Create. Express. Be heard.
A music and podcast recording studio in Croydon, South London. Open 24/7 by appointment, with a professional engineer on every session.
One studio, five ways to be heard
Pick what you're making. Every session comes with the same treated rooms, the same gear and an engineer at the desk.
From £60/hr
RecordRecording
Vocals, instruments and full songs, tracked through an analogue chain with an engineer at the desk.
Explore recording
From £250
FinishMixing & Mastering
Every element of your song in its place, then the final polish for streaming and release.
Explore mixing
From £60/hr
CreateProduction & Songwriting
Shape the sound, arrangement and lyrics of your music with a producer and songwriter.
Explore production
From £60
FilmPodcast Studio
Audio or 4K video for up to four people, from raw files to a ready-to-publish episode.
Explore podcast studio
Quote on request
CaptureLive Sessions
Perform live in the room, filmed in 4K and recorded on every channel.
Explore live sessions
At the deskJames Cunningham
Songwriter, producer, mixing and mastering engineer whose work has reached audiences worldwide.
Industry partners
Labels, broadcasters and organisations connected to the work coming out of the studio.
Latest releases
Songs recorded, produced, mixed or mastered at JC Recording Studios. Press play.
Inside the room
Acoustically treated recording spaces with a separate control room, built around a 24-channel analogue desk.
- Neumann U87 Ai
- Shure SM7B ×4
- TL Audio M4 24-channel desk
- SSL Pure Drive pre-amp
- Opto LA-2 and FET 1176 compressors
- Pultec-style EQ
- Apogee Symphony and SSL interfaces
- Focal CMS40 monitors
- O.S. Acoustic DB7 speakers
- Audeze LCD-X headphones
- Blackmagic Studio 4K cameras ×3
- ATEM Mini ISO Pro
- Open 24/7 by appointment
- Free tea and coffee
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Lift access
- Parking on request
- Kitchen and shower
- Chill-out area
- LGBTQ+ friendly
5.0 from 52 reviews
What artists and podcasters say after a session.
James is an incredibly attentive, upbeat and energetic producer to work withGabriel Saul
From our initial meeting through to concept development, filming, and final edits, James was exceptionalAdam
The studio setup is great and his expertise is second to none!Bharat Patel
Professional, genuine and intentional about getting the best from youSuzy Duxbury
Super easy to work with, kind & approachable and very efficientTammana A.
Best studio i have been to in a while, engineer was good vibzM Akinosho
Hidden Talents
Croydon's monthly open mic for emerging artists, musicians and performers, hosted by JC Recording Studios at Dark Horse on Gloucester Road.
- Perform. Connect. Be heard.
- Every month in Croydon
- Open to singers, rappers, bands and performers
Sound like yourself. Only louder.
Built for artists, hosts and creators in South London.
Good to know
The questions we hear most before a first session.
Where is JC Recording Studios?
Weatherill House Business Centre, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon CR0 4WF, in South London. The studio is a 2-minute walk from Wandle Park tram stop.
When is the studio open?
Monday to Sunday, 24/7, by appointment only.
Do I need studio experience?
No. You don't need any previous studio experience to book. Your engineer will guide you.
Is an engineer included?
Yes. Every session includes a professional engineer.
How much does a session cost?
Recording and production start from £60 per hour, mixing from £250, mastering from £60 per track and podcast packages from £60.
Is there parking?
Private parking can be requested when you book. There's also 3-hour parking at the nearby Sainsbury's and TK Maxx.
Let's make some noise
Tell us what you're making and we'll come back with dates and a quote.
Call +44 7732 385220 or email hello@jcrecordingstudios.co.uk