Podcast Studios
The CSULB Podcast Studios are designed to empower students, faculty, and staff to explore the world of podcasting. Our studio has everything you need to create high-quality audio content as part of your coursework, share your research, or explore your creative side.
Podcast studio features include high-quality microphones, audio interfaces, headphones, and recording software to ensure your podcast sounds fantastic. Studio interiors are acoustically treated to eliminate external noise and distractions, allowing you to focus on your content.
Reservations
To take a tour, request a consultation, or book a Podcast Studio, complete our online Services Request Form (see link at right).
Key Features of the CSULB Podcast Studios
- ATEM Mini Pro switcher allows for the creation of professional multi-camera productions.
- Record video directly to USB-C flash disks.
- 48” LED strip lights produce soft, even light for backgrounds or green screen chroma-keying.
- Backdrop options include green, black, or white.
- Teleprompter for consistent and accurate speech/script reading while maintaining proper eye contact.
- RODECaster Pro has 4 microphone inputs, smartphone, USB, and Bluetooth channels for remote call integration.
- Record audio to microSD or a computer in stereo or multitrack for editing in post-production.
- Studio walls are lined with acoustic foams to improve sound quality by reducing echoes and background sounds.


Sound Recording Equipment
Specialized equipment for creating podcasts:
- RODECaster Pro podcast production studio;
- See video tutorial: Getting Started with the Rode Caster Pro
- See article: How to use Multitrack with the Rode Caster Pro
- Recommended microSD cards
- 4 RODE Podmics with professional studio arm
- Walls lined with acoustic foams
Recording Software:
- Protools
- Audacity
- Adobe Audition
- Sign in to Creative Cloud with your CSULB email address to use this software.


Video Recording Equipment
Specialized equipment for creating webcasts
- Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro
- 3 HD Cameras
- 48" LED light strip
- Black, white, and green backdrops
- Teleprompter with tablet support
- Lavalier lapel microphone
Recording Software:
- Protools
- Adobe Premiere
- Sign in to Creative Cloud with your CSULB email address to use this software.