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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| So you want to know how much we charge or what kind of equipmet we have. Well, here you go. |
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How much do you charge?
Okay, how much for the materials? What kind of savings is available for block time? What is the recording format? What Mics do you use? What instruments are available? What kind of notice is required? Are there any limitations? How much do you charge? $40 per hour for all activities unless otherwise negotiated. This price does not include materials such as the Master HD or extra CD's. Special pricing is available for block time of 10 or more hours (see block time). Back to Top Okay, how much for the materials? Rough mix CD's are free (one only, additional copies are $1 each) Final Master CD's are $5 each (not including mix-down time or special print graphics) Duplication and Printing: CD's are $1.50 each and DVD's are $2.00 each. (Printing is on CD's or DVD's only and does not include J-cards, sleves or jewel cases) Cassettes (if you still use such things) are $1 a piece (no graphics) Bottled water is free (or you can store what you bring in the fridge) Back to Top What kind of savings is available for block time? Yes, if you book 10 hours or more at a time (i.e two 5 hour days), the cost is reduced to $38/hr. If 32 hours or more then it's $35/Hr. And if you feel you need 100 or more hours it will only cost $30/Hr. Additional hours beyond the agreed to block time is $40/Hr. Back to Top What is the recording format? We record to an ADAT 24 HD stand alone recorder which is sync'd to a high-end Dual Quad Intel based computer for Mixing, Mastering and Midi interfacing when needed. The operation is setup with an old school configuration incorporating new school technology. This means we can set up an entire band fully mic'd and just let em go. Then if need be, midi synth can be added in sync with the actual instruments. We utilize a Masterlink and SONAR 8 Producer for final master mixes and mastering to Redbook or CD24. Also on board are 6 out-board compressors and 3 effects units for analog mix downs. Cakewalk SONAR 8 Producer is fully equipped with DAW technology and multiple VST plug-ins while the Mackie 24-8 Buss analog board captures all initial recording. We have 6 condenser mics, 12 Shure 57s and 3 58s. This does not list everything but it begins to show our budgeted capabilities. Back to Top What Mics do you use? Our Main vocal mic is a Rode NT2 along with Shure 58's for scratch vocals and backups. We use Shure 57's for non-condenser mic'ing and Rode NT5's for drum set over heads. An AKG3000 is used for acoustic and amplfier mic'ing. Various other mic's are available such as the Shure 52a bass drum mic or condenser mic's for high end instrument recording. Back to Top What instruments are available? There is a set of maple Ludwig drums, Godin Nylon electric guitar (Roland synth ready), Guild 12 string acoustic, Gibson and Fender electric guitars and a Yamaha P90 electric piano. A Hammond M3(known as the baby B3) and Leslie is also available. There's various percussion instruments and normally an amp or two in the live room as well. A simple PA set-up is available for rehearsal too. Back to Top What kind of notice is required? To book sessions, just call or email for open dates. For cancelations, you must call at least 24 hours before hand. Back to Top Are there any limitations? There is no smoking allowed in the studio. However, smoking is allowed outside. Food and soft drinks are allowed in the live room and beverages in the control room as long as you clean up behind yourself. A fridge is provided for keeping things cool (except for hot heads, not much can be done about that). It is assumed if you break something you own it. Back to Top |
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