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MODULAR STUDIOS

Film, Music & Podcast

Dynamic Design for Dynamic Professionals

Akustak® has been specified on numerous high-profile room-within-a-room studio builds. Clients include international recording artists & DJs; top-ranking podcasters & TV personalities.

Rapidly Installed & Relocatable

Prefabricated & portable, Akustak® installations are a rapid process of assembly. Its unique modular design facilitates disassembly & reuse.  

Some of our clients
Case Study
Steven Bartlett
'Aku' Configuration
Studio
Fascia
Standard
Studio Type
Podcast
Production
Diary of a CEO
The AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) twin independent frame configuration, with the Standard fascia, were specified for Steven Bartlett’s “Diary of a CEO” podcast studio build, in Shoreditch, East London. Supporting works included, twin independent acoustic timber door-sets; lighting rig; built-in furniture; & bespoke, stainless-steel mesh, feature wall.
Case Study
Davina McCall
'Aku' Configuration
133
Fascia
Standard
Studio Type
Podcast
Production
Begin Again
The Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configuration, with the Standard fascia, were specified for Davina McCall’s “Begin Again” podcast set build, in Shoreditch, East London. Supporting works included, lighting rig & wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels. Since the original build, the set has been fully disassembled & 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 AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) twin independent frame & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for Paul C. Brunson’s "We Need to Talk" podcast studio build, in Shoreditch, East London. Supporting works included, twin independent acoustic timber door-sets; stud/rail floating floor system; lighting rig; wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels; & integrated storage space for studio equipment.
Case Study
James Hoffmann
'Aku' Configuration
Studio & 133
Fascia
SoundBloc
Studio Type
Podcast
The AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) twin independent frame & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) 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. Supporting works included, twin independent acoustic timber door-sets & 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 AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) twin independent frame & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for historian & television presenter Dan Snow's "History Hit", room-within-a-room, podcast studio build, in Shoreditch, East London. Supporting works included, connecting control room, twin independent acoustic timber door-sets, acoustic window-set, stud/rail floating floor system, & 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 & ceiling-mounted sound absorbers were installed, accordingly.
Case Study
Raspberry Pi Foundation
'Aku' Configuration
125 & 133
Fascia
SoundBloc
Studio Type
Film & Podcast
Production
Hello World
The Aku125 (acoustic modular wall) independent twin-faced & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configurations, with the SoundBloc fascia, were specified for educational charity Raspberry Pi Foundation’s "Hello World", room-within-a-room, film & podcast studio build, in Cambridge. Supporting works included, connecting control room, acoustic door & window-sets, stud/rail floating floor system, camera/lighting rigs, & 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 & ceiling-mounted sound absorbers were installed, accordingly.
Case Study
Maya Jane Coles
'Aku' Configuration
125 & 133
Fascia
Chroma & SoundBloc
Studio Type
Music Production
The Aku125 (acoustic modular wall) independent twin-faced & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configurations, with the Chroma & SoundBloc fascias, were specified for music producer & DJ Maya Jane Cole’s room-within-a-room, music production studio build, in Aldgate, East London. Supporting works included, acoustic glazed & timber door-sets, acoustic window-set, stud/rail floating floor system, & attenuated air-conditioning system.
Case Study
"Ross from Friends"
'Aku' Configuration
Studio & 133
Fascia
Standard
Studio Type
Music Production
The AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) twin independent frame & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configurations, with the Standard fascia, were specified for music producer & DJ "Ross from Friends" room-within-a-room, music production studio build, in Woolwich, South East London. Supporting works included, twin independent acoustic timber door-sets & acoustic window-set.
Case Study
Private client
'Aku' Configuration
Studio, 125 & 133
Fascia
SoundBloc
Studio Type
Music Production
The AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) twin independent frame, Aku125 (acoustic modular wall) independent twin-faced & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) 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 & window-sets, stud/rail floating floor system, attenuated air-exchange system, Clayworks ceiling (between reclaimed oak beams), & bespoke studio furniture (including mixing desk, rack units & 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 Aku125 (acoustic modular wall) independent twin-faced & Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) independent single-faced configurations, with the Standard fascia, were specified for artist & musician Issy Wood’s room-within-a-room, music practice room build, in Clerkenwell, East London. Supporting works included, acoustic door & window-sets; stud/rail floating floor system; & wall-mounted, fabric-wrapped, sound absorption panels.
Case Study
The Manor LDN
'Aku' Configuration
Studio
Fascia
Standard (flameproof)
Studio Type
Dance
The AkuStudio (acoustic modular wall) 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 Aku133 (acoustic modular wall) 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.
Case Study
Building Research Establishment (BRE Global)
'Aku' Configuration
125
Fascia
SoundBloc
Application
Fire Testing
The Aku125 (acoustic modular wall) independent twin-faced configuration, with the SoundBloc fascia, were 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” & “storage” (without a sprinkler system)), are 30 or 60 minutes, where the depth of the lowest basement is up to 10 m, & the height of the top floor above ground is up to 18 m.
Why Akustak®
Sustainable Design

Designed for materials optimisation, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system eliminates over-ordering & expendable off-cuts. Its unique modular form enables disassembly & reuse.

Precision Engineered

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

Compact & Portable

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

Rapidly Installed

Prefabricated & 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 & site activities; enhancing health & safety standards on-site.

Versatile

Akustak® acoustic modular wall system supports surface-mounted fixtures, fittings & service penetrations, without reinforcements &/or wall plugs. Fascias are available in a variety of materials, colours & 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 & fire, Akustak® acoustic modular wall system can achieve Building Regulations Part – E & B compliance.

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.

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.

*Laboratory test data relates to Akustak® SoundBloc.

Example applications:
Recording studios
Test chambers
Domestic party walls
System Depth:

290 mm

*Acoustic Rating:

Rw 62 dB

Assembly Time:

~ 5 sq/m per/hour

*Reaction to fire:

A2

*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) & resistance to fire (in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 2015), Aku125 can achieve Building Regulations Part – E & B compliance.

*Laboratory test data relates to Akustak® SoundBloc.

Example applications:
Interview/meeting rooms
Office partitions
Domestic internal walls
System Depth:

125 mm

*Acoustic Rating:

Rw 49 dB

Assembly Time:

~ 10 sq/m per/hour

*Reaction to fire:

A2

*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).

*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:

Rw 43 dB

Assembly Time:

~ 15 sq/m per/hour

*Reaction to fire:

A2

*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 & Walnut veneer
  • Fully demountable/reusable

    • Akustak® SoundBloc

  • Gypsum board
  • Ready for plastering &/or painting
  • Partially demountable/reusable
    • Sustainability Partners
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