— Sydney, Australia

Where Sound
Becomes Art.

One Side Studio is Australia's premier boutique recording facility — delivering world-class sound for artists, bands, producers, and creators who demand the extraordinary.

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15+ Years Experience

500+ Albums Recorded

3 Studio Rooms

2009 Established

— Our Story

A Studio Built for
Serious Artists.

Founded in Sydney in 2009, One Side Studio was born from a single belief: that great music deserves a great space. Over fifteen years, we've become one of Australia's most trusted professional recording environments — a place where independent artists and major-label acts alike come to realise their sonic vision.

Our studio spans three bespoke recording rooms, each acoustically engineered to serve a distinct purpose — from intimate vocal sessions to full live band recordings. We invest relentlessly in our gear, our team, and our craft, so that every session at One Side is an experience that elevates your music.

Award-Winning Acoustics

Custom-designed rooms by world-renowned acoustic engineers for unparalleled sound clarity.

Vintage & Modern Gear

An exceptional collection of rare vintage analogue equipment alongside cutting-edge digital systems.

Experienced Engineers

Our team of seasoned sound engineers brings decades of combined industry expertise.

Artist-First Philosophy

Your creative vision is at the centre of everything we do — we shape the space around your sound.

— What We Offer

Studio Services

From the first note to the final master, One Side Studio offers a complete suite of professional audio services tailored to your creative needs.

Recording

Full-band and solo artist sessions in acoustically treated rooms with world-class microphone arrays and outboard gear. We capture your performance with depth, warmth, and precision.

Live Room Tracking
Vocal Isolation Booth
Drum Miking
Multi-track Recording

Mixing

Our mixing engineers balance every element of your track — crafting a three-dimensional soundscape that translates beautifully across all playback systems.

Stem Mixing
Analogue Summing
Spatial Audio
Stems Delivery

Mastering

The final polish that takes your mix to broadcast-ready, streaming-optimised perfection. We master for vinyl, streaming platforms, CD, and radio to ARIA standards.

Streaming Optimisation
Vinyl Lacquer
Radio Broadcast
DDP Export

Music Production

Collaborate with our in-house producers to develop your sound from initial concept through to finished master. From arrangement to sonic identity, we build it together.

Artist Development
Beat Production
Arrangement
Co-Writing

Post Production

Dialogue editing, foley, ADR, music scoring, and sound design for film, TV, and online content. Frame-accurate, broadcast-quality results every time.

ADR & Dialogue
Sound Design
Score to Picture
Dolby Atmos

Podcast & Voice

Professional voice-over and podcast production for broadcasters, advertisers, and content creators. Pristine recordings delivered on tight timelines.

Voice-Over
Podcast Editing
Audio Books
Commercial VO

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— Our Spaces

Three Studios.
One Vision.

Each room at One Side Studio has been purpose-built to serve a specific recording need — all sharing the same uncompromising acoustic and technical standards.

Flagship Room

The Main Stage

Studio A

Our flagship 80 sqm live room accommodates full orchestras, large ensembles, and live band configurations. Featuring 7m ceilings, natural wood acoustic treatment, and a direct line to our Neve 8078 console.

Key Equipment

Neve 8078 Console

80 sqm Live Room

SSL 500 Series Rack

Pro Tools HDX

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Production Suite

The Creative Suite

Studio B

A mid-size production room ideal for solo artists, duos, and overdub sessions. Intimate acoustics, a fully stocked outboard rack, and our in-house producer stationed right alongside you.

Key Equipment

API 1608 Console

Outboard Rack

Fairchild 670

Ableton Live & Pro Tools

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Vocal & Acoustic

The Vocal Loft

Studio C

A dedicated vocal and acoustic instrument recording environment with a floating floor, custom diffusion panels, and the warmest-sounding mic locker in the country.

Key Equipment

Neve 1073 Preamps

Lexicon 480L

Neumann U87 Collection

Isothermal HVAC

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— World-Class Equipment

The Gear Behind the Sound.

One Side Studio houses one of Australia's finest collections of analogue and digital recording equipment. From vintage Neve consoles to rare ribbon microphones, every piece has been handpicked for its sonic character and reliability.

We believe the right tools don't just capture sound — they shape it. Our gear selection reflects a commitment to tone, warmth, and musicality at every stage of production.

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Consoles

Neve 8078 (80 channel)
API 1608
SSL 4000 E Series
Neve 5088

Microphones

Neumann U87 Ai (x4)
AKG C414 XLS (x6)
Shure SM7B (x3)
Coles 4038 Ribbon (x2)

Outboard

Fairchild 670
UA 1176LN
Neve 1073 DPX
Manley VARI-MU

Monitoring

Genelec 8351B
Yamaha NS10M
Auratone 5C
Sennheiser HD 800

Instruments

Steinway Model B Grand
Hammond B3 + Leslie
Fender Rhodes MkII
Gibson Les Paul Vintage

DAW & Software

Pro Tools HDX
Ableton Live 12 Suite
Logic Pro X
UAD Apollo x16

— The Crew

Meet the Team

The people behind your sound. Experienced, passionate, and deeply invested in your creative success.

Marcus Reid

Studio Director & Senior Engineer

With 20 years behind the console, Marcus has worked with ARIA Chart artists, film composers, and independent acts across genres. His signature sound is warm, wide, and uncompromising.

Triple J Unearthed, ARIA Nominations, Sony Music AU

Sophie Larson

Producer & Mixing Engineer

Sophie brings a fresh perspective to every session, blending modern production sensibilities with deep knowledge of analogue signal chains. Her mixes cut through on any system.

ABC Music, Independent Artists, Film & TV Sync

James Okoro

Mastering Engineer

James specialises in mastering for vinyl, streaming, and broadcast. His meticulous approach and golden ears have finalised over 800 releases across every genre imaginable.

Universal AU, EMI, Mushroom Group

Anika Patel

Studio Manager & Recording Engineer

Anika keeps One Side running seamlessly while still engineering many of our most demanding sessions. Her calm demeanour and technical precision make her indispensable.

Podcast Production, Voice-Over, Live Sessions

— Artist Feedback

What Artists Say

"One Side Studio is in a class of its own. The team understood my sonic vision immediately and delivered a mix that blew every expectation I had. I won't record anywhere else in Sydney."

Ella Nightingale Singer-Songwriter, Triple J Artist

"We tracked our entire album at One Side in two weeks. The live room sounds incredible — you can hear it breathing on every track. Marcus and Sophie are a dream team."

The Franklin Collective Indie Rock Band, Melbourne

"As a film composer, I need a studio that can move fast without sacrificing detail. One Side delivers every single time. Their post-production workflow is flawless."

Daniel Kwan Film Composer, Screen Australia

"James's mastering made our tracks sound competitive on Spotify without losing any of the warmth from the analogue mix. Genuinely world-class results."

Priya Singh R&B Producer, Independent Label

"I've recorded in studios across London and LA, and One Side Studio holds its own with the best of them. The gear list is extraordinary and the vibe is perfect for creative work."

Connor Walsh Session Guitarist & Producer

"The vocal booth in Studio C is pure magic. My voice has never been captured so honestly and beautifully. Anika's engineering is exceptional — patient, precise, and deeply musical."

Zoe Hartley Classical & Contemporary Vocalist

— Get in Touch

Book Your Session

Fill out the form below and our studio manager will respond within one business day with availability and pricing.

Location

42 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Phone

+61 2 9000 1234

bookings@onesidestudio.com.au

Studio Hours

Mon – Sun: 9:00 AM – Midnight (24hr by arrangement)

Session Rates

Studio A (half day) AUD $650

Studio A (full day) AUD $1,100

Studio B (half day) AUD $450

Studio C (per hour) AUD $120

Mixing (per track) POA

Mastering (per track) AUD $180

* All rates ex GST. Discounts available for block bookings.

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Where Sound
Becomes Art.