Podcast Studio | Manchester

80 HERTZ offers a high-end podcast studio in Manchester. Space for several contributors including producers. Professionally treated specifically for voice recording, with no ‘echo’ or unpleasant room tone/reverb.

4x Blackmagic 6K cameras with cinema lenses sync’d by timecode with an ATEM for easy downstream editing. 20 cinema grade lights, with variable colour temps and RGB colours.

Podcast sessions come with a highly skilled & experienced engineer. Air conditioning. Free secure onsite parking, with a cafe serving hot food.

Dial in with ZenCast, Zoom, Riverside and more with HD video feeds, for face to face interaction. People on the call will show on our 55” 4k smart TV screen.

PODCAST STUDIO

80 HERTZ has a long standing legacy in providing world class post production sound for feature films & TV along with music & score recording. This experience is drawn upon to offer our clients a frictionless workflow with outstanding results. We have an unbeatable selection of high-end microphones, cameras, light’s and lenses collected over the 20 plus years in operation.

Podcast recording area dimensions (with air conditioning):
Length: 10 metres / 33 feet
Width: 6 metres / 20 feet
Height: 5 metres / 13 feet

Separate adjoining control room dimensions (with air conditioning):

Length: 7 metres / 23 feet
Width: 5 metres / 16.5 feet
Height: 2.5 metres / 8 feet

We deliver podcasts via the client provided Thunderbolt or USB C SSD drive at broadcast quality. We provide H.264 1080p files of the 4 cameras for multi‑cam editing. A DaVinci Resolve project with audio and video assets is provided so you can edit, rebalance audio and add colour correction.

Additionally by prior arrangement, we can deliver 6k BRAW video files for finishing in 4K/6K UHD.

Audio and video files are aligned by time of day timecode, so all camera angles & sound will be perfectly synced.

The podcast recording space is paired with a sound proofed control room for producers/clients to occupy and feedback over talkback into the headphones of talent if necessary. There are make-up / changing rooms, showers and a reception space too.

All rooms are air conditioned. 4x T1.5 cinema lenses and up to 26 lights to pick and choose from to create the exact mood.

We have remote workflow integration ready using platforms such Zoom, Riverside & ZenCast. Remote dial ins for contributors or filmed interview setups on option. We can share a HD feed from our studio to the remote attendees on the call, and vice versa. We can distribute meeting links as necessary ahead of the session.

150MB/s upload & download WiFi 6e or hardwired. Complimentary tea, coffee and water included. We have printing facilities too.

4K 55” LG Smart TV with Air Play, ChromeCast display presentation or YouTube content with the ability to record from HDMI

Located at The Sharp Project, Thorp Road, Manchester 10 mins from the city centre or 10 mins walks from ‘Central Park’ tram stop.

Free secure onsite car park (with CCTV) and an onsite cafe with hot food catering from 8am to 2pm weekdays. 24/7 access.

Ground floor ‘Part M’ disability access & restrooms.