Londons' Floating Recording Studio

About the Space

Once a warning beacon in treacherous seas, Lightship 95 is now moored just off the River Thames and has been converted into a first-class London recording studio. It’s generously sized 10m x 5m live room, dedicated vocal booth, huge air-conditioned and port-holed control room and extensive acoustic treatment built deep in its steel hull never fail to impress. The space is extremely flexible - capable of accommodating anything from expansive jazz ensembles, through delicate string sessions to thunderously heavy rock and metal. 24 tracks of 2” tape, and 40 channels of I/O to Pro Tools, along with a Calrec S2 console and a selection of classic outboard provide ample tracking options for any session, while our unique collection of vintage instruments is always available to provide an extra musical dimension. Deck areas, including the Tower as well as a variety of internal spaces are available for hire as a location. The Lightship is one of the last riveted steel vessels to be made in the UK, beautifully and painstakingly constructed. Images in the Studio and Ship galleries’ show some of the detail, features and textures of the ship; providing a unique, interesting backdrop for Fashion, TV and Film shoots. There is also the option to shoot from the river, coming up to and around the ship and from the beach beneath at low tide. Inside the studio area we have lighting bars installed in the ceiling, full playback facilities and in-­‐ear monitoring for those who dislike the aesthetic of studio headphones. Natural light comes in from a single source and is easily blacked out. Green room facilities are available and a Café and Diner are close by. Power is single phase and plentiful. 3 Phase power can be arranged.