Precision Acoustic Design for World-Class Audio
For award-winning studios, immersive screening rooms, and the discerning audiophile seeking uncompromising sonic truth.
“The thing that is the most fun for me is how the center ‘channel’ feels like a physical presence; as well, I know that our mixes are translating much better out of the building than they ever have. We’ve got two PhantomFocus™ Systems, and we love listening to them both!”
“After hearing a PhantomFocus™ System using NS10Ms, I was very impressed and frankly, I didn’t expect to be…Awesome!”
WELCOME TO CARL TATZ DESIGN
- Recording Studios
- Home Screening Rooms
- Monitor Systems
- Dedicated Listening Rooms
- Analysis And Tuning
- Sound Isolation
- PhantomFocus™ Dolby ATMOS® Mastering Suites
THE PHANTOMFOCUS™ SYSTEM
Utilizing an amalgam of techniques, proprietary protocols, hardware and software, the PhantomFocus™ System is a powerful tool in optimizing monitor systems. Based on physics, without using any sort of psychoacoustic DSP, it concentrates first on “reach out and touch the vocalist” imaging where pinpoint detail is spread out before the listener in an almost holographic panorama. Secondly, full and accurate frequency response is achieved by incorporating several elements that can include: speaker/listener position calculations; proper speakers stands; damping and isolation devices; subwoofer systems; laser alignment; 360 degree phase control (all- pass filter); crossovers; and corrective equalization. The success of the system will only be limited by the room acoustics evaluation that must precede the process.
The Art and Science of Sonic Environments
Our world-renowned reputation is built on a meticulous design philosophy guided by several core principles. Each project is a bespoke creation, tailored to the unique goals and aesthetics of the client.
Technical Excellence
very design begins with a deep scientific analysis of your space. We utilize advanced predictive modeling and proprietary measurement techniques to map and control sonic behavior with surgical precision. This is where decades of experience in audio engineering and physics become paramount, allowing us to eliminate acoustic anomalies and build a foundation of pure, uncolored sound. The result is a room that performs with predictable, world-class accuracy.
Inspired & Functional Design
A space must not only sound perfect, but it must also feel right. We collaborate closely with you, your architects, and your interior designers to craft environments that are as visually stunning as they are sonically pure. From rich fabrics and exotic woods to custom lighting and ergonomic layouts, every element is chosen to enhance your workflow, reflect your personal style, and create a space you love to be in.
Unrivaled Performance
The pinnacle of our work is the integration of the revolutionary PhantomFocus™ System. This TEC Award-winning protocol is our exclusive “secret weapon,” a proprietary tuning process that creates hyper-accurate, holographic imaging from your main studio monitors. It unlocks a level of detail and dimensional clarity that is simply unattainable by any other means, giving you an undeniable competitive advantage.
The Room Is Your Most Important Instrument
At Carl Tatz Design, we operate on a fundamental principle: the listening environment is the single greatest variable in achieving audio fidelity. A great performance can be lost in a poor mix, and a great mix can be undermined by an inaccurate room. Standard acoustic treatments often fall short, failing to address the complex physics that govern how sound behaves in a space. This leads to compromised stereo imaging, unreliable low-frequency response, and listening fatigue—the very obstacles that stand between you and a perfect final product.
Our Design Process
Our approach transcends conventional solutions. As a premier acoustic engineer firm, we don’t just treat rooms; we create holistically engineered environments where technology and artistry converge. We believe that a truly great room must be both technically immaculate and creatively inspiring. It must provide the unwavering accuracy needed for critical decisions while fostering the comfort and focus required for hours of productive work or immersive enjoyment. This philosophy is the foundation of every space we create, ensuring your investment yields a reliable, translatable, and breathtaking listening experience.
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Your Competitive Edge
What if your primary monitors could deliver the pinpoint accuracy of the world’s best near-fields, but with the power, depth, and impact of a large-format system? This is the promise and the reality of the PhantomFocus™ System (PFS). The PFS is not a product you can buy off the shelf; it is the culmination of a meticulous, on-site implementation protocol performed by a certified acoustic engineer.
By integrating a suite of state-of-the-art hardware and proprietary software, the PFS creates a “PhantomFocus” eChair™ listening position with ruler-flat frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz and breathtakingly accurate, full-range stereo imaging. Mixes created in a PFS-equipped room translate perfectly to any other system, every time. This is why top producers, mixers, and mastering engineers consider it their most indispensable tool. It removes the guesswork from critical listening, replacing it with absolute confidence. The result is a truly holographic sound field where you can hear every detail—instrument placement, reverb tails, and compression artifacts—with unprecedented clarity.
Custom Environments for Every Critical Application
We apply our uncompromising standards to a range of critical listening environments, ensuring each is optimized for its specific purpose. Whether for professional production or private enjoyment, a hallmark of a Carl Tatz Design space is its absolute reliability.
Recording & Mastering Studios: Our award-winning MixRoom™ and mastering suite designs are the gold standard in professional audio. We create acoustically neutral canvases that empower engineers to make faster, more confident decisions, knowing that their work will translate flawlessly from the studio to the outside world.
Home Theater & Screening Rooms: For the ultimate cinematic experience, we design and build private screening rooms that surpass the quality of commercial theaters. From a perfectly calibrated home theater to a professional-grade screening room for industry executives, our designs deliver dialogue intelligibility and immersive audio that honors the director’s original vision.
Dedicated Listening Rooms: For the passionate audiophile, we craft two-channel listening rooms that are nothing short of transcendent. These spaces are designed to dissolve away, leaving only the music. Every nuance of a performance is revealed with startling realism, providing a deeply personal and emotional connection to your favorite recordings.