Designing Studios That Sound as Good as They Look

Since 2013, we’ve designed and consulted on 500+ professional studios for Grammy-winning engineers, producers, and artists across the globe.

Recording Studios

Mixing + Mastering Rooms

Production Suites

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Full-Service Acoustic Design

Audio Virtue Acoustics stands among a select group of firms globally that specialize entirely in the design of high-performance recording studios.

  • Room Acoustics Design

    Designing balanced, accurate, and inspiring rooms that translate your mixes and enhance your creativity, utilizing room acoustic prediction and auralization software and CAD rendering. See and hear your studio before it’s built.

  • Sound Isolation Systems Design

    Engineered assemblies designed specifically for your studio site, use case, and requirements, protecting your investment and your relationships. With great engineering comes detailed documentation to ensure it’s built right the first time.

  • HVAC + Electrical + Audio Integration

    Integrated mechanical, electrical, and audio systems are engineered to operate in harmony, creating a quiet, efficient infrastructure purpose-built for recording environments.

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Featured Project

Wheelhouse Studio

A high-performance, 750 ft² backyard production studio built for guitarist and producer Nickolas Wheeler, designed to deliver world-class tracking, mixing, and monitoring precision—despite its proximity to a busy four-lane road. With full architectural acoustic design, custom isolation systems, silent HVAC, and adjustable room acoustics, this project embodies the balance of creative comfort and uncompromising technical performance.

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Acoustics Masterclass

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We’re launching a comprehensive online course designed to teach you everything we know about studio design — from sound isolation to acoustic treatment and technical drawings. Whether you’re a producer, engineer, songwriter, musician, architect, designer or builder, this course will empower you to design and build with confidence.

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Client Testimonials

  • Zac and his team delivered exactly what my studio needed. They designed a tracking room with outstanding sound control, room acoustics, and interior treatment choices that make it both inspiring to work in and reliable to record. Professional, efficient, and highly recommended.

    Kyle Lehning

    Legendary Multiple Grammy Award Winning Producer & Engineer - Icon of Nashville Sound (Randy Travis, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers)

    Nashville, TN

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    “Zac expertly assisted us in our ground up Studio build. His knowledge about soundproofing, acoustic properties, clean power, parallel spaces, heating and air, etc. were instrumental to creating a highly usable space. It turned out so much better than we could have imagined. The acoustic treatment was the icing on the cake. With an endless amount of design choices and fabrics, we were able to create a space that was aesthetically pleasing and as well as terrific to listen and record. Highly recommended!!”

    Viktor Krauss

    Acclaimed Bassist / Composer / Producer / Solo Artist / Educator (600+ album credits with artists like James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Bill Frisell, Harry Connick Jr., Dolly Parton, John Fogerty, Elvis Costello, Kenny Rogers, and Alison Krauss to name a few…)

    Nashville, TN

  • "Zac designed and helped me build a dream studio. Firstly the design was fantastic. It made use of my space in ways I had not thought of and in such a great aesthetic. Secondly the plans and construction guide was easy to follow and had great practical ideas sensitive to budget and sonics. The final result sounds and looks amazing. Highly recommended!"

    Ainslie Grosser

    Grammy-Winning Mixing Engineer / Producer - Platinum & Gold Record Credits (Mute Math, For King & Country, Casting Crowns, Dylan Scott, Sawyer Brown, Crowder)

    Nashville, TN

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    "I can't say enough about Audio Virtue Acoustics and the room Zac designed for me. I wanted a room that sounded great, but that didn't look like every other studio out there. The design he came back with absolutely blew me away. It was unique, warm, vibey, everything you'd want in a studio space. He came in under budget and provided me with very detailed and easy-to-follow installation documents and a comprehensive materials list. The finished product exceeded my expectations and has been an absolute game-changer for me. It sounds perfect and looks incredible. It's a joy working in my room on a daily basis."

    Matt Arcaini

    Co-Founder / Executive / Grammy-Affiliated Producer / Engineer / Mixer (Co-Founder & President of WavMaker, Inc, Billboard #1 Credits, 2,000+ Releases, 6 Billion Streams)

    Nashville, TN

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    “Zac worked with us a couple times to provide acoustic treatments as well as help design our rooms. Throughout both projects he was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly.”

    Dax Hock

    Founder of Traega Entertainment

    Franklin, TN

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    "I have worked with Zac on treating two different studios now and he has done a great job on both! Him and the team are professional and know how to make any room sound great!"

    AJ Pruis

    Award-Winning Songwriter / Producer (8 Billboard #1s, Grammy-Nominated · Collaborations with Matthew West, Colbie Caillat, Ingrid Andress, Tasha Layton, Casting Crowns, Megan Moroney, Anne Wilson)

    Nashville, TN

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    “I was extremely pleased with the results of my studio design and consult with Zac. May clients have been impressed with the layout and quality of the design in our small home studio. Zac made the best use of the space available. The investment we put into designing the space was definitely worth it. Without Zac, I would be literally guessing and designing the space myself. There is no way it would have turned out nearly as good without his help.”

    Will Mason

    Founder of Mason Music & Mason Music Foundation · Former Touring Artist (Moses Mayfield)

    Birmingham, AL

  • Zac and crew did an incredible job on my small room! I typically bounce between writing sessions, recording and mixing and the design/sound is perfect. Highly recommend!!!

    Sam Ellis

    Grammy-Nominated Songwriter & Producer (Lady A, Ingrid Andress, Thomas Rhett, Martina McBride, Hunter Hayes)

Over 500 projects completed for Grammy-winning engineers, Fortune 500 companies, and elite government facilities.

A few select clients:

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Plan your dream studio with expert guidance! Book your Studio Planning Session and get the confidence to build your project right the first time.

  • Our Studio Planning Sessions are built for everyone, no matter the budget or project size.

    Whether you’re interested in onboarding as a design client or planning to DIY your studio’s design, build, or treatment yourself, this session gives you the confidence and expertise to plan your studio well and prevent common mistakes from the start.

    Perfect for professionals, DIYers, architects, and builders who want seamless room acoustic, sound isolation, mechanical, and/or architectural integration—or need help fixing what’s not working.

  • Gain expert insight into your project’s acoustic, isolation, and integration requirements. In these sessions we:

    1. Analyze your studio plans and requirements

    2. Identify potential challenges, common mistakes, and opportunities to maximize acoustic performance

    3. Outline solutions for achieving optimal sound performance specific to your use case

  • Your Studio Planning Session is a focused strategy call where we apply 16+ years of acoustic design expertise directly to your project. You’ll get personalized guidance on sound isolation, room acoustics, and systems integration—plus expert insight into the most effective path forward.

    Not sure what level of service you need? This session brings clarity. It helps you understand your space, your options, and the smartest way to move toward your goals—efficiently and confidently.

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