While the studio can comfortably accommodate an ensemble up to 10 musicians, please allow for floor space to be taken up by camera equipment. For a traditional multi-camera shoot, we recommend that a group of up to 6 musicians can be accommodated for. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss options.

The live room ceiling is fitted with a scaffolding rig for lighting, equipped with 13A power.

Live room artist monitoring

In order to achieve the best sounding recording, we aim to get the instruments as balanced in the room as possible and use monitors to fill in where needed. This means we usually only monitor vocals and line instruments, such as keyboards, to keep the volume in the studio under control.

We provide 2 active speaker wedges for artist monitoring, more can be hired in upon request. We are able to provide up to 5 different artist mixes for use with in-ear monitors. Wireless in-ear systems are available to hire on request.

Recording Equipment

We have a large collection of recording equipment and instruments available for use. Please see our equipment spec for more details.

Pianos

We recommend booking a piano tuner for sessions, at a cost of £80 + VAT.

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Location

The studios are in an old church building. There is a kitchen and bathroom available to use for each studio.

Parking

Please note that we do not have on-site parking. There is however, a car park next to the entrance which can be used for loading only. Free parking is available on all of the streets around the studio after 12:00 noon. If you require parking before 12:00, there is parking available on Crescent Rd, Coolhurst Rd and Coleridge Rd which is free until 14:00.

Transport

The nearest station, Crouch Hill overground, is just a 10-minute walk from the studio on the Barking to Richmond/Clapham Junction line. The nearest tube stations are Finsbury Park (15 min bus ride, W7) and Archway (15 min bus ride, 41). Lastly, if you are travelling on the Northern Line there is a lovely 15 min walk along an old railway line between Highgate tube and Crouch Hill called 'Parkland Walk'.

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Studio 1 entrance

Studio 1 entrance

Studio 2 entrance

Studio 2 entrance