The honest answers.

Q: Where are CTRL Studios located in London?

We operate three London studios: Old Street (City Road, N1) for founders and the City; Clapton (the Tram Depot, E5) for Hackney creators; and Stratford (E15) for East London and Westfield.

Q: Which podcast studio is closest to me?

Pick by line: the Northern line puts you at Old Street. The Overground or Victoria line via Seven Sisters puts you at Clapton. Elizabeth line, Jubilee, Central, Overground, or DLR all land directly at Stratford.

Q: Can I book a podcast studio by the hour?

Yes. Recording sessions are priced hourly, with fixed client recording blocks and additional production time planned around each session. Larger, last-minute, extended-hours and weekend sessions are handled by enquiry.

Q: What equipment is included?

Every session includes broadcast microphones, acoustic treatment, engineer-led setup and the technical workflow needed for the selected service. Video sessions can include 4K cameras, lighting, remote guest support, teleprompter and LED wall planning where required.

Q: Do you offer podcast editing and post-production?

Yes. Standard Recording + Edit adds a £300 episode edit to the £200/hr video and audio recording rate. Advanced Recording + Edit adds the episode edit plus a £300 reels and trailer package with captions and branding.

Q: Can I bring my own equipment?

Absolutely. Our rooms accept external mixers, cameras and laptops. We will patch your rig into our acoustic treatment and lighting where practical, and confirm the setup during enquiry.

Q: How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your service, preferred studio, date, guest count and production needs. The CTRL team confirms scope, staffing, setup requirements and the right time slot before the session is locked in.

Q: What is the cancellation policy?

There is no charge with 48 hours notice. Under 48 hours, 50% of the session fee is retained because staffing, setup and production time have already been allocated.

Q: Do you support live streaming?

Yes. Live podcast streaming is scoped by enquiry and starts from around £1,200/session depending on platform, crew, setup, production requirements and session length.

Question 1

How much does it cost to hire a CTRL studio?

Answer

Basic audio recording starts at £120/hr. Basic video and audio recording is £200/hr. Standard Recording + Edit is £200/hr plus a £300 edit, and Advanced Recording + Edit is £200/hr plus a £300 edit and £300 reels package. Quote-based services are scoped by enquiry.

Question 2

Where are CTRL Studios located in London?

Question 3

Which podcast studio is closest to me?

Question 4

Can I book a podcast studio by the hour?

Question 5

What equipment is included?

Question 6

Do you offer podcast editing and post-production?

Question 7

Can I bring my own equipment?

Question 8

How do I book?

Question 9

What is the cancellation policy?

Question 10

Do you support live streaming?

Question 11

Can remote guests join my podcast?

Question 12

Is there parking at the studios?