Studio 88 is a recording studio in Salford, Manchester, open 24/7. Record vocals in the booth, get your track mixed and mastered, build beats with our producers or hire the studio for your own session. We work across UK rap, grime, trap, Afro, R&B and alternative hip-hop.
Studio A
Recording
Vocals and instruments tracked in a treated booth, with an engineer driving the session.
Everything a release needs in one place: the song, the cover, the visuals, radio play and promotion. Each package builds on the one before; the highlighted lines are what it adds.
Reach out for a consultation before you book. Email us or send us a DM on Instagram, tell us about your release, and we'll help you pick the right package (or build a custom one).
Music videos include treatment planning, up to 2 nearby locations, lighting, a 4–5 hour shoot, and colour grading + VFX. Bookings are secured with a deposit; full details are confirmed when you book. Premium, Premium+ and Custom can be paid in instalments: ask us when you book.
The rooms
Two studios, one booth, and a live room when the lights go down.
Studio A
The main room: desk, monitors and a lounge for the whole team.
The Booth
Dark, dead and focused, with the mic and nothing else.
Studio B
A second recording room under purple light.
Studio B · Live
The same room when the DJ sessions start.
How it works
Booked in three steps.
Pick a package
Choose a package or a session length that fits your release.
Book online
Pick a room, a producer and a live time on our booking page, and secure it with a 50% deposit.
Come to the studio
Bring your ideas. We handle the rest, from the booth to the master.
How much does a recording studio cost in Manchester?
At Studio 88 in Salford, room-only hire starts at £15 per hour and recording with one of our engineers starts at £35 per hour. Full days run from £120 (room only) to £275 (Studio A with an engineer).
Do I need to bring my own engineer?
No. You can book a session with one of our producers or engineers, or hire the room on its own if you are bringing your own.
Are you open 24/7?
Yes. Studio 88 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The booking page shows live availability for each room and producer.
How do I book and pay?
Book online: pick a room, a producer (or just the room) and a free time, then pay a 50% deposit to secure it. The rest is paid at the studio.
Where is Studio 88?
We are at 63A Cambridge Street, Salford, M7 1UY, a few minutes from Manchester city centre.
Do you offer mixing and mastering?
Yes. Mixing and mastering starts at £40, and you can record and mix in the same session from £80.
Can I pay for a release package in instalments?
Yes. Premium, Premium+ and Custom packages can be paid in instalments. Request a free consultation and we will talk it through.
