Alex Santilli

Audio engineer who operates Spice House Sound in Philadelphia

Alex Santilli is an audio engineer, producer, speaker designer, studio manager, electronic retrofitter, and ‘gear whisper’ that operates Spice House Sound in Philadelphia. Thanks to Alex and WSDG’s pioneering efforts, Spice House Sound offers innovative acoustics and a wealth of singular technology innovations that have subsequently been adopted by studios across the globe.

A singular drive and focus to extract the maximum audio quality out of every performance, recording, and piece of audio equipment is what drives Alex Santilli’s unique approach to audio engineering. When the scientific method meets artistic sensibilities, they come to form never before seen designs such as the Xeta Loudspeakers, in use as far field mains at Spice House Sound. Unique electrical networks deployed through custom made drivers create a previously unheard clarity of sound for anyone with sensitive ears.

This same sensitivity and taste is applied when mixing and mastering. An arsenal of handpicked and custom equipment make up a purposeful and ever evolving chain of equipment that puts a unique sonic stamp on all of his work. Size, clarity, fidelity, texture – no matter the project, you’ll find these highlighted in his work.

Alex has spoken about recording studio design at both AES and NAMM and is currently an Adjunct Professor at University of the Arts teaching Advanced Mixing and Mastering, Advanced Microphone Techniques, and Speaker Design. Alex is currently focusing on enlightening the dark art of mastering and always looking for ways to improve Spice House Sound.