The Set Philly:
Philadelphia's Premier Podcast Studio

Bring The Conversation. We'll Handle The Room.

No cables to run, no lighting to fuss with, no camera angles to guess at. Everything's already set up before you walk in.

Why Choose Us

At The Set Philly,

Recording Should Feel Effortless

That means walking in, sitting down, and talking, nothing else. An engineer runs the gear so you don't have to, and the room is built to make people forget there's a camera in it at all. This is Philadelphia's premier podcast & recording studio, built around exactly that feeling.

Every session comes with:

Camera Angles

Multiple 4K
camera angles

Audio

Professionally
mixed and
mastered
audio

Lighting

Customizable
studio lighting

Delivery

All files
delivered
within 24 hours

Sets

1 studio, 7
customizable
podcast sets

A Look Inside

See The Space
For Yourself

A few frames from inside The Set, before you ever walk in.

The Set Philly's Dark Lounge studio set in Philadelphia's UPenn Pennovation Center.

The Studio

Ready When You Are

A fully equipped room inside UPenn's Pennovation Center campus, near Center City and University City. Sit down, mic up, and go.

Want to build your own podcast set up instead? We also offer that in South Philly.

The Guest Experience

You're Taken Care Of,

The Moment You Arrive

Free gated parking is waiting before you even park. A host who has everything set before you sit down. Behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos and short-form reels from your own session, included, not upsold. This is the hospitality most studios skip, and it's what makes this Philadelphia's premier podcast & recording studio.

Parking

Free gated
parking, every
session

Host

A host who
handles the
details before
you have to

Waiting Room

Waiting room

BTS

BTS photos
and reels from
your session

Images

Images you'll
actually want
to keep

Behind The Scenes

Guest Reels &
BTS Highlights

See how we showcase our guests — from exclusive reels to behind-the-scenes moments that tell their story.

Book By The Hour Or The Day

Hourly Session

$250/hr

Solid audio and video, no add-ons, no frills.

  • Full camera and mic setup included
  • Room for up to four people
  • An operator running the session
  • Files handed off within a few business days

Full-Day Rate

$1,500/day

Books out cheaper per hour than booking multiple short sessions.

  • Full camera and mic setup included
  • Room for up to four people
  • An operator running the session
  • Files handed off within a few business days

Explore all our packages to find the perfect fit. VIEW ALL PACKAGES →

What Clients Are Saying

Testimonials

Find Us

The Set:

Near Center City, Philadelphia

Minutes from Center City and University City, inside UPenn's gated Pennovation Center on the souther bank of the Schuylkill River.

Studios are open 8am-8pm, but by appointments, we offer 24/7

Free gated parking on-site.

By car:

Take I-76 (the Schuylkill Expressway) to Exit 346B (University Avenue). Cross the bridge onto S. 34th Street, then turn left at the light onto Grays Ferry Ave. The entrance is immediately on your right through the gate, look for the modern glass building.

From the airport:

About 15–20 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport via I-95 or I-76. SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail line runs to UPenn Medicine Station, a short rideshare or bus from there.

Before You Book

Questions We Get A Lot

A few quick ones. Full list is on the FAQ page.

Do I need experience to record here?

No. First-timers are welcome, and an operator handles the technical side.

Yes, we offer that in South Philly, contact us to learn more.

Near Center City and University City, inside Penn’s Pennovation Works campus.

The Set Philly Logo

Ready When You Are

Let's Build Your Podcast Together

Want to build your own set instead?
See Custom-Built Sets