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Creative studios

Audio and Video Recording, and Post-Production Studios

Are you the next big YouTube, IGTV, or podcast creator?

Give your creativity a boost at Central Library. Your free membership gives you access to bookable studios for audio and video recording, creative multimedia editing, and green screen filming.

Book creative studio space at Central Library

A photograph of a Sony 4k video camera mounted on a tripod. In the photograph, there is a computer set-up with audio equipment such as speakers and a microphone.
Audio Recording Studio 460x650

If you are unfamiliar with the equipment, please use these tutorial links for help:

Audio Recording Studio

Cubase LE software

Reaper audio editing software

Audacity audio editing software
User manual | Tutorials and tips

RODEcaster Pro podcast production studio
Video tutorials


Video Recording Studio

LitePad axiom lighting
Introduction | Light set-ups

Post-Production Studios

If you are unfamiliar with the equipment, please use these tutorial links for help:

Tascam US-4x4 audio interface
User manual | How to get started

Presonus ERIS E5 monitor speakers
User manual | Intro video | Q&A

Cubase LE software

Reaper audio editing software

Audacity audio editing software
User manual | Tutorials and tips

WeVideo
Tutorials | Support

A photograph of a computer on a desk that is used for Post-Production.

Equipment to borrow

You can borrow equipment to use in the audio, video, or post-production studios. Please visit a staff member at the service point on Level 3 to request this equipment.

Tascam US-4x4 audio interface
User manual | How to get started

Rode NT-1 microphones
User manual | Recording vocals

Rode NT-3 microphone
User manual | Recording vocals

RDL EZ-HDA4A headphone distribution amp

Audio Technica AT8022 X/Y Stereo Microphone

Presonus ERIS E5 monitor speakers
User manual | Intro video | Q&A

1012 Radial JDI
Smart Sheet | Intro video

Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 video camera
How-to and support | Community | Video full tour | Wi-Fi set-up and demo

Sony ECM-44B lapel microphone

Tascam DR-05 stereo portable digital recorder
User manual | Tutorial video

Aston Halo microphone reflection filter
User manual

Blue Yeti multi-pattern USB microphone
User manual

Sennheiser HD 280 professional monitoring headphones

Shure SM73 dynamic vocal microphone
User manual

Room Use Guidelines

Use of these spaces is subject to the Calgary Public Library Terms and Conditions of Room Use, the Public Access Network Terms of Use, and the Library’s Code of Conduct.