Where is Buffalo Studio located?

Buffalo Studio is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK — a short trip from Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and the rest of the North.

How far is Buffalo Studio from Manchester or Leeds?

Buffalo Studio is roughly an hour by car from both Manchester and Leeds, and well connected by train via Sheffield station — making it a convenient base for bands across the North of England.

What services does Buffalo Studio offer?

Recording sessions, mixing, full record production, live-to-tape tracking and overdub sessions — all centred on a 48-channel SSL 4000G+ console with vintage outboard and microphones.

Can I hire the SSL 4000G+ console with my own engineer?

Yes — engineer-led hire of the SSL 4000G+ console and live/control rooms is available alongside in-house production. Get in touch to discuss rates and availability.

Is on-site accommodation available?

On-site accommodation is currently being built and should be ready by the end of 2026. In the meantime there's plenty of Airbnb stock within walking distance of the studio in Sheffield — get in touch and we'll happily recommend places we know.

How do I book a session?

Tap the BOOK button to open the booking form, or email hello@buffalorecordingstudio.com. You can also call or WhatsApp 07944 221 580.

Buffalo Studio | Recording Studio Sheffield (SSL 4000G+)

The Studio

Buffalo Studio is a world-class recording studio in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, built around a 48-channel SSL 4000G+ console and a curated collection of rare vintage instruments and outboard gear. Designed for artists who want to capture something real — warm, organic and alive — it offers two distinct rooms: an intimate live room built for sound, and a meticulously treated control room engineered for clarity. Whether you're cutting a full band or a solo record, Buffalo delivers a depth that can't be replicated in the box.

Built around a 48-channel SSL 4000G+ console and stacked with vintage microphones, outboard and compressors — plus a room full of amps, drums, keys and instruments to play with.

Console 48 channels SSL 4000G+ series mixing deskSSL 4000G+ bus compressor
Microphones Neumann U87 P48 (1971)Neumann U87 x2Geffell M300 x2Sony C38-B x2Calrec CM652 x2Calrec CM1000 x2Scope Labs PeriscopeSontronics DM1BRCA 44 x2RCA KU-3ARCA 77RCA KU-2A SkunkRCA 6203 VaracousticRCA 88-A Aero PressureColes 4038Coles 4033Extinct Audio BM9 custom x2Extinct Audio Black OpsReslo RB BBC specs x2Sontronics Sigma x2Sontronics DeltaBeyerdynamic M120Beyerdynamic Mx60Tannoy vintage ribbonShure 545SD Unidyne IIIShure SM57 x2Shure SM7BSennheiser MD421 x4Beyerdynamic M380Beyerdynamic M101Beyerdynamic M201 x2AKG D12 x2AKG D112AKG D190AKG D130ElectroVoice RE20Reslo UD1Mélodium 75AWasaphone MMXIVOddball lofi microphones
Outboard Teletronix LA2AUrei 1176 BlackfaceDBX 162 stereoRetro Instruments 176Retro Instruments STA-LevelEmpirical Labs EL8 Distressor x2Manley stereo MUHermit Circuits Level-Loc stereoBAE 10DCFEvan Super Echo SE810 tape delayHawk Echo Unit HR40 spring echoPioneer SR101 valve spring reverb
Preamps 48x SSL 4000G+API 3124V x8BAE 1073 x3Altec 1566A valve preampShure M67 4 channel mixer/preamp
Monitors ATC SCM300sFocal Trio 11Yamaha NS10sHeddphone®Hearback Technologies Octo personal monitoring
Amps Selection of electric & acoustic guitarsSelection of pedalsFender Bassman (1950s)Fender Super Sonic 22Fender Quad Reverb SilverfaceFender Hot Rod Deville 4x10"WEM Dominator Mk III (1960s)Zilla cab 2x12" CreambackAcoustic Control Corp 125 comboVox AC4TVSelmer Zodiac TwinSelmer Treble'n'BassAmpeg 8x10 + HeadAmpeg B-100 (1970s)Vampower 2x15" bass cab
Instruments Premier 202 Transition kit (1969)Premier PD101 Resonator snareRogers Dynasonic snare (1971)Ludwig Acrolite snare (1967)Junk Snare 70s boomerBeverly drumkitGretsch drumkitSelection of vintage cymbalsSelection of percussionsHammond L122 organ716 Leslie + preampFender Rhodes suitcaseCasio Casiotone 403Marimba / Sitar / Oddities