Walk in and record.
We built a studio that fixes the bottlenecks in making content. Book a time. Pick a set. Walk in off the light rail, the ferry, or park in the building. Record and leave with footage that's edit-ready.
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.
Four sets to pick from
01
The Living Room
Fits 2–4 people with up to four cameras. A couch, a chair, a coffee table, and a screen behind, built for conversational shows and casual interviews. 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.
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02
The Table
Fits 2–4 people with three cameras. Two chairs, a table of your choosing, and a screen behind. Good for interviews with a little more formality and focus. Swap the table, change the RGB lighting, put your branding on the screen, and bring your own props. We save your setup for next time.
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03
The Lounge
Fits 2 people with three cameras. Two lounge chairs, a small table, and a screen behind. A more casual look than the Table set, but still focused and structured. Rearrange the furniture, adjust the lighting, put your branding on the screen, and bring your own props. We save your setup for next time.
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04
The Backdrop
Fits 1–2 people with three cameras. 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. Custom backdrop colors available with a few days' lead time. Add a top-down camera angle for product demos. We pre-light your setup and save it between sessions.
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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
Everything's included
One flat price. One studio, fully loaded. Bring your guests, your notes, and your props.
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).
Pricing
Single session
A standard two-hour session. Book whenever you need one.
First session $300$400
Bi-weekly
Your slot, every other week. Need to move it? Recurring clients get priority when rebooking.
$700/mo
Weekly
Your slot, every week. Need to move it? Recurring clients get priority when rebooking.
$1,200/mo
Running long
Tack on extra time if your session goes past two hours.
$150/hr
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 room
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 for product photography
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 it cost to rent a video and podcast studio in Seattle?
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.
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.
Can I record multiple podcast episodes in one studio session?
Yes. You can book a full day and record episodes back to back. Many of our recurring clients batch three to four episodes in a single visit. Each episode gets its own set of edit-ready files delivered at the end of the day.
How many people can fit in the studio?
The studio comfortably fits about eight people, up to four on camera and four behind the camera. Our largest set, The Living Room, seats four on-camera guests. For larger productions, contact us to discuss your setup.
Do you provide coaching for people who have never been on camera?
Yes. Our producer has over a decade of experience working with first-time on-camera talent, including executives and CEOs who have never recorded before. We provide guidance on pacing, eye line, mic technique, and delivery so your host looks and sounds confident from the first take.
Book your first session for $300
Walk out with edit-ready files. 25% off for first-timers.