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Podcast studio in Old Street and Islington
Minutes from Silicon Roundabout, Shoreditch and the City. Built for founders, operators and the media agencies that serve them.
Address
202 City Rd, London EC1V 2PH
Nearest station
Old Street / 4 min
Studio sets
5
Hours
Mon-Fri / 09:00-18:00
Sets at CTRL Old Street
Choose the scene. Keep the workflow.
Each set has a different visual identity, but every booking uses the same CTRL recording standard: a prepared room, broadcast audio and an engineer ready when the session begins.
Four-person desk and LED wall
The Main Stage
Where every conversation takes centre stage
Open broadcast floor
The Studio Floor
From live commentary to global conversations
Sofa set and LED wall
The Lounge
Where intimate conversations come to life
Residential sofa set
The Residence
Where authentic stories feel at home
Islington studio guide
A practical London base for the whole recording day.
CTRL Old Street is built for founders, operators, agencies and creators who need a podcast studio near Old Street, Shoreditch and the City without losing half a day to travel.
The room is minutes from Old Street station and works well for interviews, investor podcasts, branded series and video shows where guests are coming from Islington, Clerkenwell, Moorgate, Liverpool Street or Shoreditch.
Book by the hour, arrive to microphones, cameras, lighting and monitoring already configured, and leave with clean multi-track audio and 4K video ready for editing or publishing.
Use Old Street when guest convenience is the priority. The studio is close enough to the City for lunchtime recordings, near enough to Shoreditch for agency sessions, and practical for founders who need to fit a podcast around a working day.
Our set of three possible configurations supports interview formats, solo episodes, founder-led thought leadership and small panel conversations. The setup is designed to keep the room calm and repeatable, with consistent sound, lighting and camera framing across recurring episodes.
If you are producing a business podcast, launch series or video interview in North London, CTRL Old Street gives you a central base with a clear local footprint across Islington, Shoreditch, Clerkenwell and the City.
Plan the journey
Guests in. Stress out.
Connections
- Old Street station - approximately 4 minutes on foot
- Northern line connections to King's Cross, Euston, Moorgate and London Bridge
- National Rail services between Moorgate and north London
- Liverpool Street, Shoreditch and the City within easy onward reach
Nearby
- Old Street Roundabout and the Shoreditch creative district
- City Road coffee shops and informal guest waiting spaces
- Hoxton Square, Clerkenwell and Angel
- Barbican, Moorgate and Liverpool Street business districts
Arrival
The studio is on City Road, a short walk from Old Street station. Allow a few minutes before the session for guest arrival, sign-in and the engineer briefing.
Old Street is easiest by Tube, bike or taxi. Guests driving in should use nearby public car parks or pre-booked street parking.
Nearby areas and districts
Useful location references for planning the journey. Guests are welcome from anywhere.
ShoreditchHoxtonAngelIslingtonClerkenwellFarringdonThe CityMoorgateLiverpool StreetBarbican
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Where is CTRL Old Street?
CTRL Old Street is at 202 City Rd, London EC1V 2PH. Old Street is the nearest station, approximately 4 min away.
How much is podcast studio hire at CTRL Old Street?
Basic Audio Recording starts at £70 per hour and Basic Video + Audio Recording starts at £119 per hour. Both packages include a prepared studio set and an on-site engineer.
Can I choose a set at CTRL Old Street?
Yes. Every set has its own page, visual style and direct booking link. Choose the scene that fits your show before selecting the recording package and time.
What is included in the studio booking?
The studio is prepared before arrival with broadcast microphones, monitoring and an engineer. Video bookings also include multi-camera 4K capture and separate audio files.