Studios in
Manhattan
Midtown, downtown and uptown rooms. Manhattan rent shows up in the hourly rate, so read exactly what that number covers before you lock a date.
Compare the rooms.
Start with location and the studio’s published rate. These are the studio’s own terms, not equivalent quotes: a number may cover a room, an engineer, a minimum block, or a package. Open a listing for services, booking details, and source links.
| Studio | Area | Published rate | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Lady Studios | Greenwich Village | Ask the studio | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Engine Room Audio | Manhattan | Ask the studio | Oct 11, 2026 |
| JAMBOX Entertainment Recording Studios | Chelsea/Midtown | Ask the studio | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Jungle City Studios | Manhattan | Ask the studio | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Platinum Sound Recording Studios | Midtown Manhattan | $175/hr with engineer (SSL suite); $75/hr self-engineered | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Quad Recording Studios | Manhattan | Ask the studio | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Sound Studios (Times Square) | Midtown Manhattan / Times Square | From $40/hr, engineer included ($40-$50/hr by day/time, 2-hour minimum) | Oct 11, 2026 |
| The Hit Factory | Noho | Ask the studio | Oct 11, 2026 |
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Pay second.
Whether the engineer is included, the minimum block, the deposit, and the files you leave with are what separate a good session from an expensive one. Settle all four before you send money. And if somebody else in the room is writing or producing, print a split sheet before anyone goes home.
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