Recording studio in Soho, Central London

The Soho studio is fully equipped for professional recording, production and mixing, combining high-end analogue and digital equipment with a comfortable, creative working environment. Designed for both technical precision and creative flow, the studio provides everything artists, producers and engineers need for a productive session.

What to look for in a Soho recording studio

Location and transport. The closer to Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Road, the easier it is for session musicians, producers, and clients to get there. Check walking times rather than just tube stops. Room quality. A professional studio needs proper acoustic treatment in both the live room and the control room. Ask whether the studio has a dedicated vocal booth, or whether vocals are recorded in the live room with gobos. Both work, but it affects the sound you get. Equipment. Ask for the microphone list and the preamp chain. Studios running Neve or API preamps and Neumann or AKG microphones are working to a professional standard. A studio that cannot tell you what they use is not worth booking. Engineer and producer. Most professional studios include an engineer with the booking. For production sessions, ask whether a producer is available. An engineer handles the technical side; a producer helps shape arrangements, develop the sound, and steer the session creatively. The best sessions have both. Post-production. If your project will need mixing, mastering, or ADR after tracking, check whether the studio can handle it. Working in one facility from tracking through to delivery saves time and keeps the sound consistent.

Who records here?

Previous clients at Soho Sonic include Sony, Universal, and Warner, as well as broadcast and media commissions for the BBC, ITV, and Sky. Artists who have recorded here include Diplo, Usher, Idris Elba, Keane, Lisa Stansfield, Chase and Status, and Jude Moore, whose single “Twisted” reached number five in the UK Top 40. The artist development programme run out of the Soho studio has helped independent artists develop full projects through to release, with partnerships including Soho House, Sony, Universal, and Notting Hill Music.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a recording studio in Soho, London?

Yes. Soho Sonic’s flagship studio is at 15-19 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 8AZ, four minutes from Oxford Circus. It has a control room, live room, and vocal booth, and has been open since 2011.

What equipment does a Soho recording studio need?

At a minimum: a professional preamp chain (Neve or API), large-diaphragm condenser microphones (the Neumann U87 is the industry standard), proper acoustic treatment, and a full-featured DAW. An experienced engineer who knows how to get the best from the room is as important as the gear itself.

How much does it cost to record in Soho?

Rates vary across central London depending on the room, the equipment, and whether an engineer is included. At Soho Sonic the rate always includes the engineer. Sessions are booked hourly with a four-hour minimum, and full productions and artist development are quoted per project after a conversation. Get in touch and we will come back with a number.

Can I get a producer as well as an engineer?

Yes. An engineer is included with every session as standard. For production sessions and artist development, a producer works alongside you on arrangement, sound and performance direction. The engineer handles the technical side while the producer drives the creative process.