Empire Studio 1 at Empire Music Studios A.K.A Studio52

9-11 Northern Road, Melbourne, 3081 –
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne

About this space

Studio 1 is our mid-size complete studio, perfect for all artists who have an important set of music to record. The acoustics and sound separation are second to none. This studio has a great sounding isolated drum booth with a Yamaha Kit, a comfortable recording space which includes a choice of amps and a vintage Baldwin Piano. Studio 1 also has a state-of-the-art recording and mixing control room with 32 mainly valve channels for recording on a variety of DAW platforms including Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Luna. Major brands in the fitout include RME, ADAM, Sebatron, Yamaha, Universal Audio, TLA, Audio Technica, SE, Mogami and Warm Audio. This is the space for you if you're looking to get some highly professional work done with a solo artist or duo or even a 5-6 piece band. You can use our drums and amps to save time at no extra expense or bring in your own band gear.
The studio can be used for podcasts along with any vocal or instrumental recordings. With a great range of top quality microphones and amazing valve preamps you can be sure to get exceptional sound recordings. As part of our ADAM AUDIO Listening Centre experience you will also get the excellent monitoring from S Series Speakers.
The studio can also be hired for Presentations, Listening Events, workshops and Studio Tours of all of our studios can be provided as part of an event or supplied for a variety of demonstration purposes as part of an event or workshop.


Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $990 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $990 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Monday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $880 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $880 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $880 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Thursday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $880 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Friday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $880 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $110 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $880 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Please call for more detailed pricing and inclusions or a quote for your project.
Studio rates include a professional engineer to run the session or to assist your engineer or producer. Main Engineer for this studio is Simon Paparo, contact us for choice of engineers and price variations.
*Studio full Day = 10 hours
Dry hire without engineer: POA Daily Hires only

Please note that these rates are generally for recording and that other surcharges may apply for other uses or on a per person basis if a large group of people involved using the facilities.

Hourly and Daily Rates are subject to variation - depending on purpose, times required, staff required etc POA.
Half Days and Full Day Bookings Preferred.
Half Day bookings are usually Morning 10am-3pm or Afternoon 3pm-8pm.
Studio includes professional engineer supplied.
Prices include GST
Drums, Piano, Keyboards and Amps supplied at no extra charge
We recommend that you bring your own hard drive for additional back up of files as we do not guarantee storage of files beyond the session period.
Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 12
Classroom
up to 12

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (12 spaces)
Free on-street parking
Isolated Recording booth
ADAM AUDIO Monitoring
32 channels mainly Valve Preamps
Part of multi-studio complex that can be hired as one venue
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Disabled parking space available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building, smoking area provided outside if required.

Alcohol licence can be provided by 3rd party caterer and temporary licences can be applied for depending on the event.

Access times are to be determined and will depend on daily bookings of the recording studios, separate to the event bookings.

Aspects of the booking such as Cleaning, Staff requirements and Security to be determined as appropriate per event.

Empire reserves the right to refuse bookings that do not suit or respect the nature of the venue.

Strict policies will apply regarding damage or theft to recording studio property.

Please discuss all aspects of your event with the event manager, Paul Higgins.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Empire Music Studios offers a unique multi-studio and multi events space built within a large 1250sqm warehouse.
Perfect for music-themed parties and events, private concerts, album launches, music industry parties, corporate events, team building and workshops.

With two stages, complete in-house sound and lighting, three grand pianos, a photography studio, bar and a catering kitchen.
Empire can cater for all kinds of parties, concerts and events with that cool music industry vibe and that red carpet touch.
We also provide photographers and video services along with catering, bar staff and security. We have a variable liquor licence for our own events but can also allow outside access to Event companies and caterers with an external liquor licence.

Empire is a fully commercial recording studio facility by day but can readily transform into a club-like atmosphere and provide live music both on the main stage in Studio A as well as in the front lounge bar area.
Empire has a flat easy load-in and has facilities for wheelchair access and for people of differing needs. As a bonus, there is plenty of easy un-restricted parking available right nearby.


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