Studio Rates & Packages
Shear Media Studios — St. Petersburg, Florida
Podcast, creator, interview, and video streaming packages for clients who need a professional studio, clean audio, 4K video, engineer support, and optional livestream or remote guest workflows.
For larger productions — expanded crews, custom lighting, scenic builds, multi-room production, full broadcast workflows — contact us for a custom quote.
Core Podcast & Creator Packages
Boutique Podcast Studio — Self-Operated
$200/hour · No crew included
The small podcast suite, professional microphones, basic audio setup, HD Canon cameras, and podcast lighting. Clients leave with footage the same day. First-time clients receive complimentary setup assistance.
Podcast Pro + 4K Video + Engineer
$325/hour · 2-hour minimum · 4-hour booking recommended
Small or medium podcast suite, professional microphones and audio setup, two 4K cameras, studio manager/engineer, control room support, and platform-feed capability when applicable.
Add-ons available: Live Streaming · Remote Guest Integration (+$125/hr)
4-Hour Podcast Production Block
$1,200
Studio, engineer, full audio and 4K video setup, two 4K cameras, control room support, and recording of camera and audio files. Designed for a structured podcast or video recording session with enough time for setup, recording, and wrap.
Note: this package does not include a live-switched line cut or live audio-mix program file.
Add-ons available: Live Streaming · Remote Guest Integration (+$125/hr)
6-Hour Podcast Production Day
$1,500 · Best value
Our best-value standard package for clients shooting multiple episodes, longer interviews, or a full content day.
Includes prep time, studio rental, full audio and 4K video setup, engineer, two 4K cameras, control room support, and platform-feed capability.
Additional time beyond 6 hours: $300/hour.
Add-ons available: Live Streaming ($400 for the full day) · Remote Guest Integration (+$125/hr)
Podcast Pro + Line Cut + Audio Mix
$425/hour · 2-hour minimum · 4-hour booking recommended
The premium production package. Studio, professional microphones and audio, two 4K cameras, engineer, control room support, live switching between camera angles, basic live audio mix, and a recorded program line cut. Pre-loaded graphics, lower thirds, or titles can be incorporated when supplied and prepared in advance.
Add-ons: Remote Guest Integration (+$125/hr)
Large Format Podcast + Video Production
Custom Quote
For panels, roundtables, corporate podcasts, board discussions, and productions with 5–8 people on camera. These productions take place in Studio A using the broadcast control room and are quoted based on group size, studio needs, audio requirements, crew, and production scope.
Add-Ons
Additional 4K Camera Angle — $200 each
Live Line Cut / Technical Director — $100/hr — 2-hour minimum
Live Streaming — up to 4 hours — $250/session
Live Streaming — 6-hour day — $400/session
Remote Guest Integration — $125/hr (includes up to 2 guests)
Additional Remote Guests — +$50 each
Teleprompter — $70 first hour / $50 each additional hour
Graphics / Lower Thirds — $50/hr
Custom Sets / Specialty Lighting — Quoted per project
Post Production / Editing — Quoted separately
Remote Guest Integration
$125/hour · Includes up to 2 remote guests · Additional guests +$50 each
For remote interviews using Riverside, StreamYard, Zoom, or similar platforms. Includes connection support, incoming session recording, isolated in-studio camera and audio recording, and basic technical monitoring.
Live Streaming
$250/session (up to 4 hours) · $400 for a 6-hour booking
Basic setup and support for StreamYard, Riverside, Zoom, YouTube, or similar platforms. Available as an add-on for podcast recordings, interviews, panels, workshops, corporate presentations, and small events.
Media Delivery
Clients can bring an SD card or external drive and leave with footage the same day. Otherwise, files are delivered via Dropbox or similar cloud service — large files may take up to 2 business days. Files are stored for up to 30 days after the session.
A basic complimentary one-time audio pass through iZotope or similar software is included for the final mixdown. Individual ISO audio channel cleanup is available at $25 per channel.
Book a Session or Get a Quote
(727) 540-9800 · peter@shearmultimedia.com · 12100 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Multi-day and recurring bookings available. Larger productions and events priced separately.