Answers to frequently asked questions about rates, remote direction, studio choice, delivery and the practical details around booking a session at The Sound Company.
Studio booking, remote links and delivery
Questions clients ask us most
If you're planning a voiceover, ADR, podcast, dubbing or dialogue session, these are the questions that usually come up first. If you can't find what you're looking for, just get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.
Our rates depend on the type of session. Record, edit and mix sessions are £165 per hour, or £185 per hour if you're working to picture. Live-action ADR is £220 per hour, with separate ADR setup and cue prep charges. Our TV studio is £150 per hour including engineer. Source-Connect Pro is available at an additional £20 per hour where needed. If you are not sure what category your session falls into, just get in touch and we'll happily talk you through the options and build an estimate with you.
In most cases, you're not just booking a room. You're booking the studio, an experienced engineer, and a workflow that is already set up for professional voice recording and audio post. Depending on the job, that can include recording, editing, mixing, remote links, file delivery planning and practical support before the session. Some specialist items, such as Source-Connect Pro, ADR cue prep, filming kit, large uploads or out-of-hours time, are charged separately so costs stay clear and predictable.
Yes. Remote-directed sessions are a normal part of how we work. We regularly run sessions with producers, directors and clients listening in from elsewhere, and we'll help you choose the most sensible setup for the job so the session still feels smooth and connected.
Yes. We support Source-Connect Pro, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Squadcast and other common remote workflows. All of our studios have booth webcams, and for the best quality we can send audio directly from our mixing consoles into your chosen platform. Some platforms are easier for us to provide links for than others, so it's best to confirm that when booking.
That depends on the kind of record. Studio 1 suits sessions needing full step-free access, with space for up to 8 plus engineer in the control room and 3 in the booth. Studio 2 works well for up to 6 plus engineer in the control room and around 5 or 6 in the booth. Studio 3 is one of the most flexible larger voice rooms, with space for 9 plus engineer in the control room and up to 7 or 8 in the booth at a push. Studio 5 is a good fit for smaller sessions, with 4 plus engineer in the control room and around 4 or 5 in the booth. Studio 6 is ideal for compact records, with 4 plus engineer in the control room and 2 in the booth. Our TV studio can accommodate up to 5 on mic and has plenty of space for attendees around the session. For single-voice records, ADR, ensemble dialogue, podcasts and filmed interviews, we're always happy to recommend the best room.
Yes. We can tailor turnaround to the project, and we frequently turn around selects, edits and broadcast-ready masters on the same day when schedules allow. We always prefer to confirm turnaround against the actual brief and studio availability, but the overall aim is simple: fast, accurate delivery without fuss.
As much useful information as you can send in advance. That usually means session length, who is attending, whether anyone is joining remotely, project title, scripts, technical requirements, delivery requirements, and any audio or picture reference files. For sessions to picture, it also helps to send files early and follow the relevant video specs so nothing delays the start of the session.
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