Recording Studio in Brooklyn
Grammy-Winning Engineers • Custom Augspurger Monitoring • Williamsburg
Welcome to Donut Shop Studios, the highest-rated Brooklyn recording studio, trusted by artists with over 85 five-star Google reviews. Located at 910 Grand Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this is a space built for creators who take their sound seriously and want it done right the first time.
When you walk in, you are working with a Grammy-winning engineer, Maxime Morin, bringing over 20 years of experience across recording, mixing, and mastering. You are not just booking a room. You are gaining a team that genuinely cares about your project, your vision, and the final result.
Our control room features custom Augspurger main monitors with 12MF drivers and dual 18-inch subs, widely regarded as the best monitoring environment in Brooklyn. What you hear here translates everywhere. No surprises, no guesswork.
You get Manhattan-level equipment, including Neve 1073 and API preamps, at better Brooklyn rates. This is a professional Williamsburg recording studio designed for serious artists who value quality, clarity, and intention.
Sessions start at $95 per hour, making world-class sound accessible without compromise.
If you are ready to elevate your music in a studio that respects both your art and your time, book your session today.
What Makes Us Different
What sets Donut Shop Studios apart is simple. You get Manhattan-level quality without Manhattan pricing, paired with a team that actually cares about your record.
Most studios force a tradeoff. Either you pay $200 to $500 per hour for top-tier rooms in Manhattan, or you settle for lower-end setups at Brooklyn prices. At Donut Shop Studios, you get the same elite tools, including Neve 1073 and API 312 preamps and custom Augspurger main monitors, while sessions range from $95 to $200 per hour. That is why many artists consider us the best Brooklyn recording studio for serious work.
You are also not working with clock-watchers. Our team takes a collaborative, artist-first approach. We care about your vision, your sound, and where your project is headed. Whether you are independent or signed, you get the same attention, respect, and commitment to excellence.
The studio is led by Maxime Morin, a Grammy-winning engineer with over 20 years of experience. His credits include Kendrick Lamar, Andra Day, DJ Khaled, and Travis Scott. That level of experience is built into every session, regardless of budget.
Our room was professionally acoustically designed, with measured frequency response and precise tuning. Many artists say it is the best-sounding room in Brooklyn, because what you hear here translates everywhere.
Add transparent pricing with no hidden fees and 85 five-star Google reviews, and the reason artists choose us becomes clear.
If you are looking for professional recording in Brooklyn and Williamsburg recording that truly competes with Manhattan, Donut Shop Studios is where you belong.
Our Recording Process
Recording at Donut Shop Studios is designed to feel clear, collaborative, and stress-free, whether this is your first recording session in Brooklyn or you have worked in major studios before. Here is exactly what the process looks like.
STEP 1: Free Pre-Production Consultation
Before your session day, we schedule a call or meet in person. This is where we focus on understanding your vision, not just booking studio time. You talk through your goals, reference tracks, sound direction, and any technical needs. We help shape the plan by discussing mic selection, arrangement ideas, session flow, and how to get the best results efficiently. This step ensures you walk into the studio confident and prepared.
STEP 2: Session Day Preparation
When you arrive at our Williamsburg location, the studio is fully set up and ready. The room is configured specifically for your project, whether you are recording vocals, instruments, or full sessions. Microphones are chosen based on your voice or instrument, and the space is dialed in for comfort and focus. You are welcomed into a professional environment that still feels relaxed and creative.
STEP 3: Recording with Pro Tools HD
All sessions run on industry-standard Pro Tools HD for reliability and precision. You monitor in real time through our custom Augspurger system, so what you hear is accurate and powerful. Your engineer handles the technical side while offering creative input when helpful. You take as many takes as needed until you feel confident in the performance.
STEP 4: Collaborative Engineering
This is not a hands-off process. We work with you, not just for you. Your engineer helps guide performance, tone, and arrangement while keeping communication open throughout the session. Your vision always comes first, and adjustments happen in real time.
STEP 5: Rough Mix Delivery
You receive a same-day or next-day rough mix so you can immediately hear your session with professional balance. An MP3 is provided for easy listening and feedback.
STEP 6: Revisions Included
We want you happy with the results. If something needs adjustment, revisions are included. Our approach stays flexible and artist-focused from start to finish.
This Brooklyn studio process delivers Manhattan-level quality at Brooklyn prices, in a space where your music and success genuinely matter.
Studio Equipment & Gear
When you book a session at Donut Shop Studios, you are working with Brooklyn studio equipment that truly competes with the best rooms in the world. Every piece of gear is chosen for sound, reliability, and musical results, not for show.
Monitoring System
At the heart of the studio is our custom Augspurger monitoring system, built with 12MF drivers and dual 18-inch subwoofers. This is widely considered the most accurate monitoring environment in Brooklyn. The system is tuned for precision, depth, and translation, allowing you to hear every detail of your mix with surgical clarity. It is the same caliber of monitoring found in top Manhattan rooms like Electric Lady Studios and Jungle City Studios. What you hear here will translate everywhere.
Recording Chain
All sessions run on Pro Tools HD, the industry-standard DAW used worldwide, offering stability and unlimited track count for complex productions. Your signal path starts with vintage Neve 1073 preamps, known for their warm, musical character and use on countless classic albums. For added punch and clarity, especially on drums and vocals, we also use API 312 preamps. These are the same preamps found at legendary Manhattan rooms like Avatar Studios. This is professional recording gear in Brooklyn at the highest level.
Microphone Collection
You have access to a carefully curated mic locker, including the Neumann U87, the gold standard for vocals and a $3,500-plus microphone. The AKG C414 offers flexibility for vocals, instruments, and overheads. The Shure SM7B, famously used on Michael Jackson’s Thriller, delivers broadcast-quality results. We also feature Royer ribbon microphones for smooth, natural tones, along with dynamic microphones for amps and drums.
Outboard Gear
Our analog processing includes CL1B for fast, aggressive control, distressors for smooth tube warmth, and Pultec EQs for musical tone shaping. High-end reverb and effects units round out the chain.
Room Acoustics and Bottom Line
The room was professionally designed by acousticians, with measured frequency response, proper bass trapping, diffusion, a comfortable live room, and an isolated vocal booth.
The bottom line is simple. This is Manhattan-level equipment at Brooklyn prices. You get access to over $100,000 in professional gear, competing sonically with studios charging $300 to $500 per hour, starting at just $95 per hour.
Recording Rates & Packages
At Donut Shop Studios, our pricing is built to be clear, fair, and accessible, while still delivering true professional recording in Brooklyn. You know exactly what you are paying for, and you get serious value at every level.
Hourly Rates
We offer tiered pricing so you can choose the level of support that best fits your project.
Junior Engineer – $95/hour
Ideal for overdubs, demos, and independent artists who want professional sound on a budget.
Senior Engineer – $105/hour
Best for full productions, vocal sessions, and artists who want experienced guidance throughout the process.
Maxime Morin, Grammy-winning engineer – $125/hour
Designed for major releases, high-level productions, and artists who want top-tier experience and creative direction.
These rates make us one of the most competitive options when people ask how much recording studio Brooklyn sessions really cost.
Block Packages (Save More)
If you are working on a larger project, block bookings offer real savings.
25-hour block: 10 percent discount, perfect for EPs
50-hour block: 15 percent discount, ideal for albums
Full album projects: Custom quote with maximum savings
What’s Included in Every Session
Every booking includes an engineer who genuinely cares about your project, full access to all studio equipment including Neve, API, Augspurger monitoring, and Pro Tools HD, a professional recording environment, a rough mix after your session, full creative input, and absolutely no hidden fees or setup charges.
Additional Services
Professional mixing is available at $250 per song. Mastering is $105 per song. Full music production is offered by custom quote. Online mixing and mastering are also available for remote clients.
How to Book
Call (716) 333-8985 to discuss your project, or book online at donutshopstudios.com/booking. A 50 percent deposit secures your session date. Flexible scheduling is available, including nights and weekends.
Value Comparison
Manhattan studios with similar gear often charge $200 to $500 per hour. We offer the same quality at Brooklyn prices, making Donut Shop Studios an affordable professional recording choice without compromise.
Who Records Here
At Donut Shop Studios, you are in a space trusted by artists at every level, from global names to emerging voices building their first records.
Major Artists
The studio is led by Maxime Morin, whose work includes Kendrick Lamar, Andra Day and Travis Scott to name a few. Tracks recorded and mixed through this studio have gone on to chart on Billboard, and major labels consistently trust our rooms, gear, and ears for serious projects.
Independent Artists
At the same time, independent Brooklyn artists are treated with exactly the same respect and care. Whether this is your first time stepping into a professional studio or you are an established indie act, your vision matters. Budget never determines the level of attention you receive. The goal is always to help you make the strongest record possible.
All Genres Welcome
We work across all styles, with Brooklyn hip hop recording and rap as one of our specialties, alongside indie rock, alternative, R&B, soul, pop, electronic, singer-songwriter, folk, jazz, and experimental music. If it demands quality, it belongs here.
From Demos to Albums
You might be a bedroom artist recording your first professional track, a band tracking a full album, or a producer finishing a major release. Everything in between happens here every week.
With over 20 years of relationships and 85 five-star reviews, Donut Shop Studios is built on long-term collaboration, not one-off transactions.
Location & Access
Donut Shop Studios is easy to reach, easy to settle into, and located right where Brooklyn’s creative energy lives.
Address and Area
You will find us at 910 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221, in the heart of Williamsburg, right between the Williamsburg and Bushwick neighborhoods. This area is surrounded by music venues, rehearsal spaces, and a strong creative community, making it a natural place to focus and create.
Subway Access
Getting here by train is simple. We are a 5-minute walk from the L train Grand Street stop, which is just one stop into Brooklyn from Manhattan after Bedford Avenue. The studio is also accessible via the G train to Metropolitan Avenue, followed by an easy 10-minute walk. If you are searching for a Brooklyn studio near the L train, this location is ideal.
From Manhattan and Beyond
From Manhattan, the studio is about 15 minutes via the Williamsburg Bridge, making it an easy drive from Lower Manhattan, with Midtown also very accessible. Artists coming from Queens can reach us via Grand Street or Metropolitan Avenue, and the location is convenient from all parts of Brooklyn.
Parking and Load-In
Street parking is available on Grand Street, with metered spots nearby. If you are bringing equipment, there is a loading zone available. Just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
What to Bring
Bring your files or beats on a USB drive or cloud link like Dropbox or Google Drive, lyrics or charts if needed, and a water bottle. We have coffee covered. Dress comfortably and come ready for long sessions and focused creativity.
The Vibe
This is a professional Williamsburg recording studio with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. It is never intimidating or pretentious. Come as you are and focus on the music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my own producer?
No. You do not need to bring a producer to your Brooklyn recording session. Our engineers can handle production duties if needed. If you already have a producer, they are welcome to attend and collaborate throughout the session.
How long is a typical recording session?
Most vocal sessions run between 3 and 5 hours. Full band tracking usually takes a full day, around 8 to 10 hours. We stay flexible and work at your pace, whether you prefer focused sessions or longer creative days.
Can I record at night or on weekends?
Yes. We offer studio sessions 24/7 by appointment. Many artists prefer late-night recording when creativity peaks. Nights, weekends, and even holidays are available so your Brooklyn recording schedule fits your life.
Do you offer package deals for full albums?
Absolutely. We offer block bookings that reduce your overall studio cost. Ten-hour blocks include a 10 percent discount, and twenty-hour blocks include a 15 percent discount. Full album packages are custom-built for maximum savings.
What’s your cancellation policy?
We require 48 hours notice to receive a full refund of your deposit. We understand plans change. If you let us know as soon as possible, we are happy to reschedule your session with no penalty.
Book Your Session
Ready to record in Brooklyn’s best-sounding studio? This is your moment.
Call (716) 333-8985 to discuss your project, or book your session online at donutshopstudios.com/booking. You can also schedule a FREE studio tour to see the room, hear the Augspurgers, and meet the team before you commit. We respond within 24 hours.
Donut Shop Studios is located at 910 Grand Street, Williamsburg Brooklyn, just minutes from the L train and easily accessible from anywhere in NYC. With 85 five-star Google reviews, sessions starting at $95 per hour, and Manhattan quality at Brooklyn prices, there is no better place to create.
Book your Williamsburg studio session today.