Ottawa's Premier Studio IT Partner

Zero Downtime.
Zero Compromise.

Managed IT & CTO-as-a-Service exclusively for commercial recording studios. Dante network management, Ghost System recovery, and 24/7 shadow monitoring — so your sessions never stop.

2hr
Response Time
4hr
Ghost Recovery
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Dante Network Specialists
RAID & Storage Experts
Plugin Ecosystem Management
Infrastructure Architecture

Three Layers of Protection

From initial assessment to immortal recovery — every service is engineered around one principle: your session never stops.

Audit

Know Your Vulnerabilities

A comprehensive baseline assessment of your studio's entire IT infrastructure — Dante network topology, RAID array health, plugin ecosystem, and hardware lifecycle. We map every single point of failure before it becomes a crisis.

  • Dante network topology mapping
  • RAID array health analysis
  • Plugin compatibility audit
  • Hardware lifecycle report
  • Risk priority matrix
Most Popular

Shadow Support

Always On. Always Watching.

24/7 proactive remote monitoring of your entire studio infrastructure. We detect and resolve issues before they interrupt a session — silent, invisible, and relentless.

  • 24/7 remote monitoring
  • Dante network anomaly detection
  • RAID degradation alerts
  • Scheduled off-hours maintenance
  • Monthly health reports

Ghost System

Your Studio. Immortal.

Bare-metal image backups of your entire OS, DAW, and plugin ecosystem. In the event of catastrophic failure, we deploy a fully functional clone of your system — your session resumes in hours, not days.

  • Bare-metal system imaging
  • 4-hour recovery guarantee
  • Off-site encrypted backups
  • 3-2-1 backup protocol
  • Zero-data-loss guarantee

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. One monthly retainer covers everything your studio needs.

Essential

$850/month

Single or dual-room studios

  • Shadow Support monitoring
  • Monthly system health checks
  • Next-day Ghost System recovery
  • Email support (business hours)
  • Quarterly infrastructure audit
Recommended

Professional

$1,800/month

Multi-room commercial studios

  • 24/7 Shadow Support monitoring
  • Priority on-site response (Ottawa)
  • 4-hour Ghost System recovery
  • Dante network management
  • Plugin compatibility management
  • Monthly infrastructure audit

Enterprise

Custom

Facility-wide & multi-location

  • Full CTO-as-a-Service
  • Custom network architecture
  • Dedicated hardware provisioning
  • White-glove onboarding
  • SLA with custom guarantees
  • Quarterly strategic review

All plans include onboarding, documentation, and access to the Client Portal. Stripe billing available.

Client Portfolio

Organizations that trust Nekk Lab Studio Systems to design, build, and maintain their technology infrastructure.

Livity Productions Inc.

Digital Infrastructure & Platform Architecture

Designed, built, and actively maintain the complete digital infrastructure for Livity Productions — a Toronto-based non-profit empowering independent artists with professional-grade resources. Scope includes website architecture, platform integrations, and ongoing technology governance as Digital Architect on the Board of Directors.

Web ArchitecturePlatform ManagementTech GovernanceNon-Profit
Digital Architect & Board Director

DSIT Professional Services

Managed IT & Cybersecurity for Canadian SMBs

Manage and maintain the full technology stack for DSIT Professional Services — a Canadian managed IT and cybersecurity firm serving SMBs across Ontario. Responsibilities include infrastructure oversight, platform uptime, and ensuring the technical environment reflects the company's PIPEDA-compliant, security-first positioning.

Managed ITCybersecurityInfrastructurePIPEDA Compliance
Technology Solutions Manager

The Architect Behind the System

Two decades at the intersection of music and technology — building the infrastructure that keeps artists creating.

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Steven Antoine

Founder & CTO — Nekk Lab Studio Systems

Digital Architect — Livity Productions Inc.

Classically trained keyboardist with nearly 30 years of experience across the Caribbean, Toronto, and Ottawa. Since 2003, Steven has worked as a studio and session musician — serving as band leader, musical director, recording engineer, and arranger across jazz, soul, funk, reggae, and contemporary fusion.

Currently Production Director and Sound Engineer at his Ottawa church, he brings deep technical discipline and intergenerational rhythm to every engagement. As founder of Nekk Lab Studio Systems, Steven shapes the technological infrastructure that powers recording studios — ensuring that the tools artists use are as sophisticated as the music they create.

"Less is more — embrace the space in music."
30 years in studio & live performance — Caribbean, Toronto, Ottawa
20+ years in IT infrastructure, managed services & cybersecurity
Board of Directors — Livity Productions Inc. (Digital Architect)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Certifications & Credentials

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
2022
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
2018
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator
2012
Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
2011
Apple Certified Specialist — Security & Mobility
2011
Apple Certified Hardware Technician
2008
CompTIA A+
2002
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
2023
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
2021

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before your first session with us.

Free Studio Audit

Request a Studio Audit

Tell us about your studio. We'll map your infrastructure, identify your highest-risk failure points, and deliver a prioritized action plan — at no charge.

No commitment required. Response within 24 hours.

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