Music and sound facilities

Offering recording studios, performance and rehearsal spaces and computer labs
Music, audio and sound production students using sound equipment in The House to set up a band performance
Students studying music, audio and music technology and sound production have access to a range of professional recording and performance spaces, as well as a wide range of industry-standard and specialised audio equipment.
Facilities are located in various buildings on our city-centre campus . They are all accessed via key card, administered by the specialist technician in Rolle 012. Your can also borrow equipment appropriate to the modules and taught activities that take place within the department.
A full list of equipment available can be found on the SmartHub.
 

Recording studios

Our purpose-built recording studios feature a wide range of specialist equipment that is used across the industry offering modern and traditional recording workflows.

Roland Levinsky recording studio, Roland Levinsky Building, Room 305

RLB305 is our flagship studio housing a comprehensive range of professional equipment designed for recording, mixing and mastering.
Key features:
  • SSL Origin 32 recording console.
  • Microphone preamps including Neve 1073DPX, API 3224V and Chandler TG2.
  • Extensive collection of professional microphones including Coles 4038s, DPA 3506As and a Royer R-121.
  • PMC monitoring system for precision listening.
Explore the studio

Take a virtual tour of the Roland Levinsky recording studio in 360°
Recording studio in Roland Levinsky Building
Music production equipment
Microphones in our recording studios located in Roland Levinsly Building
Microphones in our recording studios located in Roland Levinsly Building
SSL Origin 32 recording consol

Scott recording studio, Scott Building, Room 108

SCB108 is designed for recording, mixing and mastering across a range of contexts.
Key features:
  • Audient ASP8024 Heritage Edition 24-Channel.
  • Precision monitoring for accurate listening.
  • Professional preamps and interface.
Student playing guitar in Scott Building recording studio
Recording studio in Scott Building - used for music and sound production
 

The House

The House is a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, offering world-class facilities as well as a diverse programme of contemporary performance open to the public. The space offers the ability to develop live sound and recording skills as well as performance opportunities.
Audio and music students helping set up equipment at The House
BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Technology students with technician in The House sound room.
Inside the House
Audio and Music Technology students prepare for musicians stage performance in The House, University of Plymouth.
 

Rehearsal spaces

Rolle 008–011
Rolle building offers a range of rehearsal spaces each equipped with a Mac workstation for recording and editing.
Two students playing the piano in the music and sound rehearsal space in Rolle

Computer labs

Rolle 304 and Scott 108
Our computer labs offer a range of powerful Mac workstations running the latest music and sound production software.
Music and sound production computer labs offer a range of powerful Mac workstations
 

Sherwell Centre: live performance and recording space

The Sherwell Centre is a Grade 2 listed building that has been leased from the Sherwell United Reformed Church for 250 years. The building has been converted to provide two lecture theatres, an exhibition area and gallery on the mezzanine floor.
Available for University and community events, the Sherwell Centre offers live performance spaces that are well suited for classical recitals and recording.
Sherwell Centre Pianist  performance
 

Immersive Vision Theatre being used by a group of people and lecturer
Immersive Vision Theatre
A fulldome environment providing a unique and highly immersive shared audience experience. It is used for a range of learning, entertainment and research activities allowing students to develop immersive audio and visual experiences.
Digital Fabrication
Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs
We offer a wide array of tools which enable you to develop/prototype new products, services and experiences, create bespoke tools for complex and specialist research purposes and engage with opportunities for innovative, interdisciplinary collaborations.