RAK Studios, Recording studio in St. John's Wood, London, United Kingdom
RAK Studios is a recording facility in St. John's Wood, London, featuring four recording rooms equipped with professional mixing consoles and vintage audio gear. The complex also houses residential accommodations and operates with both analog and digital production capabilities.
The Victorian building originated as a school and community hall before music producer Mickie Most converted it into a recording studio in 1976. This transformation turned the historic structure into one of London's notable recording facilities.
The space became known as a recording hub for British musicians who shaped pop and rock music throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond. Artists chose the studio for its combination of technical capabilities and creative environment that supported their artistic vision.
The facility is located at 42-48 Charlbert Street in a central London neighborhood with good public transport access. Since it operates as a professional recording space, visitors typically need to arrange a visit in advance rather than drop in unannounced.
Studio 4 contains an Atmos-enabled room with advanced surround sound technology that goes beyond traditional stereo mixing methods. This system allows artists to create immersive soundscapes using techniques not available in standard recording setups.
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