Seattle Podcast Recording Studio
Book a downtown Seattle podcast studio with cameras, Shure SM7B mics, lighting, and a producer in the room. Record your episode, interview, webinar, or recurring series and leave with edit-ready files.
All gear included
Canon cameras, Shure SM7B mics, and full lighting on every set.
A producer in the room
Running the gear, watching audio, keeping things on track.
Edit-ready video files
Synced video and audio. No transcoding, no file wrangling.
Downtown Seattle
In the Docusign Building. Has parking. Is a block from light rail and ferry.
Try the studio for free
Come in for less than an hour, step onto the sets available that day, see how you look and sound on camera, and leave with sample footage to review. No cost and no obligation.
Four sets in our Seattle podcast studio
01
The Living Room
A couch, a chair, a coffee table, and a screen behind, built for conversational shows and casual interviews.
Fits: 2-4 people
Cameras: Up to 4
Make it yours: Change the RGB lighting, swap wall panel colors, put your logo or artwork on the screen, and bring your own props. We save your setup for next time.
02
The Table
Two chairs, a table of your choosing, and a screen behind. Good for interviews with a little more formality and focus.
Fits: 2-4 people
Cameras: 3
Make it yours: Swap the table, rearrange furniture, adjust lighting placement, change RGB colors, put your branding on the screen, and bring your own props. We save your setup for next time.
03
The Lounge
Two lounge chairs, a small table, and a screen behind. A more casual look than the Table set, but still focused and structured.
Fits: 2 people
Cameras: 3
Make it yours: Rearrange furniture, adjust lighting placement, put your branding on the screen, and bring your own props. We save your setup for next time.
04
The Backdrop
Green screen, black, white, gray, or a color of your choice. Made for webinars, training videos, explainers, unboxings, and anything where the person is the focus.
Fits: 1-2 people
Cameras: 3
Make it yours: Any backdrop color in stock, or custom colors with a few days' lead time. Add a top-down camera angle for unboxings and product demos. We pre-light your setup and save it between sessions.
Edit-ready files, before you leave
Okay, here's our pitch. Most studios are BYO SD card. They hand you 100 GB of raw footage and a pile of audio files when you're done. Then someone on your team spends a day syncing it all up before the editor can even start.
We built a custom recording system that does that work as you shoot. Every camera and microphone feeds into the system in real time, and at the end of your session you get one clean video file per camera with the audio already synced and matched in. The system also records to three places at once, so no SD cards and no single point of failure.
Need a remote guest? We pipe them into the studio and into the recording. Want to go live? Hardwired ethernet means you can stream and record simultaneously.
Drop the files into your editor's timeline and they're ready. We upload them to Descript, Frame.io, Dropbox, or straight to your editor before you leave. We also offer editing services if you want us to handle the whole process.
4 cameras
4 mics
Remote
Recording system
Output
Cam_1-Cal.mp4H.264
Cam_2-Megan.mp4H.264
Cam_3-Cal-and-Megan.mp4H.264
Cam_4-Megan-Laptop.mp4H.264
Studio production services
What we produce in the room. Book a studio session yourself, or have our crew run the session and hand back finished content.
Video and audio podcasts
The studio was built first for Seattle podcast recording sessions. Four Shure SM7B mics, four 4K cameras, and one clean file per camera with audio matched in. Book one session or lock in a weekly slot.
Webinars and live streams
Hardwired 1 Gb/s fiber Ethernet for stable upstream. Stream to YouTube, LinkedIn, Vimeo, Twitch, or custom RTMP while the studio records the local masters at full quality.
FAQ and explainer video
Batch a quarter of sales-team FAQ answers or product walkthroughs in one session. The producer handles takes and pacing so your subject matter expert only has to talk.
Product demos
Top-down angle, hero shots, and on-camera presenter all in one session. Repeat content for ad testing fits the same setup so you keep visual consistency across runs.
AI avatar data capture
Controlled lighting, multiple angles, and clean audio for training AI avatars and voice clones. The room is set up for the long static takes this kind of capture requires.
Green screen
Full green screen wall with the Blackmagic Ultimatte for real-time keying. Good for virtual sets, in-studio live streams that need a custom background, and ad creative that needs to swap environments.
Everything's included
One flat price. Gear, support, sets, and files are included in every session.
A two-hour session
Enough time to set up, record, and wrap.
Your pick of four sets
Choose the look that fits the shoot, pre-lit and camera-ready.
A producer in the room
Running the gear, watching audio, keeping things on track. You don't have to know any of it to get a great result.
Coaching for new hosts
Quick pointers on pacing, direction, and mic technique.
Edit-ready files before you leave
One video file per camera with audio matched to who is on camera.
Delivered where you want it
Straight into Descript, Frame.io, Dropbox, or your editor's inbox.
Remote guests piped in
We bring remote participants into the studio feed and the recording. They hear you, you hear them.
Live streaming built in
Go live over hardwired ethernet while recording locally. Real-time keying available with our Ultimatte.
Bring props, we'll stash them
Regular series? Leave your branded mugs, signage, and show props with us between sessions.
Coffee, tea, water, and snacks
Plus steps from great ramen (Donburi House), banh mis (Nom House), and bagel sandwiches (Westman's).
Studio Session Pricing
Two-hour session
A standard two-hour session. Book whenever you need one.
First session $300$400
Four-hour session
Twice the room for longer shoots or back-to-back episodes.
First session $600$700
Full day
Eight hours for a full studio production day.
$1,200
Running long
Tack on extra time if your session runs past its booked length.
$150/hr
Recurring weekly and bi-weekly slots are available. Ask about recurring time.
Add editing
A polished, publish-ready episode delivered to your inbox within a week. Includes color correction, audio cleanup, and basic cuts.
Full service
We handle studio time, editing, hosting, and publishing. Six-month minimum, custom quote.
What's in the Seattle podcast studio
Sandpiper Studio is built for finished episodes, not just room rental. Cameras, microphones, lighting, sets, remote guest support, live streaming, and file workflow are already part of the space.
It works for podcasts, interviews, founder-led content, customer stories, webinars, training videos, and recurring series that need a consistent look. A producer is in the room to run the recording, watch audio, match cameras, and get files ready before you leave.
Cameras
- Four 4K Canon R-series cameras
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3
- Canon R-series lens kit
- ATEM Mini ISO Pro (backup recording)
- Blackmagic Ultimatte for virtual sets (on request)
Audio
- Four Shure SM7B microphones
- RODE RODECaster Pro II
- Rode Wireless Pro II kit
- DJI Mic 2 kit
- Tascam multitrack recorder
- Wood sound panels throughout
Lighting
- Two 300ws strobes with transmitter
- Three 120w continuous lights
- Two ceiling-mounted 2x2 bicolor panels
- Controllable blinds for natural light
Backdrops
- Green, black, white, business gray
- Custom colors on request
- Color mattes and seamless backdrop options
Extras
- 27 inch rolling client monitor
- Wall-mounted whiteboard
- 1 Gb/s fiber, dedicated Ethernet
- Props storage between sessions
The space
- 800 sq ft, 7th floor, Seattle skyline views
- Mini fridge, microwave, coffee, snacks
- Underground parking, elevator to floor
- Two blocks to Symphony Station & ferry
Location & access
Convenient downtown Seattle location with easy access.
Address
999 3rd Ave on Madison Street
7th Floor, Docusign Building
Seattle, WA
Parking & transportation
- Direct garage access with elevator service
- $10 daily parking vouchers for building parking
- Two blocks from Symphony Station (light rail)
- Two blocks from Seattle ferry terminal
Studio environment
The studio includes controllable window blinds for managing natural light, sound panels for audio quality, and 1 Gb/s fiber internet with dedicated Ethernet access. The space has Seattle city views from the 7th floor of the Docusign Building.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a video and podcast studio session in Seattle cost?
A single session at Sandpiper Studio in downtown Seattle is $400 for two hours with all equipment, lighting, audio, and a producer included. First-time clients get 25% off at $300. Recurring plans start at $700/month for bi-weekly sessions ($350/session) or $1,200/month for weekly sessions ($300/session). Overtime is $150/hour. If you want to see the room first, you can book a free studio preview and leave with sample footage to review.
Can I try the studio before booking a paid session?
Yes. You can book a free studio preview with no obligation. Come in for less than an hour, see yourself on the sets available that day, and leave with sample footage so you can decide whether the room is a fit.
What makes Sandpiper one of the best podcast studios in Seattle for recording?
For people comparing the best podcast studios in Seattle, Sandpiper is built around a complete recording workflow: four Shure SM7B microphones, up to four 4K cameras, full lighting, four pre-lit sets, remote guest support, live streaming, an on-site producer, and edit-ready files delivered before you leave.
Can I book a podcast recording studio in Seattle by the hour?
Yes. Sandpiper Studio is a downtown Seattle podcast recording studio you can book by the session. Every booking includes the room, cameras, microphones, lighting, your selected set, and a producer who runs the recording so you can focus on the conversation.
What's included in a studio session at Sandpiper?
Every session includes two hours of studio time, up to four 4K cameras, professional microphones, full lighting, a dedicated producer running the gear, your choice of four pre-lit sets, and edit-ready video files delivered before you leave. Remote guest integration, live streaming, teleprompter, and coaching for new hosts are all included at no extra cost.
What format are the video files and do I need to transcode them?
We deliver MP4 files encoded in H.264. They drop directly into Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Descript with no transcoding required. Each file has audio already synced and matched to the correct camera, so your editor can start cutting immediately.
Try the studio for free
Spend less than an hour in the room, see yourself on the sets, and leave with sample footage. No cost and no obligation.