Studio21

What Studio21 does

Studio21 is a music and multimedia production center located in Bern, Switzerland, operating from a 300m² facility at Zentweg 21i that was repurposed from former PTT film studios. The business is structured as a registered association (Verein STUDIO21), founded in 2019 and initially funded via crowdfunding, and runs with no formal employees—engineers and producers operate as self-employed contractors. Its offering comprises three rental spaces: Studio A, a 60m² room-in-room recording studio with six acoustically isolated booths and equipment including ProTools HDX, ATC mains, Neumann microphones, and a 2025-acquired Steinway D-274 concert grand (unique in Switzerland, billed at a CHF 150/day surcharge); Studio B, a mixing and mastering room with Trinnov monitoring; and a 60m² Visual Studio for photo and film production.

The studio generates revenue through quote-based, project-level rentals of its three rooms, plus adjacent services including recording, mixing, mastering, podcast/voiceover production, mobile live recording, event hosting, songwriting camps, and workshops. Customer acquisition is community-driven, relying on email outreach, a contact form, recurring jam sessions, Studio21 evenings, workshops, and an ongoing partnership with Musik Hug. Key personnel include co-founder Manuel Halter, engineer Felix Wolf, and mix engineer Domi Leutenegger.

The business serves musicians, bands, producers, podcasters, voiceover artists, visual creators, and event organizers across the Bern region, with all operations concentrated at the single Bern site. No external funding rounds beyond the original 2019 crowdfunding, no revenue disclosure, and no enterprise customer relationships are publicly identified.

Name

Studio21

Legal name

Studio21 (Verein)

Website

https://studio21.work

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studio21 is a music and multimedia production center in Bern, Switzerland, renting three studios (recording, mixing/mastering, visual) and offering recording, podcast, and live production services to musicians, bands, producers, podcasters, and visual creators in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (512240), Sound Recording Studios (51224), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIAHAA

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile)

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

SECONDARYMPADAFAC

Audio & Communications Equipment Rental

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Production Services (Crew, Equipment Rental, Locations)

SECONDARYMPAIAHAO

Production Management & Studio Support Services (Studio Managers, Techs)

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

SECONDARYMPAIAHAK

Rehearsal & Pre-Production Studios (Rehearsal Rooms, Backline)

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

Keywords

• Recording studio rental
• Music production services
• Audio mixing mastering
• Podcast recording studio
• Photography film studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Studio Space Rental (Recording, Mixing, Mastering): Hourly or daily rental of recording studios (Studio A, Studio B, Visual Studio) and associated production services including mixing and mastering. Revenue is generated on a booking/rental basis with session-based pricing.
2. Songwriting Space & Creative Retreats: Rental of creative spaces for songwriting sessions and multi-day songwriting camps. For larger camps, the entire studio is reserved and producer workstations are set up in all rooms.
3. Voiceover & Podcast Production: Language recordings in broadcast quality, podcast recording using dedicated podcast desk, and video podcast production with infrastructure and specialized staff.
4. Concert Audio & Video Recording: Recording of exclusive concerts with audio and video capture for approximately 50 people plus a live band. Includes event hosting and professional recording services.
5. Mobile Live Recording: On-location recording services for concerts, concert halls, or rehearsal spaces. Equipment ranges from compact to full mobile studio environment.
6. Workshop & Event Hosting: Annual workshop programs covering music, production, and creative practice topics. Also includes jam sessions, public viewings, concert events, and a Workshop Room available for rental.
7. Equipment Rental Premium (Steinway D-274): The Steinway D-274 concert grand piano is available for CHF 150/day as an add-on to studio rental. All other instruments are included in studio costs.
8. Food & Beverage (ancillary): Optional lunch offerings at CHF 10/person (cost contribution), plus coffee and snacks available on-site during sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Studio21 operates three rental production spaces in Bern, Switzerland—Studio A (60m² recording room with room-in-room acoustic construction and Steinway D-274 concert grand piano), Studio B (Trinnov-monitored mixing and mastering room), and Visual Studio (60m² photo/film/livestream studio)—and offers associated production services including recording, mixing, mastering, voiceover/podcast, songwriting space, concert recording, and live recording. The facility is housed in the former PTT film studios and combines professional audio/video production with community event hosting under one roof.

Product overview

Studio21 is a music and multimedia production center in Bern, Switzerland, offering integrated recording studio facilities and production services. The portfolio consists of two recording studios (Studio A and Studio B), a Visual Studio for photo/film production, plus service offerings including recording, mixing, mastering, voiceover/podcast, songwriting space, concert audio/video recording, live recording, workshop room rentals, and events programming. Studio A is a 60m² main recording room with Steinway D-274 concert grand piano and 6 acoustically isolated spaces; Studio B is a mixing and producing room with precision monitoring; Visual Studio is a 60m² photo/film studio with lighting and livestream capabilities. All spaces can be rented individually or used together as a comprehensive production environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio A Main recording studio at Studio21 with 60m² room-in-room acoustic construction and 4.50m ceiling height, featuring six acoustically isolated spaces (1 main recording room, 2 control rooms/booths with visual contact, 2 amp booths, and 1 vocal booth without visual contact). Equipped with ProTools HDX, a Steinway D-274 concert grand piano, and a curated microphone/instrument arsenal, with 150m² of acoustic curtains allowing flexible room acoustics. Designed for musicians, bands, ensembles, and producers.
• Studio B Ultra-precise monitoring environment designed for mixing, mastering, overdub recording, producing, and writing at Studio21. Features Strauss MF-2 monitoring, a Trinnov room correction system, DAD AX-32 conversion, and extensive outboard equipment including Shadow Hills compressors, Pultec EQs, Chandler, Urei 1178/1176, Teletronix LA2A, Retro Sta Level, Retro 176, and Bricasti M7. Available for direct collaboration with Manuel Halter.
• Visual Studio 60m² photo and film studio with 4.50m ceiling height at Studio21, featuring backdrops, Aperture LS 600D lighting, a Hazer, acoustic curtains that double as neutral black backgrounds, twelve height-adjustable load lifts for lighting positions, and fiber internet for livestream productions. Suited for photographers, videographers, content creators, and filmmakers.
• Recording Services Professional music recording services at Studio21 supporting diverse styles from intimate solo productions to complex ensemble and band recordings, featuring a curated microphone selection, premium instruments, and high-quality outboard equipment.
• Mixing Services In-house mixing services at Studio21 covering a broad spectrum of musical styles and producing mixes at the highest level, delivered by in-house mix engineers Felix Wolf, Manuel Halter, and Domi Leutenegger.
• Mastering Services Professional mastering services delivered at Studio21 as part of the complete music production workflow, using the Trinnov-corrected Studio B monitoring environment.
• Voiceover and Podcast Production Broadcast-quality voice recording and podcast production at Studio21, including language recordings, a dedicated podcast recording desk, and video infrastructure with staff for video podcasts.
• Songwriting Space Creative workspace rental at Studio21 for musicians to retreat for several days of focused creative work. For larger songwriting camps, the entire studio is reserved with producer workstations set up in all rooms.
• Concert Audio and Video Recording Exclusive concert recording services at Studio21 with audio and video capture. The recording hall accommodates approximately 50 people plus a live band, suited for release concerts, tour stops, and special events.
• Mobile Live Recording On-location recording services from Studio21 for concerts, concert halls, or rehearsal spaces. Equipment ranges from compact to a full mobile studio environment, including monitoring, and is particularly suited to locations with exceptional acoustics.
• Workshop Room Rental Inspirational space rental at Studio21 for workshops, creative meetings, team events, listening sessions, and team retreats, featuring professional infrastructure and flexible usage options.
• Events Program Annual workshop program at Studio21 with curated topics on music, production, and creative practice, including jam sessions, public viewings, drum recording workshops, and Studio21 evenings for community building. External lecturers and experts are invited as needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports recordings across all music genres — from intimate solo productions to complex ensemble and band recordings, orchestral/chamber music, and large jazz or big band sessions.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Musik HugminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusik Hug, a Swiss music retailer, is displayed as a cooperation partner on Studio21's website footer. The partnership appears to be a brand association and referral relationship, with Musik Hug's logo visible alongside Studio21 branding.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Studio La Fabrique: Residential recording studio in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France offering recording, mixing, and creative retreats. Comparable to Studio21 in combining professional recording facilities with multi-day songwriting retreat programming for an international client base.

Emerging players

• Pirate Studios: Self-service, 24/7 recording and rehearsal studio network across Europe with automated booking and hourly pricing. Comparable to Studio21 in serving musicians' recording needs, but competing on a low-friction, tech-enabled model that may pressure traditional studios on price-sensitive indie demand.

Direct peers

• Mountain Studios: Historic recording studio in Montreux (formerly used by Queen, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin) offering high-end recording, mixing, and production services. Directly comparable as a premium Swiss recording facility targeting professional artists, with comparable vintage equipment and international client base.
• Butterfly Studios: Recording and production studio in the German-speaking Swiss market offering tracking, mixing, and production services. Comparable to Studio21 as a direct competitor for Swiss recording bookings with a similar service mix.
• Powerplay Studios: Recording and mixing studio in Zürich offering music production services to artists and bands. Comparable to Studio21 as a Swiss professional recording facility with multiple rooms and premium outboard gear, competing for the same national pool of musicians and producers.
• Hit Mill: Recording and mixing studio in Zürich serving Swiss and international artists. Comparable to Studio21 as a multi-room Swiss recording facility offering tracking, mixing, and production services to a similar independent and label-affiliated client base.
• Ibach Studios: Swiss recording studio offering music production, mixing, and mastering services. Comparable as a domestic peer competing for recording and mixing work from Swiss musicians, with similar positioning in the indie and label production segments.
• Soundfarm Studios: Recording studio near Lucerne with multiple tracking rooms and residential-style creative facilities. Comparable to Studio21 in offering multi-room tracking, mixing, and songwriting retreat formats within the Swiss professional studio market.

Broad incumbents

• AIR Studios: High-end London recording facility owned by Sir George Martin offering orchestral recording, scoring, mixing, and mastering. Comparable to Studio21 in its emphasis on classical and ensemble capture and in serving international artist clients seeking premium acoustic environments.
• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London recording studio offering premium recording, mixing, and mastering across a global client base. Comparable to Studio21 as a reference benchmark for what a premium, acoustically distinguished recording facility can command in terms of brand, day rates, and classical/ensemble demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio21bern

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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