Recording Studio Dry Hire in Exeter
Bring Your Own Setup. Use Our Studio.
Already have your own DAW, audio interface and recording workflow? Our recording studio dry hire in Exeter gives music producers, engineers and experienced artists the freedom to work their own way, while giving you access to a properly equipped professional studio.
Bring your own interface, laptop and DAW and plug straight into the studio, or make use of our microphones, preamps and studio equipment when you need something extra. You get the flexibility of running your own recording, mixing or mastering setup, without having to work in a bedroom, spare room or unsuitable rehearsal space.
Whether you're recording a band, producing vocals, mixing an EP or mastering an album, The Source Studio provides a flexible, practical environment for getting your work finished.
Dry Hire for Recording, Mixing & Mastering
Our dry hire setup is designed for producers and engineers who already know what they want from a session.
You can use the studio for:
- Music recording – record vocals, instruments, bands and live performances in a dedicated studio environment.
- Mixing – bring your own computer, DAW and interface and mix through a comfortable, acoustically treated monitoring environment.
- Mastering – use the studio as a dedicated space to critically listen to and refine your final mixes.
- Production sessions – develop arrangements, edit performances, produce tracks and work on your next release.
- Vocal recording – use our recording spaces, microphones and preamps with your own recording system.
- Band recording – bring your own recording rig or combine it with our microphones and outboard equipment.
Bring Your Own Audio Interface & DAW
If you have a recording system you're comfortable with, there's no need to change your workflow.
Bring your own audio interface, computer and DAW and use the studio as your recording environment. This makes dry hire particularly useful for independent producers and engineers who have developed their own setup but need access to a professional recording space.
You stay in control of your session, your software and your production decisions.
At the same time, you're not limited to the equipment you bring with you.
Access to Studio Microphones, Preamps & Equipment
One of the advantages of dry hiring The Source Studio is that you can combine your own recording system with our studio equipment.
Depending on your session, you can make use of our selection of studio microphones, preamps and recording equipment to give you more options when recording.
This means you could arrive with your own interface and DAW but still take advantage of different microphones or preamps for vocals, guitars, drums and other instruments.
If you already know exactly what you need, great. If you're looking for a particular sound or want to experiment with different combinations, we're happy to discuss what's available before your session.
A Professional Studio Without Someone Taking Over Your Session
Dry hire is ideal if you don't need a producer or engineer running the session for you.
You bring the expertise and workflow. We provide the room, monitoring environment and studio equipment.
That makes it a particularly useful option for:
Music producers
Work with your own production setup in a professional recording environment.
Recording engineers
Bring your own interface and workflow while accessing the studio's microphones and preamps.
Independent artists
If you're comfortable running your own sessions but want better facilities than you have at home, dry hire gives you a professional alternative.
Experienced bands
Record your own performances without paying for an engineer you don't require.
Mixing engineers
Bring your own system and use the studio as a dedicated mixing environment.
Dry Hire Recording Studio in Exeter
Located in Exeter city centre, The Source Studio is an accessible recording and rehearsal space for musicians, producers and engineers across Exeter and Devon.
If you're looking for recording studio hire in Exeter but don't need a full production package, dry hire gives you the freedom to use the space on your own terms.
You bring the workflow. We provide the studio.
Interested in Dry Hire?
If you already have your own recording setup and are looking for a professional studio to hire in Exeter, get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Tell us what you're planning to record, mix or master, what equipment you're bringing and what you'd like to use from the studio, and we'll work out the best setup for your session.