Featuring baffled HVAC, a lighting grid, and a green screen, the DARC SOUNDSTAGE is a purpose-built video production facility for the independent projects of Extended Access members. This is a professional space, approximately 600 square ft with a grid height of 13’, ideal for small projects requiring simple builds and great live audio recording. The DARC SOUNDSTAGE is located at 65 University Private, the University of Ottawa’s Morisset Library basement ( Level 00 ) near Cafe Nostalgica – a great meeting spot.
DARC is taking every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of our staff and membership. All DARC members must act in accordance with our COVID 19 protocols and security measures listed below. All DARC members are asked to wear a mask in our facilities, masks will be provided if you don’t have one. The failure to abide by our COVID 19 protocols will result in the nullification of membership.
* Please note that our SOUNDSTAGE has a maximum capacity of 12 people.
In order to get their code and access card a member must:
Hesitant if this is the right space for your project? Click the link below to book a private tour of the space.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, members will be billed the full price of the booking. If a member does not show up for their booking, a penalty fee of $80 will be charged on top of the booking fees.
Paying parking is available after 3PM at at the University of Ottawa K Parking lot, located on University Private, at the intersection of Cumberland Street.
5-minute parking is available at the Cumberland Street entrance for transportation of gear and props through the elevators. Parking is not included in your booking. You can access information about parking at the University of Ottawa here. Access to the loading dock may be coordinated with notice and only from Monday – Friday from 8AM to 4PM.
The DARC SOUNDSTAGE is wheelchair accessible via the two elevators located at the Cumberland Street entrance to the Morisset Library. This video production studio is located in the basement area of the building. Other entrances around the building can be accessed through stairs.
The DARC SOUNDSTAGE is exclusively available for independent media projects. Commercial productions for which the director/creator does not retain copyright and artistic control are not allowed. Projects for which the director/creator is being paid under a commercial contract for content and or being produced for a commercial client for the purpose of advertising or promotion are not permitted.
The DARC SOUNDSTAGE is available seven days a week from 10 AM to 10 AM. Bookings are made for the time slots listed below, regardless of whether you need the entire block. This helps us keep our studio well maintained, clean and available when our members need it. Members are welcome to book more than one block at a time. Fees must be paid in advance of all bookings. Rates may vary depending on the configuration of the spaces and its use.
* The prices listed here include only the space, the amenities listed below, and a basic light console. For more production elements, check our rental packages.
*When booking more than one day in a row you’ll be required to perform our after hours rules and security procedures.
DARC reserves the right to cancel bookings but will notify you as soon as possible in the event of any cancellations.
DARC reserves the right to change these terms at any time.
Equipment and facilities are also available to not-for-profit groups and cultural organizations with annual operating budgets under $1,000,000, and that are producing work that fits within DARC’s mandate. Contact studio@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca for more information.
67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9