The other TFA
Trifluoroacetic acid
CF₃COOH: a small PFAS found in the environment and in drinking water. Researchers and regulators know all about it. Read more at RIVM or on Wikipedia.
TFA · Top Format Amsterdam
TFA? Not the acid, the studio.
Looking for trifluoroacetic acid? Then you've landed on the wrong TFA. You can read more about that substance at RIVM. We are TFA from Amsterdam: since 1975, we've been making the sound behind commercials, jingles, films and podcasts.
- 1975founded as Top Format
- 4studios in the Houthavens
- 7.1.4Dolby Atmos studio
- 20,000+tracks in the TRX Music Library
One abbreviation, two meanings
No shame in mixing us up. Here's how to tell which TFA you're looking for.
Our TFA
Top Format Amsterdam
An audio post-production house in the Houthavens. We create sound design, mixes, voice-overs, music and sonic branding for brands, agencies, film and podcasts. Meet us.
What this TFA does
Four services under one roof, from the first recording to the last license.
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Audio post-production and Dolby Atmos
Sound design, ADR, Foley, voice recording and stereo or Dolby Atmos mixes for film, commercials and podcasts. More about audio post-production
02
Voice-overs and AI voices
Casting, recording and AI voices for TV, radio, online and podcasts. In Dutch and multilingual. More about voice-overs
03
Music rights and licensing
We clear tracks, negotiate sync rights and manage royalties, so you can use music without worries. More about music rights
04
TRX Music Library and custom music
Pre-cleared production music or music composed specifically for your brand. More about the TRX Music Library
Who we work for
ANWB, Action, Lidl, Fiat, CloudPillo, SIRE, Kordaat, Monks, Fitzroy and more.
Questions about TFA
What does TFA stand for?
TFA stands for Top Format Amsterdam. We started in 1975 as Top Format in Haarlem and now work as TFA from the Houthavens in Amsterdam.
Is TFA Studio the same as trifluoroacetic acid?
No. Trifluoroacetic acid, also called TFA, is a chemical substance in the PFAS group. TFA Studio is a studio for audio post-production and sonic branding. We only share the abbreviation.
Where can I find reliable information about TFA in drinking water?
At RIVM and the NVWA, the Dutch public health and food safety authorities. They research and monitor PFAS, including TFA, in water and food.
What does TFA Studio make?
Sound for commercials, radio and TV, films, podcasts and brands: from sound design and voice-overs to music, Dolby Atmos mixes and music rights.
Where is TFA Studio?
At Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam. You're welcome to drop by for a coffee at the studio.
Was this the TFA you were looking for?
Tell us about your project. Lennard or Danny will then get back to you with a tailored proposal.