I recorded a radio drama at Near FM studios and the facilities were top class. The staff were very helpful and I will definitely be using their facilities again. – Alan Meaney, Audio Producer
We at Malahide Community School Adult Education used the studios at NEAR FM for sessions on our radio/podcasting course. A safe, fantastic, welcoming facility with lovely treated rooms. The space played a hugely valuable part in our students training and offered hands on experience. Such a pleasure to easily mic 9 people at once and comfortably – Marty Miller (Radio Nova and Malahide Community School Adult Education)
Our professional studios, completely renovated and upgraded in 2024, provide everything you need for podcasts, voiceover work, panel discussions, audio book recordings, audio drama and more. We work with individuals and organisations, large and small, to help you tell your story in a professional and engaging way. Whether you need studio time, editing work, equipment rental, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Near FM studios offer you a relaxed environment for you to develop and record your project. We can edit your podcast or programmes to your exact specification with input and notes from you and your team.
Our recording studios are fitted with Axia IQX console with microphone extender desk. We have 9 microphones in total – 6 in our panel room, and 3 in our control room. The presenter mic is a Warm Audio WA-87. All the guest mics are AKG C635 . The headphones are Beyer Dynamics DT 100 with talkback enabled between studios. Two Tascam CD players CD-6010. Two Spotify channels plus Brower channel if needed. Adobe Audition for recording. Our rates are below. Enquiries and bookings by email to studiorental@near.ie
*Rates do not include equipment other than studio gear that is built into the studio. Any additional equipment not provided with the studio can be rented by request if available.
** All rates are exclusive of Vat at 23%
*** Near FM is a not for profit social enterprise. We work with other charity, community and voluntary groups as well as commercial businesses and private individuals. Community partners can contact us for reductions on rates and contra deals.
Enquiries and bookings by email to studiorental@near.ie
Accessibility
Our studios are wheelchair accessible. We are on the first floor of our building which is accessible by lift. Studio doors and entrances are wide and studios themselves are spacious with plenty of room for wheelchairs. Accessible parking is available in the car park of the Northside Civic Centre.
Booking – We cannot guarantee studio availability on short term notice, so please make your reservations as far in advance as possible. All service users must act in line with the mission statement and ethos of Near Media Co-Op Enquiries and bookings by email to studiorental@near.ie
