London, England is a hub for everything entertainment. Live shows, theatre, broadcast TV, and radio are just scratching the surface of what London can do. Well, how about podcasting? They have all kinds of podcast studios waiting to be rented out, from affordable and quaint to the premium experience. London has got you covered with studios all around town to help make your podcast vision a reality.
With all of these podcast studios fighting for their chance to be rented, it can be hard to decipher which ones are the best. We’ve compiled our top five favorite studios from London to save you the time and trouble of research and budgeting. Keep reading to see which one of these awesome podcasting rooms is best suited for you.
Outset Studio
This spacious studio is located in South West London, Wimbledon. They have other locations including London Bridge, Central London. It’s open 24 hours so you can record on your time. Free parking is available on site. The studio is acoustically treated and fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video recording equipment.
What separates Outset Studio from other podcast studios is the ability to live edit and live stream the show thanks to their team of experts that are ready to help and support you through the process. You can customize the studio and create your own set using backdrops and green screens. On top of an already personalized experience, you can record with up to six guests, comfortably fitting you and your team. It’s also reasonably priced at €45 per hour.
Podcast Studio London
You can find this audio studio in the heart of London. They focus on professional podcasts, audiobooks, radio programs, voiceover reels, and more. They have the access to the best broadcasting and audio equipment around. Their typical clients are online brands who want to increase their visibility, reach, and engagement. But, they love working with people who have something to say!
They are willing to work with you in creating your podcast. Taking clients with little to no knowledge of podcast production, they provide them with the tools, equipment, and coaching needed to create the best content possible. Due to their team of experienced professionals and stacked podcasting room, this studio is on the pricier side of this list. You can book starting in two-hour increments at €300.
NoStars Studios
NoStars studios have a podcast room to die for, located in Wood Green North London. These studios were built in 2016 by producer/artist PEP to bridge high-end audio production and affordability. With the focus on great-sounding audio, each studio comes with sets of high-quality equipment. The room has a large monitor that will help you customize you’re your recording experience. You can project your own logo to get that premium studio feel.
The best part about NoStars Studios is that they throw in some free add-ons! Each session comes with free audio mixing and free filming with their 6k camera. They also have live streaming available on request. This studio almost seems too good to be true. And, at only €20 per hour, we can’t picture a better studio to start your podcast journey in.
Podspace London
This studio is professionally made to cater to beginners. They provide a simple recording service to help launch your podcast. Their user-friendly, non-intimidating approach to audio recording creates an open and safe space to learn and create freely. The studio itself is equipped with professional microphones, cameras, lighting, and headphones. There’s also an engineer on arrival to help you get set up and answer any questions you may have. There is no shortage of support at Podspace London.
All you need is yourself and a storage device with at least 32GB available to collect your audio and video files. Everything else comes with the rental cost. You’re also free to bring your own camera equipment, but it’s not necessary as they provide awesome video footage that you can take home. All of these features come to the affordable price of €25 per hour.
Soho Radio Studios
Soho Radio Studios located in Soho, London has many experienced podcasters under their belt as clients. With a great roster of productions to look to for a quality check, you can be sure that at Soho Radio Studios, you’ll get the crisp end-product you’re searching for. Their unique service offers remote recording on top of recording at one of their three awesome in-house studios.
Their Remote Recording is an out-of-studio podcast recording session with up to four people. You record at your place of preference with pre-production assistance included to help ensure a smooth setup. They also have audio engineers to help with the technical requirements of recording. They can facilitate recordings anywhere in Greater London, zones one to six.
As for their in-house audio recording, they have three awesome studios to choose from, with space for four to eight people. All of their studios are stocked with the best tech in the business, getting you that professional sound you desire. They have add-on features to the room rental such as pre and post-production facilities including editing, mixing, and mastering as well as production and distribution services. Depending on which studio you choose to record in, you’re looking at €120-€175 per hour for the room rental.
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