Pigeon Coop Studios

17/08/2024

Seeing as I've (fibally) acquired a few more over the last year, I figured it's time I should show off my very modest collection.
1. SE2000 condenser. Gets a beautiful crisp, full tone out of vocals and captures a great sound as a room mic.
2. AKG D3800M hypercardioid dynamic mic. My favourite for vocals when I rehearse, a really full and dynamic sound. Robust, versatile, and rare! Thanks to Ian from for this gift!
3. Last year I got my hands on 3 AKG P4s, mainly for use on drums. Fantastic rejection of unwanted sounds, and a lovely 40Hz frequency response makes it an efficient Tom mic.
4. Two AKG C1000s, a generous birthday gift from that I've used live a few times, and since getting them in the studio once on a guitar amp (and it sounds LUSH! Capturing all the rumble, brightness AND the woolly mids perfectly)
5. 3 Shure SM57s (all real!), good ol' reliable mics useful for guitar amps, acoustic instruments, drums, even vocals when it calls for it!
6. Absolutely great microphones for a budget, the Behringer C-2s are brilliant as overheads, ambient mics, or even instruments and amps. An all rounder condenser mic.
7. Since the start of my ventures I've used Samson C02s as overheads and the QKick as my main kick mic. Again, for bargain microphones they capture a great sound! (Even for Samson, uuurgh)
8. Another large diaphragm condenser, the T Bone SC-450 used to be my go-to for vocals, but since the SE2000 I haven't used it (the cradle is also busted), but it'll find a use in time! Yet another great bargain mic that you can do a lot with
9. 3 Tourtech dynamic microphones. Freebies gifted to me, I don't usually use them as they're not all great, but if I needed a thin, trashy sounding snare of vocals, you know I'll use these (even rubbish equipment has purpose with a bit of creativity!)

I'll try post more stuff more often, and will soon be putting out a few posts about the bands I've recently worked with, so keep eyes peeled for new music! And if you'd like to hear what these mics can do, book a session and find out!

21/10/2022

New additions to the studio!!!

After lockdown I was left with £0/negative savings to invest (if you read my interview with Jammed you'd understand the frustration of this in more detail) and after a number of rejected grant applications, I've decided to bite the bullet and start slowly making these purchases to finally get the studio to where I want it (on finance, of course).

To start with (and after buying a faulty batch of headphones) I finally have some comfortable, great quality headphones! The Behringer BH 470 closed-back headphones aren't just comfortable, loud, and honest in sound, but also affordable and durable.

But the thing I'm really excited about is the 3 AKG P4 dynamic microphones; great for drums, guitar & bass amps, brass, and even vocals under the right circumstances. I'll mainly be using them for toms; with their low frequency response and tight polar pattern, they're gonna produce some great boom, tone, and focused drum recordings.

Get in touch for a booking, with my more than affordable prices and bespoke production style, it's an ideal studio for near-finished songs, demoing, or even official releases!

08/10/2022

One more session for recording new lyrics and it'll be ready for mixing

Give Kolossi a follow, their EP is rockin'!

28/09/2022

Really enjoyed recording Kolossi's debut EP! Just need to get vocals down and then it'll be onto mixing, which I'm particularly excited about!

Be sure to go and give their fresh new band page a Like & Follow

Our producer Joe doing his thing...@ Pigeon Coop Studios Leicester... 🤟

17/06/2022

Earlier this year I took part in an interview with Jammed about my experiences running a music studio.

Read all about my highs and lows, my aims and ambitions, the history of PCS, and my 'rawthentic' approach to music production.

Studio Owner InterviewJoe Doyle, Pigeon Coop Studios We take some time out to speak to Joe about his experience as a recording studio owner and what advice he has for others in the industry. In this series of articles, I chat with people who share my love of recording so much that they make their ca...

01/04/2022

From today, my prices rise for the first time in 3 years.

Though a 20% rise across the board, I have still aimed to maintain the affordability and accessibility I aim to provide. There are also some changes to my terms of service.

Recording services for solo and duo acts are now £12 p/hr, with a minimum 2 hour hire fee.
Recording services for bands and groups are now £24 p/hr, with a minimum 2 hour hire fee.
Studio bookings of any kind valued over £120 require a 50% deposit prior to the session.
Live sound services are rising from £10 to £12 p/hr, with room for negotiation on jobs longer than 6 hours.
Mastering services will now be £12 per song.
Session musicianship requires royalty split where applicable, name credits, and a minimum fee of £30 per track.

Other than that my prices are staying the same. Aside from these services, there's an exciting array of projects in the pipeline, so be sure to keep your eyes out and regularly visit my website or page to stay updated.

23/02/2022

24/01/2022

Pigeonflation.

Book now to save like, 20 or 30 quid.

18/01/2022

Sadly, I don't sell pigeons.

But, I do offer the most affordable music recordings in Leicester, to a professional standard and in-session development and coaching.

So book in now!

26/12/2021

I had a Facebook ban so couldn't share this sooner, but this is the latest to come out of Pigeon Coop Studios.

Christmas song, Underneath the Halflight

Stagg & Collins · Song · 2021

22/12/2021

Much better.

Thanks for the help moving the studio around .fisher

22/10/2021

On Monday 26th (Monday coming) it will have been a year since the Pigeon Coop Studios open day!
As promised, and to celebrate a year in the new room, I'm running another open day!
This time though, sessions will be half price rather than free, so an acoustic artist could book an hour for just £5, and a band for just £10!

Message to book your slot:
2-3pm
3:30-4:30
5-6
6:30-7:30
8-9

Check out this video of New Age Grace from last years open day

Acoustic duo of New Age Grace performing their original song 'Without Conscience' at Pigeon Coop Studios

25/06/2021

Recorded last month at Pigeon Coop Studios

Catchy tunes and really well performed, conquered by the band in 5 hours!

Can't wait to get them back in for their next EP. Until then, enjoy this wholesome gem

Stagg & Collins · Single · 2021 · 5 songs.

29/05/2021

Check out the live stream of this years Project:LIVE showcase at 2Funky Music Cafe at 2pm, where I'll be playing bass alongside Malcolm D'Sa on drums and Mike Sole Music on keys for artists Sean and Jada (2 of 5 artists featuring on the showcase)

2Funky Arts Presents:Project LiveJADA LVTSéanTayo BBratzz

28/05/2021

SPECIAL OFFER FOR BANDS AND GROUPS IN JUNE!!!

For every Monday in June, you can book 2 hours of studio time for your band or group for just £30! This includes bookings of multiples of 2 hours, so a 6 hour session will only cost £90!

The most cost-effective opportunity to get some new song demos, or a 'rawthentic' EP recorded.

Get in touch for more info!