About Sotatu
Our Story
Sotatu opened its doors in 2015 in London, founded by three audio engineers who shared 15 years of combined experience in music production. What started as a single recording room in Islington has grown into a full-service facility with three separate studios, each designed for different recording needs.
We began by working primarily with local indie bands and solo artists. Our first major project was recording a debut album for a Camden-based rock group that later signed with an independent label. This success led to more referrals, and within two years, we expanded to accommodate voice-over work, podcast production, and commercial audio projects.
The studio relocated to our current premises on Elmfield Road in 2018. This move allowed us to install acoustic treatment designed by a specialist consultant and upgrade to digital mixing consoles alongside our analogue equipment. We maintain both vintage and modern recording chains to suit different production styles.
What We Do
Our facility serves musicians, voice actors, podcasters, and businesses requiring audio production. We record, mix, and master projects across multiple formats. Each studio room is equipped with industry-standard microphones, preamps, and monitoring systems.
The main studio accommodates full band recordings with live room tracking. Studio B handles vocal sessions and smaller ensemble work. Studio C focuses on voice-over recording and podcast production with soundproofing optimized for spoken word clarity.
- Multi-track recording with up to 32 simultaneous inputs
- Mixing services using both digital and analogue workflows
- Mastering for streaming platforms, vinyl, and CD formats
- Voice-over recording with source-connect capability
- Podcast production including editing and post-processing
Our Approach
We work with clients to understand their specific requirements before starting any session. Our engineers have backgrounds in different genres - rock, electronic, classical, and spoken word - which allows us to adapt our technical approach to each project. We provide detailed session notes and maintain organized project files. Clients receive stems and master files in their preferred formats. We schedule sessions based on actual recording needs rather than fixed packages, and we're transparent about what can be achieved within different time frames and budgets. Our facility operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, with Saturday availability from 10:00 to 14:00 for ongoing projects.