PODCAST ROOM · PILSEN · CHICAGO
You bring the idea. We bring the room, the gear and the crew.
Reviews
Booked one session to test it and moved the whole show here.
Walked in, sat down, hit record. Everything was set before we arrived.
The video came back sharper than anything we shot before. Clients notice.
Four of us on mic, no clutter, no bleed. The crew handled levels.
It looks like a real studio, not a spare office. My client videos match the work.
Quiet, warm, treated well. We tracked the whole thing in one afternoon.
The engineer kept it simple and I left with clean files the same day.
Guests relax in there. Green room, good light, no scramble.
Booking is easy, the crew is on time, the files show up. Rare.
The room
You bring the idea. We bring the room, the gear and the crew. Lobi Space partners with Golden Scope Media to give Chicago business owners a private studio that looks and sounds like a real production space — without the downtown price tag.
Booking your first session? Read Chicago Podcast Studios: An Honest Guide to Booking One, or see how Houzz ran a week of client testimonials from our Pilsen studio.
What you get
Industry-standard dynamic and condenser mics on boom arms, with pop filters and shock mounts for clean, broadcast-ready audio.
Multiple camera angles, soft key lights and a camera-ready backdrop so your video looks polished without renting extra gear.
Golden Scope Media provides an experienced crew to run sound, manage cameras and keep your session moving on time.
A separate 350 sqft layout includes a private prep area so guests can arrive, get ready and step into the room looking sharp.
Branded or neutral backdrop options that work for podcasts, interviews, product demos and team town halls.
You receive separated audio tracks and synced video files within 24 to 48 hours, ready for your editor or for Golden Scope to handle post-production.
Production partner
Lobi Space partners with Golden Scope Media to provide video and media services for business owners in Chicago. Their team handles sound engineering, camera operation, livestreaming and post-production so your content looks professional without renting a full downtown studio.
How it works
Fill out a quick application and get a booking page.
Pick a time, duration and your room setup. We confirm availability the same business day.
You receive the show with raw footage within 24 to 48 hours. Optional editing by Golden Scope Media.
Pricing
Podcast room
Fall PromoRegularly $295/hr + $75 setup
Plus a $50 setup fee. Free membership required. No lease.
Want editing, livestreaming or a full production crew? Golden Scope Media offers add-on packages for Lobi Space guests at partner rates.
Planning a full season? Start with The Business Podcast Playbook, and weigh renting against buying with Podcast Equipment by Budget.
Use cases
Record single or multi-host shows with up to four mics and a dedicated engineer monitoring levels in real time.
Capture interviews, course content, product launches and social clips in a controlled, quiet environment.
When a meeting needs to be recorded, streamed or presented professionally, the podcast room doubles as a private studio.
Prep, gear and crew — what to know before your first session.
Office SpaceAnyone can launch a business podcast. Almost nobody survives past episode twenty. What 1,200+ studio projects taught us about the shows that last.
Office SpaceFrom a $0 phone setup to a $5,000 broadcast rig: what each budget really buys, and the tier where renting quietly beats owning.
Office SpaceWhat a Chicago podcast studio really costs by the hour, what separates a good room from a bad one, and how to pick without wasting a session.
FAQ
Still unsure? Send us a message and we will walk you through the right plan.
Talk to us
Dates, crew, gear, edits. Tell us what the shoot needs and we will reply within one business day.
1655 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 248-7020
Tell us the date and headcount and we will confirm availability the same business day.
