Peckham, South East London · Est. Brett Shaw
WORLD
CLASS
SOUND
A premier recording, mixing and mastering studio — home to the SSL E-Series, 3M 79 tape machine, and one of the UK's finest microphone collections.
Meet Brett Shaw, the producer behind the studio →
What We Offer
SERVICES
Recording
Full-band tracking in our large live room with high ceilings, natural light, adjustable ceiling cloud, and electronic Drumbrella. Backline available at no additional cost.
Mixing
SSL E-Series driven mixes with access to an extensive outboard collection — Unfairchild, 1176, LA-2A, Pultec EQs, and more. Analogue or hybrid workflows.
Mastering
Competitive mastering packages for independent artists and major labels alike. Ask about our unsigned artist deals — proven results at every budget.
Production
Work directly with Brett Shaw — having worked with Florence + The Machine, Foals, and many more. From initial ideas to fully finished productions.
Tape Machines
Fully analogue sessions to our collection of tape machines including the 3M 79 24-track, Apex 440, Otari and Studer — the 3M 79 is the same model used on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Led Zeppelin IV, Thriller, and Abbey Road.
Writing Rooms
Fully soundproofed programming and writing spaces available for long-term let. One space currently available — contact us to find out more.
In Good Company
ARTISTS WE HAVE
WORKED WITH
Streams accumulated across recordings made at 123 Studios — from Grammy-winning cuts to underground cult records, all crafted in the same room.
The Arsenal
WORLD-CLASS GEAR
Every piece collected, learned, and mastered by Brett Shaw over two decades of building one of London's finest signal chains.
Originally from Pete Townshend's Eel Pie Studio, this machine recorded some of the most iconic albums ever made. Now it lives at 123.
Records made with the 3M
One of the best equipped studios in London.
VIEW FULL EQUIPMENT LIST →Music Made Here
HEAR IT FOR YOURSELF
Over 5 billion streams — all recorded, mixed or mastered at 123 Studios, Peckham.
What They Say
VOICES
"It has a great atmosphere to it. It's very laid back and it's very light — which was a pleasure to work in. Somewhere that felt light and warm."
Yannis Philippakis — Foals"I asked acoustician Nick Whitaker — what is the best room shape and size for monitoring? His answer is what we built. A 42sqm control room connected to a beautiful live room."
Brett Shaw — Studio Owner"I started with a Mackie desk and two nice mics. I built my own preamps before I could afford proper ones. I would like to think 123 is now one of the better studios around."
Brett Shaw — Producer & MixerLet's Make Something
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SESSION
Best reached by email — the phone is hard to answer mid-session.
brettshaw123@outlook.com