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Recording Studios
Everywhere within about three hours' drive of Sydney. Rates, whether an engineer comes with the room, and how to book.
Start with the council rooms.The City of Sydney's Bathurst St floor is $24 an hour with a $20 Artist Pass. Bondi Pavilion is $40. Randwick's library room is $10. Kameygal in Redfern is $85 with an engineer, $70 for First Nations artists.
Council and Community 12
City of Sydney Creative Studios119 Bathurst St, Sydney
- RatesWith a $20 Artist Pass: $24/hr or $200/day. Without: $64/hr, large room $75/hr. Drum kit $6, amps $2.
- EngineerNone. Dry hire after an induction.
- RoomLevel 5 music floor: a control room (Pro Tools, Avid S3, Genelec 5.1) wired to four soundproof rooms, one with a drum kit.
- BookLive calendar on the Brand X site. Open 6am–midnight.
- Linkbrandx.org.au
Kameygal Music StudioRedfern
- RatesRecording $85/hr with engineer ($70 First Nations). Vocal mix $250 a song ($190). Mastering $120 a song ($80). Rehearsal $35/hr ($25), three-hour minimum.
- EngineerIncluded in the recording rate.
- RoomRecording, production and rehearsal for First Nations artists, open to others. Neumann U87, Neve 1073, Avalon 737, Gretsch kit, Vox and Orange amps.
- Book[email protected], 02 9384 4000.
- Linkgadigalinformation.com.au
Bondi Pavilion Music StudiosBondi
- Rates$40/hr, $150 half day, $300 full day. Half price for not-for-profits.
- EngineerNone. Backline for hire.
- RoomTwo soundproof 37m² rooms, up to 12 people, fixed PA. For jamming and recording.
- BookBook online. 6:15am–10pm.
- Linkbondipavilion.com.au
StudioRCCRedfern Community Centre
- RatesPrice on application.
- EngineerStudio operator available at an extra rate.
- RoomDigital studio with a soundproof booth. Also runs free production workshops.
- Book02 9690 2149. Mon–Fri 9–5.
- Linkcityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Randwick City Library Audio SpaceMaroubra
- Rates$10/hr non-commercial, $30/hr commercial.
- EngineerNone. Library membership, weekdays only.
- RoomSmall production room for two or three: mics, mixer, interface, synths, an amp. Bring your own laptop. Not for bands.
- BookRandwick Bookable portal, or 02 9093 6400.
- Linkrandwick.nsw.gov.au
Kirrawee Library+Kirrawee
- RatesHourly, set in the council's 2026–27 fees, with student and community discounts. Amount not listed.
- EngineerNone.
- RoomA treated live room with mics and a DAW, plus three vocal and podcast booths.
- BookSutherland Bookable, up to three days ahead. 7am–10pm most days.
- Linksutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au
Campbelltown Library Creative StudioCampbelltown
- RatesPrice not listed. Up to four hours, library members 16+.
- EngineerNone.
- RoomProduction room: Logic Pro, PodTrak P8. Not a live room.
- BookOnline, or 02 4645 4444.
- Linkcampbelltown.spydus.com
Narellan Library: The SpaceNarellan
- RatesCommunity $14.60/hr or $84/day. Commercial $30/hr. Free for emerging artists, up to 20 hours a year. $225 bond.
- EngineerTechnical help $74/hr.
- RoomSmall semi-professional studio plus a soundproof record and mix room. Induction first, two weeks' notice.
- Bookcamden.bookable.net.au, or 4653 3101.
- Linklibrary.camden.nsw.gov.au
dyanmila Recording Studio (Outloud)Bankstown Arts Centre
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomProfessional recording studio. Priority to under-25s from Western Sydney; others when there is room.
- BookGoogle form on the page, or 02 9793 8324.
- Linkoutloud.org.au
Gosford Regional Library sound studioGosford
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNone.
- RoomControl room and live room. Library members 13+, after an induction.
- Book[email protected].
- Linklibraries.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
SENTRAL StudioKiama
- RatesFree.
- EngineerYouth staff.
- RoomBand room and recording studio with Pro Tools, drum kit, amps and mics. Ages 12–25, staff present.
- BookBooking form on the page.
- Linkkiama.nsw.gov.au
ANU School of MusicActon, Canberra
- Rates$110 + GST an hour.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomLarge tracking floor, big vocal booth, Neve G96 in Control Room A. The Yil Lull studio in the same building is free and Indigenous-led.
- Book[email protected]. Weekdays 9–5.
- Linkmusic.cass.anu.edu.au
Inner Sydney 16
Electrique Technique (ET Sound)Leichhardt
- RatesRecording and dry hire by quote, with discounts for multi-day sessions. Rehearsal $25/hr + GST, backline included.
- EngineerIn-house engineers, or dry hire with your own.
- RoomLive room with vintage gear, tape machines and a large-format analogue console. Grand piano, Hammond. Open 24 hours.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkelectriquetech.net
Kiln StudiosSt Peters
- RatesKS1 $260 half day, $460 full day. KS2 $240 / $420. Incl GST.
- EngineerDry hire. Engineers are hired directly.
- RoomKS1: tracking and mix room with a 12m² iso booth, Neve 1073, Telefunken 251. KS2: production and vocal room. No drums or amps listed.
- Book[email protected], 02 9565 2889.
- Linkkilnstudios.com.au
Golden Retriever StudiosMarrickville
- RatesStudio One $385/day for mixing and overdubs, $605/day for tracking. Live room by quote. Incl GST, 50% deposit.
- Engineer$200–500 a day extra.
- RoomStudio One (Neve, SSL, Quad Eight) and a 12×7m live room with 9m ceilings. Tape and instruments free.
- BookContact form.
- Linkgoldenretrieverstudios.com
Noise MachinesNewtown
- RatesStudio A $350 half day, $550 full day. Studio B $200 / $400. Ex GST, 50% deposit.
- EngineerRequired. No dry hire. $300 half day, $500 full day.
- RoomFormerly Enmore Audio. Studio A live room and API 2448 control room, Studio B, Studio C. Hammond, Rhodes.
- Book[email protected], 0405 709 131.
- Linknoisemachines.studio
A SharpRiverwood
- Rates$420 half day (5 hrs), $610 full day (10 hrs), $750 24-hour lockout. Incl GST.
- EngineerExtra: $35–75/hr depending on experience. Assistant $137.50 half day.
- RoomTimber live room with a grand piano, SSL AWS 948, four recording areas. All mics, outboard and backline included.
- Book[email protected], 02 9153 9988.
- Linkasharp.com.au
Safe House StudiosUltimo
- RatesSelf-driven $49/hr, three-hour minimum. With engineer from $79/hr, two-hour minimum.
- EngineerOptional, in the higher rate.
- RoomControl-room studio for vocals, songwriting and electronic work. Not for bands or drums.
- BookLive online calendar.
- Linksafehousestudios.com.au
Huntley Street StudiosAlexandria
- RatesVocals $100/hr + GST with engineer. Drums $350 a track (acoustic), $250 (V-Drums). Rehearsal $30/hr.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomVocal booth, live room with an acoustic kit, control room.
- Book0415 725 096, or the form.
- Linkhuntleyststudios.com.au
Brightside StudioSurry Hills and Glebe
- RatesWeekday sessions from $125 with booth and gear. Evening and weekend residencies from $90 a session.
- EngineerProducing and mixing extra.
- RoomNine control rooms, five iso booths, a mastering room.
- Book0413 416 899.
- Linkbrightsidesydney.com.au
Forbes Street StudiosWoolloomooloo
- RatesPackages only, + GST: drum recording half day $800, demo day $1,110, single $1,110–3,330.
- EngineerIncluded in packages. Bring your own also welcome.
- RoomSSL AWS room with a live room, two more studios, an in-house Ludwig kit.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkforbesstreetstudios.com
Studios 301Surry Hills
- RatesNot published. Three-hour minimum; introductory weekend rates.
- EngineerIn-house, or bring your own with an assistant.
- RoomMoved from Alexandria. Live room with upright piano, API sidecar. Mastering.
- Book02 9698 5888, appointment only.
- Linkstudios301.com
The BrainSt Peters
- RatesQuote only.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomFull tracking studio: heavy, hardcore, indie. Dry hire available.
- Book[email protected], 02 9557 1937.
- Linkthebrainstudios.com
Free Energy DeviceCamperdown
- RatesQuote only.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomZahl console, timber drum room, a second 28m² room. Grand piano, Hammond C3.
- Book0417 875 611.
- Linkfreeenergydevicestudios.com
Rancom St StudiosBotany
- RatesQuote only. Book a tour first.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomLarge traditional room, rare vintage gear.
- Book02 9695 1059.
- Linkrancomstreetstudios.wixsite.com
Electric AvenuePyrmont
- RatesFour packages; figures not published.
- EngineerAlways included.
- RoomOne room, automated CADAC analogue console.
- Book0425 263 940.
- Linkelectricavenuestudios.com.au
Everland StudiosFive Dock
- RatesQuote only.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomRecording and mixing, owner-engineer. Afterpay.
- Book0400 742 218.
- Linkeverlandstudios.com.au
The Pet Food FactoryMarrickville
- RatesQuote only.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomSmall production room.
- BookContact form.
- Linkthepetfoodfactory.com
Outer Sydney 6
The Factory StudiosMona Vale
- Rates$85/hr, $600 for an eight-hour day. Mixing from $350 a track, mastering $75. Rehearsal $25/hr.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomTracking and mix studio with a rehearsal room.
- Book[email protected], 0420 588 279.
- Linkfactorystudios.com.au
Housefox StudiosBrookvale
- RatesRecording by quote.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomLive room for up to eight, two more rooms used as booths. Also rehearsal.
- Book02 9939 3708.
- Linkhousefoxstudios.com.au
UNREIL StudiosRouse Hill
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomRecording studio and soundproof rehearsal room.
- Book[email protected], 02 8630 3050.
- Linkunreilstudios.com.au
Guitar World City ArcadeCampbelltown
- Rates$75/hr recording or mixing, one-hour minimum.
- EngineerEngineered sessions.
- RoomIn-store studio: isolated drum room, vocal booth, tracking floor, control room.
- Book02 4626 6876.
- Linkguitarworldcityarcade.com.au
Studio 57Taren Point
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerIn-house producer.
- RoomRehearsal rooms plus a record, mix and master studio.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkstudio57.com.au
Songline StudiosAirds
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomYouth community recording studio, with workshops alongside Nakama Arts.
- BookInstagram DM.
- Linknakama-arts.com.au
Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Central West 8
Damien Gerard StudiosWest Gosford
- RatesPackages from a single (2.5 days) to an album (15 days); prices not published.
- EngineerIncluded in packages.
- RoomMoved from Rozelle. 168m² live room, SSL Origin, two-inch tape.
- BookContact form.
- Linkdamiengerard.com.au
Point StudioCentral Coast
- RatesNo base rates. 30% off if you book a day of recording plus mix and master.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomProject studio, owner-engineer. Recording, mixing, mastering.
- Book0412 246 578.
- Linkpointstudio.com.au
Ivory Lane StudiosWest Gosford
- RatesFour-hour solo session $180 weekdays, $220 weekends. Eight-hour band session $300 / $400. Rehearsal from $25/hr.
- EngineerExtra, from $200 for four hours.
- RoomRecording studio plus two rehearsal rooms.
- Bookivorylanestudios.skedda.com, 0435 268 334.
- Linkivorylanestudios.com
Sonora StudiosTuggerah
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomTwo-storey facility: live room with isolated control room and booths, plus a production and mix room.
- Book[email protected], 0452 566 136.
- Linksonorastudios.au
The Soup RoomWinmalee, Blue Mountains
- RatesRecording $45/hr with operator. Mixing $45/hr, mastering $50 a track. Rehearsal $20–30/hr.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomRehearsal and recording room.
- Booksouproomstudio.com/book-time, 0425 238 974.
- Linksouproomstudio.com
Benchmark MasteringBlaxland
- RatesSingle $154, four-track EP $440, ten-track album $1,100.
- EngineerMastering engineer.
- RoomMastering only.
- BookUpload portal, or [email protected].
- Linkbenchmarkmastering.com
Tim Roebuck Audio ProductionsBathurst
- Rates$75/hr. Weekend demo package $1,000 (eight hours recording, eight mix and master).
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomRecording, mixing, mastering.
- Book[email protected], 0411 040 220.
- Linktimroebuck.com.au
Bathurst Academy of Music studioBathurst
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomThe academy's studio, open to outside clients.
- Book02 6334 4312.
- Linkbathurstmusic.com.au
Newcastle and the Hunter 10
Woodriver StudiosBroadmeadow, Newcastle
- Rates$500 an eight-hour weekday, $550 weekend, with engineer. Dry hire $400.
- EngineerIncluded, or dry hire.
- Room52m² live room, vocal booth, mix room.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkwoodriverstudios.com.au
Triple Three RecordsMaitland
- Rates$550 a nine-hour day, $350 half day. Mixing $550 a track.
- EngineerProducer-engineer included.
- RoomRecording, mix-room hire and dry hire.
- Book[email protected], 0477 233 377.
- Linktriplethreerecords.com.au
Hazy Cosmic JiveNewcastle
- RatesHourly, day and EP packages; figures not published.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomTwo isolated recording rooms, vocal booth, control room. Analogue and digital.
- BookQuote form, or 0406 220 123.
- Linknewcastlerecordingstudio.com
TommirockMayfield West
- RatesMusic by quote. Mix and master suite dry hire $450/day.
- EngineerIn-house.
- RoomControl room, live room, two booths, two mix suites.
- Book02 4915 6917.
- Linktommirock.com
Sawtooth StudiosTighes Hill
- RatesRecording by quote. Rehearsal $85 for two hours.
- EngineerIn-house, or dry hire.
- Room5×8m live room with control room, plus a smaller room.
- Book[email protected], 0434 045 904.
- Linksawtoothstudios.com.au
Opus ProductionsMayfield
- RatesMastering $99 a track. Recording by quote.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomFormerly S&M Productions. Band room, vocal booth.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkopusproductions.com.au
Spinlight StudioNewcastle
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomHome studio: recording, mixing, mastering, remote session drums.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkspinlightstudio.com
Rock The Nation StudiosIslington
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomRecording plus rehearsal rooms.
- Book02 4967 4011.
- Linkinstagram.com
BackStage SoundBeresfield
- RatesPrice not listed on their site.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomMainly rehearsal rooms, with recording space.
- Bookbackstagesound.com.au/book-now, 0483 280 482.
- Linkbackstagesound.com.au
Sun Street StudiosMaitland
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomPerformance venue that doubles as a rehearsal and recording room. Recording by submission.
- Book[email protected].
- Linksunstreetstudios.com.au
Illawarra, Highlands, South Coast 10
Studio WorldWollongong
- RatesRecording by quote. Rehearsal $66 for two hours, $99 for three, with backline and PA.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomRehearsal rooms plus a recording and mix room with an iso booth.
- BookOnline via Setmore.
- Linkstudioworldstudios.com
Rattlebone RecordsWollongong
- RatesRaw single $90. Mixed and mastered single $390. EP $600 for six hours, $1,500 for twelve. Extra hours $60.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomStudio with Pro Tools and an Allen & Heath desk.
- BookEmail via their site.
- Linkrattlebonerecords.com
Howling Wolf StudioKiama
- Rates$60/hr. Mixing from $100 a track, mastering $50.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomHome studio: recording, mixing, mastering.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkhowlingwolfstudio.com.au
Suite 3 StudiosWollongong
- RatesRecording by quote. Rehearsal $30/hr, two-hour minimum.
- EngineerOwner produces.
- RoomLive room with a recording setup, plus rehearsal.
- Booksuite3studios.setmore.com.
- Linksuite3studios.com.au
The Output LabWollongong
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomRecording studio, podcast booth, rehearsal space.
- Book0405 695 935.
- Linkfacebook.com
SLM FactoryNorth Wollongong
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomMusic school with a studio for hire, room for drums and live instruments.
- Book[email protected], 0402 638 732.
- Linkslmfactory.com.au
Fith StudiosThirroul
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomSmall analogue studio.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkfacebook.com
HeartBeat StudioWillow Vale, Southern Highlands
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomRecord, mix and produce for independent artists.
- Book[email protected], 0418 241 755.
- Linkinstagram.com
River RecordingsTerara, Nowra
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomHybrid Pro Tools and analogue studio on a farm.
- Book0411 294 285.
- Linkriverrecordings.com.au
Playhouse Studio 66Ulladulla
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomRehearsal, production and recording space.
- Book0418 429 012.
- Linkinstagram.com
Canberra and Surrounds 7
Witness Protection StudiosBelconnen
- RatesVocalists $114 an hour. Studio $570 for five hours, $700 for eight. Rehearsal $52–70 for two hours.
- EngineerIn-house by arrangement; outside engineers need a $250 induction.
- RoomFormerly Valley Sounds. Recording studio, seven rehearsal rooms, a stage.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkwitprostudios.com
ArtSound FM StudiosGriffith
- Rates$130/hr ex GST, small studio $90.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomLarge studio with a Yamaha C6 grand.
- Book[email protected], 02 6295 7444.
- Linkartsound.fm
Black Wattle RecordingQueanbeyan West
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerIn-house, or bring your own.
- RoomLive room, large booth, second iso room, AMEK Big console.
- Book[email protected].
- Linkblackwattlerecording.com.au
ShoeBox AudioQueanbeyan
- RatesNot published.
- EngineerNot stated.
- RoomTwo recording rooms and a Dolby Atmos mix suite. Formerly Infidel Studios.
- Book[email protected], 02 6297 3828.
- Linkshoeboxaudio.com.au
Lake City RecordingNew Acton
- RatesPer project. Dry hire by the hour or ten-hour day.
- EngineerIncluded, or dry hire.
- RoomControl room, booth, 24 channels. Uses partner rooms for full bands.
- Book0429 668 258.
- Linklakecityrecording.com.au
Amberly StudiosKambah
- RatesHourly or daily with engineer, two-hour minimum. No rates.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomBushland studio with live room and control room.
- BookForm on their site.
- Linkamberlystudios.com.au
Old Binda RoadCrookwell, past Goulburn
- Rates$70/hr, $250 half day, $500 full day.
- EngineerIncluded.
- RoomControl room, live room, vocal room, booth. Free accommodation for two days or more.
- BookContact page.
- Linkoldbindaroad.com
Dry hire means you bring the engineer. Most studios that publish a day rate mean ten hours. Bankstown Arts Centre, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Casula Powerhouse have no recording studio, whatever the directories say.