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punchline studio – Recording Studio & Video Production Lahr / Freiburg, Germany

Your Music.
Our Craft.

Mixing, mastering and film production for artists – whether you know exactly what you want, or need someone to help you figure it out.

punchline studio Mixing Suite near Freiburg Germany
Mixing Suite · Lahr Focusrite · Genelec · Pro Tools

Drei Kernbereiche. Ein Studio.

We focus on what we genuinely do well – and work closely with you until the result sounds and looks exactly the way you imagined.

Weitere Leistungen

Music Production

Beat production, arrangement, songwriting support – from idea to finished track.

Composition

Custom soundtracks for film, theatre, TV and radio. Film composer Maik Styrnol.

Sprachaufnahme & Podcast

Studio quality for audiobooks, radio advertising and podcasts. In-house voice artist Pirmin Styrnol.

References – Mixing, Music Video & Concert Film

Kein Versprechen ohne Beweis – hier sind echte Productions aus unserem Studio.

01 · Mixing & Mastering

Mixing & Mastering – References

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02 · Music Videos
Music Video Referenz 1 – punchline studio
Music Video Referenz 2 – punchline studio
03 · Live Concert Film
Konzertfilm Referenz 1 – WeLive Festival punchline studio
Konzertfilm Referenz 2 – WeLive Festival punchline studio

Music Production from Concept to Finished Track

Most artists don't come with a finished plan – they come with an idea, a feeling, or simply the desire for it to finally sound professional. That's enough.

We guide you through the entire process: from the first idea to the right strategy for your budget and the finished product. No studio jargon – just an honest conversation about what's possible and what makes sense.

No commitment required. Drop us a message about what you're planning – we'll get back to you and listen.

Request a consultation
1
First conversationWe listen – what you do, what you want, what's holding you back.
2
Honest assessmentWe tell you what's realistic and what makes sense.
3
Clear planConcrete steps, realistic costs, clear outcome.
4
ExecutionWe produce – as much or as little involvement as you want.
5
Finished productRelease-ready. Streaming-optimised. Something to be proud of.

Recording Studio & Video Production in Lahr near Freiburg

punchline studio is not an anonymous production house. Behind every project are Maik and Pirmin Styrnol – two creatives with the ambition to make every project better than anything before it.

We're based in Lahr near Freiburg, Germany – but that doesn't matter if you're in Italy, the US or anywhere else. Remote mixing and mastering works just as well as in person. For video productions, we travel worldwide.

Founded in 2015. Over 100 productions: music mixed for independent artists across all genres, concert films for international touring acts, music videos, and award-winning documentaries screened at film festivals across Europe and beyond.

Our documentaries – Winter in Lviv, Für ein Lächeln and the upcoming Heart And Soul – have been recognised at multiple international film festivals.

10+
Years experience
10+
Awards
100+
Productions
Remote-ready
Maik and Pirmin Styrnol – punchline studio

Maik & Pirmin Styrnol · Photo: Alexandre Goebel

German Media AwardDocumentary Film Production
European Rock & Pop AwardBest Concert Film Production
Alternative Media AwardDocumentary Film
Best DocumentaryMultiple international film festivals

Artists & Bands

Deep Purple Uriah Heep Nazareth Wishbone Ash FATCAT TUYS Dominik Büchele Seraina Telli Cornelia Lanz Boum Percussion MC FAVA The Killin' Jivers Zweierpasch Pervez Mody

Companies & Organisations

WeLive Konzertfilm Teaser

Konzertfilme
die bleiben.

WeLive is our own concert film label – proof of what's possible when audio and visuals are truly thought through together.

Multi-Kamera, professionelle Live-Tonaufnahme, Mixing und Mastering – alles aus einer Hand.

All concert films → Book a concert film

Client Testimonials & References

Voices from artists, filmmakers and companies who have worked with us.

★★★★★

"Incredibly creative and reliable! Fast, precise work. I can only recommend them to anyone working with film and/or audio."

Gert EndresMusician
★★★★★

"Since I live and work in Italy, we communicated entirely online. It worked perfectly thanks to the expertise of the studio team."

Marco SiniscalcoGuitarist
★★★★★

"We've only ever had great experiences with the punchline studio team. They think ahead, deliver first-class work and draw on a wide network."

QULTBand
★★★★★

"The team's enthusiastic and incredibly creative commitment is unmatched. Even under massive time pressure the work was absolutely professional."

Fava (MC Fava)Musician
★★★★★

"What starts as a quick brainstorm always turns into an elaborate, creatively challenging endeavour to impress."

Raphael FedererCinematographer
★★★★★

"Impressive people: creative, cooperative, inspiring, versatile and consistently professional."

Christine BuchheitPolitician

Recording Studio Lahr – Remote & On-Location Worldwide

Remote mixing and mastering is no compromise – we work daily with artists from Germany, Italy, the US and beyond, entirely online, with the same results as in person.

For video productions and concert films we come to you. We're based in the tri-border region of Germany–France–Switzerland, but no location is too far. Whether Berlin, London, New York or Lagos – if the project demands it, we're there.

Start a project
1
Stems schickenWeTransfer, Dropbox oder Google Drive.
2
Briefing & referencesShort conversation about sound, reference tracks and goals.
3
First mixPrivate streaming link – no download needed.
4
RevisionsWe adjust until it's right.
5
Final deliveryWAV, MP3 und alle Formate die du brauchst.

Notes from the studio.

What we actually do in the studio, and why.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

How does working with punchline studio work?
The first step is always a short conversation – free and non-binding. You tell us what you have in mind, we give you an honest assessment of what's possible and what it would cost. For audio projects, you send us your stems or recordings via WeTransfer, Dropbox or Google Drive. We deliver the first mix as a private streaming link – you give feedback, we adjust. For video projects, we discuss concept, shoot and post-production together. Remote or on-location – both work equally well.
Can I work with punchline studio from abroad?
Yes – we work daily with artists from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the USA and beyond. Remote mixing and mastering works just as well as in person: you send your files, we send back the mix. All communication happens via email, video call or messenger – whatever works best for you. For video productions, we travel to shooting locations worldwide.
What does professional music or video production cost at punchline studio?
It depends heavily on the scope – a singer-songwriter mix is a very different undertaking than a dance orchestra with choir. For mixing, we start from €390 per song (up to 24 tracks, including vocal editing and 2 revisions), mastering from €95. Mixing & mastering as a package from €470. For music videos and concert films, we create an individual quote after briefing. Write us a short note about what you're planning – we respond within 24 hours.

Contact – Recording Studio Lahr / Freiburg

No back and forth. Drop us a short message about what you're working on – wir melden uns innerhalb von 24 Stunden.

📍Wilhelmstraße 15, 77933 Lahr/Schwarzwald
🌐Remote weltweit verfügbar