The Synchromesh EU – International Arts and Communications are running a contest for the best portable recording studio design (and prototype).
Anyone can enter, individuals, groups and companies.
There is a prize of €5,000 for what the Synchromesh partnership considers to be the best solution.
More details about the background to the project are available on the official website.
International Arts and Communications in Dublin is running a two year project for young professionals to create and record audio dramas across Europe. The project introduces a range of creatives and technicians to the joys and potential of audio drama.
Audio drama is a highly accessible art form which can now be made using low cost but high quality technical equipment, free editing software and can be widely distributed online.
The Covid-19 lockdown provided new opportunities to record audio remotely from actors’ homes – a development from the time honoured tradition of voiceover artists sticking a duvet over their head.. The potential with a broadcast quality portable studio that can be sent and opened anywhere tardis-like is tremendous.
The design challenge is that the features needed for this studio appear to be contradictory. This studio needs some exceptionally clever thinking.
The organizers are looking for a low cost portable recording studio “in a box”. The box – ideally no bigger than a couple of suitcases – would contain everything required for an effective recording studio – microphones, insulation etc. It would be available to order as a home assembly kit which could easily be assembled by the most technically challenged in their own home.
Entries are accepted from individuals, ad hoc groups of entrants, constituted organisations including – but not restricted to – registered companies, schools, universities, arts organisations or community organisations. In making an entry, the contact person certifies that all parties associated with the application agree to the terms of the competition. There are no geographical restrictions on eligibility.
Please check the official website for further details.
No Entry Fee!
It's free to enter.