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                    Recording studio

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                    The recording studio is a high quality, acoustically treated recording space with separate control room and recording room/live room.

                    Equipped with high end recording equipment, the studio can be used for all sorts of projects including recording:

                    • podcasts
                    • music
                    • voiceover.

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                    Venue details

                    Fees

                    The following fees apply:
                    • commercial/private: $63 per hour
                    • community/not-for-profit organisations: $12.20 per hour.

                    Capacity

                    ​Editing suite: 3 people
                    Recording studio: 8 people

                    Eligibility

                    • The Recording Studio is only available to hire in line with library opening hours.
                    • Inductions are required and only approved users are able to book the recording studio.
                    • There is no technical support provided during bookings. 
                    • The hirer is responsible for set up and pack down of the venue.​
                    • Venue hire is limited to 10 hours per week or 15 hours per calendar month.
                    • The venue is not available for hire on public holidays. 
                    • Payment is only accepted by debit/credit card and can be paid through the online bookings portal.
                    • Please read through the terms and conditions.

                    Opening hours

                    Recording studio hire is available in line with Library at the Dock library opening hours.

                    Address

                    Level 2, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade

                    Corner of Collins and Bourke streets Docklands VIC 3008


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                    Features

                    ​Flooring

                    • Carpet.

                    Recording equipment: 

                    • 1 x Universal Audio Apollo 16 audio interface (inc basic UAD stock plugins)
                    • C|24 Pro Tools Control Surface
                    • Computer – Dell PC - Windows 10
                    • Software - Avid Pro Tools 2018.10
                    • 2 x Genelec 8030C monitors
                    • 4 x Behringer Powerplay Pro HA4600 4-channel headphone amplifiers
                    • 1 x eight channel SM Pro Audio PR8E microphone pre-amp (used for recording inside editing suite)
                    • 5 x DI boxes
                    • 3 x Fostex closed back headphones
                    • 2 x AKG 52 headphones with 3.5mm to 1/4 adaptor
                    • 1 x Roland RM5 headphones​.

                    Microphones:   

                    • 2 x Rode NT1A large diaphragm condenser
                    • 2 x Shure Beta 87C, 4 x Shure Beta 58A, 5 x Shure Beta 57A
                    • 1 x Audix D6, 1 x Audix i5, 1x Audix D4, 2x Audix D2, 2 x Audix ADX51
                    • 1 x RFX vocal shield
                    • 5 x large microphone stands
                    • 4 x short microphone stands.

                    Lighting:

                    • Dimmable.

                    Power supply:

                    • 4 x double power points (wall mounted)
                    • 2 x double data points.

                    Floor plans

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                    Getting there

                    Tram

                    ​Routes 11, 48

                    Train

                    ​Take any train to Southern Cross Station

                    Before you book

                    ​If you wish to book to book the studio you will first need to complete an induction. Register your interest to attend by emailing LibraryAV@melbourne.vic.gov.au. This induction is a mandatory requirement prior to booking the recording studio.

                    The induction covers the fundamental operation of the recording studio at Library at The Dock. It will not cover recording and mixing techniques but simply provides the basic knowledge to get started in the studio.

                    Once you’ve completed an induction session, you can book the recording studio.

                    How to book

                    Make a booking online or download the booking request form below.

                    Once we receive your booking request, we will provide you with a booking confirmation email with information on costs, inductions, building access (including after hours), security, cleaning and technical support. An invoice will follow separately. Payment can be made via the online payment portal, we only accept payment by Debit/Credit Card.​

                    Once you have applied for a booking you have accepted our terms and conditions.

                    Please read our terms and conditions and policy below before making your booking.

                    ​Please use our online booking form to submit your request. If submitting a regular or recurring request, please be aware that bookings are limited to 15 hours per month, per hirer, and that certain spaces or times may not be suitable for recurring bookings.

                    Contact us

                    Library at The Dock
                    107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
                    Docklands VIC 3008

                    Venue booking enquiries: 9658 9161

                    Library enquiries: 9658 9998

                    Family services enquiries: 9658 7244

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