Studio Design & Room Tuning
Every studio starts with its sound. We design, build, and tune professional recording environments, with custom audio desks, furniture, speaker stands, acoustic panels, and bass traps. Discuss your studio project.
Republic Records NYC
Christos designed the acoustics for multiple rooms at Republic/UMG Studios in NYC, including a Dolby Atmos reference room, two mix rooms, and a multimedia presentation hall. Thousands of assets have since been mixed in these rooms and approved by UMG for release.
Republic UMG Main NY studio (Stereo)
Republic UMG Main NY studio (Stereo)
Republic UMG Main NY studio (Stereo) side of the room
Republic Records LA
Republic UMG Dolby Atmos Room
SNL Mixroom
Custom bass traps, RFZ panels and front/rear diffusion, plus a Linea Research ASC48 upgrade and full Dolby-system tuning, time and phase alignment. Measured EDT fell 58% at 50 Hz following the combined retrofit.
Steve Miller
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee Steve Miller's guitar acumen and songwriting skills have resulted in a plethora of timeless rock hits.
Christos designed the new mix and live rooms. Ken Capton (Solar2) built the acoustic treatments and finished the rooms.
New Steve Miller Mix Room
Testing and tuning speakers in the finished room
Testing and tuning speakers in the finished room
Tatsuya Sato
Senior Mastering Engineer at The Mastering Palace
Clients include: Aleks Syntek, Tank and the Bangas, Nardo Wick, Juice WRLD, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, and Danny Brown.
Christos provided consultation and tuned both the stereo and Dolby Atmos systems. Client feedback:
Sounding unbelievably precise in here! Insane!!!!!
Daniel Caesar
Christos designed the new vocal room. Ken Capton built the acoustic treatments and finished the room.
Tracking room designed by Christos Tsantilis
Tracking room designed by Christos Tsantilis
Tracking room designed by Christos Tsantilis
Preston "Prizzie" Reid
Christos designed the new mix room. Ken Capton built the acoustic treatments and finished the room. Watch Preston demonstrate the Waves Audio Silk Vocal plugin in the completed studio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpc3Db6EIHg
BB4Studios
Acoustic design, consultation on audio and electrical systems, and project management from start to completion.
bb4 studio design by Christos Tsantilis
bb4 studio design by Christos Tsantilis
bb4 studio design by Christos Tsantilis
StosLabs
StosLabs is my working studio and acoustic test lab. From August 6 to September 8, 2026, average midband T20 fell from 0.241 to 0.220 seconds and T30 from 0.234 to 0.215 seconds. Measurement conditions differed, so these are comparative observations, not isolated treatment effects.
Stoslabs Studio aka Merlin's Kitchen where Christos tests his acoustic treatments and also Mixes and masters projects
Stoslabs Studio aka Merlin's Kitchen where Christos tests his acoustic treatments and also Mixes and masters projects
Stoslabs Studio aka Merlin's Kitchen where Christos tests his acoustic treatments and also Mixes and masters projects
Covenant House NYC
Christos designed the music production room from the ground up.
Front of room completed
Music Works Studios
Designed by Christos Tsantilis
Just Blaze's Studio
Christos designed a new studio for Just Blaze.
JUST BLAZE STUDIO DESIGN BY CHRISTOS TSANTILIS AND KEN CAPTON
JUST BLAZE STUDIO DESIGN BY CHRISTOS TSANTILIS AND KEN CAPTON
JUST BLAZE STUDIO DESIGN BY CHRISTOS TSANTILIS AND KEN CAPTON
Q-TIP Rebuild & Tuning
Christos’s work on Q-Tip’s studio includes acoustic redesign, remodeling, and system tuning, with a focus on a reliable environment for critical listening and music production.
Acoustic design by Christos Tsantilis.
Acoustic design by Christos Tsantilis.
Studio redesign and system tuning by Christos Tsantilis.
Ken Duro's Mix Room
Ken Duro's Mix Room was recently designed, built, and tuned by our team. Duro says that the clarity of his new room is unsurpassed.
Alissia Benveniste's studio was designed and built to be portable. Yes, even the walls! After listening to her new room, she said, "The studio has a great feel, it's very inspiring being in such
a beautiful environment, and the sound is amazing."
Check out this video of Alissia showing off her new studio:
Alissia Benveniste's Project Studio
Postcard view of Alissia Benveniste’s brand new project studio. All these pics were taken by Ed Marshall Photography NYC. Thanks Ed!
Alissia Benveniste and Christos Tsantilis going through the brand new system.
Alissia Benveniste’s project studio when it was all complete.
Sul Ki Son
Christos Designed the new mix room. Ken Capton Built the acoustic treatments and finished the room.
Sul's Quote:
Having mixed in a few of the studios that have been designed by Christos, I can confirm that the low end clarity in his designs is simply the best. Accurate consistency and repeatability is what any Engineer is looking for in a space. Christos is able to achieve that over and over again with proven methods perfected by years of on site research and development.
His experience designing rooms for some of the most sought after engineers and producers in the music business gives him this critical insight. It also helps tremendously that he himself is an accomplished Multi-Platinum Award and Grammy Nominated Engineer.
Unlike other studio designers, it’s not just about aesthetics. It's about everything as a whole from the structural integrity, electricity, acoustics, room aesthetics, speaker positioning and tuning, air conditioning noise, sound proofing, audio wires and ac power cabling.
He leaves no stone unturned or detail overlooked and that's what makes him the ultimate choice for your next project.
I would recommend Christos a million times over to anyone who is serious about getting their acoustics right! He’s simply the BEST.
Chester Oszustowicz' Studio
Christos consulted on wiring and system upgrades and tuned the main monitors. Chester’s studio features three X.Stos Signature Series Equitech balanced power units and custom AC cords.
DJ Skribble Project Studio
Christos designed the project studio from the ground up.
Studio Design & Acoustic Consulting FAQ (StosLabs.com)
1. What types of spaces do you design?
From small project studios to large-format Dolby Atmos rooms, I design and tune spaces for artists, producers, labels, and broadcasters worldwide.
2. Do you handle Dolby Atmos DARDT compliance?
Yes — every Atmos project includes CAD drawings, loudspeaker layout verification, and measured reports that align with Dolby DARDT and ITU standards.
3. Can you coordinate with contractors or architects?
Definitely. I often work directly with architectural, electrical, and construction teams to ensure acoustic and aesthetic goals are met simultaneously.
4. Do you travel for on-site measurements or tuning?
Yes — I travel for system calibration, RT60/ETC measurements, and full tuning sessions. Travel logistics are included in the proposal.
5. What deliverables are included in a full design package?
You’ll receive CAD floor plans, elevations, 3D visualizations, treatment specs, Sabins/RT60 calculations, and a detailed acoustic report.
6. How far in advance should I book?
Studio design timelines vary, but typically bookings are scheduled 4–6 weeks in advance to allow for measurement, CAD development, and contractor coordination.
7. Can you retrofit an existing room?
Yes — I frequently upgrade existing studios to meet new performance standards without requiring a full rebuild.
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