Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Shonk Studios in Oxford
Established in 1999, Shonk Studios has become a cornerstone of Oxford's music and audio production scene. Our founder, John Halliday, brings decades of experience as a session musician and engineer, having worked with renowned artists and studios including Abbey Road. Our team combines technical expertise with creative insight, offering services from band recording to film soundtracks. We pride ourselves on fostering artistic growth while maintaining the highest production standards. With state-of-the-art equipment and a deep understanding of diverse musical genres, we cater to both emerging and established artists.Our commitment to excellence extends to multimedia projects, voiceovers, and live sound engineering. Backed by collaborations with major labels and a network of skilled musicians, we deliver tailored solutions for every client. Our Oxford-based facility serves as a hub for innovation, where technical precision meets artistic vision. With over 20 years of industry experience, we ensure every project benefits from proven expertise and cutting-edge technology. Our reputation for reliability and quality has made us a trusted partner for local and international clients alike.
Services
Recording Services
Music Production
Live Sound Engineering
Voiceover Recording
Film Soundtracks
Mastering
PA Hire
Location Recording
Editing
Artist Development
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in studio and live sound engineering
- Our team includes certified experts with extensive music industry backgrounds
- We provide tailored solutions for both emerging and established artists
- Our facility features state-of-the-art recording and production equipment
- We combine technical precision with creative insight for every project
Services
Recording Services
Our professional recording services capture high-fidelity audio for bands, solo artists, and multimedia projects. Using industry-leading equipment and techniques, we ensure optimal sound quality. Our engineers work closely with clients to achieve their creative vision while maintaining technical excellence.
Live Sound Engineering
We provide comprehensive live sound solutions for concerts, festivals, and corporate events. Our experienced team delivers clear audio reproduction using modern PA systems. From small venues to large-scale productions, we ensure flawless sound performance.
Music Production
Our production services cover arrangement, mixing, and mastering for commercial releases. We combine technical expertise with creative input to enhance musical projects. Clients benefit from our industry experience and access to top-tier studio musicians.
Voiceover Recording
We offer professional voiceover services for training materials, documentaries, and multimedia projects. Our acoustically treated studio ensures crystal-clear recordings. We provide editing and post-production to meet specific project requirements.
PA Hire
Our PA hire service provides high-quality sound systems for events of all sizes. We supply and operate equipment suitable for live performances, conferences, and outdoor events. Clients receive tailored solutions with technical support from our experienced engineers.
People
John Halliday
Founder & Chief Engineer
With 20+ years in the music industry, John brings extensive experience as a session musician and producer. His background includes working with major labels and top studios, ensuring technical excellence and creative support for every project.
Jimmy Hetherington
Studio & Live Engineer
Jimmy offers 20 years of studio and live sound expertise, having worked with notable artists and Oxford venues. His skills span recording, mixing, and live production, with a particular strength in creative collaboration and technical problem-solving.
Stuart Hobbs
Songwriter & Musician
Stuart combines songwriting expertise with studio experience, having worked on numerous band recordings. His technical proficiency with Logic and ProTools, alongside musical insight, ensures comprehensive support for clients' creative projects.
Questions
What music production services do you offer?
We provide full-service music production including recording, mixing, mastering, and artist development using professional-grade equipment and experienced engineers.
Can you handle live event sound requirements?
Yes, we offer live sound engineering and PA hire services for concerts, festivals, and corporate events across Oxford and surrounding areas.
Do you work with voiceover projects?
We specialise in voiceover recording and editing for training materials, documentaries, and multimedia projects with professional-grade facilities.
What equipment do you use?
Our studio features a DDA AMR24 console, Neve and Warm Audio preamps, Pro Tools, Logic, and high-end monitoring systems alongside an extensive microphone collection.
How experienced is your team?
Our engineers have over 20 years' industry experience, having worked with major labels, top studios, and notable artists across diverse musical genres.
Can you assist with film soundtrack production?
Yes, we provide complete film soundtrack services including composition, sound effects, and voiceover integration using our advanced production capabilities.
