind Lakehouse's facility (and many peer studios above). Listed as an ecosystem participant — the designer relationship signals infrastructure quality, though WSDG itself is not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXsE509RgdEp-AgC0Tt579A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakehouse-recording-studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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