Studios for live television that keep working on air
We plan, install and support the cameras, sound, lighting and signal systems behind news programmes, interviews and live shows, and we document every job so your crew can run it.
Working from Perth since 2011, for studios across Scotland
What we do in the studio
Studio equipment integration
We specify, install and test vision mixers, routers, monitoring and intercom, so the gallery behaves as one system. Callum writes the handover documentation, and your engineers get a clear signal diagram.
Camera setup and operation
Camera positions, pedestal and robotic rigs, and a proper briefing for operators. The aim is steady, well-framed live coverage that does not depend on one person remembering how the studio is set up.
Acoustic optimisation
We measure studio and gallery rooms, then specify treatment to control echo and background noise. Duncan's measurements decide what goes on the walls, so speech stays clear on air.
Lighting design and rigging
Key, fill and background lighting plans using LED fixtures, grids and dimming control. We design for news and interview sets, with attention to skin tones, shadows and how the rig is maintained.
Live production workflow support
Rundown planning, rehearsal support and written fault-finding procedures. When something fails during a live programme, your crew has a sequence to follow rather than a guess.
Technical audits
A written review of an existing studio: cabling, power, signal paths and risks. You receive a prioritised action list, so you can decide what to fix first and what can wait.
Technical audits for studios already on air
An audit suits a studio that works but is not fully understood, perhaps after staff changes, years of additions or repeated small faults. We inspect the installation and report on what we find, in plain language, with priorities.
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- Cabling and patching
- We trace cable runs, patch panels and labelling, and note where undocumented changes have crept in. Poor labelling is often the root cause of slow fault-finding during a live show.
- Power and earthing
- We review how the studio is powered, where equipment shares circuits and whether there is backup for critical items. Hum and noise problems often begin here.
- Signal paths
- We follow vision, audio and intercom from source to output and check for single points of failure, mismatched formats and monitoring gaps.
- Prioritised action list
- The written report ranks findings by risk and effort. You can act on the urgent items yourself, or ask us to quote for the work.
Before the visit, gather any existing signal diagrams, equipment lists and a note of recent faults. Where none exist, that is useful information too.
Frequently asked questions
These are the questions producers and venue managers ask most before a first conversation. If yours is not here, the contact page is the quickest way to ask.
What kinds of studios do you work with?
We work on studios for news programmes, interviews and live shows, from small single-camera rooms to galleries with several operators. Clients are producers, broadcasters and venue managers in Scotland. If your space is used for live television, we can usually advise, even where the room was not built for it.
Can you work with the equipment we already own?
Yes. Many projects reuse existing cameras, mixers and monitors. We check what you have, say what is still suitable and where replacement makes sense, and design around it. We do not recommend new equipment unless it solves a specific problem you have.
Do you only install, or do you help run live shows?
Both are possible. Installation is one part of our work, and we also offer camera setup and operation, rehearsal support and workflow planning. Some clients ask us only for operator training or a rundown review, and that is fine.
How do I get a price?
Send an enquiry through the contact page. After a call or a visit we send a written quotation describing the work, what it includes and what could change it. The prices page sets out typical costs for each service.
How is payment handled?
Once you confirm the quotation in writing, we invoice you and you pay by bank transfer. Nothing is paid on the website. Cancellations and refunds follow the payment and refund policy, which we are happy to explain before you commit.
How long does a studio project take?
It depends on the scope. An audit or an acoustic survey can be done in days, while a full gallery integration takes longer because of delivery of equipment and testing. The written plan gives a realistic timetable based on your site and your broadcast schedule.
Will our staff be able to operate the studio afterwards?
That is the purpose of the handover. We brief operators, rehearse with them and leave documentation covering signal flow, settings and fault-finding. You should not need us on call to run an ordinary programme.
Do you work outside Perth?
Our office is in Perth, and we work with studios elsewhere in Scotland. Travel is discussed in the quotation, so there are no surprises. If you are further afield, contact us and we will say honestly whether we can help.
Technical audits
How to Prepare Your Studio for a Written Technical Audit
A practical guide to getting ready for a technical audit: what to gather, which areas to walk through first, and how to read the prioritised action list once it arrives.
Lighting
A checklist to work through before you commit to a lighting plan
Before a lighting rig is specified, a handful of practical questions about the room, the set, the cameras and the crew save money and rework later. Here is the list we use.
Studio systems
Common Mistakes in Studio Equipment Integration and How to Avoid Them
Most gallery faults trace back to decisions made before a single cable is run. These are the integration mistakes we meet most often in live studios, and the habits that prevent them.
Ready to discuss your studio or your next live show?
Call and tell us what you broadcast and where it goes wrong. We will ask a few practical questions and suggest whether a visit, an audit or a written quotation is the right next step.
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