Studio-quality recording, without the production overhead
Sound Capsule is an all-in-one kit for classroom projects, seminars, student podcasts, campus interviews, and faculty content — with a simple record → upload → edit workflow built for non-technical users.
P-card friendly at many universities (up to $5,000 per transaction). Need an invoice or vendor onboarding pack? Just ask.
Studio Cloud includedEdit · Enhance · Transcribe · Collaborate
4wireless mics
$1,188incl. Studio Cloud
P-card eligibleFits university thresholds
Trusted in educationUniversity makerspacesLibrary media labsCampus communications teamsJournalism programsK-12 & independent schools
Trusted by educators
Used by universities and schools across the US, UK & Europe
From Russell Group research universities to US flagship institutions, Sound Capsule is already in use across campus media labs, communications teams, and journalism programmes, as well as independent schools like The Hun School of Princeton.
Liverpool
Lancaster
Exeter
Texas A&M
Arizona State
U of Arkansas
NTNU
Indiana Wesleyan
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Why Sound Capsule fits education
More capacity, no new rooms.
A portable kit for up to 4 people that goes wherever recording happens — library, office, or field. Checkout-ready, offline-first.
Up to 4 micsWi-Fi or USB12h storage
Works for non-technical users.
Auto-leveling, lossless buffering, one-button recording. Studio Cloud handles enhancement, transcription and collaboration automatically.
AI enhancementAuto-transcriptionNo setup
Passes your IT and procurement review.
HECVAT intake, DPA, WCAG-ready transcripts, FERPA and UK GDPR compatible. We send whatever your team needs.
No fixed room. No technician. No cables. Sound Capsule fits in a backpack and records up to 12 hours of lossless audio — then uploads everything to Studio Cloud the moment you're back on Wi-Fi.
2.9 lbs · fits any backpack12h internal storageOffline-first recordingAuto-upload to CloudNo laptop needed
All recordings have come out brilliantly, and more are in the pipeline. The sound quality is always superb — hard to believe it is done on remote mics and not always in a studio.
Paul TurnerContent Manager, Research & EngagementLancaster University Management School
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I brought my Sound Capsule to a middle school career day and recorded a mini podcast right there in the classroom. No mic stands, no tangle of cables, no sound tech. I hit record and the kids leaned in. They walked out thinking they had made real radio, and weeks later some wrote that they were now curious about a career in media.
Pam CovarrubiasHost & ProducerCafe con Pam Podcast
How it works
From classroom recording to finished episode
01
Record
Get crystal clear audio, anywhere. Synced to the cloud before you've even packed up.
02
Edit and enhance
One click and it's clean, balanced, and ready to go. No editing experience required.
03
Share
Comment, collaborate and export however you need. From a finished episode to full multitrack.
See it in action
The full workflow, in 49 seconds
Record anywhere. Your audio lands in Studio Cloud automatically, ready to enhance, transcribe, edit and share.
Two ways to get started
Ready to order, or need to align first?
Whether you're buying today or building a case for multiple kits, we have a straightforward path for you.
Answers for your security, IT, and procurement teams
Will our IT security team require HECVAT?
Yes — many campuses use HECVAT as a standardized vendor risk questionnaire. We can support your vendor risk review process. Ask us for our security intake pack.
How does this relate to FERPA?
We support institution-controlled workflows. Your team determines what is recorded, what is uploaded, and what is retained. We can provide standard contract documentation and a DPA on request.
What about UK GDPR compliance?
We support privacy-by-design workflows. Sound Capsule does not require voice identification to make recordings. We recommend confirming your institution's own data protection approach with your DPO.
Do we need transcripts for published audio?
Yes — transcripts are commonly required for accessibility when publishing audio-only content (WCAG / UK public-sector accessibility requirements). Studio plans include transcription features. Ask us how to integrate transcripts into your publishing workflow.
Do we need Wi-Fi to record?
No. Record anywhere — in the field, in a classroom, off-campus. Upload when you're back on campus Wi-Fi, or transfer via USB. The Space Recorder includes internal storage for fully offline sessions.
Can we buy with a P-card?
Often yes. Many universities set common P-card limits around $5,000 per transaction (some are $2,500). If you need an invoice, formal quote, or vendor onboarding packet, we can provide those quickly.
What about UK procurement thresholds?
A single kit purchase is typically well below regulated procurement thresholds, but your institution will still follow internal quote policies. We can provide a formal quote and full supplier details for your records.
Is there a grant-funding angle for K–12?
Yes — education foundations and district grants demonstrably fund podcast equipment and media studio builds. Ask us for our one-page grant language document, ready to use in foundation or district grant applications.
Ready to expand campus recording capacity?
Whether you're buying today or building a business case, we'll meet you where you are — P-card purchase, pilot program, or full institutional bundle.
Invoice, vendor onboarding pack, or formal quote available on request.
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