Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book the studio?
SImply fill in the enquiry form below, e-mail us on hello@rocabastudios.com or call us on 07931-314756 ad one of our team will be happy to help you place a booking. We’ll check availability, confirm your requirements and our rates and then send you out a booking form to complete. We require a 50% deposit when you book the space and the balance to be paid 48 hours in advance of the booking to confirm the space.
Do you have parking on site or nearby?
Yes! We can provide up to two car parking spaces with every booking and more dependent on the booking type or time. If you require more, please get in touch with us below and we will be happy to collaborate with you. There are very few restirctions on our neighbouring streets and plenty of street parking within a few minutes of the studio.
What is the nearest station to your studios?
The nearest train station to Rocaba Studios is New Barnet railway station which is an approximate 7 to 9 minute walk away. The nearest London Underground tube station is High Barnet station on the Northern Line with is one bus (15 mins) or a 5 minute taxi ride away. Oakwood on the Piccadilly Line is also one bus (15 mons) or a 10 minute taxi ride away.
Do you provide refreshments?
We certainly can, and we have tea and coffee facilities on site as well as water. We provide these drinks with all bookings. We can also include and prepare a soft drinks package depending on the number of people in your booking, as well as an alcohol package should you wish. We don’t have a license to sell alcohol however.
What is the cancellation policy ?
We want to be as flexible as possible, and know that sometimes plans can change. If you cancel your booking with 7 days notice, there is no cancellation fee or charge. If you cancel with less than 7 but more than 48 hours notice, we can transfer the booking to a future date but no cancellation is possible. Any bookings that are cancelled with less than 48 hours will be liable for full payment.
Is there a dressing room or makeup area available?
Yes, we have a changing room with make up facilities and a shower with hot water should you need for any models or actors.
Can you recommend any local catering or food options?
We are conveniently located in between New Barnet and East Barnet (both short walks) and the range of food options is extensive. From pizza to sushi, sandwiches to chinese food and everything in between - we can recommend a range of good food in the local area. We are also happy to arrange external catering if you wish.
Is there Wi-Fi available in the studio?
Yes, we have super-fast wifi already set up for you to use.
Are there any restrictions on the types of content that can be recorded?
Whilst there is no restrictions that we place on what content we can records (other than is must be legal!), our studio is not suited for all types of content. One of our team will happily help you when you place an enquiry and discuss if our studio is right for you.
Can I bring my own equipment to use at your studio?
Yes, you can bring your own equipment to use at our studio. However, we do ask that you let us know in advance so that we can ensure that the equipment is compatible with our facilities.
What are the studio’s hours of operation?
Our Rocaba Studios are available to book 24/7! If 3am is when you want to record your podcast, then we’ll figure out a way to open up for you at 3am! We consider 8am to 6pm on weekdays to be our Regular Hours, and 6pm to 8am and weekends to be Out of Hours where rates can be more.
Can I bring in my own engineer or do you provide one?
We can and are happy to provide you with an engineer for your booking, and they are also available to hire with your booking. For all bookings, we’ll get you set up and ready to go with the equipment you need. If you want a producer to monitor your audio and video, we can certainly do that. If you require a cameraman, photographer or editor - we don’t currently provide those facilities but have a list of recommended suppliers that we can share with you.
Do you have disabled access?
Unfortunately we do not have disabled access assistance to the first floor which is where the studios are located as tehre isn’t a list of stairlift at present.
Do you offer any discounts for repeat bookings?
We ofer a 10% discount for bookings over 4 hours and 20% for bookings of 8 hours, when used consequtively. If you need the studio for something more bespoke or on a regular retainer basis then speak to one of our team and we’ll alway offer you the best rates that we can.
Are there any noise restrictions?
We are located above working offices, so during the day we’d rather not have any rock bands or concerts - but other than that, we don’t have any major noise restrictions of issues. We’d ask that if you think you will be particularly noisy, you warn us in advance!
Can I bring in outside food or drinks?
Yes, that’s not a problem. You just need to leave the studio as you found it!
Are there additional fees for cleaning or equipment rental?
Depending on the package you choose, you can opt for additional breakage insurance and a cleaning fee for the space. That will depend on your booking, our team will talk it through with you.
Do you have a green screen or other backdrops available?
We certainly do! We have a range of backdrops that we can set up for you, from green screens to a range of different colours and designs. We also have a wide selection of other props, chairs and accesories you might want to use.
How many people can the studio accommodate?
We can comfottably accomodate up to 40 people for live podcasts and events, the studio is suited for teams of 8-10 people for photo and video shoots. There’s lots of space, don’t worry! If in doubt, book a free tour today. We can also do virtual tours should you wish.
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