slick video Podcasting at the press of a button
Our professional video Podcast Studio is located in the heart of Melbourne's inner north. Jump in for your next podcast session.
Audio doesn’t go viral, but with video it does
It might suprise you that the most popular podcast platform is YouTube.
Adding video to your podcast allows you to promote your work and grow your audience, and our studio makes it easy. We supply individual camera feeds with synced audio, automatic live switching, or full edit packages.
Bring in remote guests from any platform including Zoom, Teams, Riverside.fm, Zencastr, and StreamYard. Even professional multi-camera live streaming is simple thanks to our networked studio infrastructure.
Professional Equipment
Industry standard Shure microphones, the latest 4K Canon PTZ cameras and comfortable Yamaha headphones.
User-Friendly Setup
We designed our studio to be simple enough that anyone can sit down and record in seconds.
Commercial-quality sound
Our podcast studio is trusted by many popular podcasters who need commercial-quality sound, including projects for Spotify, Audible and BBC. And of course, it’s not just for podcasts! The studio is perfect for audiobooks, voiceovers, ADR, live radio links and more.
Acoustic Excellence
Enjoy professional-grade sound isolation for flawless audio recordings every time.
Soundproof Design
Our studios are engineered to eliminate external noise, ensuring pristine sound quality.
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Advanced setups
Our studio is flexible, programmable and remotely controllable! Our expert team can tailor the setup to meet your needs.
Easily monitor recording sessions from another room or the other side of the world. Remotely adjust camera framing and mic levels. Live stream to any platform.
Customise your look
Explore how we can adapt the space to make it more unique to your podcast.
Technical Support
Our team is here to assist with setup and equipment for seamless recording.
What you get when you hire our podcast studio
When you hire our studio, you don't just get a room with a bunch of high-end equipment sitting in it - here's what it's like to head in the studio for your record day.
Meet your friendly tech
A lovely member of our Humdinger crew will greet you at the door and show you around. They'll be there every step of the way to make sure your recording goes smoothly.
Grab your files quick
After the session, we provide you with a full mixdown of your recording that with minimal editing, can be on the internet in a jiffy. But there's also the option to grab the individual video files and raw audio if you prefer! Just bring along a USB, hard-drive or upload it to your preferred storage platform.
comfortable amenities
While you're here enjoy the air conditioning, free two hour street parking, access to our kitchenette and comfortable waiting area. You'll feel like a professional broadcaster when you bring podcast guests into our space!
Studio Showcase
Our soundproof studio was built for video. Our camera set up and lighting is designed to make you look good. Want to make the space your own? Talk to us about ways to customise the space to give it your own unique flavour.
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Studio Pricing
Choose the perfect package for your production needs
Studio In Action
Here's a few mates you might recognise who record right here in our Podcast Studio
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Five mics, three cameras - all that's missing is you!
Studio Specs
All the technical details you need to know!
3 x Canon CR-N500 PTZ cameras delivered synced with audio. Auto switched and individual cameras feed provided at the end of your session.
You can bring in remote guests via Zoom, Riverside.fm, Teams - any platform that you have an account for. These can run via our studio computer or you can connect your laptop via a 3.5mm auxiliary cable.
5 x Shure SM7Bs microphones
Yamaha HPH-MT8 headphones
The studio is double-walled with an air gap and clad in two layers of 16mm Fyrchek plaster on each exposed side, effectively creating a room within a room. The studio doors are custom made, hung in solid oak frames and fitted with acoustic seals.
There is a circulation space so the studio doors don’t open straight into the hallway, which helps isolate the studios from the rest of the office.
Verbox acoustic wall and ceiling panels absorb any reverberation.
FAQs
All the burning answers to your questions about our high-quality Podcast Studio.
Unfortunately our upstairs podcast studio is not wheelchair accessible. However, our downstairs main production studio is and we have often hosted audio and video podcast recordings in that studio for wheelchairs uses or people with mobility issues. If you would like to explore this option, please get in touch.
There are five mics in the studio plus a producer station that is positioned in the studio (but off camera). There is also the option to monitor audio and video from the adjacent room.
We record via our mixer into REAPER. REAPER records the raw audio from each channel as well as a ready-to-go stereo mix.
Yes! You can connect with a remote guest via pretty much any platform as long as you have an account. You can plug in your laptop or can connect via our studio computer. Our technician can help you with the set up during your session.
There are three ways for you to access your video and audio recordings.
Step 1: You can bring a USB drive, and transfer the files on the day of your recording. This is the quickest options.
Step 2: You can login to your own cloud account (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive) on the studio PC and upload your files.
Step 3: We can upload the files to our cloud drive and email the links to you within 24 hours.
You sure can! Many of our regular podcasters will customise the space by bringing in props, backdrops and additional lighting. In this case we suggest that you book additional set up time. We're happy to work with you and make suggestions on how to best customise the space for your needs.
Podcast Studio hire is by the hour and starts at $110 incl GST for audio only, BYO tech or we can provide a technician for you, for $75 incl GST.
Video podcasting (which includes a technician by default!) is $275 incl. GST.
Still have questions?
Reach out to us and we will be more than happy to help!