Sun City Podcast Studio

A booked block of time in the treated podcast room with a producer present, broadcast-grade microphones (Shure SM7B by default), headphone monitoring for everyone in the room, multi-track recording so each voice lives on its own audio file, and a rough mixed file emailed to you within twenty-four hours of session end. Coffee, water, and a parking spot are part of it. Multi-camera video and same-day editing are optional add-ons priced separately. The session does not include podcast hosting, feed submission, or marketing — those are stand-alone services we offer if you want help.

Hourly rates start at the lower end for solo audio sessions and move up depending on the format (interview, video, live), how much production support you book, and whether you're booking one-off or recurring. Recurring weekly hosts get the best per-session rate by a meaningful margin. We publish a current rate sheet inside the studio and on the contact page; the most accurate quote comes from a five-minute call where we figure out which format fits your show. There are no hidden fees, no setup charges, and no required upsells.

No. Everything you need to record a publishable episode is already in the room — microphones, headphones, mixer, recording laptop, multi-cam if you've booked video. If you have a specific microphone you prefer or a guest is bringing a remote setup, we can integrate it. The only thing we recommend you bring is an outline, a water bottle, and any visual props if you're recording video. First-time renters often show up empty-handed and leave with a finished episode the same day.

Yes. The booth supports up to three cameras with broadcast lighting for video podcasts and YouTube-first shows. We can frame for horizontal master cuts and pull vertical social clips from the same shoot. Video sessions run longer than audio-only because of lighting setup, so block extra time. If you're not sure whether you need video, we'll usually advise against it for a first episode — get the show on its feet, then add video once the format is locked.

An hourly booking is one block, paid as you go. A recurring slot reserves the same day and time every week (or every other week), gets a meaningful per-session discount, and skips the back-and-forth of scheduling each time. Recurring is the right move once your show is publishing on a real cadence — typically after episode five or six. Before that, hourly is fine and cheaper than the commitment.

Both options exist. You can record at the studio and take the raw multi-track files home to edit yourself; many renters do. If you want post-production handled, we offer editing, mixing, music beds, and show-notes drafting as a separate service. Some renters book the studio plus a same-session edit so they walk out with a publish-ready cut. We do not bundle editing into the studio rental cost — keeping them separate means you only pay for what you actually need.

No. We regularly host out-of-town guests, traveling hosts, and military personnel passing through Fort Bliss. The booth is centrally located in El Paso with parking and easy access from the airport and the post. Recurring out-of-town hosts often batch four episodes in a single visit. If you're flying in for a session, tell us in advance and we'll line up the schedule, the gear, and any video setup so the trip is worth it.

For a standard audio session, one week of lead time is typical and three days is usually doable. Video sessions and full-day blocks need more — two to three weeks is realistic during peak quarters. Recurring slots get scheduled out months in advance, so locking one in early matters. Same-week emergency bookings happen but depend on the engineer's calendar; the contact form is the fastest way to find out, and we usually reply within one business day.