Frequently asked questions about our studio work
Practical answers on how projects begin, what we need from you, and how installation, training and handover work for a live television studio.
Before you get in touch
What kinds of studios and programmes do you work with?
We work with studios producing news programmes, interviews and live shows, from a single-desk set to a multi-camera gallery. Clients include broadcasters, production companies and venues that run live television. If your format sits somewhere between those, describe it and we will say honestly whether it is a good fit.
Do you only install equipment, or also advise?
Both. Some clients ask us to specify, wire and commission a whole system, while others want a review of an existing studio and a short list of changes. We can cover one discipline, such as lighting or acoustics, or plan several together, depending on what the room needs.
Can you work with the equipment we already own?
Usually, yes. We start by documenting what you have and how it is connected, then recommend only what the programme genuinely needs. Replacing working equipment is rarely the right first step, and we will say so where existing kit can be kept and integrated properly.
Will you visit our studio before quoting?
For most projects a visit is the sensible first step, since room size, ceiling height, existing cabling and noise sources all affect the plan. For smaller pieces of work we may begin with photographs, a floor plan and a call, then confirm details in writing.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on the scope. A lighting plot or acoustic survey can be a matter of days on site, while integrating a full gallery takes longer and has to fit around your transmission schedule. We give a realistic timetable in the written quotation once we understand the room and your programme calendar.
Do you train our crew as part of the work?
Yes. Camera operators, lighting staff and technical crew are walked through the finished setup, including the repeatable settings and positions we have agreed. We also leave labelled documentation, so the people running the studio after we leave have something clear to work from.
Can you help while we are on air every day?
We plan around your schedule, doing noisy or disruptive work outside transmission and testing changes in rehearsal before they go live. Where a studio cannot go dark, we phase the work in stages so the programme keeps its on-air routine throughout the project.
What should we send you to start?
A short description of your programme format, the studio dimensions if you have them, a list of the main equipment and any problems you are seeing, such as echo, uneven pictures or unreliable switching. Photographs help. Send them through the contact page and we will reply with questions or a proposed visit.