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When you put all your energy and passion into writing and performing music, you want your audience to be able to enjoy it the way it was intended to sound. Technology has drastically improved over the last few years, making at-home music studio options popular, and it can be tempting to wear all the hats as a music creator, engineer, and producer. But what you can’t replicate at home is the wealth of experience, equipment and dedicated space that comes with hiring music recording studios in London.

Top recording studios in London

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The Crypt
The Crypt: Studio 1
The Crypt
5
(1)
From
£65
per hour
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Fiction Studios
Boutique recording studio
Fiction Studios
From
£100
per hour
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Live Studio for recording, audio and film production, and rehearsals
Arcus Sounds
5
(1)
From
£20
per hour
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Max
Faith Restored Studio
Faith Restored Studio
From
£50
per hour
Red Cable Studio
Soundproofed recording studio in East London
Red Cable Studio
From
£150
per day
Trakk Studios
Trakk Studios
From
£35
per hour
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BonaFide Studios
BonaFide Studio - rehearsal room (Muswell Hill)
BonaFide Studios
5
(4)
From
£11
per hour
studio 1
Belly of the beast studios
From
£60
per hour
vocal room/piano room
Belly of the beast studios
From
£60
per hour
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Fiction Studios
Boutique recording studio
Farringdon
From
£100
per hour
LSO Productions
Jerwood Hall
LSO St. Luke's
From
£258.33
per hour
Music Recording Studio Certified bangerz Dry hire
Music Recording Studio - Certified Bangerz - Dry hire
From
£140
per hour

Why hire a music recording studio in London?

What is the purpose of a recording studio?

A professional recording studio can be used for any type of recording: individual or choir vocals, individual instruments, string quartets and spoken word. A studio has the equipment to listen back, mix and produce these recordings to achieve a rich and crisp sound. Professional music studios have been treated by audio engineers to achieve optimum acoustic properties, something your basement, unfortunately, has not.


Why hire professional music studios in London?

The production value determines how your audience will receive your music. If you have tried your hand at recording in the past, you’ll know there’s much more involved than simply pressing the red button. Having the expertise of a sound engineer and producer on hand will mean you get it right the first time, saving you time and money down the line. They know which microphone is best to use, where to aim it, and what instruments will best accompany your sound. It’s also really difficult to fix a bad recording. It will take twice as long to edit out unwanted ambient sounds like traffic and air conditioning if they can be edited out at all. 


Recording studios have invested thousands into their setups, giving you access to the best professional equipment: live instruments like electric guitars and drum sets, microphones, and a digital audio workstation. Experimenting with a selection of microphones for example allows you to play with different sound characteristics. Musicians also have the option to record in a studio with isolation booths, enabling them to perform together as they would on stage, while capturing each individual sound cleanly. 


Hiring a recording studio lends itself to more of a collaborative effort. You’ll find you learn things at the recording studio you wouldn’t discover alone at a home studio. Bringing in experienced professionals also allows you to focus on the creative side while someone else concentrates on the technical aspects.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment is included when hiring a music studio in London?

Music studios are fully equipped with everything you need to record and produce a song, including band instruments, microphones, sound booths, and mixing equipment.

At what stage in the writing process should I hire a recording studio?

Recording studios often contain multiple areas available for hire, including dedicated writing rooms, rehearsal rooms, band recording rooms, and mixing booths to assist you at each stage of the creation process. By booking time at a music studio you can ensure creating music won’t just be a pipe dream.

Should I hire a music producer for my recording sessions?

Commonly recording studios have a team of producers, songwriters and instrumentalists who can provide their services. Feel free to message the host for more details. Some studios also offer a fixed price for song mixing and album mastering which is helpful if you’re on a tight budget. Dry hire is when you hire a venue and the equipment only, and you are responsible for operating it. These studios come at a cheaper rate, but you will of course have to find your own producer.

How much does it cost to hire a music recording studio in London?

Professional studios give you access to an extensive list of state-of-the-art equipment you likely won’t find at a home studio. Most venues charge by the day or half-day with the majority of prices falling between 250 and 1500 per day.

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