Studio and Equipment Care

Effective October 7, 2026

Help keep ASE Headquarters safe and ready for the next session. These are studio-use rules, not a substitute for a signed production, rental, or equipment agreement.

Use equipment with staff approval

• Ask staff before moving microphones, monitors, instruments, cameras, stands, lights, furniture, or cables.
• Do not change wiring, install software, alter system settings, remove storage media, or connect outside equipment without permission.
• Only trained, authorized people should operate specialist equipment. Ask for help rather than forcing a connector, control, or stand.
• Do not take studio property off-site without a separate written arrangement.

Protect the space

• Keep food, liquids, smoke, and other contaminants away from equipment; follow staff direction about permitted areas.
• Keep exits, walkways, ventilation, and cable paths clear. Do not bypass safety equipment or overload outlets.
• Supervise invited guests and minors and keep the number of attendees within the agreed session arrangement.
• Stop using equipment immediately if something appears unsafe, damaged, unusually hot, or malfunctioning, and notify staff.

Report incidents and finish the session

Report spills, damage, missing items, or accidents immediately. Do not attempt a repair or hide an incident. Allow time within your booking for packing personal items and staff-directed cleanup. Ask staff to check equipment before leaving. Keep backups of your work and confirm file-transfer arrangements with ASE.

Damage, insurance, and special activities

Off-site equipment use, larger events, unusual setups, and higher-risk activities need advance review and may require a separate written agreement. Repair/replacement responsibility, insurance requirements, deposits, and any charges must be addressed in the applicable agreement and under the law. These guidelines do not authorize ASE to automatically debit a card for alleged damage.

For arrangements or to report a problem, contact aserecordsnj@gmail.com or 908-270-0113. Studio: 360 Chambers Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.