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Podcast, video and photo studio rental in Chicago

The Loft.
Open floor, your setup.

An 800 sq ft open production room in Chicago with the lighting already in, treated sound for podcasts and interviews, and a floor you shape yourself. $45 an hour on Peerspace, or $250 a month as a member.

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  • $45 an hour
  • 800 sq ft
  • Open 24/7
  • Free parking
  • 5.0 on Peerspace · 82 reviews
The Loft at Holy Cow Studio, Chicago: black chesterfield sofa, red rug, plants and a brick-framed windowThe Loft, the open production roomCorporate headshot in a grey blazer on a dark backdropHennessy V.S.O.P bottle detail, shot at Holy Cow StudioSanpellegrino Ciao peach can on ice, shot at Holy Cow Studio

What it is built for.

Podcasts and interviews

Treated sound and a room big enough for a multi-cam setup, so two to four people can sit down and record without fighting echo.

Brand films and talking heads

This is the room we shoot our own brand films and interviews in. House lights and stands are already here.

Headshots and portraits

Controlled backgrounds and full lighting for corporate, model and personal brand sessions.

Product and packshots

Clean product work on a background you choose. Our Hennessy and Sanpellegrino stills were shot here.

Every booking includes house lighting with stands and modifiers, the restroom, the utility sink, free parking and 24/7 access. There is no gas or plumbed water in the unit. The studio holds a 5.0 rating across 82 verified Peerspace reviews.

$45 an hour, or a monthly plan. Book a few hours on Peerspace and it is confirmed on the spot. Shooting every week? The Creator plan, $250 a month gives you up to four hours a day.
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Need our crew, gear and edit as well? That is quoted as a production, from $3,000. Send the brief. Looking for the other room? See The Set House.

Before you book.

How much does the Loft cost?
$45 an hour, booked on Peerspace. If you need it more than about six hours a month, the Creator membership at $250 a month is cheaper and gives you up to four hours a day.
Can I record a podcast here?
Yes. The Loft has treated sound and room for a multi-cam setup. Bring your own mics and cameras, or hire our crew to run it as a production.
Is there parking?
Yes, on-site parking is free.
When can I use it?
The studio is open 24/7. Hourly bookings are made on Peerspace, members book their own time.
How many people can I bring?
Up to 15 people. Food and drinks are fine, there is no kitchen, so please clean up after. No smoking anywhere in the building.
Where is it?
2147 S Lumber St, Chicago, IL 60616, with a restroom and a utility sink in the unit.

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