Sono2 Gmbh

What Sono2 Gmbh does

Sono2 GmbH is a Stuttgart-based audio and visual post-production studio founded in 2015, operating from a single headquarters at Mörikestraße 67 with three sound studios (including a Dolby Atmos mixing room) and a grading suite equipped with a calibrated 83-inch HDR-capable OLED screen. The studio delivers sound design, dialog editing, ADR, Foley, music composition, original sound recording (O-Ton), Dolby Atmos mixing, color grading, DCP creation, and interactive audio for games and immersive experiences. It is led by three managing directors covering sound design/mixing (Andreas Mühlschlegel), sound design/mixing/music composition (Marc Fragstein), and picture post-production (Gerrit Kuge), supported by a network of freelance professionals across multiple German states. Its portfolio spans feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation, video games, and brand/immersive installations, with notable clients including RTL, UFA Fiction, D-Facto Motion, ZDF, Disney+, Mercedes-Benz, and Studio FILM BILDER, and award recognition including the German Film Award for Best Sound Design (Systemsprenger), a Sundance Special Jury Award (MIDWIVES), and a Filmfest Dresden Best Sounddesign prize (Just a Guy).

The studio operates as a project-based B2B professional services provider with quote-based pricing tailored to project scope. Revenue is generated entirely through contracted engagements with production companies, broadcasters, studios, and agencies — there is no product, subscription, or self-serve offering. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct inquiries via the website, industry referrals, and repeat commissions from established clients. Acquired marquee clients include broadcasters (RTL, ZDF, ARD, Disney+), production companies (UFA Fiction, D-Facto Motion, Wüste Film, Constantin Film, Weydemann Bros.), and brand-side engagements (Mercedes-Benz via Jangled Nerves). The studio's December 2023 inauguration of a Dolby Atmos mixing facility — one of few in Baden-Württemberg, built in collaboration with MB Akustik and 0711 Audio — and its 2023 expansion into podcast/language recording and interactive audio represent the most significant recent platform investments. Facilities are powered 100% by green electricity, and the company is listed in the MFG Baden-Württemberg directory of ecologically sustainable service providers.

Name

Sono2 Gmbh

Legal name

Sono2 GmbH

Website

https://sono2.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sono2 GmbH is a Stuttgart-based audio and visual post-production studio offering sound design, Dolby Atmos mixing, music composition, color grading, and interactive audio for film, TV, animation, documentary, gaming, and commercial production clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Post-Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Re-Recording Mixing (Theatrical/TV/Streaming) (MPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sound Post-Production (Dialogue, ADR, Foley, Mixing) (MPADAGAC), Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ), Sound Design (Creative/Design-Heavy FX, World-Building) (MPAHAEAE), Voiceover Recording & Production (Narration, Promo, Commercial VO) (MPAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Audio post-production
• Sound design services
• Dolby atmos mixing
• Film sound design
• Music composition

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Post-Production Audio Services: Project-based professional services including sound design, dialog editing, ADR, foley, and final audio mixing for film, TV, and animation productions.
2. Dolby Atmos Music Mixing: Specialized Dolby Atmos music mixing services, including the mixing of recorded music tracks (e.g., Kid Cudi for Mercedes-Benz Magical Garage) in immersive 3D audio format.
3. Music Composition: Original music composition for games, films, and series, including notable projects such as 'Strafe', 'Tatort', and children's content for Studio FILM BILDER.
4. Original Sound Recording (O-Ton): On-location sound recording services for feature films, documentaries, and commercials using a network of freelance professionals across German states.
5. Podcast and Language Recording: Professional podcast recording and voice-over services, including concept consulting and distribution support for audio content.
6. Picture Post-Production / Grading: Color grading and image post-production services in the HDR-capable grading suite, including DCP (Digital Cinema Package) creation and delivery of broadcast-ready files.
7. Interactive Audio for Games: Interactive sound design, audio integration, and Dolby Atmos mixing for video games, including titles such as 'Auszeit' and 'Lucky Tower Ultimate'.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sono2 is an audio post-production studio delivering sound design, dialog editing, ADR, Foley, music composition, original sound recording, Dolby Atmos mixing, color grading, and interactive audio services for film, television, animation, documentary, gaming, and brand/commercial productions. The studio operates three sound studios including a Dolby Atmos mixing room and an HDR-capable grading suite with an 83-inch OLED screen, all powered by 100% green electricity.

Product overview

Sono2 is a multi-service post-production company offering a unified suite of audio and visual services for film, television, games, and interactive media. The core offering combines six interconnected services: Post Production, Interactive Audio, Dolby Atmos Music Mix, O-Ton (Original Sound Recording), Music Composition (Komposition), and Podcast & Language Recording (Podcast und Sprache). These services are supported by a dedicated Grading Suite facility. The company operates from Stuttgart with three sound studios and a Dolby Atmos mixing control room, all powered by 100% green electricity. Services range from sound design and mixing to music composition and Foley work, serving clients across feature films, TV series, documentaries, animations, commercials, and video games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post Production Comprehensive audio and picture post-production services including sound design, dialog editing, ADR, Foley, mixing, image editing, and final mixing in the Dolby Atmos mixing studio, for film, TV, animation, and documentary productions.
• Interactive Audio Creation of interactive sound experiences and sound design, including 3D sound effects integration and real-time sound parameter adjustment, for video games and immersive installations.
• Dolby Atmos Music Mix Immersive Dolby Atmos music mixing enabling precise spatial placement of musical elements, creating three-dimensional listening experiences for recorded music, branded content, and installations.
• O-Ton (Original Sound Recording) Original sound recordings for feature films, documentaries, and advertising, using an extensive network of freelance collaborators across various German states.
• Komposition (Music Composition) Original music composition for games, films, and series, creating unique atmospheres and emotional connections for audiences and players, including work on 'Strafe', 'Tatort', and children's content.
• Podcast und Sprache Professional podcast and speech recording services with technical precision, including consulting on podcast conception and distribution support.
• Dolby Atmos Mixing Studio Facility State-of-the-art Dolby Atmos mixing studio purpose-built in collaboration with MB Akustik and 0711 Audio, providing immersive 3D audio mixing for film, TV, music, and interactive projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• The film 'Systemsprenger' won the German Film Award (Deutscher Filmpreis) for Best Sound Design.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MB AkustikcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2023MB Akustik collaborated closely with Sono2 in the planning and construction of the Dolby Atmos mixing studio. MB Akustik contributed specialized acoustic engineering expertise to create one of the few Dolby Atmos facilities in Baden-Württemberg.
• 0711 AudiocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 20230711 Audio partnered with Sono2 in the design and build of the Dolby Atmos mixing studio, bringing audio engineering expertise to ensure the facility meets professional mixing standards.
• NeckarstudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSono2 collaborated with Neckarstudios on foley production for multiple projects including 'Der Schwarm' (ZDF), 'Solidarity', and 'Vienna Game' (Disney+). The collaboration involves coordinated foley recording and sound integration for film and TV productions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Studio Hamburg: Hamburg-based integrated film, TV, and post-production group offering sound post-production, grading, and VFX. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving major German broadcasters (NDR, ARD) with overlapping post-production capabilities to Sono2.
• Bavaria Film: Major Munich-based German film studio and post-production facility offering sound design, mixing, and visual effects services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the German film/TV post-production market with overlapping capabilities to Sono2, particularly for theatrical and broadcast mixing.
• Tobis Film: Major Berlin-based German film production and distribution company with post-production operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the German film ecosystem that handles distribution and post-production services for theatrical releases — overlapping with Sono2's theatrical mixing work.
• Studio Babelsberg: One of the world's oldest and largest film studios, based in Potsdam, offering a full spectrum of production and post-production services including sound mixing and grading. Comparable as a major incumbent with overlapping audio and picture post-production capabilities for German and international productions.

Others

• D-Facto Motion: German TV production company producing high-end scripted series including 'König von Palma' and 'Allmen' — projects for which Sono2 provided audio post-production. Comparable as a key client and ecosystem participant in the German scripted series production chain that Sono2 serves.

Direct peers

• Loft Studios Berlin: Berlin-based professional audio post-production studio providing sound design, mixing, and music composition for film, TV, and advertising. Directly comparable to Sono2 as a boutique B2B audio post-production studio serving German-language productions.
• Rotor Film: German film production and post-production company that has directly collaborated with Sono2 on Foley work (e.g., 'Der Schwarm' for ZDF). Comparable as a direct peer/partner in the German film post-production ecosystem with overlapping capabilities in sound and picture post.
• Cine Plus Group: Cine Plus is a German post-production services group offering sound design, mixing, color grading, and DCP mastering across multiple locations. Directly comparable to Sono2 as a B2B audio/visual post-production studio serving German broadcasters and film productions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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