Podcast studio rental suits a team with someone who knows the equipment and wants to run it. A production team suits people who would rather put their attention into the conversation. The choice comes down to which jobs you want to do yourself.
Quick answer
Rent a room if someone on your team knows the gear and enjoys running it. Hire a production team if you want to focus on the conversation. We only offer crewed sessions: a producer runs the recording, and editing is a separate choice.
A room and a recording service
An empty room gives you a place to work. It does not give you someone to place the microphones, check the camera shots or notice that a guest has stopped speaking towards their microphone.
That arrangement can work well. If you enjoy production, know the equipment and have a reliable routine, running the session yourself gives you control. Just check the booking terms carefully. Equipment, access time and file transfer arrangements vary between providers.
A crewed session takes those recording jobs off the host’s list. This matters when you are also welcoming a guest, following their answer and thinking of the next question. Hosting goes better when you can listen instead of watching a recording indicator.
| Responsibility | Renting a room | Crewed session |
|---|---|---|
| Gear | Check what is supplied | Included recording setup |
| Setup | You arrange it | Our team handles it |
| Sound and framing | You check them | Producer-led recording |
| Host’s attention | Conversation and equipment | Conversation |
Neither option removes the need for a good outline. Production support cannot decide what your business should say, and a well-equipped room cannot supply a useful topic. Prepare the conversation first, then choose how you want to capture it.
What our sessions include
Every studio booking includes a producer, two 4K cameras, up to four Shure SM7B microphones, standard lighting and raw footage delivered within 24 hours. The session prices below are CAD plus 13% HST.
Studio One
An exposed-brick loft with hardwood floors and large factory-style windows.
- 1 hour$300
- 1.5 hours$450
- 2 hours$525
- 3 hours$700
- 4 hours$850
- 5 hours$1,000
- 6 hours$1,150
- 7 hours$1,300
- 8 hours$1,450
Studio Two
A clean, neutral space in the Studio District, with several sets to choose from.
- 1 hour$335
- 1.5 hours$505
- 2 hours$545
- 3 hours$730
- 4 hours$890
- 5 hours$1,080
- 6 hours$1,260
- 7 hours$1,425
- 8 hours$1,570
Prices in Canadian dollars, plus HST.
Studio One is an exposed-brick loft in downtown Toronto with hardwood floors and large factory-style windows. Studio Two is a clean, neutral space in the Studio District with several sets to choose from. Pick the look you want from our two studios; both have the same core inclusions.
Think about the people in the room as well as the background. A two-person interview and a four-person discussion need different conversation plans. Tell us who is joining and what you want to record so we can discuss a booking that fits.
For optional equipment and booking lengths, use our pricing page. Start with what the episode needs rather than adding gear because it is available. An extra camera should give you a useful shot, not just another file.
Setup time and the work afterwards
With a self-run booking, allow time to get the equipment ready and put it away. Confirm which parts of that work fall inside your booking. If someone else on your team is operating the session, make sure they can stay focused on that job.
Sound needs attention before the discussion starts. Speak at your normal volume during the check, and make sure the microphones suit where people will sit. Camera framing needs the same care: everyone should have a usable shot when the editor switches speakers.
Then decide who will turn the recording into an episode. A folder of footage is not the end of the job. Someone still needs to organise the files, choose the camera angles and prepare the version you will publish.
Our simple edit is $50 per episode, with audio mastered and synced to video and camera cuts to whoever is speaking. Our advanced edit is $250 per episode and adds mistake removal, your intro, outro and logo, and any b-roll you supply.
If you already have an editor you like, include them in the planning. Ask what source files they need and who will hand them over. Choosing a recording service and choosing an editing service are separate decisions.
Put your own time on the list
Before comparing quotes, write down what your team would handle: equipment checks, setup, recording, file management and editing. Put a realistic time allowance beside each task. That gives you a comparison you can use.
There is no need to assign an invented hourly rate to your evening. Ask a simpler question: do you want to spend it editing, and can you keep doing that when work gets busy?
Choose the person responsible for getting the episode published before you book. A recording plan works best when the next step already has an owner.
Our video podcast production service is for businesses and creators who want help with the production workload. Keep the tasks you enjoy and are equipped to handle; give us a clear brief for the rest.
Ready to plan your recording?
Common questions
Can an experienced host still benefit from production support?
Yes. Being comfortable on a microphone does not mean you want another job during the interview. It frees you to pay attention to answers and ask better follow-up questions.
Do you need guests to make a studio booking worthwhile?
No. A solo explanation or co-host discussion can be a useful episode. Choose participants because they help the topic, not because you feel you need to fill the chairs.
Can you change the show’s format later?
Yes. Keep the parts that work and adjust what does not. Tell our team about changes before the next booking so the session plan matches the new format.
Request a session or message us on WhatsApp to talk through your recording plan.