Music Studios:

RBF boasts the biggest and most sophisticated recording studios in the southern hemisphere, all under one roof, which are available for music and for drama. The studios range from pre-production facilities to on-air broadcasting, advanced recording, and post-production.

RBF is not available only in Johannesburg, but has state-of-the-art facilities in Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth and Durban.

The music studios are the arena in which different music groups - from orchestras and symphony concerts to kwaito, jazz and rock - are recorded. Everyone who is anyone on South Africa’s music scene has either performed or recorded — or both — in these studios.

The music studios at RBF comprise up to 300 m2 of floor space and are equipped with world class professional music recording gear.

The studios include:

- 72-Channel SSL 4000G + Mixing Console with
- Ultimation and Total Recall

- 48-Track Studer D820 DASH Recorder

- 24-Track Studer A820 Analogue Recorder with
- Dolby SR

- ProTools HD systems with Control 24 mixers
- & Sony DMX R100 digital consoles|

- Wide selection of microphones, including
- brands such as Neuman, AKG and Shure

- A Vintage Neve mixing console with hi-tech
- 1095 Pre-Amp/EQ modules

The technical staff at RBF treat their projects with the highest degree of professionalism, and have the advantage of state-of-the-art equipment at their fingertips.



Broadcasting and Packaging Studios:

RBF’s advanced facilities allow for:

- live-on-air broadcasts

- production of documentaries

- telephone interviews

- link-ups with outside broadcasting points

- national and international conferences via
- ISDN or satellite links



Variety Studios:

The variety studios allow for audience participation in quiz shows and variety programmes. Audiences are encouraged to take part in the shows during recording in order to create the atmosphere of a live recording.



Drama Studios:

Recent statistics show that a significant number of South Africans still do not have access to either a radio or television signal. However, the SABC is continuing to make progress in the drive towards universal service and access, as everyone has right of access to the theatre of the mind; it is for this performance space that radio drama caters.
RBF drama studios accommodate specialised drama production, including live sound effects – which can be accessed or created – and offer ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ acoustic rooms.