Welcome to the Decker Recording Studio

The Decker Recording Studio is currently in Phase 1 of the Studio Launch Project!

During this phase, all appointments will be scheduled by appointment or invitation only. During this testing phase, the focus will be on fine-tuning the needs for the studio . There is no guarantee of deliverables during this phase of studio launch. All sessions will be scheduled and booked based on engineer availability.

To book, please review the calendar for available reservation times. Bookings are tiered based on the level of expertise provided during sessions. Click one of the session access types below to learn each type of studio session.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST YOUR BOOKING!

Brave New Sounds

The Decker Recording Studio at the Franklin Lakes Public Library is a one-of-a-kind audio media lab where users can learn the ins-and outs of the audio production process.

Using the Decker Studio, patrons can:

  • Record professional podcasts

  • Mix & Master audio

  • Learn about the process of recording, mixing, and mastering

  • Play and rehearse instruments with 0 studio experience needed

  • Track solo vocals and instruments

  • Multi-track record full band audio

We’re working on getting the details of our studio just right, so we want to tell you what the Studio opening timeline looks like!

Policies for studio use are currently being finalized - please check back soon for a complete list of studio policies and guidelines.

  • Phase 1 of Decker Recording Studio opening will entail bookings by appointment only, working with trained engineers to fine tune studio capabilities. Only Pro Engineer Recording Sessions will be offered during Phase 1. There is no guarantee of deliverable products from Studio sessions during Phase 1.

    We will begin taking these bookings on Wednesday, May 13th!

  • Phase 2 will allow for resident sign-ups for studio use online, and availability for training workshops, and sessions moderated by our professional studio engineer and trained staff members. This phase is expected to launch in mid June.

  • Phase 3 will launch studio orientation training, which will provide instruction on how to set up instruments to play, record audio, use interfaces, master and release tracks, etc. You’ll also be able to become certified to use the studio without oversight from an engineer. We do not have a firm date for openings for these classes, but we expect to begin in mid July.

Interfaces and Software Offered:

  • Mac Studio PC

  • Fender Studio Pro 8

  • Launchkey49 MIDI Controller

  • (5) Behringer P16-HQ Personal Mixing System and Headphone Hub

  • (2) Universal Audio Volt 876 USB-C Audio Interfaces

  • Rodecaster Pro II podcast interface

Instruments and Mics Offered:

  • Roland FA-07 Workstation (keyboard)

  • Yamaha DTX E-drum kit (electric drum)

  • Yamaha APX600 (acoustic guitar)

  • Fender Squier Stratocaster (electric guitar)

  • Ibanez Standard SR300EB (electric bass)

  • (2) Shure 7DB Microphones

  • (5) Shure SM58 Microphones

  • (2) Aston Condenser Microphones