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Services
What are you looking for?
Studio hire
Record in our London or Manchester studios
On location / pop-up
We come to you with full mobile studio setup
Editing & post-production
Episode editing, clips, captions and more
Session type
What are you trying to create?
Standard interview
One host, one or more guests, conversational format
Panel discussion
Multiple speakers, round table or debate format
Live stream
Broadcasting live to an audience during the session
Branded content
Custom set, scripted content, or production-heavy format
Location
Which city are you recording in?
London
London Bridge or Shoreditch, Hoxton
Manchester
Northern Quarter, M1
Studio
Which London studio suits you best?
Choose based on location, size, and what you are creating.
London Bridge, Studio A
750 sqft, SE1. Vision mixer, production booth, up to 12 people
from £180/hr
London Bridge, Studio B
500 sqft, SE1. Broadcast setup, up to 8 people
from £84/hr audio, £108/hr video
Shoreditch, Hoxton
420 sqft, E2. Video podcast studio, up to 8 people. Step-free
from £84/hr audio, £108/hr video
Format
Audio only, or audio and video?
Audio only
Podcast, interview, RSS distribution
from £84/hr
Audio and video
YouTube, social clips, full production
from £108/hr
Microphones
Do you want microphones visible on camera?
If you prefer a clean look on camera, we can use lapel lav mics instead of broadcast mics on stands.
Yes, visible mics
Broadcast microphones on stand, classic podcast look
Included in hire
No, clean look on camera
Lapel lav mics, discreet and professional
£12 per mic per session
Speakers
How many people will be on mic?
1 person
Solo or remote guest via Riverside
2 people
Host and one in-person guest
3 to 4 people
Panel or round table
5 to 6 people
Larger panel or group session
Camera setup
What type of camera angles do you want?
Close-up on every speaker
Individual shot of each person on mic
Close-up on every speaker + wide angle
Individual shots plus a wide shot of all speakers together
Just wide angle
Single wide shot covering all speakers
Crew size
What is the total number of people attending?
Include everyone — on-mic guests, producers, camera operators, and any other crew or observers.
Up to 4 people
Just the on-mic guests, maybe one producer
5 to 8 people
Guests plus a small crew
9 to 12 people
Larger production crew
More than 12
We can discuss accommodation options
Duration
How long do you need the studio?
Most sessions run 15 to 30 minutes longer than the episode. Factor in setup, warmup, and any retakes.
Sessions
How many sessions or total hours are you looking to book?
Discounts are available for bookings of 10 hours or more. If you are planning a series or recurring sessions, we can put together a package.
Single session
One-off booking, standard pricing applies
Under 10 hours total
A few sessions planned, standard pricing applies
10 hours or more
Series or recurring bookings. Discounted rates available
Bulk pricing available
Not sure yet
Still planning, will confirm closer to the time
Experience level
How experienced are you with studio recording?
Someone from the Outset team is always on site, and every session includes a full equipment walkthrough.
New to this
First time or early stages. I would welcome more hands-on support
Done this before
Comfortable running my own session with the walkthrough
I have my own production team
Bringing our own crew, just need the studio and equipment
Add-ons
Anything extra you need?
Select as many as apply. All can be added at booking if you decide later.
On location
Where is the recording taking place?
London
We travel to your London location with full mobile setup
from £198/hr audio · £240/hr video
Outside London (UK)
Travel anywhere in the UK. Travel costs quoted separately
from £240/hr audio · £300/hr video
Outside the UK
International. Travel and logistics quoted separately
from £480/hr audio · £600/hr video
Format
Audio only, or audio and video?
Audio only
Podcast or interview recording, no camera crew
from £198/hr
Audio and video
Full video production, cameras and lighting on location
from £240/hr
Duration
How long do you need us on location?
On location bookings start from a minimum of 4 hours. This includes travel setup time, recording, and pack down.
Half day — 4 hours
Up to two episodes or a focused shoot
Extended half day — 6 hours
Multiple episodes or a more relaxed pace
Full day — 8 hours
Series recording, large projects or branded content
Custom duration
More than 8 hours — we'll quote based on your needs
Sessions
Is this a one-off or part of a series?
Single visit
One-off on location booking
Part of a series
Multiple visits planned — package pricing available
Package rates available
Not sure yet
Still planning, will confirm closer to the time
Post-production
What do you need edited or produced?
Select everything that applies.
Draft edit
Camera-switched, audio-synced draft cut ready for review
From £149.99 per episode
Full episode edit
End-to-end from raw files to finished episode
From £149.99 audio / £359.99 video per episode
Social clips
Short-form cuts for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn
From £60 per episode
Volume
How many episodes or clips do you need?
1 episode or clip
Single piece of content
2 to 5
A small batch or short series
6 to 10
A full series or ongoing content schedule
More than 10
High volume — package pricing available
Package rates available
Extras
Do you need any of these extras?
Select everything that applies. All are quoted separately.
Video captions
Burnt-in or SRT captions for accessibility and social
From £60 per episode
Intro creation
Branded animated intro for your show
From £359.99 (one-off)
Trailer
A short promotional cut to announce your show or series
From £150 (one-off)
None needed
No additional extras required
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