Overview
Lime Studios at 1528 20th St in Santa Monica is a professional advertising audio-post house. Founded in 2003 by Loren Silber and Rohan Young, Lime's primary work is mixing, sound design, and ADR for advertising, film, and television clients — not indie music tracking. We include it on this list because it shows up in many "Santa Monica recording studio" searches and Westside musicians should know what it actually is before reaching out.
Equipment & Facilities
Lime is equipped with professional-grade microphones, outboard gear, and monitoring systems built for commercial broadcast and streaming delivery. The control rooms are acoustically treated to the standard required for ad and film post work, and the studio has a strong voiceover capability that does occasionally accommodate spoken-word and podcast projects.
Engineering Staff
Lime's engineering team is highly experienced in the demands of commercial audio post — tight deadlines, specific technical specs, consistent quality across multi-session campaigns. That same expertise is genuinely valuable to anyone working on advertising audio or sound for picture.
Pricing
Lime publishes rates on request rather than online. Audio-post houses typically structure pricing around project scope, session blocks, and deliverable specs rather than walk-in hourly rates — so contact the studio directly for a project quote.
Location & Booking
Lime's Santa Monica location is a genuine advantage for Westside agencies and production companies. Booking is by appointment, typically through email or phone, and the studio is geared toward booked campaigns rather than walk-in or same-day music sessions.
Last verified pricing: March 2026
Pros
- Top-tier advertising audio-post facility
- Highly experienced commercial-audio engineers
- Santa Monica location
- Strong voiceover and ADR capability
Cons
- Oriented toward advertising/film, not indie music tracking
- Advance booking required
- Project-based pricing — rates not posted
- No amenities beyond the studio
- No late-night or 24/7 availability
Who Is Lime Studios Best For?
Lime is best for advertising audio, film and TV post, ADR, and commercial voiceover work in Santa Monica. If your project is a 30-second spot, a podcast trailer, a corporate video, or sound for picture, Lime is one of the most established options on the Westside.
For independent musicians looking to track an EP, lay down vocals, or mix a song, Lime is typically not the right fit — their workflow and pricing are oriented around commercial campaigns, not artist sessions. Musicians on the Westside should look at music-focused options like The Recording Club instead.
The Bottom Line
Lime Studios is a top-tier advertising audio-post house in Santa Monica with a long track record in commercial audio. It is excellent at what it actually does. It is not a music recording studio in the traditional sense. For our full music-focused comparison, see our main studio rankings page.