Helping communities document themselves to build an open, living archive for and by the people involved.
The Zk Av Club Recording Station is an on-site media lab that lets event-goers record conversations and insights with high-quality audio/video, contributing to a growing community-made archive.
We flip the script on event coverage: instead of top-down coverage, our Recording Station empowers in-person event attendees—builders, organizers, artists, researchers, and communities—to tell their stories on their own terms.
From impromptu podcasts and deep-dive conversations to quick reflections and group discussions, we provide the tools and space to create authentic, high-quality content and preserve community memory.
After recordings are approved by guests, the edit goes out on Zk Av Club and/or co-creator channels, and the source recordings are published to Internet Archive under CC BY-SA. Open media, shared memory.
Self-representation: People choose to speak for themselves, not through a selection filter.
Connection: A fun space to meet, collaborate, and riff.
Memory: Insightful conversations become community memory—not lost in the hallway.
🎥 Pro tools
HD cams, lights, handheld & lav mics, portable mixer/recorder, and field kits for hallway interviews.
👥 On-site help
Crew supports setup, recording, and (if you want) hosting. Low-pressure, inclusive vibe.
🕓 Flexible sessions
Walk in or book ahead—solo, pairs, roundtables, or live panels.
Podcast-style conversations • Short-form interviews • Panel recaps & event reactions • Personal video journals • Experimental/creative pieces
Edited release first: After guest approvals, edited videos are published on Zk Av Club and/or co-creator channels.
Then open the source: Following the edited release, original source masters (audio/video) are publicly released to Internet Archive under Creative Commons CC BY-SA.
Consent & credits: Clear approvals, attribution, and metadata at every step. (If sensitive content requires alternatives, we can agree on it in advance.)
Discover & book: Walk up or reserve a slot.
Record: Crew assists with mics, framing, and levels; optional host or prompts available.
Approve: Guests review and approve recording.
Publish: Edited piece goes live on Zk Av Club and/or co-creator channels.
Archive: Source masters are then uploaded to Internet Archive under CC BY-SA with full metadata and credit.
Participate: Step up to the mic with your thoughts, work, and wild ideas
Host or collaborate: Invite our Recording Station to your event and co-create with us
Promote: Help more voices be heard by spreading the word
Support the Mission: Contribute to help us grow and sustain this community-driven initiative
Host and co-create • Step to the mic • Help spread the word • Back the mission
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