Island City Studios

What Island City Studios does

Island City Studios operates a unified audio recording and post-production facility in Khar West, Mumbai, comprising three specialized rooms: The Press (Studio A), a 500 sqft flagship live room centered on an API 1608 analog console with Quested 212 monitoring for full-band tracking; The Bay (Studio B), a versatile 100 sqft overdub and ADR room with Avalon, API 3124, and Dangerous 2-BUS+ analog chains; and The Lab (Studio C), a Dolby Atmos and audio post-production suite with JBL 708p 7.1.4 reference monitoring engineered for immersive film, OTT, and podcast mixes. The studio is privately held and founder-owned (Jehangir Jehangir, with Aria Nanji elevated to Partner in 2024), supported by a nine-person team of multi-disciplinary engineers, producers, and a studio manager.

The business runs on professional-services revenue from hourly/daily studio rentals and project-based engineering fees for recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, ADR, and music supervision. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed; bookings are taken directly through WhatsApp, email, and phone with no resellers or marketplace listings. The client base is horizontally segmented across independent music artists, film and OTT productions, advertising and brand content, and podcast/audiobook creators, with named work for marquee Indian artists (Rema, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Shreya Ghoshal) and award-winning films (Gully Boy, Laapata Ladies).

Go-to-market is organic and reputation-driven, relying on community building, word-of-mouth within Mumbai's music and film industry, Instagram and Facebook presence, and curated team playlists on streaming platforms. The studio has no external funding, no subsidiaries, and operates solely within India, positioning itself as a premium, artist-first facility for the next generation of Indian audio and music professionals.

Name

Island City Studios

Legal name

Island City Studios

Website

https://islandcitystudios.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Island City Studios is a Mumbai-based, founder-owned audio recording and post-production facility operating three specialized studios (analog flagship, voiceover/ADR, and Dolby Atmos suite) and delivering project-based recording, mixing, mastering, film post, podcast, and audiobook services to independent artists, film/OTT productions, advertisers, and spoken-word creators across India.

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

Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ), Audio Post Facilities & Stage Operations (Mix Stages, Studio Management, Booking) (MPAHAEAO), Voiceover Recording & Production (Narration, Promo, Commercial VO) (MPAHAEAK), Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style) (MPAJAJAJ)

Keywords

• Audio recording services
• Music production studio
• Mixing and mastering
• Film post-production
• Dolby Atmos mixing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental and Session Fees: Revenue from hourly/daily rental of recording studios (The Press, The Bay, The Lab) and engineering session fees for recording, mixing, and mastering services.
2. Audio Production and Post-Production: Fees for full production services including original scores, sound design, ADR, and post-production for film, series, and advertising projects.
3. Podcast and Audiobook Production: Turnkey production services for podcasts and audiobooks including recording, editing, mastering, and ACX-compliant deliverables.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Island City Studios operates three specialized recording rooms—The Press (flagship 500 sqft live room with API 1608 console for full-band tracking), The Bay (100 sqft voiceover/ADR/overdub room with Avalon and Dangerous analog chain), and The Lab (Dolby Atmos post-production suite)—delivering end-to-end audio services from recording and mixing to mastering, sound design, ADR, music supervision, and ACX-compliant audiobook production. Clients include independent musicians, indie labels, film and OTT productions, advertising agencies, podcasters, and audiobook creators in India's music and film industry.

Product overview

Island City Studios operates as a unified audio production facility offering three distinct recording spaces—The Press (Studio A), The Bay (Studio B), and The Lab (Studio C)—alongside comprehensive production services spanning the entire audio production pipeline from pre-production to mastering. The Press serves as the flagship studio for full-band tracking with analog console workflow, The Bay provides versatile space for voiceovers, ADR, and overdubs, while The Lab handles Dolby Atmos immersive and audio post-production for film and OTT content. The company delivers end-to-end services including recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, music supervision, and artist support across music albums, film scores, advertising, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Press (Studio A) Flagship recording studio featuring an API 1608 analog console with API, UAD, and Focusrite outboard pre-amps and Quested 212 flush-mounted monitoring with dual subs. Includes a 500 sqft live room with Yamaha Baby Grand, Fender Rhodes, drum kits, and guitar/bass amps for full-band tracking and large-scale recording sessions. Powered by Pro Tools Ultimate and Logic Pro X with UAD DSP.
• The Bay (Studio B) Versatile dubbing and overdub studio with a 100 sqft live room and attached balcony. Equipped with Avalon 737, API 3124, and Dangerous 2-BUS+ analog chain and Neumann KH150A mid-field monitoring with KH750 sub. Optimized for voiceovers, ADR, and single-instrument recording while still capable of full-band live capture.
• The Lab (Studio C) Dolby Atmos and audio post-production facility engineered for critical listening, with reference-calibrated monitoring for stereo, 5.1, and Dolby Atmos immersive playback. Features Pro Tools Ultimate with Avid S1 and Dock control surfaces and industry-standard conform, restoration, mixing, and immersive tools. Designed for film, OTT, and podcast post-production mixes with dialogue editing and sound design capabilities.
• Recording & Production Services Full-service audio recording and music production covering full band sessions, vocal tracking, and collaborative writing, with seasoned engineers guiding every take. Designed for independent artists, bands, and labels producing albums, EPs, and singles.
• Mixing & Mastering Services Hybrid analog/digital mixing and mastering workflows that preserve character while meeting modern delivery standards for streaming platforms and broadcast requirements. Combines analog warmth with modern DAW precision across stereo, surround, and immersive formats.
• Film & OTT Audio Services

Named customers6 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London recording and mixing facility, parent of Abbey Road Institute where Island City co-founder Ashyar Balsara trained. Represents the global benchmark for premium studios and the brand ceiling Island City's analog positioning references.
• AIR Studios: London-based premier recording and scoring stage used for film scores and orchestral recording. International reference point for high-end music and film scoring facilities competing for global premium work.

Direct peers

• YRF Studios: Mumbai film-studio-owned recording and post facility that serves both internal Yash Raj Films productions and external clients. Competes for the same film/OTT post and music production work Island City targets, but with the backing of a major film studio.
• Purple Haze Studios: Long-established Mumbai recording facility also serving independent artists, Bollywood film post, and advertising clients. Directly comparable in geography, service mix (music + film + ad), and premium positioning within the Mumbai market.
• Sound Ideaz: India-based audio post-production and dubbing studio serving film, OTT, and advertising clients. Comparable in film/OTT post focus but skews more heavily toward dubbing/localization.
• KM Music Conservatorium and Studios: A.R. Rahman-founded recording and post facility with locations in Chennai and a presence in Mumbai. Comparable Dolby Atmos-capable music and film post offering; competes for premium Indian film scores and OTT work.

Regional players

• Sphere Studios: India-based studio with presence in multiple cities, serving film, OTT, and music clients. Comparable Dolby Atmos post offering; geographic spread makes it a competitor for multi-region Indian productions.
• The Premises Studio: London-based recording and mixing studio with hybrid analog/digital workflow and film post capabilities. Operates in a different geography but comparable in scale, equipment philosophy, and cross-vertical service mix.
• Neutrino Studios: Mumbai-based music recording and production studio serving independent and film music clients. Comparable in independent artist focus and Mumbai base; primarily operates in music recording rather than full film post.

Emerging players

• Compass Box Studios: Independent Mumbai-based recording studio targeting indie artists and ad work with hybrid analog/digital workflows. Comparable artist-first positioning but smaller footprint than Island City.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/islandcitystudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/studioislandcity?igsh=MXRxamxnZzkzbG01dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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