Novacane Studios

Name

Novacane Studios

Legal name

Novacane Studios

Website

https://novacane.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIAHAA

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Production Services (Studios, Producers, Session Musicians)

SECONDARYMPAHAEAK

Voiceover Recording & Production (Narration, Promo, Commercial VO)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Media Technology & Services (Post-Production, VFX, Animation, Streaming Infrastructure)/Audio Post-Production (Sound Design, Mixing, ADR)

Keywords

• Music recording services
• Audio mixing mastering
• Voiceover recording
• Studio rental
• Music video production

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recording Services: Hourly and package-based recording sessions including rap packages, singer packages, and voiceover recording with engineer support
2. Post-Production Services: Mixing and mastering services provided on a per-song basis with single revision included
3. Music Production: Custom music production including bespoke beats and licensing
4. Studio Rental (Dry Hire): Hourly, half-day, and full-day studio rental without engineer for self-sufficient artists and producers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Novacane Studios operates a London-based professional recording studio delivering audio recording, voiceover, mixing, mastering, custom music production, and dry-hire studio rental services to independent artists, record labels, voiceover/marketing companies, and corporate brand clients. Through its NVZN sub-brand, the company additionally offers in-house music video, documentary, short film, and corporate video production from a second studio in East London. Services are sold as hourly, half-day, full-day, or per-song packages and bundles, with all work delivered from the Forest Hill headquarters using a hybrid analog/digital workflow.

Product overview

Novacane Studios is a London-based recording studio offering a unified suite of audio production services organized into two primary divisions: Novacane Studios (audio) and NVZN (video production). The core audio services include Rap Packages and Singer Packages (recording with included mixing), standalone Voiceover Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Custom Music Production, and Studio Rental/Dry Hire. The subsidiary NVZN handles video production including music videos, documentaries, and corporate content. All services share the same South London facility and engineering team, with services available as individual bookings or bundled packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NVZN: Novacane's video production team (pronounced envision), operating from a creative photo/video studio in Bow, East London. NVZN works on music videos, documentaries, short films, and corporate/brand/product shoots.

Products and services

• Rap Packages Recording packages tailored for Trap, Drill, Grime, Afro, Hip Hop and related genres, bundling studio recording time with included mixing services at £100 (1 hr recording + 1 hr mixing, finish 1 song), £200 (2 hrs recording + 2 hrs mixing, finish 2 songs), and £400 (4 hrs recording + 4 hrs mixing, finish 4 songs). Targeted at independent rap and urban artists needing an end-to-end recording-to-mix workflow.
• Singer Packages Recording packages tailored for RnB, Pop, Soul, Gospel, Reggae and similar vocal genres, combining recording and mixing services at £200 (2 hrs recording + 2 hrs mixing, finish 1 song) and £400 (4 hrs recording + 4 hrs mixing, finish 2-3 songs). Targeted at independent vocalists and singers across multiple genres.
• Voiceover Recording Professional voiceover recording sessions with an engineer, available at £80 (1 hour), £140 (2 hours), £240 (4 hours half day), and £400 (8 hours full day). Targeted at advertising agencies, marketing companies, and brands requiring broadcast-quality voiceover for commercials and apps (e.g., Hinge dating app).
• Mixing Per-song audio mixing services offered at £100 for a single WAV or MP3 file mix and £200 for a stem mix with effects, each including one revision. Targeted at artists, labels, and producers delivering recorded material for mix-down.
• Mastering Professional mastering services at £50 per song (standard rate) or £30 per song for bulk orders of 3-10 songs, with one revision included. Targeted at artists, labels, and producers preparing tracks for release.
• Custom Music Production Bespoke music production service creating custom beats including licensing, starting from £250 per song. Targeted at artists, labels, voiceover/marketing companies, and corporate brands requiring original composed music.
• Studio Rental / Dry Hire Independent studio space rental without an engineer at £60 for 2 hours minimum, £120 for a 4-hour half day, and £200 for an 8-hour full day. Includes access to professional equipment including Neumann U87ai microphone, SSL Xlogic desk, and Universal Audio Apollo Quad audio interface. Targeted at self-sufficient artists, producers, and engineers who only need the room and gear.
• NVZN Video Production Novacane's dedicated in-house video production team (NVZN, pronounced "envision") operating from a creative photo/video studio in Bow, East London. Produces music videos, documentaries, short films, and corporate/brand/product shoots. Targeted at musicians requiring visual content and corporate/brand clients needing integrated video production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured on VICE/NOISEY in the US
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JustAcousticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJustAcoustic partners with Novacane Studios for the Novacane Sessions series - intimate live acoustic sessions recorded at Novacane Studios London. This collaboration produces and shares acoustic performances featuring various artists.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Metropolis Studios: London-based commercial recording studio offering recording, mixing, and mastering with a similar multi-room setup. Directly comparable as a mid-to-top tier London facility competing for label and indie artist bookings.
• Miloco Studios: London-based studio group offering recording, mixing, and production across multiple rooms. Comparable peer serving a similar mix of indie artists, labels, and commercial clients in the UK urban/pop space.
• RAK Studios: Long-established London recording studio in St John's Wood providing recording, mixing, and production services. Comparable peer with similar professional-grade equipment and a notable artist roster across genres.
• Strongroom Studios: London recording complex offering multiple studios, recording, mixing, and post-production services. Comparable peer targeting both commercial label clients and indie artists with broadcast-grade facilities.
• Echo Zoo Studios: London recording studio providing recording, mixing, and production services, including voiceover work. Comparable peer directly competing for similar indie artist, label, and VO clients.
• Eastcote Studios: London recording studio offering recording, mixing, and mastering services to artists and labels. Comparable peer competing for similar indie and mid-tier artist sessions in the same metropolitan market.
• Wired Studios: London-based facility offering mastering, mixing, and recording services. Comparable peer in the same mid-market band with overlapping client types (independent artists, labels, voiceover).
• Vox Recording Studios: London studio offering recording, mixing, mastering, and voiceover services to commercial and creative clients. Comparable peer with a similar service mix including enterprise VO bookings.

Broad incumbents

• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London recording studio with globally recognized brand and full-service music production, mixing, mastering, and film scoring capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same London recording space, though it operates at a higher tier of the market.

Emerging players

• Sonic Studios London: Smaller London recording studio targeting indie artists with package-based recording and mixing offerings. Comparable as a smaller-scale emerging peer competing in the indie artist segment Novacane serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NovacaneStudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/novacane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novacanestudios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Novacane Studios