Recording Venues

The selection of a recording venue for a particular project depends on a variety of factors:

• Size / capacity for the ensemble
• Acoustic suitability for the ensemble and repertoire
• Consideration of external noise such as traffic, aircraft, trains, school children etc.
• Availability and location of a suitable monitoring room
• Location and accessibility for the performers
• Security – especially if recording equipment or instruments are to be left on-site overnight
• Temperature - is it heated or will silent radiators need to be hired?
• Lighting - we have a 2.5 kW lighting rig designed for sessions available
• Instruments - some venues have resident pianos, harpsichords and organs
• Availability - religious venues are generally unavailable on worship days, and many schools are only free at weekends or out of term-time
• Cost – this can vary enormously depending on the size and popularity of the venue and the instruments available

This database covers a selection of UK concert and recording venues that we work in regularly.