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On-site video production Podcasts, interviews, talking-heads, branded content, documentaries, commercials, and more.
Mobile video production We come to your location fully equipped to film.
Remote podcast recording High-quality remote recording via Riverside.
Podcast audio editing Clean, polished audio edits delivered within 24 hours.
Podcast video editing Professionally edited multi-cam video podcasts delivered within 24 hours.
Short-form social clips Highlight clips optimised for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts.
Audio & video equipment rental Professional podcast gear available for hire.
Most podcast recordings in the UK take place in windowless rooms with lighting that’s set once and never adjusted. It’s simple and predictable — and only requires a technician to turn it on and off.
Working with floor-to-ceiling windows requires a completely different level of skill. Changing light and exposure all need careful control.
Usually, if you want a recording with a skyline view, you would need to hire a full production company to source the location and crew.
Our team comes from professional film and TV production, so we treat every session as a unique setup. Before each recording, we fine-tune lighting and camera settings for the time of day, using cinematic cameras and top-tier production equipment to deliver a consistent, broadcast-quality look with a skyline backdrop.
Unlike many recording spaces where an engineer remains in the room, our setup is designed to offer complete privacy and a calm, distraction-free environment. We understand that being observed can affect how naturally you speak, so once everything is set, we step out and leave you in full privacy for the duration of your session. This allows for a more relaxed, authentic recording experience. If you need anything at any point, simply press the call button and we’ll assist you immediately.
For monitoring and full film production crew add-ons, your session is supported from a separate control room by our team. This allows us to oversee technical quality and guide the recording in real time without being present in the space, ensuring a seamless, uninterrupted experience throughout — particularly for sensitive or personal conversations.
We work with a full broadcast and cinema-grade production system, configured according to the level of production required.
Not all equipment listed below is included in the standard studio package.
The standard studio package is designed for efficient, self-contained productions. It uses zoom lenses with reliable autofocus and podcast microphones with automatic audio mixing, allowing sessions to run smoothly without dedicated camera or sound operators.
Premium production packages add dedicated crew and specialist workflows, including cinema prime lenses, manual focus operation, lavalier microphones, timecode synchronisation, and other advanced production tools.
Cameras
• 2 × Sony FX3 Cinema Cameras
• 3 × Sony FX6 Cinema Camera
Lenses
• 2 × Canon 24–70mm f/2.8
• Canon 70–200mm f/2.8
• Sony FE 28–135mm f/4 G PZ OSS
• Zeiss CP.2 Prime Lens Set
• Cinemodded Vintage Contax Prime Lens Set
Monitoring & Live Production
• 3 × TVLogic Production Monitors
• 3 × Client Monitoring Tablets
• Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro Live Production Switcher
• Sennheiser Wireless Client Monitoring Headsets
Lighting
• 2 × Aputure LS 1200d Pro
• 1 × Aputure 600d
• 1 × Aputure 300d II
• 2 × Viltrox K90 RGB Tube Lights
• 4-Head Dedolight Kit
Audio Recorders
• Sound Devices 888 Recorder
• Zoom F8n Pro Recorder (Backup)
Microphones & Wireless Audio
• Shure SM7dB Broadcast Microphones
• Sanken COS-11 Lavalier Microphones
• Wisycom MTP40S Transmitters & MCR54 Receivers
• Sennheiser MKH 60-1 Shotgun Microphones with Boompoles
Timecode & Synchronisation
• Wave Timecode Generator
• 3 × UltraSync ONE Units
• Denecke TS-C DigiSlate
• Sennheiser Wireless Camera Audio Links
Additional
• 2 × Teleprompters
• Colour Calibration Card
• Acoustic Blankets
• Backup Power Solutions
• Spare Recording Equipment for Uninterrupted Productions
Every production is configured according to the requirements of the project, from streamlined studio sessions to fully crewed cinema-grade productions.
We’re available 7 days a week, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
We’d love to hear about your project first! Reach out to us:
WhatsApp:Â Message Artur at +44 7407 211 339
Email: Contact John at isleofpods@gmail.comÂ
After a quick chat, we’ll guide you to book your session via our verified Giggster listing.
Everything will be ready for you - just show up and enjoy a smooth, stress-free recording.
Need equipment only?
Podcast gear is available via Hygglo.
Who We Are:
We’re experienced in commercials, doc, and drama. Spotting a gap in podcast quality, we launched our services.

John Craine






