about us
BACKLAND STUDIOS is a recording facility overseen by sound engineer and producer Christopher Barn, situated in Elmington, just a short drive from Peterborough.
Surrounded by the beautiful East Northamptonshire countryside, Backland Studios creates a relaxed environment for musical inspiration. Our control room, BLUE ROOM, and GREEN ROOM are soundproofed and acoustically treated, featuring floating floors and cedar wood.
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We use high-quality analog outboard equipment with IMPECCABLE digital conversion, ensuring a clear signal path that captures your true sound while adding a vibrant musical character.
At Backland Studios, our goal is to partner with you in crafting a sound that is Honest, authentic, musical, and true to your vision. In a time when music production often sounds overly uniform, we draw inspiration from how things used to be done, allowing every track its own unique sonic character, and bring that essence into the present. That’s the whole point of stepping into the studio, right?
Our aim is to ensure that each record is distinct, showcasing personality, something that can often feel a little lost.
By discussing your objectives, we can refine and focus the creative process. Clearly outlining your project ideas helps us streamline our approach, while also staying open to spontaneous moments that yield unexpected results—one of our greatest strengths. The production, mix-down, and mastering stages serve as the final touches to your project, and we believe these phases should be the most collaborative.
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Where Are You Based?
We are located in Elmington, situated between Northampton and Peterborough. If you're interested in our services, feel free to visit for a consultation to discuss your project scope and take a tour.
How much Does It Cost to Record at Backland Music Studios?
Contact us for a quotation. Pricing for media, ADR, voiceover work, and composition will depend on your project scope, services and solo SESSION musician are also be discussed.
Do We Need to Pay a Deposit?
Yes, a 10% non-refundable deposit is.
Can We Hire Studio Equipment?
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Absolutely, there is no extra cost for this.If you can see it, you can totally use it.
Deliverables and Next Steps
Once your project is finished, we will arrange dedicated listening session to review your work, fully included within your project scope at no additional cost. When with us, we provide complete mixeS (should yo use your own mastering engineer) and masters as standard. After the mix is finaliSed, our mastering engineer will communicate with you directly to address any edits, adjustments, or feedback.
What’s Around Locally?
Oundle Town is just a few minutes walk away, featuring a fantastic pub and brewery by the River Nene, along with numerous restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and a hotel.
ADDRESS
BACKLAND STUDIOS
ELMINGTOn
PE8 5JZ
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TELephone
+44 07783544784
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