Recording studio with iMac and speakers at a desk, with keyboard and electronic drums on either side, and another table with microphone stands and headphones. There are different shaped orange acoustic panels on the white walls.

What is it?

A tailored recording space in Auaha Central Library, for both newcomers and amateurs who want to spend time learning about recording. We have two styles of recording available:

Music setup

  • iMac with Garageband

  • Scarlett Recording Interface

  • Condenser Microphone

  • KRK Studio Monitors

  • Alesis Electronic Drum Kit

  • Washburn Acoustic Guitar

Podcast setup

  • Rode Podcast Desk

  • 4x Rode Podcast Microphones

  • 4x Headphones

You must have a booking to use our studio.

Please bring your own storage media for the studio, whether that be your own cloud storage such as Google Drive or a USB Stick. For the podcast desk, you MUST bring your own Micro SD Card.

As with the rest of Auaha, the studio is a self-directed learning space, so please remember to factor in your own learning time to your studio booking.

Check out these YouTube videos for basic instructions:

  1. Learn more about recording in a studio.

  2. Learn about connecting microphones and other instruments

  3. Learn Garageband.

LinkedIn Learning also offers video courses by industry experts on a range of topics, including audio production. You can access LinkedIn Learning for free using your library card.

There are no costs associated with using the studio. However if you book and do not show within 15 minutes of your booked time, you forfeit your session.

You can fill out the Studio booking form to let us know your preferred day. 

Please note: Your booking is not complete until you have received confirmation of the date and time. Auaha Librarians will be in touch with you within 48 hours.