Whether you need to record music, an audio book, ADR, or voice-overs, Studio E is an acoustically treated space set up for intimate recording sessions. You also have the option of performing in Studio F and using Studio E as a mixing suite.

Acoustics

The room is meticulously treated for optimal acoustics, ensuring that sound quality is exceptional. Whether you’re recording vocals or fine-tuning your mix, the acoustics play a crucial role in achieving professional results.

Equipment

  • AKG 414 Vocal Microphone with Vocal Isolation Booth
  • Mac Mini M1 - equipped with Ableton Live and Logic Pro X
  • Universal Audio Apollo Twin: This high-quality audio interface provides pristine sound and allows seamless integration with digital audio workstations (DAWs). This provides access to world renowned plugins, which can be used in Realtime, such as:
  • Pultec EQ's
  • Teletronixs LA2A Leveling Amplifiers
  • 1176 Legacy
  • Realverb Pro - Convolution Reverb
  • Antares Auto-Tune
  • Digital Upright Piano: Perfect for composing, arranging, and adding piano parts to your music.
  • Marshal Amplifier: Ideal for guitarists, the Marshal amplifier delivers that classic rock sound.
  • Fender Jazz Bass: A versatile bass guitar for laying down grooves and basslines.
  • Rokit 5 Monitors: These studio monitors offer accurate sound reproduction, crucial for mixing and mastering.
  • Dual Monitor Setup
  • Selection of Microphones and stands (including Rode NT1a, Drum Microphone Kit, Sennheiser E906, SM58 Beta)
  • Audeze LCD X Reference Mastering Headphones
  • Selection of Midi Keyboards and Stands (Novation Launchkey25, M-Audio Keystation 61)
  • Pultec EQ's
  • Teletronixs LA2A Leveling Amplifiers
  • 1176 Legacy
  • Realverb Pro - Convolution Reverb
  • Antares Auto-Tune

Additional Services

Beyond rehearsal and recording, Hive Studio E offers other music production services, including audio mixing, mastering, voiceovers, and live sessions. Our experienced team is dedicated to making your sessions productive and successful.

We have a M1 Mac computer with Logic Pro X, Ableton Live and Pro Tools Intro. If you require other software please email [email protected].

If you require an engineer to record your session please add this as a product to your booking and engineer will bring his own computer to record your session, to be delivered after the session.

Optionally you can use any of our other studio spaces to do band recordings and deliver the audio straight into this mixing suite.

If you wish to use the Apollo Interface on your own machine please download the Driver here ahead of time – (UAD Downloads (uaudio.com).

FAQs

Can I bring visitors?

We’d love you to bring your friends to The Hive. For bookings you can bring guests limited to the capacity of the space booked. Alternatively, you can bring up to two guests three times a month in your membership to the co-working space.

Do I have a grace period for bookings?

We understand that once you get into action the time can run away. That’s why we offer a 15 minute grace period on our bookings. After this you will be charged full rate for every 30 minutes you run over, payable at the end of your session by card machine.

Is there anywhere to park?

There is limited parking at The Hive. We always encourage public transport however if you require parking please contact [email protected] for more information.

Is there a minimum term?

Both our membership options come with minimum sign up terms. The standard membership is a 3 month minimum term and the Creator membership is a 6 month minimum term.

Do I need a membership to book space?

No, you don’t need a membership to book our spaces. The membership options give our members additional benefits and discounts on bookings.

Memberships

Is there a minimum duration to book space?

Our spaces are booked by sessions. Most of the spaces have sessions at a two hour period.

Can my booking credit be applied to technician, extras and rented items?

Booking credit included in our Creator memberships can only be used towards booking our spaces. Technicians, extras and rented items will come at an extra cost.