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Chicago Podcast Studios: An Honest Guide to Booking One
What 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.
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Aug 2026
PODCAST ROOM · PILSEN · CHICAGO
A pro podcast room in Chicago, ready when you are
5 out of 5 stars
Booked one session to test it and moved the whole show here.
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Walked in, sat down, hit record. Everything was set before we arrived.
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The video came back sharper than anything we shot before. Clients notice.
5 out of 5 stars
Four of us on mic, no clutter, no bleed. The crew handled levels.
5 out of 5 stars
It looks like a real studio, not a spare office. My client videos match the work.
5 out of 5 stars
Quiet, warm, treated well. We tracked the whole thing in one afternoon.
5 out of 5 stars
The engineer kept it simple and I left with clean files the same day.
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Guests relax in there. Green room, good light, no scramble.
5 out of 5 stars
Booking is easy, the crew is on time, the files show up. Rare.
350 sqft built for podcasts, video and meetings
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.
350
Square feet of acoustically treated studio space
SHURE
Microphones on boom arms with dedicated headphones
PRO
Cameras with studio lighting and backdrop set
NEXT DAY
Multitrack audio and video files delivered
What you get
Studio gear, a private prep room and a crew that knows the room
See more studio photos in the gallery
Top-tier microphones
Industry-standard dynamic and condenser mics on boom arms, with pop filters and shock mounts for clean, broadcast-ready audio.
4K cameras & studio lighting
Multiple camera angles, soft key lights and a camera-ready backdrop so your video looks polished without renting extra gear.
Dedicated crew & sound engineer
Golden Scope Media provides an experienced crew to run sound, manage cameras and keep your session moving on time.
Private makeup / green room
A separate 350 sqft layout includes a private prep area so guests can arrive, get ready and step into the room looking sharp.
Camera-ready backdrop set
Branded or neutral backdrop options that work for podcasts, interviews, product demos and team town halls.
Files in 24 to 48 hours
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
Crew, sound and recording by Golden Scope Media
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.
- Professional sound engineer included or available as an add-on
- Camera operators and livestreaming support
- Video editing and post-production packages
- Special partner pricing for Lobi Space members and guests
How it works
From signup to finished files in three steps
Step 1
Become a free member
Fill out a quick application and get a booking page.
Step 2
Pick a time
Pick a time, duration and your room setup. We confirm availability the same business day.
Step 3
Show up and get your files
You receive the show with raw footage within 24 to 48 hours. Optional editing by Golden Scope Media.
Pricing
One published rate, everything in the room
Podcast room
$295/hour
Plus a $75 setup fee. Free membership required. No lease.
- 350 sqft acoustically treated studio
- Seats 2 to 6 people, plus crew
- Pro mics, boom arms and headphones
- HD and 4K cameras, lighting and backdrop
- Private makeup / green room
- Sound engineer from Golden Scope Media
- Footage delivered in 24 to 48 hours
- On-site parking for you and your guests
Add production services
Want editing, livestreaming or a full production crew? Golden Scope Media offers add-on packages for Lobi Space guests at partner rates.
Video production
Interviews, promos, course content and ads.
Post-production
Editing, color, sound mix and final delivery.
Livestreaming
Stream events, launches and town halls live.
Use cases
Podcasts, video shoots and meetings that need to look sharp
Podcast episodes
Record single or multi-host shows with up to four mics and a dedicated engineer monitoring levels in real time.
Video interviews & content shoots
Capture interviews, course content, product launches and social clips in a controlled, quiet environment.
Team meetings & town halls
When a meeting needs to be recorded, streamed or presented professionally, the podcast room doubles as a private studio.
Guides
Guides for the podcast room
Prep, gear and crew — what to know before your first session.
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FAQ
Podcast room questions
Still unsure? Send us a message and we will walk you through the right plan.
Contact usReady to record?
Tell us the date and headcount and we will confirm availability the same business day.