LSO St Luke’s unveils state-of-the-art recording studio after multi-million-pound upgradeLSO St Luke’s, the London Symphony Orchestra’s historic home has unveiled a new state-of-the-art recording studio following a multi-million-pound investment, significantly expanding the venue’s capabilities for music production, spatial audio, broadcast, podcasting and filmed content.

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At the heart of the upgrade is a bespoke Audio Control Room (ACR), designed to handle everything from full-scale recording sessions to post-production work. The studio is equipped with a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 reference monitoring system, ATC speakers and an Avid S4 console, while remaining connected to every performance space throughout the building.
Sarah Quinn, Chair of London Symphony Orchestra, says: “The launch of our new Audio Control Room and expanded recording facilities marks an exciting new chapter for LSO St Luke’s. This investment strengthens our ability to support world-class artists and creative teams, while opening up exciting new possibilities for how music, film and broadcast projects are made within this historic space.”
In addition to the new ACR, LSO St Luke’s has also upgraded its Master Control Room (MCR) for high-definition filming, live streaming and broadcast production, while its Clore Rooms have been reconfigured as multi-functional, acoustically controlled spaces supporting rehearsals, creative sessions, recording, production and more.
Acoustic improvements have also been made throughout the venue to provide greater sound isolation without compromising the building’s historic character.
According to Becky Lees, Director of LSO Live, the new facilities are intended to broaden the venue’s appeal beyond orchestral recording.
“These new facilities allow us to open up the space in a new way, welcoming a broader range of creatives alongside our orchestral, community and education work,” she says. “We are excited to support artists, producers, filmmakers and audio professionals of all kinds in accessing everything the venue now has to offer, from recording and production through to broadcast and digital content creation.”
Originally built in 1733 as St Luke’s Church, the venue has served as the London Symphony Orchestra’s music, education and recording home since 2003. Over the years, it has hosted musicians and artists including Elton John, Annie Lennox, Bruce Springsteen, PJ Harvey and Sting.
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