Facilities

Learn about our recording studios, Black Box Theater, production and media labs, and more. 

TAKE A TOUR

Tour the Berklee NYC Campus

Join Stephen Webber, executive director of Berklee NYC, for a virtual tour of the renovated Power Station facilities.

Recording Studios

People setting up a recording session at the Power Station

Berklee NYC's Power Station studios—where Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Madonna, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Dylan, the cast of Hamilton, and many others recorded iconic albums—has been transformed into a state-of-the-art recording and video production facility.

Power Station facilities include:

  • four large-format recording studios with 4K video integration;
  • a production suite with an attached isolation booth; and
  • an extensive collection of vintage microphones, outboard gear, vintage keyboards, and more.
After a $15 million renovation, Power Station at Berklee NYC has reopened for professional sessions and industry events.

Black Box Theater

Performers on stage at the Black Box Theater

Our new Black Box Theater is an ideal space for small-scale theater works, concerts, music video shoots, workshops, and other events.

Features:

  • Large 20' LED wall
  • Full lighting grid featuring an array of theatrical, cinematic, and FX lighting
  • Engineer/lighting booth
  • Available modular stage
  • PA systems
  • Projection-mapping capabilities
  • Green room and pantry

Modern Video Capture

Camera set up in the Power Station

Video is an integral part of today’s music and performing arts landscape, with music videos, live studio performances, and behind-the-scenes footage providing artists with crucial marketing tools. Our in-house video team is ready to capture your creative process.

Video capabilities:

  • Each studio is outfitted with 4K PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras controlled by a dedicated video control room.
  • Rentable camera packages, including RED cameras, Panasonic camcorders, and GoPros
  • 360 cameras capable of 8K cinematic 360-degree video capture
  • Lighting equipment, tripods, jibs, and other tools used to enhance video production value
  • Professional videographers with experience in the studios and a variety of capturing techniques
  • Live broadcast and streaming capabilities

DJ Lab

Musician at a turntable

The DJ Lab houses a wide array of both digital and analog DJ systems, from vinyl turntables and mixers to modern CDJs and digital DJ controllers.

The lab features equipment and software from Rane, Numark, Akai, Pioneer, Roland, Ableton, and Serato.


VR and Immersive Media Lab

Student wearing a virtual reality headset

This laboratory space is dedicated to exploring the realms of virtual reality and other immersive media.

Equipment:

  • Oculus Quest
  • Oculus Rift
  • HTC Vive

Practice Rooms and Rehearsal Space

Space on the Berklee NYC campus

Berklee NYC offers the following options for solo and group rehearsals:

  • Three writing/production rooms
  • Two ensemble practice rooms
  • Full backline gear, including drums and PA systems