TUT boasts state-of-the-art recording studio

The Tshwane University of Technology's recording studio has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, positioning it among the most advanced recording facilities in South Africa.

Completed in 2026, the upgrade forms part of the South African Music Technology, Innovation and Capacity-building (SAMTIC) initiative and was funded primarily by TUT with the assistance of Prof Ben van Wyk, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Technology and Prof Nalini Moodley, Executive Dean: Faculty of Arts and Design.

The refurbishment was led by Prof Karendra Devroop (Professor of Music in the Department of Performing Arts), Dr Rostislava Pashkevitch-Ngobeni (Head of the Department of Performing Arts) and Lanie van der Walt (lecturer in the same department, in which the studio is housed).

With its latest upgrades, the TUT studio is currently one of the largest and most up-to-date studios in Gauteng and possibly in the country. It boasts state-of-the-art hardware, including Metric Halo and Rupert Neve audio interfaces and analogue-to-digital converters; high-quality microphones from brands such as DPA, Warm Audio, Sennheiser, AKG and Shure; and some of the most advanced AI software, including Logic Pro and Pro Tools.

The studio has also acquired state-of-the-art monitoring, mixing and mastering hardware and software, as well as network accessibility.

Valued at more than R2 million, the studio will serve staff and students for teaching and training purposes while also being available to external clients.

According to Prof Devroop, the upgraded facility will play an important role in preparing students for the evolving music and creative industries.

"The refurbishment of the recording studio ensures that our students train on the same technologies used in leading professional environments. It will strengthen creative output, create opportunities for industry engagement and help equip graduates with the skills required in an increasingly digital world," he said.

TUT’s state-of-the-art recording studio was showcased during a live recording session hosted in the presence of international guests as part of the SAMTIC initiative. The newly refurbished facility highlights advanced music production technology and provides students with industry-standard training in a professional environment.

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