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                    Recording studio

                    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: $42.00 per hour
                    • community or not for profit organisations: $8.65 per hour.

                    Capacity

                    ​Editing suite: 3 people
                    Recording studio: 8 people

                    Eligibility

                    • The Recording Studio is only available for hire during Dock business hours and from 10am weekdays. 
                    • 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.
                    • Bookings are only confirmed once payment has been received.
                    • 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

                    ​Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
                    Saturday: 10am to 5pm
                    Sunday: 12pm to 5pm

                    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 – Mac Pro
                    • Software - Avid Pro Tools 10, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X
                    • 2 x KRK Rokit Monitor Speakers
                    • 4 x Behringer Powerplay Pro HA4600 4-Channel Headphone Amplifiers
                    • 5 x DI Boxes
                    • 4 x Fostex Closed Back headphones.

                    Microphones:   

                    • 2 x Rode NT1A Large Diaphragm Condenser
                    • 2 x Shure Beta 87C, 2 x Shure Beta 58A, 2 x Shure Beta 57A
                    • 1 x Audix D6, 1 x Audix i5, 1x Audix D4, 2x Audix D2, 2 x Audix ADX51
                    • 4 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 bookingthedock@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

                    Please make your bookings through the online booking form by clicking the BOOK NOW button below.

                    Once we receive your booking, we will provide you with a tentative booking confirmation with the costs, how to access the venue, security, cleaning and other important information in relation to your booking. An invoice for payment will also be sent. Payment can be made online and we only accept payment by debit/credit card. Your booking is confirmed once payment is received.

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

                    Alternatively you can download our booking request form below.

                    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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