1. Studio Time
Studio time covers the room, the equipment and an in‑house engineer to run the session. At F18, every studio session includes an engineer, so you can focus on performing.
| Session length | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | £95 |
| 4 hours | £195 |
| 6 hours | £295 |
All prices exclude VAT.
Two hours suits a single vocal take on a finished beat. Four hours gives you room to record, try ideas and stack harmonies. Six hours works for full sessions, bands or recording more than one song. Book studio time.
2. Vocal Production
Raw vocals rarely sound finished straight off the mic. Vocal production is where tuning, timing, editing and arrangement turn a good take into a polished lead.
| Package | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| V1 Vocal Mixing | Tuning, timing, editing, EQ and compression | £175 |
| V2 Vocal Production | Arrangement, harmonies, ad‑libs and direction | £225 |
| V3 Vocal Package | Everything in V1 and V2 | £350 |
All prices exclude VAT.
3. Mixing
Mixing balances every element of your track (beat, instruments and vocals) so it sounds clear and powerful on any system. A single mix at F18 starts from £250, includes three mix revisions and is delivered within two weeks. Read more about mixing.
4. Mastering
Mastering is the final polish that makes your track loud, consistent and ready for Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms. Digital mastering is £75 and stem mastering is £175, both with one revision. Read more about mastering.
So What Does a Full Song Cost?
As an example, a song recorded in a 4‑hour session (£195), mixed (from £250) and mastered (£75) comes to from £520. Add vocal production and the total rises depending on the package you choose.
What changes the cost:
- How prepared you are. Rehearsed artists record faster and spend less on studio time.
- How many vocal layers you need. Harmonies and ad‑libs take extra time to record and edit.
- Whether you need production. Bringing a finished beat costs less than building one from scratch.
- Revisions. Clear references at the start mean fewer rounds of changes.
Recording Regularly? Save With a Monthly Plan
If you're building a catalogue rather than releasing one song, our Artist Development plans give you monthly studio time with the lead producer, at better value than booking by the hour. A1 includes 10 studio hours a month and A2 includes 18.
Not Sure What You Need?
Book a free 15‑minute consultation with Kaey. Tell us about your music and we'll recommend the best route for your project and budget.
FAQ
How much does one hour in a London recording studio cost?
At F18, a 2‑hour session with an engineer is £95. We book in 2, 4 and 6‑hour blocks so you have enough time to get a proper take.
Is mixing included in studio time?
No. Studio time covers recording. Mixing is a separate service, from £250 per track.
Can I pay in instalments?
Payment plans are available on some services, such as our monthly artist development plans. Get in touch and we’ll talk through the options.