Studio21c at Library 21c
Reserve Studio21c
- If you are new to using the studio equipment and space or starting a new project, we recommend you set up a consultation with one of our knowledgeable staff before you make a reservation. They will be able to discuss your project with you, guide you through the steps needed to successfully achieve your goals, and go over the equipment, software, and skills you will need to complete your project. Please use the information in the Contact the Studio box to the right to get in touch and schedule your consultation.
- Studio21c is a popular and limited resource. If a patron does not show up for three reservations within a 12-month period without calling to cancel, they will be unable to reserve the studios for six months.
- You are responsible for bringing your own Class 10 SD card for media storage.
- We cannot guarantee 100% audio silence due to the Library environment.
- If your reservation session will be loud (drums, amps, etc.), you must check the Venue's event schedule and reserve it for the same time as well.
- Studio check-out equipment is also available by reservation by patrons 18 years or older and can be picked up at Library 21c’s service desk or through curbside services. Colorado Library Card users (cards beginning with a 7) cannot check out equipment. You may only have one hold per equipment type at any given time.
Hours
Use of Studio21c is available to the public by reservation only during the following hours when studio staff are on-site:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact Studio21c
Address: 1175 Chapel Hills Drive
Phone: (719)531-6333, x1525
Email: studio21c@ppld.org
Things to Know
A signed Creative Space Use Agreement for Minors (en español) Adults agree to the terms when reserving equipment.
You must be at least 9 years of age to be in the spaces. Children 9 - 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Studios have select equipment for checkout, such as cameras, lights, and tripods. The checkout period is up to 7 days. Patrons must be 18 years or older.
You are responsible for bringing your own Class 10 SD card for media storage.
Equipment available at this location:
- 4K Camera Kit: Sony HXR-NX80 camcorder (4)
- DSLR camera Nikon D3300 or D3500 (5)
- GoPro HERO8 (2)
- Boom Microphone Kit: Sennheiser MKE 600 mic (2)
- Audio Recorder Kit: Zoom H6 (4)
- Dynamic Mic Kit: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB USB/XLR mic (3)
- LED 3-light kit: Ikan or Dracast (2)
- Magnus VT-4000 video and Manfrotto Compact Light photography tripods (7)
Equipment reservations must be picked up and returned to a staff member. Patrons may have only one request for each type of equipment scheduled at any given time. Patrons must be 18 years or older and have a library card that starts with a 4 to check out studio equipment.
- 8' x 9' Platinum Series Vocal Booth (1)
- 25' curtains (3)
- 6' x 2' Movable Acoustic Panels (3)
- 4' x 4' Movable Acoustic Panels (3)
- CAD M179 Variable-Pattern Condenser Microphone (2)
- 4-Channel Headphone Distribution Amplifier (2)
- Assorted DI units (1)
- WhirlWind 16 Channel XLR Snake
The "live room" of a studio refers to the area where audio is recorded. This can be done through microphones or by connecting an instrument's outputs to a mixing board. Both of PPLD's studios include equipment that can be used for recording audio.
- iMac (24" M1, 16GB RAM)
- JBL Control Room Monitors (2)
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 generation 3
The "control room" of a studio is where audio engineers and producers mix the mic and instrument signals, listen to the recordings and tracks with monitor speakers or headphones, and manipulate the tracks by adjusting the mixing console settings. Studio staff are available to provide basic assistance. Please contact the individual location for more information. Both of PPLD's studios include equipment that can be used for recording audio.
Condenser Microphones - Provide a detailed, accurate pickup of sound sources. These are commonly used on vocals and acoustic instruments such as pianos, guitars, strings, and woodwinds.
- Audio Technica AT4041 Cardioid
- CAD M179 Variable-Pattern (2)
- RODE NT4 – Cardioid X/Y Stereo Microphone
- Sennheiser ME-62
- Sony ECM-44B - Omnidirectional Lavalier (6)
- Audio Technica AT835B - Shotgun Mic
- Sennheiser ME-66 - Shotgun Mic (2)
- Audix ADX51 (2)
Dynamic Microphones - A sturdy, durable type of microphone that is used on louder sound sources such as amplifiers or drums.
- Shure SM 57 (6)
- Shure SM 58 (4)
- 25’x35’ floor with gray walls and black curtains
- 10’ high 18’ long pre-lit fabric green screen
- ManfrottoTripod – Legs: 546B, Head: 504HD (3)
- Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System with Fluid Head
- Camera Dollies (x3)
- Vinyl 9’ x 20’ White and Gradient Photography backdrops
The 25’ x 35’ studio floor provides a large open space to create video and photography projects. The space contains black curtains, a gray wall, and a pre-lit green screen.
- Sony PMW-300 (3)
- Ikan teleprompter
- Sony HXR-NX80 camcorder
- DSLR camera Nikon D3400
- Nord Stage 3
- Native Instruments Maschine Mikro
- Arri tungsten lights: 750w, 650w, 350w, 150w(x2) with stands
- Ikan IB1000 Bi-Color LED lights (4)
- Ikan IB500 Bi-Color LED lights (4)
- Intertek QA12X RGB spotlights (4)
- RGB Background wash lights with control panel (9)
- Additional lighting accessories: gels, scrims, barn doors, flags, reflectors, and diffusers
Available only at Studio21c Lighting equipment is available for use anytime when reserving the studio at Library 21c. To see a list of lights available for check out from Studio 21c, visit our Check-Out Equipment page.
PPLD provides both PC and Mac options loaded with a variety of specialty software for video and sound editing at Library 21c and Sand Creek Library.
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Audacity
- Blender
- FL Studio
- DaVinci Resolve
- Garageband
- Final Cut Pro X
- iMovie
- Logic Pro 10
- Reaper