This studio is perfect for those traveling from outside of Key West. Why bother transporting heavy sound, lighting and camera support equipment when you can rent it here. Bring your camera systems and you are all set. The portable studio is ideal for documentary, infomercial, television commercials, short films or full length productions, adult and other filmmaking projects. The studio is great for video or film. The sound recording abilities of the studio also makes it ideal for recording meetings and performances. A Fostex MR8 MKII 8-track digital recorder is also available for use with the studio. The studio has everything you need to record your band's demo CD or shoot your video.
The GLINN Studio was intended for videographers who have their own cameras, but the studio is also available with video cameras and a full crew if you'd like us to provide a second and/or third unit, or even handle the entire Florida Keys video production. Click on the link at the top of the page for more information, together with our suggestions on camcorders and camcorder cases should you be interested in purchasing a camcorder or related item.
The GLINN Studio is self-contained in a wooden box 2 feet by 2 feet square and 4 feet high. It has wheels on the bottom and the back for easy movement together with built-in handles. One person can move the unit into and out of a pickup truck or van. Transportation is included. The front cover of the studio is removable and becomes a 2 by 4 foot table on the side of the main unit. The table can be used by the director and/or used for makeup (a mirror is included) or other purposes. The padded lockbox at the bottom can be used to store cameras or other equipment. The unit is reasonably weatherproof and provides excellent protection of its contents. It is also equipped with an alarm system.
The unit has a 12 volt battery power supply. It has a 12 ft. cable and automotive plug to connect to the power supply of a vehicle. Of course it can be plugged into the wall. The studio box includes a 120vac to 12vdc power supply and a 12 volt inverter to create 120vac current from battery power in order to handle all internal power needs. It includes built-in lighting. Finally, the unit includes two 
12vdc converters to provide 1.5 to 9 volts for small electronics. Each converter has a selection of power tips to fit any device.
The studio contains all the equipment you need to achieve The studio contains a high quality directional Azden SGM-1X professional shotgun microphone with a shock mount and a 14 foot fiberglass sound boom. There is a studio quality C1 large diaphram condensor microphone ideal for vocals. There are two wireless microphone systems, two high quality Shure microphones for music or voice, plus 4 good quality Radio Shack microphones ideal for voice and also musical use. There are two lapel microphones. The studio includes two floor microphone stands, one with a boom and the other with a 13 inch flexible gooseneck. There are 7 desk stands.
The 4 foot fiberglass boom extends to 14 feet and includes a shock mount. Several 50 foot XLR cables, plus smaller microphone cables are included. The Azden and Shure microphones are XLR balanced. They plug into a 10 channel stereo Behringer microphone mixer (Eurorack MXB1002) which also accepts line and special effects inputs and provides phantom power. AKG K240M Pro stereo headphones are provided for the sound engineer. These are the best selling and most widely used headphones in large studios, sound stages and orchestras around the world. The studio includes two professional 
Behringer HPX2000 headphones for the director and other staff. Several lightweight headphones are also available. The studio includes an Behringer 4 channel Micro-Amp HA400 stereo headphone distribution amplifier.
To make sure all the cables are working properly the studio includes a Behringer CT100 microprocessor controlled 6 in one cable tester. It has three modes and accepts all standard connectors: XLR, mono and TRS phone(1/4", 1/8", TT) RCA and MIDI. It detects phantom power and does grounded shield check. It can detect intermittent problems and tell you exactly what pin has the problem.
The sound engineer also has a 7.5 inch color LCD display to monitor the video production. The LCD display can also be used for video playback, has built-in speakers and includes a remote control. A battery/12vdc/115ac 5 inch B&W monitor can also be included in the unit at no additional cost upon request. A handheld 3 inch color monitor is also available. Another 
7.5 inch color LCD is available for the director. We plan to add 2 LCD monitors for the director to see all cameras in a 3-camera shooting scenario.
All of this equipment connects to your camcorder with a professional SignVideo XLR adapter. This unit allows balanced XLR cables to be attached and converted to a standard stereo miniplug to plug into your camcorder's microphone jack. The XLR adapter also has line inputs, a headphone jack and volume controls. If your camcorder has XLR connectors you do not need this adapter. The studio further includes a SignVideo VU150 Stereo Audio Level Meter that is camera mountable. You can easily visually monitor the sound levels reaching your camcorder. The Azden and Shure microphones have foam wind screens. The studio includes a 4 inch pop filter for high impact vocal recording. The table containing the mixer and LCD monitor fully extends out of the main unit.
Lighting equipment includes a Lowell DP (500 watt) light with spot and flood controls, a Lowell Omni (500 watt) with diffusion filter and barndoors, and a Lowell Pro (500 watt) with spot and flood control. All lights include 7 foot light stands and white umbrellas with liners that can be used to reflect light or to diffuse it. Two 
Tota Flags, Tota Flexi Shafts, and 2 
Tota Tatch are included which can be used on any light to eliminate a hot spot.
There is also a 12 inch PhotoFlex LiteDisk and a 22 inch PhotoFlex translucent LiteDisk to reflect or diffuse light. The studio includes a 
Manfrotto D700B Avenger reflector holder that mounts on a light stand. Additional LiteDisks and lighting accessories will be purchased and available in the future. The studio also includes two 50 foot extension cords and a 12 foot cord with two outlet boxes providing 4 outlets each. 
Click here to see lighting equipment in use in a studio setting.
Camera support equipment includes a heavy duty tripod, a Velbon medium duty tripod, a Bogen tripod dolly, a Bogen Manfrotto monopod and a camera mount with pressure clamp and flexible gooseneck plus a small tabletop tripod. The large items are contained in the back of the unit which is open to the bottom. Bungie cords hold items in position. 
The back top cover opens and holds an eight user-selectable, pre-programmed frequency channels 900MHz wireless microphone receiver which is connected to a 12 volt DC source. With a matching 900MHz wireless audio link transmitter, the system has a range of 200-feet. The transmitter has line and microphone inputs.
The unit also includes other items that you might need. These include 4 
Cobra MicroTalk FRS-110 22-ch 2 way radios including 
4 earbud headphones with microphones. 
Gaffer supplies such as white gaffers tape, duct tape, various clamps, tools, a video mixer, video cables, sound and microphone cables, earbuds, a stop watch, a professional Lucite movie clapper board, a small video slate, whiteboard markers and eraser, and other items. 
The top cover opens and is held at a convenient angle with a small shelf and miniature bungie cords to hold scripts and/or storyboards.
If you have no use for the camera lockbox at the bottom of the unit, the space can be used for storage or other things. The storage space can be used, in the alternative, to hold the Fostex MR8 Multitracker, to hold an additional video monitor or your camera.
Additional items available include a 2x4 foot hand truck (which is being adapted as a camera platform), portable folding chairs, a 11x11 foot sun canopy, 4 foot and 6 foot ladders, dual 500 watt outside work lights on a stand, additional extension cords, a stereo CD boombox for sound reinforcement, a portable DVD player, and numerous other items. We also have coolers with seats and a large beverage container. Further, we have a small selection of props including camping and snorkeling equipment. We can also help you make arrangements in Key West or obtain prop and other production items.
Keep in mind that you can not purchase professional camera equipment in Key West. You can purchase consumer camcorders at Sears and Radio Shack, and digital cameras at Sears, Office Max, Radio Shack, and Kmart. However none of these stores offers any sort of accessories, much less prosumer or professional equipment. Nobody rents equipment. Ritz Camera, the only actual camera store recently closed. Now photo processing available in Key West is limited to drug and grocery stores.
Note: We originally called it a portable television studio due to the site name, but as it does not contain cameras or live switching equipment, that was not really accurate. It is more like a small movie studio, so we changed that to "Movie Studio in a Box". That was easier than calling it an "Audio Video Studio in a Box". Although not Hollywood grade, completely professional videos have been produced with this system. It also goes with the new theme of the site. If you need an actual television studio in Key West, Comcast has a small one here for local programming. Key West has no television stations, only Comcast cable.
The complete GLINN Studio rents for $380 per day which includes a one man staff.
TO RENT THIS UNIT call Dan at 305.849.5020
Email: dan@blueplanetoffices.com
Dan is also available to assist with your Key West production as a second unit cameraman, soundman, gaffer or grip.
Write to:
GLINN Media Corporation, a Division of
Blue Planet Offices, Inc.
1107 Key Plaza, #306
Key West, FL 33040
See our Blue Planet Offices, Inc. main site at www.blueplanetoffices.com
See our GLINN Media main site at www.glinn.com
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