Michael Cronin

Michael Cronin is a renowned designer and builder of world-class recording studios and audio facilities.12 Born in London to an Irish family, he began his career in studio design after graduating from Tottenham Technical College with a specialty in fine restoration work on landmark buildings.1 In 1984, Cronin started his journey in studio design by restoring a 19th-century church in London for the Eurythmics.12

Since establishing Michael Cronin Acoustic Construction in 1997, he has been involved in designing and building over 200 world-class recording studios across five continents.13 Some of his notable projects include:

• Guillermo Tell and MEGA in Paris, France
• Renovation of MOSFILM in Moscow, Russia
• BOP Studios in Bophuthatswana, South Africa
• The Tracking Room, Ocean Way, and Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee
• Capri Digital in Capri, Italy
• Mutt Lange's studio Sully Sound in Switzerland12

Cronin has also designed educational recording facilities for SAE in New York City, Miami, and Atlanta, as well as contributed to culturally significant projects like the archivist mastering room at the Country Music Hall of Fame.12 He is known for his expertise in designing high-end home theaters and has worked on projects for artists such as Taylor Swift, David Porter, Ryan Tedder, and Chris Stapleton.2

With over 25 years of experience, Cronin specializes in acoustical studio and multi-media facility design and construction.4 His mission is focused on "creating the space in which other people can exercise their creativity" rather than financial gain.12