Phuncity Sound

The Studio

A world-class recording facility in the heart of San Diego. Analog warmth, digital precision, and 45 years of sonic history — all under one roof.

Built for Sound. Refined Over Decades.

Phuncity Sound has been a fixture of the Southern California recording scene since 1979. What started as a single tracking room has grown into a full-service facility housing multiple studios, rehearsal spaces, and a mastering suite — all designed and maintained to the highest professional standard.

Every room has been acoustically designed and continuously upgraded to meet the demands of modern production while preserving the warmth and character that have made Phuncity a destination for artists, engineers, and producers for over four decades.

Our Spaces

Three distinct rooms — each purpose-built and continuously maintained to professional standard.

Studio A — The Main Room

Our flagship recording space features a large live room capable of tracking full bands, orchestras, and ensembles. The control room is anchored by a vintage analog console and a comprehensive outboard gear collection.

Highlights

Large live room — 800 sq ft
Harrison analog console
Isolation booths
Full outboard rack
Vintage preamps & EQs
Studio One + Otari tape machine

Studio B — The Production Suite

A mid-size production room optimized for overdubs, vocal sessions, and in-the-box production. Equipped with a modern hybrid console and a curated selection of analog outboard alongside a full plugin library.

Highlights

Hybrid analog/digital console
Vocal booth
Extensive plugin library
Studio One, Pro Tools
Synth & keyboard collection
Monitoring in multiple formats

Mastering Suite

A dedicated mastering room with precision acoustics, reference-grade monitoring, and a full analog mastering chain. Optimized for stereo, stem, and vinyl mastering.

Highlights

Reference-grade monitoring
Full analog mastering chain
Precision acoustic treatment
Vinyl lacquer cutting capability
Stem & DDP delivery
Streaming loudness optimization

Equipment List

A curated collection of vintage and modern gear — selected for sound, not spec sheets.

Consoles

Harrison Raven 28
Ramsa WR-S852
QSC Touchmix 32
AW4416 Yamaha

Preamps & EQ

Avalon AD2022
Avalon U5
Quantum HD8
Focusrite Clarett Octo Pre
TBD

Compression

URei LA-4
AI MDX 4600
TBD
TBD
TBD

Recorders & DAWs

Studio One
Otari MTR-12 x2
Otari MTR-12 x4
TBD

Microphones

Neumann U87
Beyer M-260
Shure SM87
Audio-Technica AE2500
Sennheiser E-609

Monitoring

Tannoy 800
JBL Studio 4412
Event PS
Sony IEM
Headphone cue system

Amenities

Everything you need to focus on the music.

Artist Lounge

A comfortable lounge with seating, a kitchenette, and a private entrance for artists and their guests.

Secure Parking

Dedicated parking available for clients — a rare convenience in midtown Manhattan.

24-Hour Access

Sessions run around the clock. Our facility is staffed and accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In-House Catering

We can arrange catering for long sessions. Just let us know in advance and we'll handle the rest.

Book Studio Time

Ready to record? Contact us to check availability, discuss your project, and get a session quote. Day rates, block bookings, and project rates available.