Studio Tongoetze

What Studio Tongoetze does

Studio Tongoetze is a professional audio production studio based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 2011 by Markus Götze as a sole proprietorship. The company operates both an in-house recording studio (Wielandstraße 14, 70193 Stuttgart) and a live event sound engineering service, delivering a comprehensive suite of B2B audio services including sound design, mixing and mastering, music production, voice recording, ADR/synchronization, audiobook production, podcast production, E-Learning audio, and specialized 5.1 cinema mixing plus binaural 3D audio for immersive installations.

The studio's technical stack centers on professional analog and digital audio engineering assets: Neumann U87 microphones, Tegeler Audio Manufaktur preamps, a sound-optimized recording environment, dual redundant recording systems with uninterruptible power supply for live event reliability, and capabilities for 5.1 surround mixing and binaural 3D audio production. The team consists of approximately 5-6 audio engineers and specialists, including a Tonmeister with formal audio engineering education (B.Eng./M.Eng. in Audiovisual Media). The studio also operates a customer-facing online audiobook production calculator tool (Hörbuchrechner) for production timeline estimates.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-based pricing and no public rate disclosure. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct outreach, phone/email contact, the studio's website portfolio, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and referral from production companies and existing clients. Studio Tongoetze serves enterprise and institutional clients across automotive (Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, Porsche, Audi, VW), industrial manufacturing (Bosch, Trumpf, Lapp Kabel), broadcasting (SWR), publishing (Saga Egmont, Argon Verlag, Hörbuch Hamburg), healthcare (AOK Baden-Württemberg), and live event/cultural (Staatstheater Stuttgart, Hugo Wolf Akademie) sectors, primarily within Germany.

Name

Studio Tongoetze

Legal name

Studio Tongoetze

Website

https://tongoetze.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio Tongoetze is a Stuttgart-based professional audio production studio and live sound engineering service, founded in 2011 by Markus Götze, serving enterprise, broadcasting, publishing, and live event clients across Germany with recording, mixing, sound design, audiobook, podcast, and 5.1 cinema services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs) (MPAIAHAO)

Keywords

• Audio production services
• Studio recording
• Live sound engineering
• Audiobook production
• Post-production sound

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Audio Services: Project-based professional audio services including live sound engineering, studio recording, sound design, mixing/mastering, music production, audiobook production, podcast production, and ADR/synchronization. Services are delivered to corporate clients, media companies, broadcasters, publishers, and institutional clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Tongoetze is a Stuttgart-based professional audio production studio offering recording, sound design, music production, audiobook and podcast production, voice recording, ADR/synchronization, 5.1 surround mixing, and live event sound engineering for corporate clients, publishers, broadcasters, and event organizers. The studio combines in-facility production with on-location live sound capability under a single owner-operator model.

Product overview

Studio Tongoetze is a professional audio production company based in Stuttgart, Germany, operating since 2011 under founder Markus Götze. The company functions as both a recording studio and live sound service provider, offering a comprehensive suite of audio services including sound design, mixing, music production, voice recording, ADR/synchronization, audiobook production, podcast production, and E-learning audio. Their services are delivered through two main channels: Studio Services (recording, editing, mastering, and mixing for music, film, audiobooks, podcasts, and corporate media) and Live Services (Front of House mixing, monitor mixing, broadcast audio, and live recording for concerts and events). The company also provides specialized capabilities including 5.1 surround sound mixing, binaural 3D audio, and an online audiobook calculator tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio Recording Professional in-studio recording of voice, music, and other audio content for corporate, broadcast, and media clients.
• Live Event Sound Engineering On-site sound reinforcement and live audio production for corporate events, conferences, product launches, and brand activations.
• Sound Design Creation of custom sound design elements for advertising, broadcast, film, and corporate audio productions.
• Audiobook Production Studio recording and post-production of audiobooks for book publishers and audiobook producers, including voice talent sessions, editing, and mastering.
• Podcast Production End-to-end podcast production including studio recording, editing, and post-production for digital media and corporate podcast clients.
• Music Production Music composition, arrangement, and recording for advertising, broadcast, and corporate media projects.
• ADR and Synchronization Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) and synchronization recording for film, television, and advertising post-production workflows.
• Voice Recording Studio voice-over and narration recording for corporate, broadcast, advertising, and audiobook projects.
• 5.1 Surround Mixing 5.1 surround sound mixing for broadcast, film, advertising, and immersive audio deliverables.
• Binaural 3D Audio Production Binaural 3D audio capture and production for immersive audio applications, including headphone-based and spatial-audio deliverables.

Named customers21 records

Segments6 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 indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Funkhaus Berlin: Historic Berlin recording and broadcast facility used by major German broadcasters and labels. Comparable to Tongoetze for recording and live event audio services, though at significantly larger scale with multiple studios and event spaces.
• Audible (Amazon): Major audiobook platform and producer operating in Germany. While not a direct production services peer, Audible is a key buyer of audiobook production services and competes indirectly with traditional publisher-driven audiobook workflows that Tongoetze serves.
• Abbey Road Studios: World-renowned London recording studio. Comparable to Tongoetze as a premium commercial recording studio with a strong brand portfolio, though operating at much greater scale, geographic reach, and brand recognition.
• Bavaria Tonstudios: Munich-based post-production audio facility operated within Bavaria Film. Comparable to Tongoetze for film/TV audio post work, ADR, and cinema mixing, but operates as part of a much larger media production conglomerate.

Others

• SoundCloud: Berlin-headquartered audio streaming platform. While not a direct production peer, SoundCloud is a key ecosystem participant in the German audio ecosystem and a potential channel/distribution partner for studio-produced content.

Direct peers

• Studio Funk Berlin: Berlin-based audio production company producing radio, podcast, and corporate audio content for major German brands and broadcasters. Directly comparable to Tongoetze in service mix (studio recording, podcast production, corporate audio) and target customer profile.
• Tritonus Studios: Stuttgart-area recording studio offering music recording, mixing, and audio production services for regional and national clients. Directly comparable as a regional competitor serving the same Baden-Württemberg enterprise client base.
• Hansa Tonstudio: Historic Berlin recording studio offering music recording, mixing, and mastering for international artists and labels. Comparable to Tongoetze as a professional recording studio with a strong portfolio and premium positioning, though larger scale and more music-focused.
• Scoring Berlin: Berlin-based music and audio post-production studio serving film, TV, and media clients. Comparable in offering film/TV audio services, ADR, mixing, and music production for media projects — overlapping directly with Tongoetze's ADR/synchronization and 5.1 cinema mixing capabilities.

Emerging players

• Podstars by OMR: Hamburg-based podcast production company producing branded and editorial podcasts for German brands. Comparable to Tongoetze in podcast production services for corporate clients, though more focused on podcast-as-format specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tongoetze
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-tongoetze
• Instagraminstagram.com/tongoetze

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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