Studio 404

What Studio 404 does

Studio 404 is a Brooklyn-based, independent recording studio operating from a 400+ sqft facility at 593A Central Ave in Bushwick, founded in 2021 by Chief Engineer Aaron "Ardour" Vinik. The studio operates two rooms — Studio A, a flagship recording space designed for full-band and ensemble sessions, and Studio B, a production suite for solo artists — and provides a unified suite of services spanning recording, production, mixing, mastering, and audio post-production. Production services and mastering are bundled at no additional cost on top of session time, and the studio draws on an in-house network of session musicians for real instrumentation.

The technical stack combines a hybrid analog/digital workflow: Mac Studio M2 Max running Pro Tools Ultimate 2023.12, Ableton Live 12 Studio, and Logic Pro X, paired with premium outboard gear (Neve 1073LB, API 512v, Tube-Tech CL-1B, Warm Audio WA-2A) and a high-end microphone locker including Sony C-800G, Neumann U87, and a vintage 1979 Neumann U87. The studio is staffed by six named engineers and producers with formal training and prior industry experience, and it is open 24/7 by appointment.

Commercially, the studio runs a direct-to-consumer model with no public pricing, taking bookings via website, phone, and email. Marketing is concentrated on a portfolio page showcasing credits with artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Ice Spice, Flo Milli, Fivio Foreign, O.A.R., and others. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no public revenue figures; geographic reach is limited to the New York metro area.

Name

Studio 404

Legal name

Studio 404

Website

https://studio404.nyc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio 404 is a Brooklyn-based independent recording studio offering recording, production, mixing, mastering, and post-production services from a 400+ sqft Bushwick facility, serving independent and major-label artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Ice Spice, and Flo Milli.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIAHAA

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Production Services (Studios, Producers, Session Musicians)

SECONDARYMPAIAHAJ

Audio Editing & Restoration (Cleanup, Noise Reduction)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Production Services (Studios, Producers, Session Musicians)

SECONDARYMPADAIAC

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Studios, Soundstages & Backlots

Keywords

• Audio recording services
• Music production studio
• Mixing and mastering
• Audio post-production
• Recording studio rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recording Studio Sessions: Hourly or session-based rental of studio spaces (Studio A and Studio B) for recording, production, mixing, and mastering services. Production sessions are offered at no additional cost beyond studio time.
2. Audio Post-Production Services: Services for visual media including sound effects, foley work, dialogue editing, voice re-recording, and on-location services for short films, advertisements, and other video content.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Studio 404 is a full-service recording studio in Brooklyn that delivers professional audio recording, music production, mixing, digital mastering, and audio post-production services out of two physical rooms (Studio A and Studio B). Services are bundled into session-based engagements where production, mixing, and mastering are included without additional line-item fees, and engineers handle projects ranging from independent artist releases to film and advertisement sound design.

Product overview

Studio 404 is a full-service recording studio offering a unified suite of professional audio production services: Recording, Production, Mixing, Mastering, and Post-production. The studio operates two distinct physical spaces: Studio A, a 400+ sqft flagship recording room with premium microphones (Sony C-800G, Neumann U87), analog outboard gear (Neve 1073LB, API 512v), and live instrument capabilities; and Studio B, a more intimate production-focused space for solo artists. All services are delivered by a team of professional engineers without friction between processes, allowing creatives to move from concept to concrete finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recording Professional audio recording services delivered in Studio 404's Brooklyn facility, operated by experienced engineers using industry-standard equipment and software with an emphasis on high-quality source capture in acoustically treated spaces.
• Music Production Custom music production services led by Studio 404 producers who create tailored productions to artist needs, with access to a network of session musicians for live instrumentation; production sessions are offered at no additional cost beyond session fees.
• Mixing Professional mixing services that balance all track elements according to artist taste and genre, delivered by Studio 404 engineers with decades of combined experience; sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually.
• Mastering Digital mastering that prepares tracks for streaming platform standards on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and others; included at no extra cost with all Studio 404 mixes.
• Audio Post-Production Audio post-production services for visual media including sound effects, foley work, dialogue editing, voice re-recording, and on-location audio capture, delivered for short films, advertisements, and other video content.
• Studio A Flagship 400+ sqft recording space featuring premium conversion, preamps, outboard gear, an extensive mic locker (including Sony C-800G and vintage 1979 Neumann U87), a premium vocal booth suitable for quartet recording, a control room with mid-century era piano, and a selection of quality drums, guitars, and basses.
• Studio B Production-focused suite designed for solo artists and focused production sessions, matching Studio A's software capabilities with portable session compatibility and access to the majority of Studio A's gear subject to availability.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Elephant Studios NYC: Brooklyn-based recording studio offering recording, mixing, and mastering services to indie and major-label artists. Comparable as a premium independent NYC studio competing for the same urban artist clientele.
• Platinum Sound Recording Studios: Manhattan-based recording studio with major hip-hop and pop credits and a roster of in-house engineers. Comparable in offering full-service recording, mixing, and mastering for major-label artists in the NYC market.
• Sterling Sound: NYC-based mastering house serving major-label releases. Comparable as a specialized high-end audio service provider in the same city, though narrower in scope (mastering only).
• The Vault NYC: NYC recording studio with multiple rooms serving major-label artists and producers. Comparable as a premium independent studio offering end-to-end production and mixing in the same metro.
• Germano Studios: Long-standing NYC recording facility offering large-format rooms and full production services. Comparable as a full-service NYC studio serving major artists with recording and mixing.
• Sound Lounge (NYC): NYC post-production house specializing in audio for film, television, and advertising. Comparable as a NYC-based provider of audio post-production services to media clients, an adjacent service line Studio 404 also offers.
• Jungle City Studios: Multi-room NYC studio specializing in hip-hop and pop production with major-label clientele. Comparable as a premium urban recording facility offering analog hybrid workflows and high-profile artist services.

Broad incumbents

• Quad Studios New York: Historic Manhattan multi-room recording facility with established major-label relationships. Comparable as a NYC full-service studio with premium equipment and major artist credits, though operating at larger scale.
• Electric Lady Studios: Iconic Greenwich Village recording studio with five-decade legacy and top-tier professional roster. Comparable as a NYC premium recording studio, though it operates at a much larger scale and higher price point.

Emerging players

• Pen Studios NYC: Independent NYC studio serving emerging and mid-tier artists. Comparable as a smaller independent studio competing for the same indie/mid-market artist segment in the NYC market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio404nyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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