Book your slot
Ready to record? Booking your time with us is quick and easy.
Choose Your Session Length – Select from 1 to 8 hour slots
Enjoy Full Access – Every booking includes:
Professional podcast equipment (see full spec down page)
Multiple backdrop and lighting options
A dressing / makeup area with chair & mirror
A dedicated in-house studio assistant for your entire session, on hand to help with setup and to manage the recording from start to finish
3. Set Your Style – Pick your preferred chair arrangement and let us know any special requirements (see seating options down page)
🎙️ Whether it’s your first episode or your fiftieth, we’ve got everything set up so you can focus on your content while we handle the rest.
👉 Book your slot below and get started today.
Seating Options
1 person - Armchair
2 person - chairs
1 - 2 person - Sofa
1 person - High chair
3 person - chairs
4 person - chairs & sofa
The equipment specs.
-
You will have access to 3 Sony A7III cameras, renowned for their full-frame sensors and crystal-clear 4K UHD recording. By oversampling from 6K, they deliver sharp, detailed footage with vibrant colour, cinematic depth, and excellent dynamic range - perfect for creating podcast content that looks every bit as professional as it sounds.
-
Our studio is equipped with 4 RØDE PodMics, dynamic broadcast-quality microphones designed specifically for podcasting and crisp audio. Known for their rich, balanced sound and excellent clarity, these mics ensure every voice is captured with warmth and detail. Combined with their solid build and internal pop filter, they deliver professional audio with minimal handling noise - perfect for interviews, panel discussions, and solo recordings alike.
-
At our Manchester podcast studio, lighting is designed with flexibility in mind. The space is fitted with ceiling lights, LED strip lights, stand-up lights all with customisable colour options and control on brightness and tone. Whether you want a clean, professional look for interviews, a dynamic setup for video podcasts, or a tailored mood for branded content, our lighting can be adjusted to match your vision.
-
To power our productions, the studio is equipped with a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme and a Mac Mini. The ATEM Mini Extreme is a professional-grade switcher that allows seamless live camera switching, picture-in-picture layouts, and smooth transitions - ideal for multi-camera podcasts and video content. Paired with the speed and reliability of the Mac Mini, this setup ensures efficient recording, live streaming, and post-production workflows, giving your podcast a polished, broadcast-quality finish.
FAQs
-
Ancoats Podcast Studio sessions start from £110 per hour, with a simple sliding rate that becomes more cost-effective the longer you book. Sessions can be reserved from a minimum of 1 hour up to 8 hours.
There are no hidden extras or add-ons. Your hire includes full access to everything in the studio: cameras, microphones, backdrops, seating options, and all recorded footage, provided to you at no additional charge.
-
Our studio comes fully equipped with everything you need to create professional podcasts and content. You’ll have access to 3 Sony A7III 4K cameras, 4 RØDE PodMics, professional studio lighting with customisable settings, a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme with Mac Mini for live recording and editing. A variety of backdrops and set options (including shelving units, LED slats, coloured rollers, and curtains) are also included, all at no extra cost.
-
You don’t need to worry about running the session yourself - a dedicated studio manager will be on hand throughout your booking. They’ll handle the recording, make setup recommendations to ensure you look and sound your best, and provide your finished files via a Google Drive link at the end.
-
Yes. Our studio is fully sound-treated to minimise outside noise and echo, giving you clean, professional-quality audio for your podcast or video recording.
-
At the end of your session, we’ll provide all your recorded files via a Google Drive link within 24 hours after recording. Files are stored for 7 days, so we recommend downloading and backing them up promptly.
-
Absolutely. Alongside podcast recording, our studio is designed for photography, videography, and content creation, with a choice of backdrops, lighting setups, and seating options included.
-
Absolutely, you’re welcome to arrange a studio tour before booking. Just get in touch with us via the contact form or email hello@ancoatspodcaststudio.co.uk and we will help arrange a time for your visit.