One of the world’s most famous recording studios, Hansa Records, was founded in Germany in 1962 and has been located in this address since 1974 up to date. Situated approximately 150 metres from the former Berlin Wall, it used to be known as "Hansa Studio by the Wall", or "Hansa by the Wall". Over the years, the studio has become world famous especially among the post-punk and synthpop bands. 

The name most often associated with Hansa Studios is that of David Bowie, who recorded a number of songs here including his iconic album “Heroes”. 

The list of famous bands and artists hosted by Hansa Studios is almost endless: Alphaville, Boney M, Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Iggy Pop, Japan, Kent, Manic Street Preachers, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Pixies, Pet Shop Boys, R.E.M., Siouxsie and the Banshees, U2, and many more…

The Big Hall by the Wall (Meistersaal) is known for its outstanding acoustics, and was also used for classical music recordings.