Manchester · Built by creators

Manchester's
Podcast & Creator Studio.

Cinematic podcasts, interviews and branded content in a purpose-built studio. Cameras, lighting, audio and an experienced engineer — included with every booking.

Engineer included

Every session is run by a studio engineer — you just turn up and talk.

4K multicam

Three-camera setup, broadcast audio.

From £128 /hr
4KCinema Production
Studio Engineer Included
04Up to Four Guests
72hFile Delivery
10 minfrom Piccadilly
FreeOn-Site Parking
The showreel

This is what leaves
our room.

See the room →
4K multi-cam · engineer on the desk
Host on the microphone in the Empire Studios room
Host · 4K wide
Two guests recording on the green sofa
Two-up · green sofa
Control desk at Empire Studios
Engineer · the desk
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How it works

Three steps from idea to finished episode.

  1. 01

    Book your slot

    Live studio calendar — pick an hour, pay in under a minute.

  2. 02

    Turn up and record

    Cameras, lighting and an engineer are already set. You just talk.

  3. 03

    Files in 72 hours

    Organised 4K footage and multitrack audio, delivered to the cloud.

Services

Everything you need to hit record.

01

Podcast production

Professional multi-camera podcast recording with a studio engineer included on every session.

02

Video content

Talking-head videos, interviews, YouTube content and branded marketing videos, shot to a cinematic standard.

03

Livestreaming

Broadcast directly to YouTube, Facebook and other supported platforms, with a producer on the desk.

04

Post production

Professional editing, colour grading and social content — delivered through our creative team at Shortcut Media.

Pricing

No packages to decode. Just hours.

Full price list →
Pay as you go
£148first hour

then £108 per extra hour

  • Studio engineer included
  • 4K multi-cam + broadcast audio
  • Files delivered within 72 hours
Book a session →
Membership
£100per hour

from £649/month · 6 hours included

  • Lower hourly rate every month
  • All in-studio add-ons included
  • Priority slots and 3-month term
Compare memberships →

All prices include VAT. Peak evening rate (1.5×) applies to sessions between 18:00 and 00:00.

Inside the studio

Purpose-built. Camera-ready.

Tour the studio →
Two guests recording on the green sofa
Guests
Set 01
Two-up on the green sofa.
Wide view of the Empire Studios recording room
The room
Set 02
Workshop table — wide.
Shure SM7B
Shure SM7B
Audio · broadcast
Green sofa
Green sofa
Set · wide
Cine lens
Cine lens
Camera · cine
Host portrait
Host portrait
Interview · 50mm
Interview lounge
Interview lounge
Set · two-up
Window detail
Window detail
Atmosphere
Engineer's desk
Engineer's desk
Control · live mix
Amaran-lit set
Amaran-lit set
Lighting · RGB
Guest chair
Guest chair
Portrait · close
Cinema lens
Cinema lens
Gear · 35mm
Podcast set
Podcast set
Set · 3-up
Two-up on the sofa
Two-up on the sofa
Guests · duo
Studio wide
Studio wide
The room
Blackmagic body
Blackmagic body
Camera · cinema
Shure SM7B
Shure SM7B
Audio · broadcast
Green sofa
Green sofa
Set · wide
Cine lens
Cine lens
Camera · cine
Host portrait
Host portrait
Interview · 50mm
Interview lounge
Interview lounge
Set · two-up
Window detail
Window detail
Atmosphere
Engineer's desk
Engineer's desk
Control · live mix
Amaran-lit set
Amaran-lit set
Lighting · RGB
Guest chair
Guest chair
Portrait · close
Cinema lens
Cinema lens
Gear · 35mm
Podcast set
Podcast set
Set · 3-up
Two-up on the sofa
Two-up on the sofa
Guests · duo
Studio wide
Studio wide
The room
Blackmagic body
Blackmagic body
Camera · cinema
Trusted by Manchester creators

Been with this team before Empire even started. Best studio around, with the best team behind it.

Nabeel MussaratFounder · Bricks to Riches Podcast
As heard on
SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeAmazon MusicOvercast
500+
Sessions recorded
1,200+
Episodes shipped
72h
Average turnaround
FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need recording experience?+

No. A dedicated studio engineer runs every session — from mic levels to camera framing. Sit down and start recording.

What's included?+

4K multi-camera capture, cinema lighting, up to four broadcast microphones, multitrack audio and an engineer on the desk.

How quickly do I receive my files?+

Professionally organised recordings arrive via cloud delivery within 72 hours of your session. Need them quicker, Select delivery options during checkout!

Come and
hit record.

Live availability from our studio calendar. Book your session in under a minute.