Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book.-
Rebellious Records is equipped for professional recording, writing, production, mixing and content creation.
🎙️ SE Electronics DCM 8 Premium Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - professional dynamic broadcast microphone delivering clean, detailed vocal capture with natural warmth
🎚️ SSL 2 MKII USB Audio Interface - studio-grade conversion from the engineers behind some of the most iconic records ever made
🎧 Audio Technica ATH-M20X Headphones - reliable, accurate monitoring headphones for tracking and playback
🔊 Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitors - industry-standard reference monitors used in professional studios worldwide
Dedicated vocal booth for isolated, clean recordings
💡 Smart LED lighting - fully adjustable colour and intensity to set the mood for your session or optimise for content filming
📺 65" Smart TV - for playback, reference, and chill time between takes
☕ Chill-out area with comfortable seating - a separate space to decompress, listen back, or host your team
📶 High speed Wi-Fi throughout the studio
💳 Vending machine stocked with snacks and drinks - card payments accepted
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The nearest station is Hackney Wick Overground, approximately a 5-minute walk from the studio.
Full address details will be provided as part of your booking confirmation.
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Head to our Book page, select your session type, choose your date and time, and pay to confirm. You'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know before you arrive.
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Please treat the studio, equipment and building with care and respect.
Key rules include:
Booked time includes setup, recording, breaks, exporting, saving files, packing down and leaving.
Keep the studio door closed.
Maximum of 5 people are allowed in the studio.
Do not hang about in corridors and communal areas.
Please leave the studio tidy and ready for the next client.
Food and drinks should be eaten and kept away from the studio area, electronic equipment, microphones, monitors, computers and the studio desk.
All rubbish must be disposed of in the bin before you leave.
Fixed or major studio equipment must not be moved without permission.
The person who booked is responsible for themselves, their engineer, their guests, and any damage, misuse, excessive cleaning or breach of Rebellious Records’ terms.
Smoke machines, candles, incense, flames, glitter, confetti, paint, powders or anything messy are not allowed unless explicitly approved.
Alcohol is not encouraged and may be refused where it creates a safety, conduct or damage risk.
Clients and guests must remain respectful and in control at all times.
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Yes - Free Parking is available in the car park - If you arrive before 18:00 on a week day, send us your license plate to validate your parking.
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Recording sessions include a professional in-house engineer who will set up, operate the equipment, and guide you through the session. Dry Hire is self-engineered - you bring your own laptop and knowledge and use the studio space independently. If you do not have experience using studio equipment, we recommend booking an engineered session. Please be mindful that if you book dry hire and the equipment is used incorrectly, damaged, or something goes wrong due to misuse, you may be liable under Rebellious Records’ terms.
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Yes - if there's availability you can book same day. Check the booking page for live availability.
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Yes, guests are welcome within reason.
The maximum number of people in the studio is 5 people, unless agreed in advance by Rebellious Records.
The person who booked is responsible for their guests' behaviour, any damage, and making sure everyone leaves on time.
Guests must follow Rebellious Records’ house rules at all times.
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Bring anything you need for your session, such as:
Lyrics
Beats or instrumentals
Session files
Hard drive or USB
Laptop and charger
Adapters
Reference tracks
Any personal headphones if preferred
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We will me send you the files via email after the session or alternatively, bring a USB or external hard drive to take your files away on the day. We retain session files for 365 days.
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Dry hire starts from £12 per hour with a two-hour minimum. Recording sessions with an Rebellious Records engineer start from £20 per hour.
Longer session packages and prepaid studio hours may reduce the effective hourly rate.
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We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All sessions are by appointment only - book online to secure your slot.
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Studio viewings may be available by appointment only, subject to availability.
Please contact us to arrange this.
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Of course.
Our aim is to create a calm, professional and comfortable environment where you can record without feeling rushed or judged.
Please add this in the booking notes so we can accommodate you where possible.
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This depends on what is completed during your booked time and what services you have booked.
You will usually leave with your recorded files or a bounce from the session, depending on the session type and what was completed.
If you want a fully mixed and mastered version, please add mixing and mastering at the time of booking where available, or contact us afterwards to arrange this separately.
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Possibly, subject to availability.
Extensions must be approved and paid for before continuing. Please do not assume extra time is available, as there may be another booking after yours.
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Please report any issue as soon as you notice it.
If you are on dry hire, you should check the equipment at the start of your session and report any pre-existing issues early so it is clear they were not caused during your booking.
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Beat production is not automatically included with studio hire.
If you would like beat production or a producer involved in your session, please enquire beforehand so we can confirm availability and pricing.
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Yes, mixing and mastering are available as an additional booking service.
You can add mixing and mastering at the time of booking where available on the booking site.
If you decide after your session that you would like mixing, mastering, or additional post-session edits, please DM @Rebellious.Records or email info@rebelliousrecords.co.uk so we can confirm availability, pricing and turnaround.
Mixing, mastering and post-session edits are not automatically included in standard studio hire or recording session prices unless selected or agreed separately.
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Cancellation and rescheduling options depend on how much notice is given.
Please check our Cancellation & Payment Policy before booking.
Each booking is limited to one reschedule, unless Rebellious Records agrees otherwise in writing.