Warm interior of Elstree Sound Studios with a broadcast microphone lit by tungsten light
Home Counties · est. for everyone

A quiet studio, designed for good work and calm minutes.

Elstree Sound Studios is a custom-built, step-free recording space — built by a disabled studio owner for disabled creators, podcasters and broadcasters.

PodcastVoiceoverRadio productionVideo podcastRehearsalLive OBMasteringEditing

The studio

A quiet, accessible studio in the garden.

Custom-built in the UK Home Counties. Warm, calm, and genuinely quiet — from the side-gate entrance to the last take of the day.

Step-free side entrance to the garden studio at dusk
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Side-gate access

Private step-free entrance. No stairs, no narrow corridors, no awkward reception.

02

Step-free throughout

Flat flooring, accessible WC, adjustable desk, wide doorways.

03

Hearing-loop ready

On request with advance notice. Full access provisions on the studio page.

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Designed for focus

Treated room with a low noise floor. No traffic rumble, no hum, no hurry.

Studio hire

Transparent, Home Counties pricing.

All sessions include mics, interface, monitoring, refreshments and Wi-Fi. Minimum booking is two hours.

Podcast session
self-service · 3 mics
Hour
£35
Half-day
£120
Full day
£220
Podcast with engineer
we drive the desk
Hour
£55
Half-day
£180
Full day
£320
Radio / voiceover
broadcast-ready
Hour
£60
Half-day
£200
Full day
£360
Rehearsal room
acoustic · vocals
Hour
£25
Half-day
£80
Full day
£150
Video podcast
2 cams · lighting · engineer
Hour
£85
Half-day
£320
Full day
£560
10% off
Block-booking: 10+ prepaid hours in a single booking.
25% off
Charity & disabled-led organisations. We mean it.
No surprises
Add-ons priced openly. VAT confirmed in writing at booking.

Included in every session

  • Broadcast mics (SM7B, MKH 416)
  • Audio interface & routing
  • Reaper / Hindenburg
  • Headphones for up to 4 guests
  • Acoustic treatment
  • Step-free access & accessible WC
  • Tea, coffee, water, biscuits
  • Wi-Fi for remote guests
  • Same-day WAV / MP3 export
Close-up of deep navy acoustic foam treatment

Our promise

Access is the default — not an afterthought.

Elstree Sound Studios was designed by a disabled studio owner for disabled creators. That's not a marketing line — it shapes every decision we make.

Step-free, from arrival.

Side-gate entrance, flat flooring throughout, accessible WC, adjustable seating and desks.

A quiet room when you need one.

For sensory breaks, decompression between takes, or simply a few minutes of stillness.

Flexible session times.

We schedule around fatigue, medication, carer availability, good days and bad days. Rest breaks are not charged.

Tell us what you need.

Share access requirements at booking. We'll meet them — or honestly tell you and help you find somewhere that can.

“Tell us what you need. We will meet you where you are.”

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Book in

Ready when you are.

First session? Book a free 30-minute studio tour. Tea and biscuits included.

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Email or call

Tell us your project, dates and access needs.

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We confirm

Availability, price and any add-ons — in writing.

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Deposit

50% to hold the date. Balance on the day.

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Record

Arrive, settle in, press record. We do the rest.

Email hello@bcr.fm to book