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Professional Recording Studio in Stockport
Led by Dan Fern, with over 28 years’ professional experience in recording, live sound, and music production, our recording studio in Stockport provides a bright, open, and professional environment designed to help artists capture their best performances. Located just outside Manchester, the studio features a large live room framed by huge windows, creating a relaxed and inspiring space for recording, production, and creative collaboration.
Manned by our in-house recording and mixing engineer, with decades of experience across recording, production, and live performance, we support artists at every stage of the process. Whether you are recording a single track, a full project, or developing ideas in the studio, our focus is always on getting the best from your sound.
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Purpose built live recording room with natural light
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Experienced in-house engineer included with bookings
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Professional hybrid digital and analogue workflow
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Easy access from Stockport, Manchester, and the North West
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Trusted by Manchester College, Rigby Music School, and independent artists across Greater Manchester
A Professional Recording Studio Built for Modern Recording
The Recording Studio at D.I.O. is a professional hybrid Stockport recording studio, combining the speed and flexibility of modern digital recording with the depth and character of classic analogue equipment. This approach allows sessions to run smoothly while maintaining a high quality, musical sound.
Artists, bands, and producers travel from across the wider North West to record here, drawn by the quality of the space, the equipment, and the level of practical support available during sessions.
We believe we have created one of the best recording studios in the North West based on experience, workflow, and environment, but we always encourage artists to visit, tour the studio, and decide for themselves. You can read our testimonials here.
Recording with our expert engineer
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£50 per hour
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£350 per day
Every session includes full access to our recording and production facilities, supported by our in-house engineer throughout your booking.
Included studio equipment
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Toft ATB 32 track Mixing Desk
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Ferrofish AD/DA & RME Interface
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500 series and 19" rack mounted FX including:
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SSL, Cranborne and ART Pre-amps
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SSL EQ & Bus Compression
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Roland Space Echo
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AMS Neve RMX 16 FX Unit
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IGS EQ & Compression
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BBS Compression
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Cranborne Harmonic EQ
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Microphone selection includes:
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Electrovoice
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AKG
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Shure
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Sennheiser
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Dachman
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Rode
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Cascade
Plugins available:
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Waves Mercury Suite
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Native Instruments
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Maschine
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Kontact
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Komplete
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Izotope
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Ozone
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RX11
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Fabfilter
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Arturia
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BFD
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Mevo 4k Streaming camera system and Lenses
Our engineer works in Reaper, however if you prefer to bring your own laptop, the desk and outboard gear can be accessed easily using your DAW of choice via USB.
Live Recording Hire and Performance Video Capture
Alongside audio recording, we also offer live recording hire using a 4K multi angle camera setup. This allows us to capture high quality live performance video and audio in a controlled studio environment, ideal for promotion, social media, and showcasing your sound professionally.
This service is popular with artists who want a strong visual and audio representation of their live performance without the pressure of a venue setting.
All studios enjoy access to our self-catering kitchen with tea and coffee facilities, as well as restroom and shower access. Welkin Mill, The building we’re based in includes a goods lift and ample parking, with excellent motorway and public transport connections.
This makes our recording studio in Stockport easy to reach from Manchester and surrounding areas across the North West.
Book Our Recording Studio Today
If you are looking for a Stockport recording studio that combines professional equipment, real industry experience, and a relaxed creative environment, we would love to work with you.
You are welcome to get in touch for a studio tour or book your session directly. From first ideas through to finished recordings, we are here to support your music properly.
Book your recording studio session today and start creating with confidence.
Do It Ourselves Studios
Unit 1Q 1st Floor, Welkin Mill, Welkin Rd, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2BH