Recording Studios for Rent in New York City, NY

There are great studios located all over the city for you to record in, but especially in Brooklyn. Greenpoint has world-class studios for polished and huge sounds for yout to show the world. If you are looking for a smaller studio with all of the potential that you would find in a huge studio, look in Bed-Stuy.

Practice is an absolute must. You have to go in knowing your parts inside and out so you don’t have to waste time doing take after take. Practice recording by making demos. They do not have to be perfect or even great, but it is a good idea to map your songs out before you hit the studio. When you know your parts perfectly and have some good demos recorded, you will be able to share your vision more clearly and then you can work with the engineer to polish and make your songs better. 

Before you even worry about gear, you have to have someone who knows how to use it all to its fullest potential, making a professional audio engineer a must. Studios will normally come equipped with a plethora of analog and digital audio equipment, studio-grade instruments, an enormous catalog of microphones, and sound deadening to get clear recordings of your songs.

You should book your recording studio in New York City in advance, especially if you have specific dates and times. Given the high demand for recording spaces in a city like New York, studios may have limited availability. Booking in advance, preferably a few weeks to a few months before your planned recording session, increases the likelihood of securing preferred time slots. Early booking allows for better planning, coordination with the studio's schedule and any necessary preparations for the recording project, contributing to a smoother and more organized experience.

Podcast Powerhouse: NCStudios - Located in the Flatiron District, this well-equipped and and homey studio is perfect for podcast and videopodcast recordings. You can rent it for $75 per hour.

Reach Reality Studios NYC - This cozy studio in the Bronx is waiting to record your new song. Equipped with all necessary equipment, it can be rented for $65 per hour.

TheLabStudiosNYC - Located in Bushwick Brooklyn near the Halsey Street Station with a rental price of $75 per hour. At this studio, you can record your audio, but also, thanks to the LIFx lighting system, you can record any videos or take photos there.