Outset Studio

What Outset Studio does

Outset Studio is a UK-based operator of professional podcast and video recording studios, offering hourly studio hire plus a layer of complementary production services. As of the most recent public information, it runs four purpose-built studios across three locations: a flagship site at London Bridge (Studios A 750 sqft and B 500 sqft at The Leather Market, SE1), a boutique 420 sqft studio in Shoreditch/Hoxton, and an 800 sqft studio in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Studios are equipped to a consistent standard — broadcast microphones (Shure SM7B, Rode Procaster), Sony A7R / FX30 cinema-line cameras with 4K capture, ATEM vision mixers, LED lighting and full acoustic treatment — supporting audio-only, video podcast, and full multi-camera live-streaming productions. The Manchester site also offers Zoom F8n 32-bit float audio recording.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: a self-serve booking engine (Acuity Scheduling on outsetstudio.com) for hourly hires, paired with direct sales and a 'Get Quote' contact path for enterprise and recurring series production. Pricing is tiered per hour (audio from £84, video from £108, full production from £180–200), with optional add-ons for engineers, videographers, teleprompters, lav mics, file storage, and live-stream capabilities. Adjacent revenue lines include a Pop-Up on-location recording service (from £720 half-day), Post-Production editing (from £149.99 audio / £359.99 video per episode), and Live Streaming / Live Commerce (from £158), with multi-platform RTMP delivery to YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook including TikTok Shop integration.

Outset serves individual podcasters, brand marketing teams, media agencies, corporate communications departments and event organizers. Named clients include BBC Sounds, Sky Sports, Spotify, Amazon, TikTok, Twitch, Reddit, NHS, and GOV.UK. The company is privately held as Outset Studio Group Ltd, registered in England, founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, operates with a 1–10 employee base, and reports 10,000+ sessions recorded since 2018 with a 4.8 Google rating across 135+ verified reviews.

Name

Outset Studio

Legal name

Outset Studio Group Ltd

Website

https://outsetstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Outset Studio operates four professional podcast and video recording studios across London Bridge, Shoreditch, and Manchester, offering hourly studio hire plus add-on production services (pop-up, editing, live streaming) to independent creators, brand marketing teams, agencies, and corporate clients since 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Studio Rental Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA), Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Remote Recording & Online Session Services (MPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Podcast studio rental
• Video studio hire
• Broadcast studio services
• Live streaming production
• Post-production editing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimbledon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Studio Hire (Hourly): Core revenue stream from hourly rental of podcast and video studios in London Bridge, Shoreditch, and Manchester Northern Quarter. Three tiers: Audio only (£84/hr), Audio + Video (£108/hr), Full Production with vision mixer (£180-200/hr). Revenue is usage-based with per-hour billing.
2. Add-on Services: Optional add-ons purchased per booking or per session: Sound Engineer (£24/hr), Videographer (£48/hr), Extra 4K Camera (£25/session), Lav Mic (£12/each), Teleprompter (£60/session), Live Stream/Edit Live (£50/session), Flexible Rescheduling (£21/session), Secure File Storage (£30/session).
3. Pop-up/On-Location Recording: Mobile podcast recording service bringing full studio setup to client locations. Rates start from £720 for half day in London. On-location sessions start from £198/hr audio and £240/hr video within London, higher outside. Includes crew, equipment, setup and breakdown.
4. Post-Production Editing: Podcast editing services including audio clean-up, video editing, social clips, captions, and trailer production. Audio-only edits from £149.99 per hour episode. Full video podcast editing from £359.99 per hour episode. Social clips from £30 per clip. Includes 2-3 rounds of revisions.
5. Live Streaming Production: Live streaming and webinar production services for virtual events, live shopping, and multi-platform broadcasts. Starting from £158 per session, includes technical setup, rehearsals, custom branding, and platform integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Outset Studio provides professional podcast and video studio hire across four studios in London Bridge, Shoreditch, and Manchester Northern Quarter. The company offers hourly studio rental (audio-only, audio + 4K video, and full production tiers) with broadcast-grade equipment and full walkthrough support, plus complementary services including pop-up on-location recording, post-production editing, and live streaming production for events and webinars.

Product overview

Outset Studio operates as a professional podcast and video studio hire network offering both physical studio spaces and complementary production services. The core offering consists of four fully equipped podcast studios across London (Studio A & B at London Bridge, Shoreditch Hoxton) and Manchester (Northern Quarter), ranging from 420 to 800 sqft. Studios provide broadcast audio equipment, 4K cinema-line cameras, and professional LED lighting as standard. Complementary services include Pop-Up Podcast (on-location mobile recording), Post-Production & Editing (audio mixing, video editing, social clips), and Live Streaming Services (multi-platform broadcasts, webinars, live commerce). The portfolio also includes Custom Set Design for branded content. All studios operate on the same equipment standard and booking process across locations, enabling consistent production quality whether recording in London or Manchester.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Podcast Studio Hire Hourly rental of professional podcast and video studios with broadcast audio equipment, 4K cameras, LED lighting, and acoustic treatment. Three pricing tiers (audio-only, audio + video, full production) serve individual creators, brands, and agencies.
• London Bridge Studios (Studio A and Studio B) Two flagship podcast studios at The Leather Market, SE1, equipped with Shure SM7B/Rode Procaster microphones, Sony A7R 6K cameras, production booth, vision mixer, and live streaming capability. Premium interviews and high-production recordings.
• Shoreditch Hoxton Studio Boutique 420 sqft podcast and video studio in Hoxton, East London, with customisable layouts ideal for smaller teams and branded content. Fully step-free and accessible, three minutes from Hoxton Overground station.
• Manchester Northern Quarter Studio Largest single studio in the Outset network at 800 sqft, designed for panels, branded series, and productions requiring additional space. Equipped with Sony FX-30 cameras, ATEM Mini Extreme ISO switcher, and 1Gbps internet. Seven minutes from Manchester Piccadilly Station.
• Pop-Up Podcast Service Mobile on-location podcast recording service bringing full studio-quality setup to conferences, corporate offices, brand activations, and live events. Includes technical crew, 4K multi-camera, 32-bit WAV lossless audio, and live streaming. Rates start from £720 half-day; on-location from £198/hr audio and £240/hr video within London.
• Post-Production and Editing Services Professional podcast editing and post-production including audio mixing and mastering, video editing, multi-camera syncing, colour grading, lower thirds, captions, intro/outro integration, and social clips. Audio edits from £149.99 per hour episode; video podcast editing from £359.99 per hour episode; social clips from £30 each; 2-3 rounds of revisions included.
• Live Streaming Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ sessions recorded since 2018
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Podimo: European podcast platform with UK operations offering hosting, production support, and monetization — broader incumbent competing for enterprise podcast budget.
• Audioboom: UK-based podcast hosting and production platform serving enterprise and independent creators — broader incumbent in adjacent podcast production and distribution.
• Spotify Studios: Major podcast platform and existing Outset customer; also operates its own studio production capabilities internally — broad incumbent in podcast content.

Direct peers

• Storyglass: UK podcast and audio production company producing branded podcasts for major media and consumer brands — competes for the same enterprise brand-podcast budget as Outset.
• Audio Always: UK-based podcast and audio production company providing studio recording, editing, and full-service production for brands and creators — overlapping with Outset's studio hire + post-production stack.
• Hub Studios London: London podcast and video studio offering self-serve hourly hire with broadcast equipment — directly competitive with Outset's London Bridge and Shoreditch locations.
• Lower Street: UK podcast production agency providing end-to-end podcast strategy, production, and editing for brands — comparable to Outset's enterprise and agency customer segment and post-production offering.
• Sponge Studios: London-based podcast and video studio offering hourly studio hire with broadcast equipment, custom sets, and post-production services — directly comparable to Outset's core offering.

Emerging players

• Descript: AI-powered audio and video editing platform enabling creators to produce studio-quality output from home — substitutes for parts of Outset's post-production and editing service line.
• Riverside.fm: Remote-first podcast and video recording platform with strong studio-quality capture for distributed guests — a partial substitute and integration partner for Outset's remote recording offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@outsetstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/outset-studio
• Instagraminstagram.com/outsetstudio
• Xx.com/outsetstudio

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Funding overview

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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