"The big secret of cinematic sound: it's much less expensive than the image and sneaks into the audience's mind sideways."
Walter Murch, Legendary Film Editor & Sound Designer
Automotive
Car spots demand visceral design, driven by dramatic shifts of energy. Engines require a delicate balance between realism and cinematic bravado. We blend high-quality recordings with growls and roars to infuse the mechanic with the organic.
- Alfa Romeo
- Maserati
- McLaren
- Porsche
- Corvette
- Lexus
- GMC
- Cadillac
- Lincoln
- Ford
- ...and many more!
Featured Automotive
Sports
Whether it’s the roar of the crowd in a massive football stadium or the iconic sneaker squeak on the basketball court, every sound counts. Using carefully placed sound design, we capture the complex emotional tenor of the game and the athlete.
- NFL
- NHL
- NBA
- ESPN
- Nike
- Under Armour
- Asics
- ...and many more!
Featured Sports
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What Sets Us Apart
Elite Talent
Our studio is a destination for the best sound designers in the world. Each member of our team has risen above thousands of other candidates, bringing unparalleled skill and creativity to every project.
Proven Leadership
As one of the most recognized studios globally for sound design and mixing in advertising, we’re trusted by the biggest names in broadcast, streaming, brands, and film. With over 30 million podcast downloads on Twenty Thousand Hertz, our reputation speaks volumes.
Visionary Creativity
We think like creators: writers, producers, and innovators. Our team is uniquely skilled at translating complex ideas into a forward-thinking sonic palette that elevates every project we touch.
the team
People behind the scenes
Dallas Taylor
CD & Founder
Grace East
Sonic Strategy & Producer
Colin DeVarney
Audio Director
Say hello! 👋
For Rate Requests on Immediate and Current Projects, contact
Grace East, Producer and Sonic Strategist
grace@defactosound.com
For Rate Requests, Immediate and Current Projects contact Grace East, Producer and Sonic Strategist
grace@defactosound.com
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