About
Arketipo Estudio is an audio recording and music production studio in Belén, in office 401 at Calle 31 #65F-05, that also produces podcasts and audio branding. For podcasters it rents its acoustically treated booth by the hour, with a table and chairs, a black or white backdrop, a ring light and an assistant, and it produces finished audio episodes for two to six speakers. The recording room measures 3.38 by 2.85 metres, and the studio works in Pro Tools through a Universal Audio Apollo x8p interface. Finished episodes are delivered as stereo WAV and MP3 files, mastered to the loudness that podcast platforms require. Prices are listed in Colombian pesos, from COP 40,000 for an hour in the booth.
Highlights
- An acoustically treated recording room of 3.38 by 2.85 metres
- Pro Tools, a Universal Audio Apollo x8p interface and a Universal Audio Sphere LX modelling microphone
- Full episode production for up to two speakers, or four to six on the group format
- Edited episodes with intro and outro, delivered as WAV and MP3 at platform loudness
- Booth rental from COP 40,000 an hour
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent the booth?
The site lists the booth at COP 40,000 for one hour, COP 70,000 for two consecutive hours, COP 120,000 for half a day (four hours) and COP 200,000 for a full day (eight hours plus a one-hour break); each extra hour is COP 30,000. Booth rental includes the table and chairs, water, a black or white backdrop, a ring light and an assistant. It does not include microphones, audio or video recording, or post-production.
Can Arketipo produce the whole episode?
Yes. The site lists a full episode at COP 350,000 for up to two speakers, or COP 580,000 for a group of four to six, including an hour of recording, a recording operator, full editing, an intro and outro with library music, and finished WAV and MP3 files. An extra guest is COP 50,000 and an extra hour of recording COP 80,000. Packs of five or ten episodes run from COP 1,500,000 to COP 5,500,000, with 50% paid up front to reserve.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The studio asks you to get in touch first to book a slot, through WhatsApp on +57 317 678 5960.
When is the studio open?
Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 9:00 to 16:00, according to the studio's FAQ. It says it can adapt to other hours depending on availability and the project.
Does Arketipo record video podcasts?
Its podcast packages are audio: finished episodes are delivered as WAV and MP3 files, and the booth rental does not include video recording.
