Woodbine Street Recording Studios, Recording studio in Royal Leamington Spa, England
Woodbine Street Recording Studios is a recording facility in Royal Leamington Spa, England, with two separate working spaces for different recording purposes. The main room spans approximately 31 square meters while the wood-lined live room measures about 14 square meters, each serving distinct recording functions.
The facility began in 1977 when John Rivers transformed a damp basement into a working recording space. This conversion launched a series of significant music projects that shaped the local recording scene.
This recording location became a gathering point for British musicians during the 1980s new wave and reggae scene. The tight working spaces still reflect how performers adapted their recording methods to the studio's physical constraints.
The facility can accommodate up to five people with kitchen and shower facilities for longer recording sessions. Visitors should expect compact spaces and plan accordingly, especially for drum recording in the smaller room.
The studio blends vintage recording techniques with contemporary equipment, notably featuring a rare WA-CX12 valve microphone. This mix of older and newer gear contributes to its distinctive audio character.
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