Podcast recording

Table instead of booth

Unlike Vocal recording in an iso booth, podcast hosts sit together at the table — eye contact and conversational rhythm stay natural. We use directional or small condenser mics depending on voice and room noise, always to separate tracks so editing and level fixes remain possible later.

The table area seats up to 4 people comfortably; larger panels need a different layout or the live room. Window light and panels keep the mood relaxed without the typical basement-podcast tone.

Tech and monitoring

Signals feed through our 24-channel desk to the control room; each voice has its own path with HPF and gentle limiting on the way — a safety net, not a finished broadcast mix. Guests can use one-ear monitoring when intro music or a remote guest on Zoom joins (hybrid only by prior plan, not walk-in default).

Phones on airplane mode; mugs away from mics. Details that sound trivial cause most retakes. Checklists for editors and guests live in Plan your podcast setup.

Before and during the session

Allow 15–20 minutes for setup even if you arrive on time — voices change from the first test to take one. We run level and room checks, then a low-pressure warm-up before you roll episode one or your interview block.

When someone flubs a paragraph, re-read immediately rather than fixing in edit — it saves €62 hours later. Need chapter markers for apps? We set session markers or deliver a timecode list after recording.

Basic edit vs full production

Studio rate €96 (incl. 20% VAT) does not include heavy editing — only recording, track organisation and raw export. Book edit time separately at €62 per hour: typical tasks are removing pauses, filler words, keyboard clicks and simple level matching between speakers.

No sound design, elaborate music beds or Spotify mastering — that is Mixing or Mastering. If you only need clean multitracks and cut yourself, skip edit hours. Booked edit packages include 2 concrete feedback rounds.

Formats and publishing

Delivery as WAV for further work or 320 kbps MP3 for direct upload — specify upfront. Loudness follows common podcast platform practice without aggressive limiting; musical intros can be finished in Mastering if you supply stems.

Metadata and show notes stay with your host. We match file naming to your convention. Multitrack archive 18 months then deletion per Privacy policy — export copies in time.

Pricing and booking

Studio €96 per hour covers room, table setup, engineer and multitrack capture. Edit €62 per hour is post work, often without you on site. Season blocks for series are quoted individually — often better than chaining single hours.

30% deposit on blocked dates; cancel 5 days ahead per Terms. Business clients: 14-day payment terms possible. Quick questions: 01 545 08 23.

Good fit — and less so

Good fit: interview shows, co-hosted formats, internal comms podcasts, education series, audiobook chapters with narrator at the table. Less ideal: whisper ASMR, loud audience panels (room limits), remote-only production with no one on site — other workflows suit that better.

Guests from age 16 with consent; corporate shows need brand and personality rights cleared before recording. See also Disclaimer and Terms.

Getting here and studio flow

Margaretenstraße 78, 1050 Wien — U4 Pilgramgasse station (about 4 minutes on foot). Bus 13A stop Schönbrunner Straße / Mittersteig. From Wien Hauptbahnhof take U4 towards Hütteldorf to Pilgramgasse.. Hours Monday–Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00; closed Sunday. Evening sessions by appointment.; evening slots by appointment. First visit: unmarked stucco entrance — send guests directions from Contact.

Nocentcetra has been at this location since 2019; Band recording and Mixing run in the same building — handy if you track intro music live then edit. General questions: FAQ. Cookies: Cookie settings.

Included

• Table setup for up to 4 speakers
• Engineer during studio time
• Multitrack recording per voice
• Short level and noise check
• Raw export after session
• Tracks named for your show
• Project archive 18 months