Professional Podcast Sessions • Audio & Video • Expert Support

We offer a dedicated recording space in the heart of Manchester with powerful audio & visual podcast facilities at an affordable price.

Whether you’re launching a new series, hosting a branded interview, or recording a long-form audio episode, our space offers an inviting, versatile and technically capable environment that is the go-to for content creators.

Podcast Recording Studio

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Our process at Ancoats Podcast Studio is simple, achieve quality content in four simple steps.

1. Choose your booking slot - from 1 hour slots to 8 hour slots (available Mon - Sunday), pick you seating set up and let us know if any specifics you need.

2. Arrive ready to create - our space is set up for you with all equipment configured and tested

3. Record with confidence - the studio manager oversees the technical side while you focus on performance

4. Receive your files - high-quality audio and video delivered within 24 hours after your session.

👉 Ready to record? Book your podcast session below or contact us for any questions you may have!

How Podcast Recording Works

What’s included in every session

Professional-grade
recording gear

Dynamic microphones designed for rich, broadcast-quality audio, multi-mic setups for guest interviews, and crisp sound capture that makes your podcast pop.

Flexible audio & video configurations

Record audio-only sessions or switch to video mode with 4K cameras and tailored lighting. Choose the setup that suits your show’s style and audience.

Acoustically treated recording environment

A sound-treated space that reduces echo and background noise for clean, professional audio.

Studio Assistant
Support

A trained studio manager is on hand throughout your session to handle setup, optimise sound levels, and ensure your files are with you by end of the day, ready for post-production.

Multiple backdrop & set
options

Customise your visual identity with a range of backdrop styles and lighting schemes and customise our shelving units to reflect your brand.

Changing Facilities


We offer private in-room dressing table, privacy divider and clothing rails to accommodate for clothing changes and make-up top ups.


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 costs £80 per hour. We use a flat hourly rate, with bookings available from a minimum of 1 hour up to 8 hours. There are no hidden extras - your hire includes full access to everything in the studio: cameras, microphones, backdrops, and seating options and the recorded footage provided to you all 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.