Professional Podcast & Photography Studio for Creators & Industry Professionals

Metered street parking, Nearby parking lot

🚗 Street Parking: Ample street parking is available near the studio, making it easy for guests to find a spot. 🚉 Public Transportation: The Forest Park CTA Blue Line station is nearby, providing easy access for those traveling from Chicago and surrounding areas. Several Pace bus routes also serve the area. 🚶 Walkable Location: Just steps from downtown Forest Park, the studio is surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and meeting spaces—perfect for pre- or post-session networking. Finding parking is hassle-free, ensuring a smooth arrival and departure for all clients and guests. Book your session today!

At Urban Grind Studios, we offer a versatile lighting setup designed to accommodate a wide range of creative projects, ensuring professional-grade visuals and an optimal production environment. 💡 Studio Lighting Features: ✅ Adjustable LED Lighting – High-quality, dimmable LED lights allow you to set the perfect brightness for your shoot or recording session. ✅ Softbox Lighting – Ideal for portrait photography, interviews, and video content, providing even, flattering lighting. ✅ RGB & Creative Lighting Options – Customize your ambiance with color-changing RGB lights to set the mood for music videos, podcast recordings, or branded content. ✅ Natural Light Availability – Strategically placed windows allow for soft, natural light during daytime sessions, while blackout options help control exposure when needed. Whether you’re filming a podcast, capturing product shots, or shooting high-end visuals, Urban Grind Studios provides professional lighting options to elevate your content.

Urban Grind Studios offers a quiet, professional environment designed for high-quality audio and video production. 🔇 Soundproof & Controlled Acoustics ✅ Private Standalone Building – No shared walls, no other tenants, and no outside disturbances. ✅ Set Back from Streets & Businesses – Located away from heavy traffic and city noise for a peaceful recording atmosphere. ✅ Professionally Insulated for Sound – Walls are treated to minimize outside noise and create an acoustically controlled environment. ✅ Quiet Heating & AC System – The temperature control system operates silently, ensuring no background noise in recordings. Whether you're recording a podcast, filming interviews, or working on music production, Urban Grind Studios provides a distraction-free, professional space to capture clean, crisp audio every time. 📩 Book your session today and experience studio-quality sound! 🚀

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Urban Grind Studios is designed for easy and efficient equipment loading, ensuring a hassle-free setup and breakdown for all creators. 🚚 Seamless Load-In & Load-Out: ✅ Pull-Up Garage Access – Drive directly up to the garage for quick and secure unloading. ✅ Short, Well-Lit Walkway – Just a few short steps from the garage to the studio—no ramps needed. ✅ 24/7 Access – Flexible scheduling allows for loading at any time, whether it’s early morning or late at night. ✅ Spacious Entryway – Wide doorways ensure easy transport of large equipment like cameras, lighting rigs, and audio gear. ✅ Private Parking Spot Available – A dedicated private parking spot can be reserved for an additional fee for added convenience. Whether you're bringing in photography gear, podcast setups, or full recording equipment, Urban Grind Studios makes loading in and out simple and stress-free. 📩 Need special arrangements for heavy equipment or parking? Let us know in advance! 🚀

Hair and Make-up Room available

To maintain privacy and professionalism, the following areas are off-limits for filming or photography unless approved in advance: 🚫 Private Offices – These spaces are reserved for staff and studio operations. Access for shooting is only permitted with prior approval. ✅ Approved Shooting Areas: Podcast & recording studio Photography studio Common areas designated for production If you require access to a restricted area for a specific shoot, please contact us in advance for approval.

Urban Grind Studios is equipped with a brand-new, high-quality 110V electrical system, ensuring clean and stable power for all your production needs. ⚡ Power Specifications: ✅ 110V Electrical System – Recently upgraded for consistent, reliable power without fluctuations. ✅ Over a Dozen Easily Accessible Outlets – Conveniently placed throughout the studio, ensuring you have power where you need it. ✅ Floor Outlets Available – Designed for flexible equipment placement without messy cables running across the space. ✅ Power Strips Provided – Additional power options are available to accommodate multiple devices. 🔧 Circuit Breaker Location: ✅ The circuit breaker is easily accessible within the studio for quick power management if needed. Whether you're running high-powered lighting, audio equipment, or multiple devices at once, Urban Grind Studios provides a reliable and professional power setup to support your production. 📩 Need specific power requirements? Let us know, and we’ll ass

📌 General Rules ✅ Respect the Space – Treat the studio, equipment, and furniture with care. Any damage to equipment or the space will be the renter’s responsibility. ✅ Keep It Clean – Please leave the studio as you found it. Dispose of trash in designated bins. ✅ No Unauthorized Guests – Only guests included in the booking are allowed. Please inform us in advance if additional attendees will be present. 🎙 Equipment & Studio Use ✅ Handle Equipment with Care – Our gear is high-end and must be used properly. If you need assistance, ask a staff member. ✅ No Unplugging or Rewiring – Do not disconnect or modify any equipment. If adjustments are needed, please ask for assistance. ✅ Report Any Issues Immediately – If you experience technical difficulties, let us know right away so we can assist. 🚫 Prohibited Activities ❌ No Smoking Indoors – Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. ❌ No Open Flames or Candles – Fire hazards are strictly forbidden inside the studio. ❌ No Excessive Noise or Disturbances – Keep music and sound at a reasonable level. 🍾 Smoking & Alcohol ✅ Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside the studio. ✅ Alcohol is allowed upon prior arrangement—please discuss in advance to ensure compliance with studio guidelines. ⏳ Booking & Timing ✅ Arrive On Time – Your session starts and ends at the scheduled time. Arriving late does not extend your booking. ✅ Wrap Up Promptly – Allow time for packing up and resetting the space within your booking window. Overtime charges may apply. 📲 Security & Liability ✅ Security System in Place – The building is monitored for security. ✅ Personal Belongings – We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please keep valuables secure. ✅ Liability Waiver – Guests assume full responsibility for their actions and any damages incurred during their booking. Failure to comply with these house rules may result in additional fees, termination of the session, or a ban from future bookings.

✅ Furniture Removal: Yes, furniture can be moved or removed from the building if needed for your production. Please handle it with care and return it to its original place after use. ✅ Wall Decorations: Yes, wall decorations can be removed if they interfere with your setup. Please inform us in advance, and ensure they are properly reinstalled after your session. 📩 Need assistance with setup or adjustments? Let us know in advance, and we’ll help accommodate your needs! 🚀