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RECORDING
STUDIO
 Multitrack
Recording
Most larger, multitracked
projects are usually booked in at least two sessions - one or more sessions
for tracking (recording your performance), and a separate session for
mixing.
Most bands will need to allow a total of one and a half to two hours
per song for the tracking and mixing combined.
We
use these guidelines for scheduling, but of course every band is different
- your recording could take more or less time depending on your recording
experience, style of music (punk bands usually take less time), how
well you know your songs, how mentally and physically prepared you are,
and simply whether you're having a good day or not. (Read our Recording
Tips
for advice on making your session go smoother.) We can help you determine
how much time to book when you call to schedule your session. All bookings
for multitrack recording require a 4-hour minumum per session.
Solo
Projects
(Vocal/Instrument Soloists, Karaoke, Acoustic Projects, etc.)
Solo
projects generally take much less time and can usually be mixed in the
same session. Make sure to book enough time to allow several takes and
mixing. Solo projects have a one-hour minimum for booking.
 Hours/Rates
Our
recording rates is $30/hour, which
includes 1 copy of your final mix. Additional copies on CD-R are $3.00
each. Recording is available 6 days a week from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. only and must be booked in advance
(no walk-ins). Recording is closed on Tuesdays. All bookings for multitrack
recording require a 4-hour minumum per session, and a 50% nonrefundable
deposit is required at time of booking.
Cancellation
Policy
We require a 50% nonrefundable deposit for
all recording sessions at the time the session is booked. In the event
of a cancellation, the deposit will be applied as follows:
- More
than 48 hours notice - deposit may be applied to future session
- Less
than 48 hours notice - deposit is forfeited as cancellation fee
Recording
Media
We record your "master"
(the raw individual tracks) onto our 16-track digital hard disk recorder,
then mix your finished product onto CD-R. You
will go home from your final session with the finished mix on CD-R.
Additional copies
can be made while you wait.
About
Your Master
We also keep an archive of
your master (the raw individual tracks) in case you decide to remix
the project or overdub any tracks at a later time. The archive is in
a file format that is proprietary to our machine and is kept in our
files for 1 year from the date of the final session. If you wish to
take home the master tracks for use on another machine or to load them
into a computer, we can output the individual tracks for each song as
.WAV files on CD-R. This process is charged at our hourly rate.
Equipment
List
 Our
multitrack digital recorder is the Tascam
SX-1LE, which can record up to
16 tracks simultaneously
in 24-bit digital audio. We listen through KRK VXT-8 powered
monitors, and have assorted outboard gear for compression and EQ.
For
mixdown we use a Tascam
CD-RW2000 CD Recorder. Our
mic collection includes the RØDE NT-1, AKG C-3000, Audix D-Series,
Shure SM81, Oktava MC 012, Shure Beta 52, Shure SM57s, and a few others.
If
you have any questions about your project or would like to schedule
a tour of our studio, we'd love to talk to you! Please give us a call
at 732-606-1590. |
