Studio Hire
Podcast studio hire in Manchester.
A fully equipped podcast and video studio from £69.99/hr +VAT. Professional cameras, broadcast microphones and lighting included — book online, walk in and press record.
The Studio
Built for recording, not retrofitted for it.
Hiring a podcast studio in Manchester shouldn't mean email chains, bank transfers and a room with a single microphone. Our studio on Bury New Road — a few minutes from Manchester city centre — was purpose-built for podcast and video recording, and everything is booked and paid online in minutes.
Every session includes the full setup: professional cameras, broadcast microphones, a RØDECaster Pro II audio mixer and a professional lighting rig, all pre-configured and ready when you arrive. Record audio-only or full 4K video podcasts, self-run the session with dry hire, or add a dedicated engineer who handles cameras, audio monitoring and lighting while you focus on the conversation.
You leave with your raw files, and if you want them broadcast-ready, our in-house editing packages take an episode from raw recording to published — cuts, colour, audio enhancement, reels and captions from £75 per episode.
What's Included
Everything's already set up.
- Professional studio space for up to 4 guests
- 2 × professional 4K cameras
- Broadcast-quality RØDE microphones
- RØDECaster Pro II audio mixer
- Professional lighting setup
- Raw audio & video files, yours to keep
- Free file storage for 48 hours after your session
- Optional engineer, teleprompter and extra cameras
Hire Rates
Simple, honest rates.
Dry Studio Hire
£69.99 / hr +VAT
- Self-run session, full equipment
- Up to 4 guests
- Raw files, yours to keep
Studio + Professional
£94.99 / hr +VAT · Includes Engineer
- Dedicated engineer runs the session
- Camera operation & audio monitoring
- Lighting optimisation & tech support
Full Day Hire
£599 +VAT · Up to 8 hrs · Includes Engineer
- Batch-record a whole season
- Full technical support all day
- Best value per hour
Recording regularly? Bulk hourly bundles bring the rate down to £64.99/hr with priority booking and discounts on add-ons and editing.
How It Works
Booked in minutes, recorded in hours.
01
Book online
Pick your date, time and package, and pay securely online. Instant confirmation — no emails, no callbacks.
02
Walk in & record
Cameras, mics and lighting are set up before you arrive. Self-run the session, or let your engineer handle it.
03
Take your files
Leave with raw audio and 4K video. Storage is free for 48 hours, then £30 per episode for up to 2 months.
04
Publish faster
Add an editing package from £75 per episode — cuts, colour, audio enhancement, reels and captions, done for you.
Find Us
Minutes from the city centre.
The studio is on Bury New Road (M8 8EB), a short ride from Manchester city centre, Victoria station and the Northern Quarter — easy to reach from anywhere in Greater Manchester. We're open 9am–6pm, seven days a week, weekends included, so you can record around your schedule rather than ours.
Opening Hours
- Mon – Sun09:00 – 18:00
Open 7 days — weekends included
FAQs
Before you book.
How much does podcast studio hire cost in Manchester?
Our rates start at £69.99 per hour +VAT for dry studio hire with all equipment included. Studio + Professional, with a dedicated engineer, is £94.99 per hour, and a full day (up to 8 hours with engineer) is £599. Bulk hourly bundles bring the effective rate down to £64.99 per hour.
Is equipment included, or do I bring my own?
Everything is included: professional 4K cameras, broadcast-quality RØDE microphones, a RØDECaster Pro II audio mixer and a professional lighting setup. Just bring yourself, your guests and your topic.
Do I need an engineer to hire the studio?
No — dry hire lets you run the session yourself, and the setup is ready to record when you arrive. If you'd rather focus on the conversation, add an engineer for £30 per hour, or book Studio + Professional which includes one.
Can I record video as well as audio?
Yes. Every hire includes 4K multi-camera video as well as broadcast audio, with a professional lighting rig — ideal for video podcasts, YouTube shows and creating vertical clips for social media.
How many people can I record with?
The studio comfortably seats up to 4 guests per session, with a microphone for each.
How do I book the studio?
Everything is done online: choose your date, time and package, pay securely, and you'll get instant confirmation. No email chains or bank transfers.
When is the studio open?
9am to 6pm, seven days a week — including weekends, at no premium.
Where is the studio located?
First Floor, Unit 7, 116-118 Bury New Road, Manchester M8 8EB — a few minutes from Manchester city centre and Victoria station.
What happens to my recordings after the session?
Your raw files are yours to keep. We store them free for the first 48 hours after recording; after that, storage is £30 per episode for up to 2 months.
Do you offer editing as well as studio hire?
Yes — in-house editing packages start at £75 per episode for cuts, audio syncing and colour correction, up to £175 per episode including reels, show highlights and captions.
Ready to press record?
Open 7 days a week. Book your session and pay online in minutes — or get in touch if you have questions first.