From Audio Rooms to Camera-Ready Sets
A podcast in Broward now usually means video. The studios that rent by the hour in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Sunrise are built around multi-camera interview sets, lighting, remote guest feeds and quick turnaround on short clips, not just a microphone and a quiet room. For entrepreneurs, nonprofits, professionals and creators, that makes a rented studio the fastest way to put a polished show in front of an audience without buying cameras, lights and acoustic treatment.
The offers vary widely. Some studios sell a turnkey session with an engineer and edited files; others rent the room and let the client bring a crew. Knowing which model fits a show is the first decision.
Who Is Recording in Broward
The AV Club Podcast Studios, at 1975 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, offers two private suites, one with waterfront views and one built for flexible content capture. Its site lists up to six Shure MV7 microphones, Sony 4K multi-camera capture and professional lighting with on-site setup support, video podcast recording for up to eight guests, Riverside.fm remote guest streams, and voiceover and audiobook recording.
CPG Studios, at 1660 NW 65th Ave. in Plantation, is a full-service audio production company covering podcast production, music recording, audiobooks, voiceover, mixing and mastering, and it lists locations in Plantation and Hollywood. Its podcast studio offers multiple cameras, an onsite engineer and multiple set layouts, bookable by the hour, half day or full day, with edited clips delivered within 48 hours. CPG says video and photography come through its partnership with Onzyte Productions.
Onzyte Studios, at the same Plantation address, runs a photo, video and production studio with online booking for full studio rentals, single sets and an option that bundles the studio with podcast equipment at an hourly rate, plus lighting, camera and grip rentals. Its booking page posts prices, which makes it easy to compare against turnkey sessions elsewhere.
VNV Studio, part of VNV Events in Sunrise, offers a podcast studio for interviews, webinars, branded conversations and podcast-style content through Jonnys.media, its in-house content and media arm. The pitch is aimed at event clients who also want recorded, branded content beyond the event day.
42nd Street Recording Studios, at 548 NE 42nd St. in Fort Lauderdale, was founded in 1993 and is a full-service recording facility for tracking, editing, mixing and mastering, open seven days a week by appointment. It suits audio-first shows, voice work and music more than multi-camera video.
Why Brands Rent Instead of Build
For a small business or nonprofit, a rented studio converts a capital purchase into a per-episode cost. Cameras, lights, microphones, acoustic treatment and a dedicated room add up quickly, and the gear needs someone who knows how to run it. A studio session bundles the space, the equipment and often the operator.
The trade-off is control and scheduling. Recurring shows depend on open slots, and a studio’s look becomes part of the show’s look. Some hosts start in a rented studio to learn the format, then decide later whether a recurring booking or an in-house setup makes more sense.
What to Ask Before Booking
Start with what the rate includes. Ask whether an engineer or camera operator is on site, how many cameras and microphones come with the room, and whether editing, clips or livestreaming cost extra. Ask about file delivery: format, resolution, separate audio tracks and how long files are kept.
Then cover the business terms. Confirm cancellation and rescheduling rules, guest limits, parking and accessibility, and whether you can bring your own branding or crew. For any show with guests, settle who owns the recordings and have release forms ready. Prices, gear and availability change, so confirm them directly with the studio before you book a date.
Turning Sessions Into a Media Brand
A studio session is only the start of the work. A show that becomes a durable local media brand plans its publishing calendar, clip strategy and distribution before recording, tracks which episodes bring in clients, members or donors, and keeps its recording costs in line with that return. Broward’s spread of studios gives hosts room to start small and move up as the show finds its audience.
Updated Oct. 9, 2026.
Sources
- The AV Club Podcast Studios, Fort Lauderdale
- CPG Studios, Plantation
- Onzyte Studios, studio and equipment booking
- VNV Events, podcast studio and recorded content
- 42nd Street Recording Studios, Fort Lauderdale
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Key Facts for Owners and Search
Where are podcast studios in Broward County?
Studio sites list The AV Club Podcast Studios at 1975 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, CPG Studios and Onzyte Studios at 1660 NW 65th Ave. in Plantation, VNV Studio in Sunrise, and 42nd Street Recording Studios at 548 NE 42nd St. in Fort Lauderdale. Each offers a different mix of video, audio and production support for clients.
What do Broward video podcast studios include?
Offers vary. The AV Club lists up to six Shure MV7 microphones, Sony 4K multi-camera capture, lighting and setup support for up to eight guests. CPG Studios lists multiple cameras, an onsite engineer and multiple set layouts, with clips delivered within 48 hours. Onzyte rents its studio with or without podcast equipment, plus lighting and camera gear.
Should a business rent a studio or build its own?
Renting turns cameras, lights, microphones and acoustic treatment into a per-episode cost and often includes an operator. Building in-house gives control over schedule and look but requires gear and someone to run it. Many hosts start in a rented studio, learn the format, then decide whether recurring bookings or an in-house setup fit their budget better.
What should I ask a podcast studio before booking?
Ask what the rate covers: engineer or camera operator, number of cameras and microphones, editing, clips and livestreaming. Confirm file formats, separate audio tracks and how long files are kept, plus cancellation rules, guest limits, parking and accessibility. Settle who owns the recordings, and confirm current prices and availability directly with the studio before booking.
How can a podcast become a local media brand?
Plan the publishing calendar, clip strategy and distribution before recording, not after. Track which episodes bring in clients, members or donors, and keep studio costs in line with that return. Broward’s range of hourly studios, from turnkey video suites to audio-first rooms, lets a show start small and upgrade production as its audience grows over time.
