Recording studio in Manchester.
Two treated recording rooms in Salford, open 24/7. Book a session with one of our producers and engineers, or hire the room and bring your own.
About the service
Studio 88 is an independent recording studio on Cambridge Street in Salford, a few minutes from Manchester city centre. Artists record vocals and instruments in Studio A’s vocal booth or in our open-plan Studio B, with an experienced engineer running the session.
Pick your room, pick who you want to work with and pick a time that is actually free: our booking page shows live availability, and a 50% deposit secures the session. The rest is paid at the studio.
What you get
- Studio A: main recording room with an isolated vocal booth
- Studio B: open-plan second room, great for working closely with your producer
- An engineer or producer of your choice running the session (or room-only hire)
- SSL 2 interface, Aston Spirit and AKG C414 XL II microphones
- Yamaha HS8 and Tannoy Gold 8 monitors in acoustically treated rooms
- Open 24/7: early mornings, late nights and weekends
Recording with an engineer
| Session | Studio A | Studio B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £40 | £35 |
| 2 hours | £80 | £70 |
| 3 hours | £100 | £90 |
| 4 hours | £130 | £120 |
| 5 hours | £160 | £150 |
| 6 hours | £200 | £180 |
| Full day (8 hours) | £275 | £250 |
Bringing your own engineer? Room-only hire starts at £15/hr. See studio hire in Salford.
Book a recording sessionQuestions, answered.
How much does a recording studio cost in Manchester at Studio 88?
Recording with one of our engineers starts at £35 per hour in Studio B and £40 per hour in Studio A, with full days from £250. If you bring your own engineer, room-only hire starts at £15 per hour.
Can I choose which producer or engineer I work with?
Yes. When you book online you can pick a specific producer or engineer, or choose “Anyone available” for the most times to pick from.
Do I need to pay up front?
A 50% deposit secures your session when you book online. The rest is paid at the studio on the day.
Are you really open 24/7?
Yes. The studio runs around the clock; the booking page shows the times that are free for the room and producer you choose.
More at Studio 88.
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Bring your own engineer or producer and hire the room. Studio A or Studio B, from £15 an hour, any time of day or night.
Find out moreRelease packages
From Artist Promo (£400) to Premium+ (£1,500): recording, artwork, radio, video and promo in one package.
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