Introduction
Make your audio or video Podcast a reality at Pro Audio LA in Glendale, CA.
Whether you’re a local business, a solo podcaster, YouTuber, recording artist, or just love to talk, our Podcasting & Live Streaming studio is ready to help you create amazing audio & video content.
All the necessary equipment to record or stream your audio & video is included including professional lighting. However, you are more than welcome to bring additional equipment.
Have a remote guest? We can seamlessly include them in your show through video or audio remote call-ins.
Location, Hours, & Parking
We’re conveniently located near the corner of Los Feliz Blvd. and San Fernando Road. We’re also just one block away from the Glendale Train Station (Larry Zarian Transportation Center).
Pro Audio LA
1506 Railroad Street
Glendale, CA 91204
Monday 9am to 6pm
Tuesday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 6pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday By Appointment
Please note that there is a 2-hour minimum for first-time bookings so there is adequate time to orient the talent on the workflow, dial in camera positions, etc.
We have (2) parking spots available to reserve in our private parking lot, and there is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood.
The General Setup
Our fully-equipped, professional audio and multi-camera Podcasting studio is set up for (4) microphones and (4) camera angles. It is clean, acoustically treated, and has professional lighting.
Every podcast is unique and can even vary from episode to episode.
- Need 4 people in the room with audio only? No problem!
- Need 3 people in the room and a remote guest? No problem!
- Need to add video locally and/or have your remote guests on video? No problem!
- Need to be able to see your remote guests and have them see you? No problem!
- Have a live audience you want to be able to do Q & A with? No problem!
Nearly anything is possible so long as we coordinate with you in advance. To that end, when you make your booking, you will fill out a form providing the specifications of your podcast. We want to ensure a smooth recording experience at Pro Audio LA.
Upon arrival, one of our engineers will walk you through the setup that has been prepared specifically for you based on the information you provided. We do our best to avoid making any changes on the day of because this can be disruptive to the overall experience. We understand that things come up, however, so if you need to make a change request, please do so as promptly as possible and allow for additional setup time. We will always do our best to accommodate our clients.
Audio Only Podcasts
For audio only podcasts, we recommend you allow approximately 15 to 20 minutes upon arrival to be ready to record. Our engineers will walk you through the setup and answer any questions you may have.
Once you are ready to go, we’ll hit record, and you will be left in privacy to record your podcast. If you need any help, an engineer is on site and just a quick call or text away.
Note that for future bookings, you may only need 5 to 10 minutes to be ready to record.
Audio & Video Podcasts
For audio & video podcasts, we recommend you allow approximately 30 minutes upon arrival to be ready to record. If it’s your first time recording a podcast at Pro Audio LA, we recommend you allow for an additional 15 minutes. Our engineers will walk you through the setup and answer any questions you may have.
Once you are ready to go, we’ll hit record, and you will be left in privacy to record your podcast. If you need any help, an engineer is on site and just a quick call or text away.
Note that for future bookings, you may only need 10 to 15 minutes to be ready to record.
Remember, nobody likes to feel rushed. We want you relaxed and ready to create amazing content.
Producer Viewing Room, Bathrooms, & Dining Area
Because you may have producers, crew, or guests that need a place to hang out during the podcast, we have a comfortable viewing lounge in the adjacent room. Your producers and guests will be able to watch and listen in comfort. If you have producers who need to communicate with the talent during recording, we can accommodate that as well (whether or not the producer is recorded is up to you). Finally, we have 2 bathrooms as well as a common dining area available for you.
The Equipment
Our Omnirax Podcasting table is height-adjustable and is fully-equipped with the following equipment:
Audio Files
Isolated recordings of each microphone will be provided along with a stereo track of everything together. We have the following options for providing you with the audio files of your session:
- Bring a portable USB jump drive or portable hard drive (SSD’ are recommended), and we’ll copy the files over for you
- APFS Format (Mac)
- exFAT Format (Windows and Mac)
- You can also bring a blank drive, and we will format it for you
- We can send you a link via WeTransfer where you can download your files
Video Files
Isolated recordings of each camera will be provided. If any live camera switching was toggled by a guest or a producer during recording, we will also provide the “program mix.” We have the following options for providing you with the video files of your session:
- Bring a blank compatible USB-C SSD Drive, and we’ll format it & record straight onto your drive
- We can send you a link via WeTransfer where you can download your files
- Extra charges may apply as transferring these large files is time consuming
The Neighborhood
We are located just around the corner from Atwater Village – a bustling, pedestrian-friendly area of Los Angeles that you must check out if you don’t know it. You will find an unlimited variety of coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, bars, and motels in the neighborhood.
Some of our favorites spots include:
Black Elephant Coffee (Really good coffee, duh)
Tacos Villa Corona (Amazing spot for breakfast burritos)
Proof Bakery (Fabulous, little bakery)
Dune (Delicious & healthy Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern food)
Hugo’s Tacos (Mexican food stand with quality ingredients)
The Roost (Popular neighborhood bar)
Tam O’Shanter (Historic pub serving incredible prime rib w/ all the fixings)
Costco (half joking, but if you need pizzas or dozens of croissants, it’s convenient)
What Our Customers Are Saying
"This place looks exactly how the pictures show. Very clean professional studio setting. The engineer was laid back, cool, & very friendly. He was easy to stay in contact with prior to our booking. Everything ran very smoothly and definitely looking forward to book there again!"
-Melana M.
"A+ location, A+ support from everybody there to make sure we had exactly what we needed to have a great session. Really cool space for whatever you might need in the way of podcasting or streaming. Would def book again!"
-Brett H.
"Amazing location. It had everything we needed to have a productive day of podcast recording. Oliver was an immense help and was so accommodating and kind. Richard was great with communication leading up to our booking and helping us get set up and comfortable. Excited to book this space again!"
-Ivan L.
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