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Studio iU (Video Recording / Recording Studio)

Introducing Studio iU

Studio iU, operated by i-Pairs Inc., a “Digital Content Specialized Creative Company,” is a video recording and recording studio.

Our experienced creators and engineers conduct various recordings for audio, music, and video productions daily, with a track record of videos achieving millions of views.

Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station (JR / Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) Waseda Exit, Studio iU minimizes travel time loss and is ideal for small to mid-sized projects requiring the latest professional equipment and flexible workflows.

What You Can Do at Studio iU

Studio iU features a control room and a spacious (approx. 8 tatami mats) recording booth with lighting equipment, allowing for simultaneous audio recording and video shooting. The control room can accommodate up to 3-4 people.

The studio can be used for various purposes such as recording “Singing” videos against a white background, motion capture for VTubers, talk show recordings, and live streaming on YouTube and other platforms. A green screen is also available for chroma key shooting (approx. 3m x 4m, height just under 2.5m).

More on Motion Capture Service
More on Live Streaming Service

We offer reasonable pricing (see reference cost examples here), so please feel free to contact us for details. We can also assign additional experienced directors in various fields.

Studio rental, post-production work, such as audio mixing, is also available (availability may vary).

Examples of Studio Use

  • Vocal recording
  • Instrument recording
  • Voice recording for narration, voice guidance, etc.
  • Animation voice-over (using three microphones)
  • Singing video recording (video + audio)
  • Small group workshops (e.g., recording practice)
  • Live streaming on YouTube, TikTok, etc. (video + audio)
  • ASMR recording (audio only / simultaneous audio + video recording)
  • Game commentary
  • Motion capture (simultaneous recording of two people)
  • Finger capture
  • VTuber recording
  • Chroma key shooting
  • Product photography (still / video)

Studio Location

〒169-0075
IMA Building 4F, 4-10-14 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Business Hours

In principle, our hours are weekdays from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Please consult with us for weekend and holiday use.

Reservations / Estimate Requests

For reservation inquiries and estimate requests, please contact us individually.
We also accept requests for studio tours. Contact us for more details

Reference: Example Usage Fees

Recording ContentUsage Fee Example
Audio/Song Recording (with Engineer)15,400 yen (incl. tax) per two hours
Dubbing Recording (with Engineer)35,200 yen (incl. tax) per four hours
Shooting (with Lighting Equipment)26,400 yen (incl. tax) per four hours
Video + Audio Recording (with Engineer + Cameraman)26,400 yen (incl. tax) per two hours
Live Streaming (with Cameraman + Operator)66,000 yen (incl. tax) per two hours
Motion Capture (with Operator)99,000 yen (incl. tax) per two hours

Cancellation Fees

If you wish to cancel your reservation, the following cancellation fees will apply depending on how close it is to the reserved date.

Cancellation Date金額
Up to 3 days beforeFree
2 days before50% of the usage fee
Day before to day of useFull amount of the usage fee

Payment Methods

For Corporations
If corporate clients request accounts receivable billing for their first use, an invoice will be issued at the end of the month for payment by the end of the following month. If there is no request for end-of-month billing, an invoice will be issued after each use, and the amount must be paid within one week.

For Individuals
For individual use, we kindly ask for cash payment on the day of use.
We can also issue a receipt upon request, so please ask the studio staff.

Main Examples of Studio iU Use

  • Streaming studio for “VTuber Real-Time Live Festival
  • Recording for well-known YouTubers’ “Singing” videos
  • Narration recording and MA for a restaurant’s YouTube Channel series
  • Recording for an accordionist’s CD production
  • 24-hour YouTube live streaming for an artist
  • Motion capture shooting for a sports goods brand
  • MA work for TV commercials for an advertising agency

Live streaming by GLAD Sound LLC (Cover of “Don’t Know Why”)
https://youtu.be/X1z5ouUAw64

Live streaming by GLAD Sound LLC (Cover of “Isn’t She Lovely”)
https://youtu.be/9RlwtEpSJXU

mikerr’s “Singing” video of “Ariamaru Tomi” by Ringo Shiina
https://youtu.be/TmXM-GmiCCA

Recording and audio production for Diamond Spirits Inc.’s “Fasu Miso” PV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwTt6cflF8c

Introducing Our Engineers

Studio iU (i-Pairs) Directors/Producers

NameSpecialization & Role
Mamoru Ito (Music | Audio | Multilingual)Engineer / Director / Producer
Naoya Sato (3DCG | Motion Capture)Director / Producer
Kentaro Yasui (Video | Motion Capture)Director
Taichi Minagawa (Music | Audio | Multilingual)Director / Producer
TOSHIKI NAGASAWA (Music | Audio)Engineer / Director / Producer
Kaito Tsugawa (Audio | Multilingual)Director

※Additional assignment of directors is chargeable (quoted separately).

Studio Equipment List (Recording Equipment Only)

ComputerMac Studio 2022 (macOS Monterey 32GB Apple M1 Max )
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
Windows 10 (Core i7, Memory 32GB)
DAWPro Tools Studio 2022 6.0
Adobe Audition
Logic Pro X (Mac)
Steinberg Cubase Pro 11 (Windows)
SOUND FORGE Pro 14 Suite (Windows)
Audio I/FRME Fireface UFX II
RME Fireface UFX
RME Babyface
MOTU M2
AVID digi 003
Monitor SpeakerADAM A7X
YAMAHA NS-10M STUDIO
JBL 305P MK2
Power AmpYAMAHA P1000S
HeadphoneSHURE SRH840
SONY MDR-CD900ST x3
Audio Technica ATH-SX1a
MicrophoneAKG C414XLII ×2 (Up to 3 units available: Advance reservation required)
AKG C1000S x2
Austrian Audio OC818 x3
FOSTEX MC10ST 2×2
NEUMANN U87Ai ×2 (Advance reservation required for using 2 units)
NEUMANN KM84 ×2
Peluso 22 47 (Tube Microphone: Advance reservation required)
Rode NT2 x2
SHURE SM57 x5
SHURE SM58 x2
SHURE BETA57
SHURE BETA58A
SHURE SM7B
SENNHEISER MD 421-II
WARM AUDIO WA-67 (Tube Microphone, Coming soon)
Mic PreAmpRupert Neve Designs 5211
Slate Pro Audio FOX
Focusrite OctoPre MkⅡ
Compressordbx 286A
Effect Plug-insWaves Mercury
Waves Abbey Road Collection
Waves SSL 4000 Collection
Waves Chris Lord-Alge Signature Series
UAD-2 Satellite TB3 Octo Custom
IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX
IK Multimedia ARC System 3
Ceremony Melodyne4 Studio
iZotope Ozone9 Advanced
iZotope Neutron3
iZotope Nectar3
iZotope RX7 Advanced
Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
KOMPLTE ULTIMATE 12
ControllerRME ARC USB
icon PLATFORM・M+
Sub Audio MixerYAMAHA MG12XU
KeyboardKOMPLETE KONTROL S61
Roland RD-88
Cue Systembehringer POWERPLAY 16

Notes

  • Additional rental fees will apply for using equipment not listed above.
  • You may bring your own equipment, including PCs, audio interfaces, microphones, and mic preamps.
  • Recordings involving high volumes are not permitted.
  • Recording of instruments with significant vibrations, such as drum sets, is not allowed.
  • Studio use during late night hours is generally not accepted.
  • To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please limit the number of people using the studio as much as possible.
  • There is no dedicated parking. Please use the large paid parking lot in front of the building.