North Main Recording Studio

Welcome to the Recording Studio at Richland Library North Main. From music production to voiceovers, we have everything you need to make high-quality audio recordings.

How it Works

• A North Main Recording Studio orientation session is required before you can reserve the space to work independently. This one-hour session will guide customers through the equipment and how to get started utilizing the studio. Plus, give an overview of the policies and procedures of the space. 
• Once orientation is completed, customers can reserve the studio. To inquire about availability or reserve the room, please call 803-754-7734.
• Customers should bring their own large-capacity (16 GB or more) drive to save work on, as all the files you create using the North Main Recording Studio iMacs will be erased after finishing your session.
• Customers are allowed a maximum of 3 upcoming reservations at a time, and each reservation is for 3 hours.

To schedule an orientation:

• Call 803-754-7734
• E-mail NMrecordingstudio@richlandlibrary.com 
• Talk with a member of Richland Library North Main's staff.
• Children 17 and under can sign up for orientation alongside a parent or guardian.
• Please note, wait times for orientations vary from one to two weeks depending on availability.

Rules & Procedures:

• The North Main Recording Studio is open to Richland Library cardholders 18 years and older. Cardholders age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Customers are expected to comply with Richland Library’s Code of Conduct and Meeting Room Policy.
• Customers must have documented orientation training to use specific equipment.
• Guests are allowed in the North Main Recording Studio, but they must sign in and cannot use the equipment if they have not completed an orientation.
• Occupancy is limited to 4 people.
• If something breaks, or is found broken, please immediately report it to a staff member.
• No tape or adhesive of any kind may be used on the walls, windows or furniture. No furniture may be moved inside or outside of the room by a customer.
• The windows cannot be covered. Please do not move around any items for the purpose of covering the windows.
• A light must remain on in the North Main Recording Studio during your session.
• Please keep the door closed. If you need to step out momentarily, please close the door and ask a staff member for re-entry.
• If you are working with clients or doing commissioned work, we ask that you do not receive payment while on library property.
• Please bring your own large-capacity (16 GB or more) drive to save your work on.

Please remember that the North Main Recording Studio is a shared community space. Be courteous to your peers by keeping the space clean and honoring your reservation time slot.