Podcast and interview recording

Who this is for

Hosts launching a new show, journalists with guests, teams making an internal podcast, and creators who want a trailer or bonus episode captured in one block. Also suited to panel talks with up to four people at the table, each on a dedicated mic.

Minimum age 16 to book independently; younger participants are welcome with an adult present. We do not record live audience in the same room—the focus is controlled dialogue.

Room and layout

We use a treated recording space (booth about 8 m² plus adjacent areas in the building with 3 rooms in total). For two hosts we use a table setup with dynamic or condenser mics depending on voice and noise. For three or four speakers we arrange chairs and stands so nobody speaks into someone else’s capsule.

In the control room (about 14 m²) the engineer watches meters and records multitrack. Guests may sit in the control room when space allows; the conversation itself stays in the recording area for best acoustics.

Monitoring and flow

Each speaker gets a headphone mix with their own voice and the others balanced. You hear immediately if you are too far from the mic or speaking too quietly. The engineer can suggest a short pause for water or a false start—without over-directing the conversation.

Remote guests over the internet are possible if you handle software and routing; we record locals in the room. Sync and cleanup of the remote track are your edit unless we agree an extension upfront.

What to prepare

• Outline or question list (paper or tablet is fine)
• Participant names for file labels
• Estimated duration and segments (intro, blocks, outro)
• House rules: phones off, avoid jangly jewellery, no rattling cups near mics

Speak clearly and let people finish; overlap can be fixed in edit but costs time. Voice care tips are in our vocal warm-up guide—useful for long takes.

Basic edit and delivery

After the session we usually deliver within a few business days:

• Multitrack WAV per speaker, 24 bit, 48 kHz
• Stereo rough mix for a quick phone or laptop check
• Markers or notes on obvious bad takes when time allows

Basic edit means trimming long silence at head and tail—not full broadcast assembly, no music, no jingles and no heavy noise reduction on traffic already on the recording. Deep restoration is a separate job.

Files stay available via download link for 24 months; then we delete according to our retention policy in privacy policy.

Hourly vs session pricing

All amounts include 21% VAT. Pick what fits your schedule:

Extra studio time beyond a session is billed per hour. Engineer, mic inputs and same-day basic edit sit inside the booked block. See services and terms and conditions for cancellation (free up to 7 days ahead) and 30% deposit on longer series.

Not included by default

Full podcast assembly (intro music, ads, Spotify chapter markers), transcription, hosting upload, video capture, live streaming and off-site work outside Govert Flinckstraat 142. No legal advice on music rights or guest releases—arrange that yourself or with counsel.

Need a broadcast-ready file after recording? Sometimes via mixing or a separate edit quote; discuss before the session so we reserve time.

Getting here and hours

The studio is in De Pijp: Tram 4 and 12: stop Stadhouderskade, about 6 minutes on foot via Govert Flinckstraat. Metro 52: De Pijp stop, about 8 minutes on foot. No private parking; paid street parking (APCOA zones).. Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–22:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday by appointment only.. For a session up to three hours, allow setup, recording and a short wrap—do not schedule back-to-back with no buffer.

Book via contact or call 020 244 8917. We usually reply within 2 business days. General booking questions are on FAQ.

Included

• Recording engineer for booked time
• Two to four microphone channels with monitoring
• Individual headphone mix per speaker
• Multitrack WAV export
• Stereo rough mix for review
• Basic edit: trim head and tail silence
• Download link; archive 24 months