Rates
Recording Studio
Due to the unique nature of each project, quotes are given after you have discussed details of your project with us (see guide prices below). Recording rates include experienced sound engineer & exclusive use of studio 1 (live room), vocal booth, amp room and control room. Clients receive 1 copy of the session in CD format (additional CDs: £2 each - Full data DVD: £20).
Recording rates for Bands & Solo Artists
- Full day (8 hrs/10am-6pm/weekdays) from £220
- Half day (4 hrs/daytime/weekdays) from £120
- Less than 4 hrs: 1st hour: £50 (from £27.50 per hour thereafter)
- Evening (6pm onwards) and Weekend sessions are charged at a slightly higher rate (£230 full day/£130 half day)
Voice-over Recording rates
- Minimum booking time: 1hr from £50
- Half day (4 hrs): from £180
- Full day (8 hrs): from £340
Voice-over Recording to Picture
- Minimum booking time: 1hr from £60
- Half day (4 hrs): from £220
- Full day (8 hrs): from £400
Mobile and On-Location Recording
- 1 day (2-3 hrs recording session + set-up) from £320
- 2 days (2-3 hrs consecutive day recording sessions) from £580
Recording extras for hire
Mixing & Mastering
Rehearsal Studio
Rehearsal rates include backline: Mackie PA, Mapex drumkit, 1 Fender guitar amp, 1 bass amp and 2 SM58 mics. Clients are advised to bring their own cymbals; alternatively they can hire them at the studio. Additional amps, mics, DIs and leads can also be hired.
Rehearsal rates
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Weekdays 10am-6pm
- 5 hrs: £52/£50 concession
- 4hrs: £42/£40 concession
- 3hrs: £32/£30 concession
- 2hrs: £25/£23 concession
- 1 hr: £14/£12
- 5 hrs: £55/£53 concession
- 4hrs: £45/£43 concession
- 3hrs: £34/£32 concession
- 2hrs: £26/£24 concession
- 1 hr: £15/£13 concession
- 5 hrs: £60
- 4hrs: £50
- 3hrs: £40
Saturdays 10am-10pm & Evenings after 6pm
Sundays 10am-10pm
Rehearsal extras for hire (per session)
- Additional Guitar Amps: £4
- Electronic drum kit: £20 per session
- Keyboards: Midi keyboard: £5 per session, Yahama pre-set keyboard: £10, Yamaha weighted 88 note keyboard with Roland module: £15
- Bass guitar: £10 per session
- Additional mics: £3
- DI boxes: £3
- Leads: £1
- Cymbals: £5
- Drumsticks: £3
- Control room: £25 per hr
- Studio 1: £22.50 per hr
- Studio 2: £20 per hr
You can also buy a pair of Rocket SM5A drumsticks from us for £6.
Filming & Hire for Commercial Purposes
Both studios are available for private hire or for filming purposes by special arrangement with the management. Notable clients & shows include BBC One Show, Channel 4 (Embarrassing Bodies), Analogue to Digital Music Expo and more.
Rates
Sound Gallery is a social enterprise and as such, all profits are re-invested in our business in order to support our social objectives. We are able to offer concessions & discounts to students, unemployed/low income, not for profit organisations, charities, etc.
