WAM San Francisco
WAM STUDIOS SAN FRANCISCO
WAM’s world-class recording studio and training facility is the only professional recording studio in the world specifically built and run entirely by women and gender-expansive staff.
About WAM Studios SF
WAM’s professional recording studio in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood offers high-quality, affordable recording, mixing, mastering, and Dolby Atmos services for artists, creators, and organizations. Featuring industry-standard equipment, immersive Dolby Atmos capabilities, and an experienced engineering team. Immerse yourself in the history of the space, as our SF studio location has previously hosted projects by renowned artists including Alanis Morissette, R.E.M., Timbaland, and Radiohead.
WAM combines professional-quality recording services with a mission-driven approach, offering accessible studio time that directly supports our education and workforce development programs for women and gender-expansive recording engineers and producers.
Studio 1
Bring your project to life in WAM’s Studio 1, a world-class recording and mixing space designed for music, film, television, podcasts, games, and immersive audio. Featuring a certified Dolby Atmos® mixing environment, built-in Foley pits for custom sound effects, a spacious live room, premium microphones, and industry-standard recording equipment, Studio 1 is equipped to handle everything from tracking and mixing to post-production.
Studio 2
Studio 2 is a versatile recording space designed for voice, music, and spoken-word projects. Featuring an intimate vocal booth ideal for audiobooks, voiceover, podcasts, and vocal recording, along with a spacious live room for solo artists and small ensembles, the studio offers a comfortable, professional environment for capturing exceptional sound. Studio 2 is the perfect space to bring your creative vision to life while supporting WAM’s mission to build a more inclusive audio industry.
Live Room
Our spacious live room is designed to capture exceptional performances with warm, natural acoustics. Whether you’re recording a full band, string ensemble, choir, drum kit, or live session, the room provides the flexibility and sound quality needed for a wide range of projects. Paired with premium recording equipment and WAM’s expert engineering team, it’s an inspiring space where musicians and creators can perform at their best.
Dolby Atmos
Experience your project in immersive sound with WAM Studios’ certified Dolby Atmos® mixing studio. Whether you’re creating music, film, television, or podcasts, our Atmos-equipped studio allows your audience to hear every detail with incredible depth and clarity. Our experienced engineering team can help you mix, master, and deliver your project to today’s leading immersive audio platforms, bringing your creative vision to life in a next-generation listening experience.
WAM’S STUDIO CULTURE:
At WAM, inclusion is at the foundation of how the studio operates every day. We are committed to creating a welcoming, friendly, and inspiring environment where artists feel genuinely supported to take creative risks, experiment freely, and bring bold ideas to life. The culture is collaborative and grounded in care, where respect, openness, and artistic exploration shape every session.
Working in a studio led by women and gender-expansive engineers brings a distinct creative advantage. It fosters a more equitable, attentive, and communicative studio experience – one where artists are met with empathy, precision, and a deep respect for their vision. This perspective elevates the creative process, making space for more nuanced storytelling, stronger collaboration, and more adventurous sonic choices.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing women and gender-expansive individuals in audio, WAM’s studio practice is directly aligned with this mission. Every project recorded here reflects a commitment to inclusive, affirming, and non-discriminatory values that support a truly welcoming creative space.
WAM Members receive 20% off all studio sessions
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