SERVICES
At Dragonfly Recording Studios, we work with a wide range of clients — from signed and independent musicians, solo artists, and bands, to podcasters, voiceover professionals, record labels and content teams. Whether you’re laying down vocals, tracking a live session, mixing a full EP, or polishing a commercial voiceover, we provide high-quality, tailored audio production that fits your needs and your vision.
We specialise in recording, mixing, and mastering with care, precision, and a genuinely collaborative approach in a relaxed and creative environment.
Studio Recording
Capture your sound. Craft your story.
Step into our acoustically treated Control Room and Live Booth, purpose-built for comfort, clarity, and creative flow. Whether you’re recording vocals, tracking a full band, laying down instruments, or producing voiceovers and podcast material, our space is fully equipped and ready to adapt to your needs.
Every session is personally run by Tom Hughes, founder and lead engineer, who brings years of experience and a calm, collaborative approach to every project. From initial setup to playback and exporting your files, Tom is with you at every stage — making sure your sound is recorded cleanly, confidently, and without compromise.
What’s included:
Full use of both rooms
High-end microphones, preamps & studio gear
Dedicated on-site engineer (Tom Hughes)
Real-time monitoring & playback
Light editing during session
WAV file export & session backup
Rates: £250/day or £400 a track
Looking to discuss a custom project? Get in touch here
Mixing / Mastering
From rough take to radio-ready.
We’ll take your raw recording and give it a professional finish — with creative mixing and precision mastering that brings out the best in your sound. Every project is mixed and mastered by Tom in our finely tuned room, using industry-standard tools, detailed monitoring, and years of experience across genres.
We work with singers, bands, producers, podcasters, and content creators to shape a final sound that reflects your intentions — full, clear, and ready to release across any platform.
What’s included:
Full track mixing & balance
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Optional added instruments/layers
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EQ, compression, mastering chain
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File delivered as WAV & MP3
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Ideal for music, podcasts & VO
Remote mixing and mastering available — send us your stems from anywhere.
Rates: included with track recording, or as a standalone service from £40/hour or £250/day.
Live Sound
Taking your sound beyond the studio.
Whether it’s a local gig, outdoor festival stage or private event, we supply everything you need to sound great — from pro audio gear to setup, engineering, and teardown. With on-site engineering by Tom, you can trust that your live audio is handled professionally from first line check to final applause.
We also offer custom sound solutions for intimate venues, creative events, or spoken word performances, ensuring clarity and impact for any audience size.
If you need promo help, we’ve got you covered — our design partners at RRCreative Design can create matching flyers, banners, and visuals for your event.
What’s included:
Full PA and audio equipment
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Sound engineer on-site
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Optional session musicians
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Setup and pack-down
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Event-specific sound solutions
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Optional flyers, banners, social media & promo graphics
Rates: Every event is different — we’ll build a quote around what you need.
Inside the Studio
We believe great sound starts with great tools — and at Dragonfly, we’ve built a versatile, high-spec setup to support musicians, voiceover artists, podcasters and producers alike. Our studio is equipped with a carefully chosen blend of industry-standard hardware, high-end microphones, and premium plugins, all running through a fully treated control room and live booth setup.
Whether you’re tracking drums, laying down vocals, or mixing voiceovers, you’ll be working with professional-grade equipment designed to bring out the best in your performance — and your sound.
Browse our kit list below.
Recording
- Apple Mac Studio M4 Max running the latest Logic Pro
- Plugins from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, FabFilter, IK Multimedia, Waves, Audio Ease and Plugin Alliance
Mixing
- PreSonus StudioLive 16R 16-channel mixer (generally used for on-location recording)
- Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite DSP accelerator
Microphones
- Gefell M 930 (x2)
- sE Z5600a II condenser with custom Russian valve
- Neumann KM 184 (x2)
- Lewitt LCT 140 AIR (x2)
- Shure SM7B
- Audix drum mics
Outboard Gear
- Lynx Aurora(n) 16 digital converter
- Neumann V 402 microphone preamp
- Heritage Audio HA-609A compressor (Neve 33609 style)
- SSL Revival 4000 channel strips (x2)
- SSL PureDrive Quad 4-channel preamp
- Focusrite VoiceMaster Pro channel strip
- Audient ASP880
- Drawmer monitor controller
Monitoring
- Neumann KH 120 A near-field monitors
- Yamaha NS-10M studio reference monitors
- Funktion-One F1 1201.2 V2 PA speakers with BR118 subwoofer
- Linea Research 44 Series M06 PA amplifier
Instruments
- Tama Starclassic Birch/Bubinga drum kit with Zildjian and Sabian cymbals
- Washburn N4 electric guitar
- Ozark acoustic guitar
- Sandberg bass guitar
25+ Years of Professional Studio Experience
Singles, EPs, Full Albums & Session Tracking
Voiceovers, Audiobooks & Podcast Production
Mixing & Mastering in a Treated Environment
Acoustically Designed Rooms & Premium Gear
Flexible Scheduling – Evenings & Weekends Available
Live Sound Hire & On-Site Engineering for Events
Trusted by Artists, Across Surrey, sussex, london & Beyond
album artwork, videos and promotional designs
Get to Know Us
At Dragonfly Recording Studios, every session is personally run by Tom Hughes — the founder, producer, and engineer behind the desk. With a background in both live and studio sound, Tom brings a calm, professional presence to every project, along with years of experience working across genres and formats. He’s not just pressing buttons — he’s listening, shaping, and collaborating with you to bring out the best in your sound. Whether you’re a solo artist, a full band, or recording voiceover or podcast material, Tom is with you every step of the way — from setup to playback, edits to final polish.
“When you record at Dragonfly, it’s me you’ll be working with — not just at the start, but all the way through. I handle every aspect of your project: recording, mixing, mastering, and live sound engineering. It’s a hands-on, personal approach that puts the focus where it should be — on your music, your voice, your vision.
Over the years I’ve worked with hundreds of artists, helped shape albums, engineered live events, and supported everything from podcasts to voiceovers. My job is to make sure what you hear in your head becomes something you can actually play back — clearly, confidently, and with real impact.”
– Tom Hughes, Founder, Producer, Engineer : Dragonfly Recording Studios
Listen
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Dragonfly Recording Studios, Reigate — a few of the tracks that have come through the room.
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News & Events
We’re more than just a studio – we’re also part of the local music scene. Alongside our recording and live sound work, we regularly host and run live open mic nights most Sundays at some of Reigate’s most beloved venues, celebrating great local talent.
Whether you’re a first-timer finding your feet or a seasoned performer road-testing new songs, our open mics are friendly, inclusive, and always full of talented musicians. You can check out where and when we’ll be hosting next via our open mic Facebook page.