Facilities are based at the London Road Campus and support students from Level 2 through to HND/HNC, giving a progression route from beginner to advanced study in the same environment. Classrooms, control rooms, and live rooms mirror commercial studio layouts, so students learn studio etiquette, signal flow and session management in realistic settings. Regular investment in new gear means learners use modern Macs, high-quality microphones, mixing consoles, and monitoring equipment, matching current industry standards. The spaces are shared across creative music and sound courses, so students frequently collaborate on recording, mixing, live sound and production projects, building technical and creative skills for music and audio careers.
Production suites
- Brand new iMac Production Suite with 21.5" iMacs.
- Each iMac has: a controller keyboard, a Scarlett audio interface and Logic Pro X.
Recording studios
- Three recording studios, each with its own control room and an iMac running Logic Pro X.
- Studio 1 includes:
- Allen & Heath digital mixing console.
- Rokit 6 studio monitors plus sub.
- Patch bay with valve pre‑amp, valve compressor, and multi‑effects unit.
- Each live room has a drum kit, a range of bass, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards (including a Roland Juno) and matching amps.
Microphones and recording gear
- Large selection of microphones so you can tackle many different recording projects.
- Includes well‑known models like:
- Shure SM58 and SM57.
- AKG D112.
- Shure drum mic sets.
- SE Electronics SE X1R, Zoom portable recorder, RØDE NT2‑A.
PA and performance equipment
- PA system with HK Audio tops and subs, run via a Behringer X Air and controlled by laptop, phone, or tablet.
- Extra performance/production kit includes:
- Pioneer XDJ‑RX2 all‑in‑one mixing console.
- Roland SH‑201 synths, electronic drum machines, and loop stations.
