The Network Studios

The Network Studios (TNS) is a podcast, vodcast and voice-over recording studio on West Slauson Avenue in Culver City. Michael Casentini founded it in January 2012 in his one-bedroom apartment, with four microphones and a roster of mostly comedic talent, and it later moved into a 1,500-square-foot facility with three sound-conditioned rooms set up for multi-camera video, chroma key and live streaming. According to TNS, it has recorded more than 13,000 episodes. Every room records audio at 44.1 or 48 kHz and video in 1080p or 4K ProRes, and the studio’s engineers run the equipment.

Recording rooms

• Cashio: the original room, created in 2013 with a custom radio-station look, a 42-inch high-top table and bar stools. It takes up to four microphones and suits voice-over, scripted shows and remote guests.
• Serrano: the customizable set room, where shows can add merch, outside furniture and wall decor. Up to four microphones and two Sony cameras.
• Slauson: the largest room, for one-on-one interviews and group video recordings, with up to six microphones.

All three rooms have Shure SM7B microphones and branding monitors and can connect remote guests over Zoom.

Services

Beyond in-studio rentals, TNS offers audio and video editing, color and audio syncing, line cuts and consulting for people building their own studios. The rooms can also be rented by the day as a filming location for independent film productions, and outside equipment is allowed.

Hours and parking

The studio is open by appointment Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is closed on Sundays. It is on the second floor of 5701 West Slauson Avenue, near the 405 and 90 freeway interchange, with plenty of free parking next to the building.