Business Details
Your Trusted Music Rehearsal and Recording Studio in Waltham Abbey
Ant Farm Studios is a dedicated music rehearsal and recording facility nestled in a tranquil rural setting. Our studios provide artists with acoustically optimized spaces to create, rehearse, and record high-quality music. Each studio is housed in a detached building, ensuring minimal external noise interference and allowing for uninterrupted creative sessions. We offer two distinct rehearsal rooms equipped with professional-grade audio systems, including Bose and Celestion PA setups, a variety of guitar and bass amplifiers, and drum shell-packs. For recording enthusiasts, our studios feature premium microphones such as Neumann TLM103 and Shure SM58 models, paired with advanced preamps and monitoring systems like Genelec 8341A speakers.Clients benefit from flexible booking options, with 4-hour and 8-hour session slots available throughout the day. The property includes ample reserved parking and a scenic lakeside caf area for relaxation between sessions. Our location near junction 26 of the M25 ensures convenient access for musicians across the region. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional yet welcoming environment that fosters artistic expression. Our team understands the unique needs of musicians and provides tailored support to ensure every session meets the highest standards of quality and comfort.
Services
Rehearsal Studios
Recording Sessions
Location Recording
Equipment Hire
Mixing/Mastering
Drum Shell-Packs
Vocal Booths
Isolation Rooms
Flexible Booking
Lakeside Recreation
Highlights and features
- We offer state-of-the-art rehearsal and recording facilities.
- Our studios provide a noise-free environment for focused creativity.
- Ample free parking available for all clients.
- Flexible booking options to suit your schedule.
- Scenic rural location with a lakeside recreation area.
Services
Rehearsal Studios
Our two detached rehearsal studios offer acoustically optimized spaces for musical preparation. Studio A features a Bose 802 PA system, while Studio B includes a Celestion PA setup with mics and stands. Both rooms provide guitar/bass amps, drum shell-packs, and ground floor loading access for equipment.
Recording Sessions
Professional music production services using premium equipment including Neumann TLM103 and Shure SM58 microphones. Our studios offer distinct acoustic characteristics - Studio A provides tight drum sounds with vocal booths, while Studio B delivers a lively open atmosphere ideal for dynamic performances.
Location Recording
Specialized acoustic music capture services for external venues. We transport our professional gear to churches or other resonant spaces to record solo instruments, choirs, or orchestral ensembles. This service preserves the unique sonic character of your preferred performance environment while maintaining studio-grade audio quality.
Equipment Hire
Access to comprehensive audio equipment packages for rehearsals and recordings. Our inventory includes multiple microphone types (DPA4006, Earthworks SR25, Coles 4050), preamps (Universal Audio 4-710D), and monitoring systems (Genelec 8341A) to support diverse musical requirements during booked sessions.
Flexible Booking
Customizable time slots for creative projects with standard 4-hour and 8-hour session options. We accommodate special scheduling requests based on availability, offering morning (10am-2pm), afternoon (2pm-6pm), and evening (7pm-11pm) booking windows to suit different artistic workflows.
Questions
What equipment is available in the rehearsal studios?
Our studios provide Bose and Celestion PA systems, various guitar/bass amps, drum shell-packs, mics, and stands. Studio A includes a vocal booth and isolation room.
Can I book sessions outside standard time slots?
We offer flexible scheduling and can adjust time blocks based on availability. Contact us directly to discuss non-standard booking requirements.
Is parking available at the facility?
Yes, we provide ample free reserved parking spaces directly in front of both studios for all clients.
What recording services do you offer?
We provide professional recording, mixing, and mastering services using premium equipment. Our location recording service also captures acoustic performances in external venues.
How accessible is the studio from central London?
The studio is approximately 15-20 minutes by car/taxi from Waltham Cross overground station, with easy access via junction 26 of the M25 motorway.