Question 1

What services does 80 Hertz Studios offer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Where is 80 Hertz Studios located?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Does 80 Hertz Studios support remote sessions?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What recording equipment does 80 Hertz have?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Does 80 Hertz have Dolby Atmos capabilities?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which clients have used 80 Hertz Studios?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is there free parking at 80 Hertz Studios?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What podcast studio equipment is included?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Can 80 Hertz record to analogue tape?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How do I book a session at 80 Hertz Studios?

Accepted Answer

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.