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Sound City Studios

15452 Cabrito Rd, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Verified Feb 6, 2026

About this studio

Sound City Studios is listed as a van nuys studio serving artists and teams who need recording, mixing, and mastering in one place. Sound City Studios at 15452 Cabrito Rd in Van Nuys is one of the most historically significant rooms in rock music, having recorded Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Nirvana's Nevermind, and albums by Tom Petty, Neil Young, and Foo Fighters. The facility is known for its large live room, which was built specifically for full-band tracking with natural acoustics that engineers have pursued for decades. Recording, mixing, and mastering are all available on site. The Van Nuys location is convenient for artists based in the Valley, and phone booking at +1 818-997-2100 connects artists directly to studio management. The listing does not publish a firm rate, so budgeting should start with a direct booking inquiry rather than assumptions.

What stands out most in the current listing is recording, mixing, and mastering, large-room session capability, and phone booking available. Sound City Studios looks best suited to full-band tracking, live room sessions, and mix-focused work, which makes it easier to decide whether the room matches the session you are planning. The service mix suggests a room that can support more than one type of project without forcing artists to jump between multiple vendors.

Before booking, plan around a direct phone call and confirm the current session setup, the exact services included, and whether the room still matches the workflow described here. This listing was last verified on February 6, 2026, which is a useful freshness signal but not a replacement for a direct pre-session check. That extra confirmation step matters most for rates, room access, staffing, and any technical requirements that could affect the pace of the day.

Sound City Studios should be treated as a real shortlist candidate only after you compare the published workflow here against the other rooms you are considering. If another listing gives you better operational detail, use that as the benchmark and ask this studio to clarify anything the page leaves open before you book. That habit keeps the page useful as an editorial starting point instead of turning it into a source of false certainty.

Best for

Full-band trackingLive room sessionsMix-focused work

What to know before booking

  • Pricing is not fully published on this listing, so request a current quote before you commit to a session.
  • Booking appears to be handled through a direct phone call.
  • Engineer inclusion is not clearly bundled into every listing, so ask whether your quoted price is room-only or includes staff support.
  • Parking details are not guaranteed on this page, so confirm access and load-in logistics before session day.
  • Access windows are not fully standardized across listings, so confirm start time, wrap time, and any after-hours rules ahead of time.

Gear highlights / room notes

  • Recording, mixing, and mastering
  • Large-room session capability
  • Phone booking available
  • A full gear list is not published here yet, so confirm the current room setup, microphones, monitoring, and any specialty tools directly with the studio.
  • This profile includes 3 room images, which can help you sanity-check layout, vibe, and general session fit before reaching out.

Sound City Studios FAQ

What services does Sound City Studios offer?

Sound City Studios provides Recording, Mixing, Mastering.

How do I book Sound City Studios?

Call +1 818-997-2100 to book. See details at https://soundcitystudios.com/.

Where is Sound City Studios located?

Sound City Studios is located at 15452 Cabrito Rd, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

What should I confirm before booking Sound City Studios?

Confirm the current rate, minimum booking length, engineer availability, parking or access details, and whether any specialty gear you need is available for your session.

Is Sound City Studios a good fit for every kind of project?

Sound City Studios looks especially well suited to full-band tracking, live room sessions, and mix-focused work. If your project falls outside that profile, ask how the room is usually used before booking.

Services

RecordingMixingMastering

Location

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