Immersive Studio and performance space

Immersive Studio and performance space at The Bridge Studios.

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the creative sector as well as in everyday interactions with technology. 

The Immersive Studio contains an extensive set of equipment, including a light-controlled performance space, a virtual production system, immersive sound system and extended reality and virtual reality headsets.

These systems can be integrated with our robotic, manufacturing and performance technologies to create new possibilities and immersive projects in the creative sector and other fields.

A close up of a hand wearing a virtual reality glove

Performance space

Our custom-built, state-of-the-art performance space features:

  • a 28m² LED production-quality volume wall
  • a high end Martin Audio surround sound system
  • Vicon motion capture.
Two people standing on a stage in front of a large LED screen that is displaying the UWE Bristol logo

Performance space equipment

Drones

  • DJI TT Drone
  • DJI Avata Pro-view x 3
  • DJI Mavic 3

Cameras

  • Canon EOS R3
  • Fujinon (SS-15B) digital full servo kit
  • Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2
  • Elumen8 Virtuoso Profile zoom lens

Microphones

  • Sennheiser MKH 8020 Omni Microphone stereo set
  • Sennheiser 8040 Cardioid stereo pair
  • Windjammer - Rycote MWS9
  • Sennheiser MKH416
  • Tascam Portacapture X8
  • Tascam DR-40X portable recorder
  • ElectroVoice RE20
  • Shure SM7B
  • Shure SM58
  • Sennheiser EW-D 835-S S1-7
  • Sennheiser EW-D ME2 S1-7

Production equipment

  • LED Volume Screen 7m x 4m
  • Sound Devices MixPre-10 II
  • Elumen8 Virtuoso 1000 Profile RGBAL
  • Aputure Nova P300c kit
  • RME 12 Mic 12 channel audio input
  • Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO
  • Light control console - Avolites Quartz 

Audio equipment

  • Surround sound system for MoCap space - 22.4 Martin Audio x8b - 4 x118b
  • Yamaha DXR12mkII 12'' Active PA Speakers Pair 

Immersive technology

The LED wall sits within the motion capture space. It can be combined with the Vicon motion capture system, surround sound audio and production quality lighting to make a truly immersive experience.

Our fleet of top-of-the-range augmented and virtual reality headsets can also be programmed into the immersive environment within the motion capture space.

The combination of this static setup and our impressive range of audio-visual recording, drones, AR/VR headsets and fleet of robotic arms makes The Bridge Studios an incredibly versatile space.

Immersive equipment

VR and AR headsets

  • Meta Quest Pro 2 x 2
  • Vive Pro 2 x 2
  • Vive Elite XR
  • Microsoft HoloLens 2  

Vision systems

  • Azure Kinect camera x 4
  • Viva Tracker x 4
  • Go! Scan 3D handheld scanner
  • Vicon Mocap system 



You may also be interested in

A group of people looking at a large robotic arm in a laboratory

Facilities and equipment

Facilities and equipment available at The Bridge Studios, UWE Bristol.

A group of people looking at a large robotic arm in a laboratory

Robotic Fabrication Lab

Robotic Fabrication Lab at The Bridge Studios, UWE Bristol

A person performing in front of a large projected image

Projects

Research and innovation at the Bridge Studios, UWE Bristol.

Four people stood in front of a giant orange robotic arm

Contact us

How to find The Bridge Studios at UWE Bristol.