What does it look like inside Vivid Core Music? We're giving you a full virtual studio tour of St. Louis's only non-profit recording studio — from the Dolby Atmos control room to the isolation booth to the podcast setup. Whether you're booking your first session or just curious about what professional recording looks like, here's everything you need to know about what's inside.
The Control Room
The heart of Vivid Core Music is its control room — a full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos-configured space designed for professional mixing, mastering, and music production. The control room features:
- A full Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 speaker configuration for immersive audio mixing
- Universal Audio interfaces — the industry standard for professional recording
- Top-tier preamps for pristine signal capture
- Professional monitoring speakers for accurate, flat playback
- Industry-standard DAW software for tracking, editing, and mixing
This is where your engineer sits during your session — listening, adjusting, and shaping your sound in real time.
The Isolation Booth
Adjacent to the control room is Vivid Core Music's acoustically treated isolation booth — the space where artists record. The booth is designed to eliminate outside noise and internal reflections, ensuring the cleanest possible signal capture. It features:
- Full acoustic treatment on all walls and ceiling
- A $30,000+ professional microphone setup
- Headphone monitoring so artists can hear themselves and the track while performing
- Comfortable, inspiring atmosphere designed to put artists at ease
The Podcast Studio
Vivid Core Music's dedicated podcast setup is fully equipped for both audio-only and 4K video podcast production:
- SM7B microphones — the industry standard for broadcast and podcast vocals
- Rodecaster Pro for live audio mixing during your session
- 4K camera setup for video podcast production
- Professional acoustic treatment for clean, broadcast-quality sound
- Multi-person setup for shows with hosts, co-hosts, and guests
The Location
Vivid Core Music is located at 4433 Woodson Road Suite 240, St. Louis, MO 63134 — right across from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The studio is easy to find, accessible from every part of the metro within 20 minutes, and offers convenient parking. Sessions are by appointment from 8AM to 1AM, seven days a week.
The Team
Behind every great recording is a great engineer. At Vivid Core Music, that means:
- Tarcea Renee (Tarcea Willis): Founder, CEO, and lead audio engineer — a GRAMMY-considered artist and St. Louis native with over a decade of professional engineering experience.
- Til December: Co-engineer and producer with 2x Platinum production credits and experience working with nationally recognized artists across genres.
- @vividcortez: In-house videographer for music video and 4K podcast content production.
Ready to Book Your Studio Session?
Now that you've seen what's inside, it's time to book your session. Visit vividcoremusic.com to view rates and availability, or call (314) 916-4450. The studio is open by appointment from 8AM to 1AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does Vivid Core Music have?
Vivid Core Music features a full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos control room, a $30,000+ microphone setup, Universal Audio interfaces, SM7B podcast microphones, Rodecaster Pro, 4K video production equipment, and professional acoustic treatment throughout.
Can I tour Vivid Core Music before booking?
Yes. Vivid Core Music offers studio tours for prospective clients. Contact the studio at vividcoremusic.com or (314) 916-4450 to schedule a visit.
How big is the recording booth at Vivid Core Music?
Vivid Core Music's isolation booth can accommodate solo vocalists, small groups, and bands. Contact the studio to discuss the specifics of your session and group size to confirm the space meets your needs.
