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Akustak® MODULAR STUDIOS

Patented System for Top-Tier Studio & Set Builds

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The Module

Every studio and set build is anchored by the Akustak® patented acoustic modular wall system. The core building block—applied across the Aku125, Aku133, and AkuStudio configurations—is a prefabricated multi-layer unit. Engineered with lap joints and stabilising tenons for a secure structural connection, it integrates a high-density, non-combustible mineral insulation core and interchangeable fascias, to deliver laboratory-tested, high-performance sound isolation.

The Manifestation

On assembly, the Akustak® modules slide and lock together seamlessly to form a contiguous, flush acoustic envelope. They adjust to single or twin-independent frame configurations to satisfy a broad range of acoustic performance criteria, creating a self-supporting structural shell, with the option for disassembly and reuse.
The system is designed to mount directly atop specialised floating floors, provide the primary structural support for independent acoustic ceilings, and integrate certified door and window-sets. This fully decoupled assembly delivers a robust, room-within-a-room studio environment, prior to precision tuning with bespoke interior acoustic treatments.
Studio shown with the Standard wood fibreboard fascia. Also available with Chroma organically-dyed wood fibreboard fascias, Forest hardwood timber veneer fascias or the SoundBloc fascia (for a plaster and paint finish).

The Proof

Trusted by industry-defining creators and institutions, Akustak® modular studios are the definitive choice for high-performance acoustic environments across media, music production, and education.

Case Study

Steven Bartlett

'Aku' Configuration

Studio

Fascia

Standard

Studio Type

Podcast

Production

Diary of a CEO

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame configuration, with the Standard fascia, were specified for Steven Bartlett’s podcast studio build, in Shoreditch, East London. The studio hosts Steven’s top-ranking “Diary of a CEO” podcast show, which, as of June 2026, has amassed 17.2 million YouTube subscribers. Supporting works included twin independent acoustic timber door-sets; lighting rig; built-in furniture; and bespoke, stainless-steel mesh, feature wall.

Case Study

Maya Jane Coles

'Aku' Configuration

125 & 133

Fascia

Chroma & SoundBloc

Studio Type

Music Production

The Akustak® Aku125 independent twin-faced and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the Chroma and SoundBloc fascias, were specified for acclaimed music producer and DJ Maya Jane Cole’s room-within-a-room, music production studio build, in Aldgate, East London. Maya is a master of the dance music genre, winning major awards including DJ Mag's "Best Producer" and Mixmag's "Best DJ". Works incorporated acoustic glazed and timber door-sets, acoustic window-set, stud/rail floating floor system, and sound attenuated air-conditioning system.

Case Study

Raspberry Pi Foundation

'Aku' Configuration

125 & 133

Fascia

SoundBloc

Studio Type

Film & Podcast

Production

Hello World

The Akustak® Aku125 independent twin-faced and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for educational charity Raspberry Pi Foundation’s "Hello World", room-within-a-room, film and podcast studio build, in Central Cambridge. Supporting works included connecting control room, acoustic door and window-sets, stud/rail floating floor system, camera/lighting rigs, and sound attenuated air-exchange system. Post-build reverberation times were also measured, to calculate the additional sound absorption area required, across both studios, to achieve a target Tmf of 0.2 - 0.3 seconds. Wall and ceiling-mounted sound absorbers were installed, accordingly.

Why Akustak®

Sustainable Design

Designed for materials optimisation, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system eliminates over-ordering and expendable off-cuts. Its unique modular form enables disassembly and reuse. View Akustak's commitment to climate action here: Sustainability - Acoustic Modular Wall - Prefabricated | Rapid Assembly | Zero Waste

Precision Engineered

Factory-made to tolerances of 0.5 mm, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system seamlessly interconnects; minimising on-site errors and re-work.

Compact & Portable

Measuring < 670 x 1200 mm, Akustak® modules fit through narrow corridors/staircases and inside elevators. Weighing < 25 kg, they can be safely manually handled by one person, as per HSE guidelines.

Rapidly Installed

Prefabricated and portable, Akustak® acoustic modular wall installations are a rapid process of assembly; from 15 sq/m, per hour, per fitter.

Disruption Free

Manufactured off-site, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system minimises trades and site activities; enhancing health and safety standards on-site.

Versatile

Akustak® acoustic modular wall system seamlessly integrates acoustic door-sets, window-sets and service penetrations. It supports surface-mounted fixtures and fittings, without reinforcements and/or wall plugs. Fascias are available in a variety of materials, colours and finishes.

Studio-Grade Attenuation

Laboratory tested for resistance to sound, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system delivers industry leading attenuation levels.

Building Regs. Approved

Laboratory tested for resistance to sound and fire, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system can achieve Building Regulations Part – E & B compliance, subject to site conditions and project design parameters.

CONFIGURATION: 01

AkuStudio

A twin independent frame, acoustic modular wall system; typically installed to form new spaces/separations, where very high levels of sound insulation are required.

UKAS-accredited laboratory tested for resistance to sound (in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010 & 717-1: 2013), AkuStudio can achieve Building Regulations Part – E compliance, subject to site conditions and project design parameters.

Based on UKAS-accredited laboratory testing of Aku125 for resistance to fire (in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 2015), AkuStudio can achieve Building Regulations Part – B compliance, subject to site conditions and project design parameters.

*Laboratory test data relates to Akustak® SoundBloc.

Example applications:

Recording studios

Test chambers

Domestic party walls

System Depth:

290 mm

*Acoustic Rating:

R_w 62 dB

Assembly Time:

~ 5 sq/m _per/hour

*Reaction to fire:

*Resistance to fire:

> 79_mins

CONFIGURATION: 02

Aku125

An independent twin-faced, acoustic modular wall system; typically installed to form new spaces/separations, where high levels of sound insulation are required.

UKAS-accredited laboratory tested for resistance to sound (in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010 & 717-1: 2013) and resistance to fire (in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 2015), Aku125 can achieve Building Regulations Part – E & B compliance, subject to site conditions and project design parameters.

*Laboratory test data relates to Akustak® SoundBloc.

Example applications:

Interview/meeting rooms

Office partitions

Domestic internal walls

System Depth:

125 mm

*Acoustic Rating:

R_w 49 dB

Assembly Time:

~ 10 sq/m _per/hour

*Reaction to fire:

*Resistance to fire:

79_mins

CONFIGURATION: 03

Aku133

An independent single-faced, acoustic modular wall system; typically installed in front of existing walls, where a significant increase in sound insulation is required.

UKAS-accredited laboratory tested for resistance to sound (in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010 & 717-1: 2013). Aku133 can achieve Building Regulations Part – E compliance, subject to site conditions and project design parameters.

Based on UKAS-accredited laboratory testing of Aku125 for resistance to fire (in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 2015), Aku133 can achieve Building Regulations Part – B compliance, subject to site conditions and project design parameters.

*Laboratory test data relates to Akustak® SoundBloc.

Example applications:

Study/therapy rooms

'R-W-A-R' applications

Domestic party walls

System Depth:

133 mm

*Acoustic Rating:

R_w43 dB

Assembly Time:

~ 15 sq/m _per/hour

*Reaction to fire:

*Resistance to fire:

N/A

Akustak® Fascias

Akustak® Standard

Wood fibreboard

Fully demountable/reusable

Akustak® Chroma

Organically-dyed wood fibreboard

Available in 11 colours

Fully demountable/reusable

Akustak® Forest

Birch plywood (as standard)

Also available in Oak, Teak and Walnut veneer

Fully demountable/reusable

Akustak® SoundBloc

Gypsum board

Ready for plastering and/or painting

Partially demountable/reusable

Case Study

Davina McCall

'Aku' Configuration

133

Fascia

Standard

Studio Type

Podcast

Production

Begin Again

The Akustak® Aku133 independent single-faced configuration, with the Standard fascia, were specified for Davina McCall’s podcast set build, in Shoreditch, East London. The set hosts Davina's "Begin Again" podcast show, with guests including Fearne Cotton, Gillian Anderson and Richard E. Grant. Works incorporated lighting rig and wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels. Since the original build, the set has been fully disassembled and relocated; enabled by Akustak’s unique modular design.

Case Study

Paul C.Brunson

'Aku' Configuration

Studio & 133

Fascia

SoundBloc

Studio Type

Podcast

Production

We Need to Talk

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for Paul C. Brunson’s podcast studio build, in Shoreditch, East London. The studio hosts Paul's "We Need to Talk" podcast show, which, as of June 2026, has amassed 585,000 YouTube subscribers. Supporting works included twin independent acoustic timber door-sets; stud/rail floating floor system; lighting rig; wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels; and integrated storage space for studio equipment.

Case Study

James Hoffmann

'Aku' Configuration

Studio & 133

Fascia

SoundBloc

Studio Type

Podcast

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for coffee expert James Hoffmann’s room-within-a-room, podcast studio build, in Stoke Newington, North East London. The studio hosts James’ podcast channel, which, as of June 2026, has amassed 2.53 million YouTube subscribers. Supporting works included twin independent acoustic timber door-sets and acoustic window plugs. For the purpose of the show, a fully functioning fitted kitchen was also installed.

Case Study

Dan Snow

'Aku' Configuration

Studio & 133

Fascia

SoundBloc

Studio Type

Podcast

Production

History Hit

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for historian and television presenter Dan Snow's "History Hit", room-within-a-room, podcast studio build, in Shoreditch, East London. The studio hosts the “History Hit” podcast network, which, as of June 2026, has amassed 1.94 million YouTube subscribers, with shows including "History Hit", "The Ancients" and "Gone Medieval". Works incorporated connecting control room, twin independent acoustic timber door-sets, acoustic window-set, stud/rail floating floor system, and sound attenuated air-exchange system. Post-build reverberation times were also measured, to calculate the additional sound absorption area required, across the studio, to achieve a target Tmf of 0.2 - 0.3 seconds. Wall and ceiling-mounted sound absorbers were installed, accordingly.

Case Study

Felix Clary Weatherall (AKA "Ross from Friends")

'Aku' Configuration

Studio & 133

Fascia

Standard

Studio Type

Music Production

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the Standard fascia, were specified for acclaimed music producer and DJ Felix Clary Weatherall's (AKA "Ross from Friends") room-within-a-room, music production studio build, in Woolwich, South East London. Felix is widely recognised as the leading light of the lo-fi house music microgenre. Supporting works included twin independent acoustic timber door-sets and acoustic window-set.

Case Study

Private client

'Aku' Configuration

Studio, 125 & 133

Fascia

SoundBloc

Studio Type

Music Production

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame, Aku125 independent twin-faced and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for a professional musician’s room-within-a-room, music production studio build, in Leyton, East London. Supporting works included acoustic door and window-sets, stud/rail floating floor system, sound attenuated air-exchange system, Clayworks ceiling (between reclaimed oak beams), and bespoke studio furniture (including mixing desk, rack units and writing desk). Computer modelling (Treble software) was also employed, to deliver the optimal acoustic environment; culminating in a slatted oak-veneered ply design, atop wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels. For more information about this aspect of the project, visit: https://www.mutesoundproofing.com/news-soundproofing/room-modes/

Case Study

Issy Wood

'Aku' Configuration

125 & 133

Fascia

Standard

Studio Type

Rehearsal (Jam Space)

The Akustak® Aku125 independent twin-faced and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the Standard fascia, were specified for acclaimed artist and musician Issy Wood’s room-within-a-room, music practice room build, in Clerkenwell, East London. Supporting works included acoustic door and window-sets; stud/rail floating floor system; and wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels.

Case Study

Royal Central School of Speech & Drama

'Aku' Configuration

Studio & 133

Fascia

SoundBloc

Studio Type

Post-Production

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame and Aku133 independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama’s room-within-a-room, post-production studio build, in Swiss Cottage, North West London. Supporting works included independent acoustic door and window-sets; and wall-mounted/ceiling-suspended, fabric wrapped, sound absorption panels and rafts.

Case Study

The Manor LDN

'Aku' Configuration

Studio

Fascia

Standard (flameproof)

Studio Type

Dance

The Akustak® AkuStudio twin independent frame configuration, with the Standard fascia, were specified for The Manor LDN Dance Studio complex build, in Finsbury Park, North London. Building regulations required increased fire protection, therefore, the fire-retardant version of the Standard fascia was employed.

Case Study

ExCel London

'Aku' Configuration

133

Fascia

Forest (flameproof)

Application

Industrial Noise Control

The Akustak® Aku133 independent single-faced configuration, with the Forest fascia, were specified for Equans’ ExCel District Energy Centre (which powers ExCel London), to mitigate noise from CHP engines, causing disturbance to an adjoining, four-storey, apartment block. Building regulations required increased fire protection, therefore, the fire-retardant version of the Forest fascia was employed. Supporting works included wall-mounted, perforated steel wrapped, sound absorption panels, to reduce reverberation, on the Energy Centre side.

Fire Safety

The Akustak® acoustic modular wall system has been laboratory tested for fire resistance, in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 2015. For more information, see the case study below.

Case Study

Building Research Establishment (BRE Global)

'Aku' Configuration

125

Fascia

SoundBloc

Application

Fire Testing

The Akustak® Aku125 independent twin-faced configuration, with the SoundBloc fascia, was tested at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for fire resistance of a non-loadbearing wall, in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 2015. Integrity failure occurred, through continuous flaming, after 79 minutes. The minimum periods of fire resistance (as set-out in the Building Regulations Approved Document B), for most elements of structure (excluding "firefighting shafts"), in the majority of building purpose groups (excluding “industrial” and “storage” (without a sprinkler system)), are 30 or 60 minutes, where the depth of the lowest basement is up to 10 metres, and the height of the top floor above ground is up to 18 metres.