The honest answers.

Q: Where are CTRL Studios located in London?

CTRL Studios now works around bookable studio sets: Old Street N1 for podcast and creator sets, Clapton E5 for Hackney podcast spaces, production rooms and the Infinity Cove, with Stratford E15 concepts planned next.

Q: Do you offer Infinity Cove hire in London?

Yes. The Infinity Cove is based at CTRL Clapton in Hackney E5. It is designed for teams searching for an Infinity Cove London, Infinity Cove Hackney or Infinity Cove Clapton space for photography, product shoots, branded video and campaign production.

Q: Which podcast studio is closest to me?

Pick by area and set style: Old Street N1 is best for City, Shoreditch and Islington sessions; Clapton E5 is best for Hackney, Upper Clapton, Stoke Newington and Infinity Cove productions.

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

Yes. Fixed recording tiers can be booked online by the hour, with standard weekday slots from 09:00-18:00 and additional production time planned around each session. Later bookings, Saturdays and last-minute sessions are handled by enquiry.

Q: What equipment is included?

Every session includes engineer-led setup, acoustic treatment and the technical workflow needed for the selected service. Equipment can include Shure SM7B microphones, Rode Wireless Pro II kits, Panasonic Lumix S5 IIx camera rigs, Focusrite i818, Rodecaster Pro II, lighting, remote guest support, teleprompter and LED wall planning where required.

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

Yes. Editing is handled as a separate scope so the edit matches the actual episode rather than the studio booking length. Episode editing is £80/hr and clip production is £65/hr, confirmed after we review the brief.

Q: Can I bring my own equipment?

Absolutely. We will try to accommodate all of your needs; just give us a call to discuss.

Q: How do I book?

Use the Book page for fixed recording tiers: Basic Audio Recording and Basic Video + Audio Recording. Use Enquiry for editing, clips, live streaming, storage, consultancy, music, advertising, photography, weekends or bespoke production.

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.

Question 1

How much does it cost to hire a CTRL studio?

Answer

Basic audio recording starts at £70/hr. Basic video and audio recording starts at £119/hr. Editing is scoped separately at £80/hr, with clip production at £65/hr. Quote-based services are scoped by enquiry.

Question 2

Where are CTRL Studios located in London?

Question 3

Do you offer Infinity Cove hire in London?

Question 4

Which podcast studio is closest to me?

Question 5

Can I book a podcast studio by the hour?

Question 6

What equipment is included?

Question 7

Do you offer podcast editing and post-production?

Question 8

Can I bring my own equipment?

Question 9

How do I book?

Question 10

What is the cancellation policy?

Question 11

Do you support live streaming?

Question 12

Can remote guests join my podcast?

Question 13

Is there parking at the studios?