The Studio

WildGoose records all of its own albums in a studio which was purpose built for recording acoustic music. It is properly soundproof and acoustically treated to achieve good sounds from microphones.

We have plenty of good quality vocal and instrument mics from Neuman, Earthworks, CAD, Audio Technica, and AKG.

The track laying equipment, by Mackie, is 24 track all digital with complete multi-track editing capability. Mixing is done to a Soundscape system using outboard Lexicon professional reverb units and other outboard units. Mastering is also done in-house using Acuma Labs software running on the Soundscape system.

Hiring the Studio

The studio is available for hire with an engineer at a basic cost of £20 per hour or £150 per day. It can also be hired to master albums which have been recorded elsewhere. We can take a recording project all the way from track laying, through mixing and mastering, to CD artwork lay-ups and final CD pressing. Package prices can be arranged for a complete job if required.

Accommodation while Recording

Many of the projects we record take several days and during that time it may be more convenient, and more pleasant, to stay with us rather than trying to drive into the studio each day with all of the attendant frustrations and wasted time. The studio is adjacent to the cottage and has 3 double bedrooms available (one with en-suite bathroom and the other two sharing a private bathroom) as well as a dedicated sitting room and small kitchen. Breakfast and lunch can be provided and there is a village pub only a 100 yards away which serves great food. The village itself is small and very pretty and has some pleasant walks close by if time away from the studio is needed. Prices for accommodation and meals can be arranged.

All in all, this is a very relaxing and pleasant place to focus on recording a demo or album.