PodLab · Auckland CBD

Engineer included

Record. We run the room.

Sit down and talk. A PodLab engineer runs the cameras, audio and lighting, then you leave with organised video and audio files, ready to edit or publish.

FROM $450/HR INCLUDING AN ENGINEER / MULTI-HOUR FROM $300/HR

Live switching

Studio A / roundtable session

01 / SESSION SEQUENCE

Three easy steps, one live session

Every booking follows the same simple run. No production experience needed.

01

BOOK

Book your slot

Pick a studio and hire by the hour or the day.

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02

RECORD

Show up and record

An engineer runs the cameras, audio and lighting while you talk.

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03

DELIVER

Receive your files

A live-edited 1920x1080 video, separate audio and single-camera files.

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02 / SERVICE INDEX

What we handle

Room only, or the full job from recording through to a published episode.

Book Studio A or Studio B by the hour or the day. An engineer is included on every session to run the cameras, audio and lighting.

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Studio hire

03 / IN THE ROOM

Two studios, live

Studio A (Bob) for filmed roundtables, Studio B (The Big Bear) for a set styled to your brand.

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Studio A / roundtable

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04 / AFTER THE RECORD

What you leave with

Recording is only half of it. Here is what happens once the cameras stop.

Live-edited video

A switched 1920x1080 video, uploaded to a shared drive for you to download.

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Audio and camera files

A separate audio file and three single-camera files, handy for reframing and social.

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Editing and reels

Add editing, graphics, music and a teaser reel and we finish the episode for you.

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05 / RATES

An engineer, always included

FROM $450/HR

Every session is staffed. Longer bookings lower the hourly rate, so a half or full day of recording works out cheaper per hour.

Indicative starting rate. Studio rates on the pricing page are shown with GST excluded.

Single hour

From $450/hr

Multi-hour

From $300/hr

Half or full day

From $450/hr

06 / SIGNAL CHECK

What clients say

Google review

I’ve recorded in studios all over the world (Spain, Dubai, Melbourne and Bali), and Podlab has undoubtedly won my heart! 💖

The entire team is a 10/10. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and enjoy every minute of it. Their enthusiasm is contagious and makes the whole recording experience even more special.

When I arrived, they had the entire setup ready exactly as we had agreed, so I could simply sit down and start recording. Even though my scripts were in Spanish, they made sure the teleprompter was always running at exactly the right speed for me.

An incredible experience from beginning to end. Podlab exceeded all my expectations, and I would return without hesitation! ✨

// Anna RAVENTOS

Google review

Been filming my podcast here for a while now and LOVE it. The team feels like family, my set is always ready to go, and I never have to think about equipment or setup. I just turn up and record. Highly recommend.

// Roimata Wilkey

Google review

This is without a doubt the best podcast space in Auckland (maybe the country). The team here are just so good at what they do down to the fine details of bookings and having an allocated producer that helps you with everything you need. 10/10 experience and you have a repeat customer

// JOSH BURGISSER

07 / STILL UNSURE?

Talk it through first

Bounce an idea off broadcasters Jay-Jay Feeney and Dom Harvey.

Book a launch consultation, and we will help you plan and shape your content before you record.

08 / HELPFUL ARTICLES

Plan your podcast

Guides from Jay-Jay and Dom to help you name, grow and record a show worth listening to.

Art work

CAN YOU USE YOUR FAVOURITE SONG IN YOUR PODCAST?

by Jay-Jay Feeney • 9 June 2026
People often ask us if they can use their favourite song as the opening music for their podcast. Spoiler alert: The answer is... No
Microphones

The biggest mistake new podcasters make

by Jay-Jay Feeney • 21 April 2026
Why the Best Podcasts Don’t Sound Like Everyone Else
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QUICK TIPS FOR PODCAST GROWTH

by Jay-Jay Feeney • 16 September 2025
WANT TO GROW YOUR PODCAST?
Two people seated at a round table in a studio with a Podlar logo on a screen behind them.

Are There Broadcasting Standards for Podcasts in NZ?

by Jay-Jay Feeney • 15 September 2025
Here’s What You Need to Know

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09 / QUESTIONS

Good to know

  • Q1 What should I bring to my session?

    If you do not need props, just bring yourself. Cameras, microphones, lighting and the engineer are all provided. Please mute your phone, and avoid tight patterns that can strobe on camera.

  • Q2 How do I receive my files?

    After the recording, the engineer uploads your files to a shared drive. You get a live-edited 1920x1080 video, a separate audio file and three single-camera files.

  • Q3 Can you brand the screens and set?

    Yes. You can display your branding on a studio screen at no extra cost. Watermarks or added graphics on the final video are handled under our editing service.

  • Q4 Is it fine if it is my first time?

    Yes. The engineer guides you through the whole session, and a quick consultation beforehand covers anything you are unsure about.

  • Q5 Where are you and is there parking?

    We are at 13 Hargreaves Street in central Auckland, near Victoria Park and next to the Police Station. Parking is limited on site, but there is street parking on Hargreaves Street and College Hill.

10 / LOCATION

13 Hargreaves Street

13 HARGREAVES STREET, AUCKLAND CBD, 1011

021 336 767