Podcast recording
At our podcast table in Amsterdam we capture up to four hosts at once on separate tracks, with a calm control room and an engineer watching levels and bleed while you keep talking.
A show sounds amateur when one mic serves a whole table or when one voice dominates the file. At Milepostvivo each speaker gets a dynamic on a boom arm; we monitor in the control room and fix technical hiccups without hijacking the conversation.
The session fits interview shows, news roundups, internal company podcasts and narrative pilots. The standard session fee includes basic editing: trimming silences, cutting obvious false starts and a consistent export — not elaborate sound design or jingle production. Routes and hours: contact and FAQ.
Process
Booking
Share format, speaker count, target length and delivery date. We reply within 2 business days with terms and a 30% deposit request.
Layout
Mics at mouth height, pop filters, headphones for monitoring if wanted. Water and notes on the table; phones on silent.
Recording
Multitrack capture with marker notes for edit. Breaks when you want them — we watch the meters.
Basic edit and export
Trim, remove false starts, light level balance per voice. WAV per speaker plus stereo mixdown; link within a few business days after the session.
Formats and audiences
Two co-hosts, three panellists with a moderator, four voices around one table — the setup scales within the room. Amsterdam companies wanting an internal show without home-room echo, creators preparing a network pilot, and independent journalists needing a clean archive all fit this service.
We do not record live audience; the focus is speech quality. For music beds or heavy sound design we point you to mixing or external post.
Room and gear
The podcast table sits in a treated corner at Helmersstraat 73, not on the large live floor — fewer reflections, more direct speech. Dynamics reduce room noise; boom arms keep hands free for notes.
We record to separate tracks so one speaker can be turned down later without touching the rest. 24 mic options are available when a voice needs warmth or rejection.
What basic edit covers
Yes: shorten long silences, remove clear false starts and double-takes, level differences between speakers within reasonable margins, exports with aligned starts.
No: music beds, sentence-by-sentence noise reduction, chapter markers for every platform, translation or transcription. Continue yourself after delivery or discuss heavier mix work with us.
Host preparation
Send a rundown with segments and timings, speaker names and pronunciation notes. Avoid rustling coats and jewellery on mics; drink water, skip crinkly packaging at the table.
We do not standardly record remote guests on phone or VoIP — you may supply clips to place in edit if you handle sync. Note who presents each segment so edit does not guess which voice belongs to which intro. Questions: 020 244 8619 or [email protected].
Rates
All amounts include 21% VAT and an engineer:
| Option | Price incl. VAT | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour session | €139 | One episode up to ~45 min talk plus setup |
| Extra hour | €75 | Longer recordings or several short items same day |
Cancel or move free up to 7 days ahead. See terms and conditions for deposit and no-shows.
Delivery formats and turnaround
Per speaker WAV 24-bit, 48 kHz; plus stereo mixdown for quick review. No compressed upload to a podcast host — you publish to Spotify, RSS or internal intranet.
Basic edit usually follows within three business days after recording; rush by arrangement at extra cost. Files stay 24 months in archive. Data handling: privacy policy.
Access and scheduling
Tram 1 and 7: get off at Overtoom (towards the city centre), then walk about six minutes via Helmersstraat. Metro 51 or 53: De Vlugtlaan stop, then tram 1 towards Leidseplein. On-street bicycle parking; load gear through the rear roll-up entrance by appointment. Load gear through the rear entrance by appointment if you bring mics — discuss first. Studio open Monday–Friday 10:00–22:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00, Sunday closed.; book popular evening slots early via the form.
Minimum participant age 16 unless you record a youth show with parental consent and supervision.
Related services
Hosts who also sing jingles can cut vocals separately in our vocal booth. Music-heavy episodes often schedule a mix session after the table recording. Recurring series can lock monthly slots via contact so every episode keeps the same technical baseline. Full overview: services. General tips: guides.
Included
- Table setup for two to four speakers
- Recording engineer for booked hours
- Multitrack capture
- Basic edit (trim, false starts)
- WAV per voice + stereo mixdown
- Download link after edit
- Archive 24 months
Frequently asked questions
How much fits in two hours?
Plan setup plus one continuous conversation of thirty to fifty minutes net. Several short items back-to-back works, but leave breaks for voices.
Do you deliver a ready RSS feed?
No. We deliver audio files; hosting and metadata for Apple, Spotify or your CMS is yours or your podcast host’s job.
Can I bring my own mics?
By arrangement if compatible with our preamps. By default we use studio dynamics so everyone shares the same baseline.
Is transcription included?
Not in the base fee. Send WAVs to a transcription service; we cannot guarantee word-level timing.
What if a speaker drops out?
Separate tracks let you add a remote catch-up later; heavy reconstruction sits outside basic edit and is quoted separately. Tell us when booking so we leave headroom in the session plan.
Other services
- 01
Vocal recording
Isolated booth, coaching and takes in one focused session.
per hour€89
- 02
Mixing
Balance, space and dynamics for singles, EPs and albums.
per track€195
- 03
Mastering
Final polish for streaming, vinyl and broadcast with clear references.
per track€99
- 04
Band recording
Live floor, drum booth and room for up to six musicians at once.
per hour€129
Recording in Amsterdam?
Tell us about your session
Outline your plan: within 2 working days we reply with a proposed slot and a written quote, no obligation.