(Info from Summer 2023)
The gear and pricing information below was compiled in Summer 2023. Other studios’ details may have changed since then — we’d always recommend checking directly with any studio before booking. Our prices haven’t changed. We’re always upfront and honest about what we charge.
Preamps — Some Of Our Favourites
| Studio | Neve | CAPI/API | Coil | Red 47 | Tree Audio Branch | Geranium | Great River | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Studios | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAK Studio 1 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Pool | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| The Church 1 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abbey Road Studio 2 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Snap | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konk 1 | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery 2 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Strongroom 1 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Metropolis A | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
Microphones — Some Of Our Favourites
| Studio | U47 | U67 | Elam 251 | M49 | Fet47 | KM84 | U87 | RCA77 | RCA/AEA 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Studios | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAK Studio 1 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Pool | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| The Church | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Abbey Road Studio 2 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snap | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Konk 1 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Battery 2 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Strongroom 1 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Metropolis A | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
Compressors — Some Of Our Favourites
| Studio | Fairchild/Unfairchild | La 2a | 1176 | Distressor | 1178 | TG1 | DBX 160/165 | SSL | API 2500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Studios | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAK Studio 1 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| The Pool | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| The Church 1 | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Abbey Road Studio 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Snap | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Konk 1 | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Battery 2 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Strongroom 1 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Metropolis A | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
EQs — Some Of Our Favourites
| Studio | Curve Bender | Pultec | API 560 | API 550 | SSL | Harrison | Neve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Studios | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAK Studio 1 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| The Pool | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| The Church 1 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Abbey Road Studio 2 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Snap | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Konk 1 | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Battery 2 | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Strongroom 1 | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Metropolis A | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
Day Rates — Unsigned Band With Engineer (Summer 2023)
| Studio | Cost Per Day With Engineer (10 or 12 hr) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 123 Studios — Senior Engineer | From £300 + VAT | £300+VAT 8hr · £350+VAT 10hr · £400+VAT 12hr. Prices unchanged. |
| RAK Studio 1 | £1,450 + VAT | £1,200 studio + £250 engineer · 10 hour |
| The Pool | £1,125 + VAT | £825 studio + £300 engineer · 12 hour |
| The Church 1 | £1,500 + VAT | £1,250 studio + £250 engineer · 10 hour day |
| Abbey Road Studio 2 | £3,100 + VAT | £2,500 studio + £600 engineer · 10 hour |
| Snap | £975 + VAT | £600 studio + £375 engineer · 10 hour |
| Konk 1 | £825 + VAT | £575 studio 10hr · £675 12hr + £250 engineer |
| Battery 2 | £925 + VAT | £625 studio + £300 engineer · 12 hour day |
| Strongroom 1 | £775 + VAT | £775 · 10 hour |
| Metropolis A | £2,000 + VAT | £1,600 studio + £400 engineer · 10 hour |
Prices for other studios based on Summer 2023 research. Always check directly with any studio for current rates. 123 Studios rates have not changed.