80 HERTZ
Recording Studios & Post Production Sound in Manchester
Recording Studios & Post Production Sound in Manchester
80 HERTZ Studios is a professional recording and post-production facility in Manchester. We offer ADR sound stages, voice over studios, Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 mixing, two podcast studios, music recording, mixing and online mastering — all under one roof at The Sharp Project. Our clients include Warner Bros., HBO, Netflix, Sony, Apple, BBC and Lionsgate.
Voice Over Studios
Two voice over recording studios in Manchester, UK. The best selection of mics in the north of the UK along with great sounding super quiet rooms. Experienced engineers with respected CVs. Source Connect Pro, Zoom, SessionLink and numerous remote dial in options. Voice to picture sessions made easy with both visual & audio comms. We can quickly & reliably connect to other similarly equipped studios, remote producers/directors and voice-over artists situated anywhere in the world. Free on site secure parking.
ADR Sound Stages
Two high-end ADR sound stages located close to Manchester’s city centre with free and secure on site parking.
Sessions made easy via Source Connect Pro, along with remote connectivity via Zoom or alternatives. We share production pictures with sound & an additional HD feed of talent (for visual comms). Talent can see all participants on the call, and vice versa. We can set up & distribute meeting links as necessary.
Recent clients include Warner Brother Pictures, HBO, Apple, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, Netflix, Amazon & the BBC.
Recording Studios in Manchester | 2″ Analogue Tape & Digital Options
24ft / 5 meter high, 1000 square foot live room, with a beautiful natural acoustic like no other in the North West. A custom Neve Genesys console with EQ, paired with the latest Lynx & Lavry digital conversion and extensive selection of analogue outboard and pre amps. We can record to 2″ analogue tape with our 24 track Otari MX80 (ATR tape) and simultaneously record to digital too. We have a 1/2″ master Otari MTR 12 recorder, allowing for a full analogue workflow from live room to LP.
Latest Pro Tools Flex and Logic X. HUGE selection of classic valve mics, such as three Neumann U49’s, along with U67s, 47 FETs and 87’s to vintage AKG dynamics. We’re proud of having the largest collection of sort after ribbon mics in the north. We favour valve pre amps from DW Fearn, as well as many more from Neve & API found in our equipment list with our extensive and varied outboard gear.
Online Music Mastering
Exemplary R2R ladder digital to analogue converters paired with the best in class analogue to digital converter, the LAVRY SAVITR AD-24-200 GOLD.
Analogue outboard processing featuring valve/tube gems from D.W Fearn, including the VT7 compressor, two VT5 EQ & 3x VT2 line amps. These paired with Manely Massive Passive EQ, Vari-Mu compressor, the API 2500 & the mighty Neve 33609J, with original Neve Marinair transformers.
We also have a very well maintained 1/2″ analogue stereo tape machine lined up with ATR tape formula.
Mixing
We have a large format Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 HE certified mix suite, using the latest Genelec GLM ‘Ones’ calibrated monitoring systems. Fit for Film, TV, and music.
Our music studio’s centre piece is the 48 input Neve Genesys, hand-built in the UK. It combines the best analogue design and true Neve preamp circuitry with hands-on DAW control and Dante connectivity for Pro Tools Ultimate HDX & Logic Pro X.
24 fader config plus 24 channels of DAW mixing and 65-channel analogue summing when mixing. Eight auxiliary buses, and eight group buses and plus 5.1 monitoring.
High-end analogue outboard units from such industry leading names as DW Fearn, Neve, Urie, API, SSL, Manley, Universal Audio and Chandler Limited.
Podcast Studio
Podcast studio in Manchester, fit for 8 contributors with a separate control room for producers, clients & engineer. Professionally treated specifically for voice recording. 4 cinema cameras & over 40 lights to cast the perfect mood.
High-end mics and 4x prime cinema lenses. ATEM vision switcher along with all cameras synced with timecode for an easy post production fast work flow.
Podcast sessions come with our highly skilled experienced engineers. Free onsite secure parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does 80 Hertz Studios offer?
80 Hertz Studios offers ADR sound stages for film and television, voice over recording studios, Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 mixing, a full-service podcast studio with 6K cinema cameras, music recording with a Neve Genesys console and 2-inch analogue tape, music mixing, online and attended mastering, and audio transfer services. All studios are located at The Sharp Project in Manchester.
Where is 80 Hertz Studios located?
80 Hertz Studios is located at The Sharp Project, Thorp Road, Manchester M40 5BJ. The studio is approximately 10 minutes from Manchester city centre by car and a short walk from Central Park tram stop. Free secure onsite parking with 24/7 CCTV is provided.
Does 80 Hertz Studios support remote sessions?
Yes. ADR and voice over sessions are supported via Source Connect Pro, Zoom, SessionLink and other remote dial-in options with full visual and audio communications. Podcast sessions support remote contributors via Zoom, Riverside and ZenCast with HD studio feeds in both directions.
What recording equipment does 80 Hertz have?
The music studio features a custom 48-input Neve Genesys console, Otari MX80 24-track 2-inch analogue tape machine, Lynx and Lavry digital conversion, and an extensive collection of classic valve microphones including three Neumann U49s, U67s, 47 FETs and vintage ribbon mics. Outboard includes DW Fearn, Neve, API, SSL, Manley, Universal Audio and Chandler Limited.
Does 80 Hertz have Dolby Atmos capabilities?
Yes. 80 Hertz has a large-format Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 HE certified mix suite using Genelec GLM calibrated monitoring systems. The suite is equipped for film, television and music mixing in immersive surround sound.
Which clients have used 80 Hertz Studios?
Recent clients include Warner Bros Pictures, HBO, Apple, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Lionsgate, Netflix, Amazon, BBC, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Amblin Entertainment and many more across film, television and music.
Is there free parking at 80 Hertz Studios?
Yes. 80 Hertz Studios offers free, secure onsite parking monitored by 24/7 CCTV at The Sharp Project, Manchester. The facility also has full ground-floor Part M disability access with a lift and accessible restrooms.
What podcast studio equipment is included?
Every podcast session includes 4x Blackmagic 6K cameras with cinema prime lenses, up to 30 cinema-grade lights, world-class microphones, timecode-synced ATEM switching, a large-format teleprompter, air conditioning and a dedicated experienced engineer. A separate control room is available for producers and clients.
Can 80 Hertz record to analogue tape?
Yes. 80 Hertz can record to 2-inch analogue tape using an Otari MX80 24-track with ATR tape, with simultaneous digital recording. A half-inch Otari MTR 12 stereo master recorder is also available, enabling a full analogue workflow from live room to LP.
How do I book a session at 80 Hertz Studios?
Contact 80 Hertz Studios by email at info@80hertz.com, for podcast enquiries at podcast@80hertz.com, or by phone on 0161 850 8088. The studio operates 24/7 by arrangement.
Contact 80 Hertz Studio
Studio Address
80 HERTZ Studios
The Sharp Project
Thorp Road
Manchester M40 5BJ