8A - Broadcasting House in 1932



The approach to Studio 8A, the interior and the listening room.

Corridor to 8A

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A glimpse of the interior of Studio 8A through the open doors.

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A view of the studio from the other end. Behind us is the corridor leading to the Dramatic Control Rooms.

Studio 8A

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The corridor leading to Studio 8A showing the closed doors of the studio and the mosaic floor.

Through the doors of Studio 8A
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A general view of Studio 8A which was used for the Wireless Military Band and other bands and orchestras. It would later also be used for variety programmes and was often used for music auditions. The microphone stand was described as a new type.

Studio 8A

8A was 51' x 33' x 16' high, a volume of 27,000 cu. ft. The reverberation time was 1.1 seconds.

Victor Silvester and Orchestra

Victor Silvester and his orchestra in 8A in 1938.

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The Listening Room for Studio 8A. The mixer handled three sources - the single microphone that 8A could employ, plus two gramophone points. Through the open door can be seen the Silence Room, where announcements could be made during an interval in the studio.



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