We are a day rate studio. Studio day rate is based on an 8 hour day. (9 hours with a 1 hour break)
Most engineers lose their ear vitality after 8 hours; this time limitation is for their well-being.
If you go over the 8 hours, that is between you and your engineer.
Overtime hours for the studio are $50/hour.
Most engineers lose their ear vitality after 8 hours; this time limitation is for their well-being.
If you go over the 8 hours, that is between you and your engineer.
Overtime hours for the studio are $50/hour.
OPTION 1 FOR STUDIO RATE PRESENTATION:
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OPTION 2 FOR STUDIO RATE PRESENTATION:
Day Rate Studio A:
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(8 hours) Mixing & Mastering: $450 unless otherwise quoted
Tracking - $750 (2nd engineer included) Extra hours over 8 hours: $50/hour |
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Day Rate Studio B:Video Shoots: $1000
Non Video Shoots (eg live streaming or sound recording) $500 |
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*from time to time, depending on the project, we may allow a half day or by the hour; please contact us ahead of time to discuss.
STUDIOS A&B:
Included in the studio rental fee are the tracking and broadcast rooms, Isolation booth, kitchen, and courtyard space.
Studio A: Control room includes console, computer, outboard gear, and microphones. All instrument and amp rentals are separate.
Studio B: Control room includes analog console, microphones, and lighting.
Please see our equipment list for options and prices.
Studio A: Control room includes console, computer, outboard gear, and microphones. All instrument and amp rentals are separate.
Studio B: Control room includes analog console, microphones, and lighting.
Please see our equipment list for options and prices.
ENGINEERS:
Producers and engineers are NOT included in studio fees. We are not engineers but do focus ourselves on creating an awesome facility. The engineers are independent contractors and are paid directly by the client.
For broadcast room (Studio B): sound engineers and camera people are not included and are paid separately by the client.
For broadcast room (Studio B): sound engineers and camera people are not included and are paid separately by the client.
Extras/Other costs:
Piano: We tune the Steinway piano regularly (every 4-6 weeks), but if you would like it tuned especially for your session, you are welcome to cover that cost of $150.
So that we may schedule it in advance, please let us know when booking your session if you will be using the piano and/or if you would like a special tuning.
Drums: The DW studio drum kit may be rented for a fee of an additional $50/day. It is a quality kit and on loan to us, hence the fee. In addition, we ask for a $150 deposit which will be returned to you after your session.
Other instrument rentals:
We have an extensive list of modern and vintage guitars, basses, percussion, keyboards, pedals, amps, and other fun stuff available for an extra fee. Please see our musical instrument list for options and let us know if you would like us to send a rate sheet.
TAPE MACHINES:
Dependent on availability, and due to the high cost of calibrating and maintaining our machines, these have to be considered an extra.
Studer 807A I/4” 2 track Mastering Deck,
Studer A-80 1/4” 2 track Mastering Deck.
Tascam Teac 8516 1” 16 track Recording Deck (Amy Winehouse)
MCI JH24 2” 24 track Recording Deck (Mussel Shoals)
Per day $125 (Tape rental included)
Buy your own tape (Price depends on size and availability — talk to us about this option)
Backup Hard drive:
Please bring a backup hard drive to copy your sessions onto. This provides security in case of crashes. Please note, we regularly wipe our hard drives every 2 weeks.
So that we may schedule it in advance, please let us know when booking your session if you will be using the piano and/or if you would like a special tuning.
Drums: The DW studio drum kit may be rented for a fee of an additional $50/day. It is a quality kit and on loan to us, hence the fee. In addition, we ask for a $150 deposit which will be returned to you after your session.
Other instrument rentals:
We have an extensive list of modern and vintage guitars, basses, percussion, keyboards, pedals, amps, and other fun stuff available for an extra fee. Please see our musical instrument list for options and let us know if you would like us to send a rate sheet.
TAPE MACHINES:
Dependent on availability, and due to the high cost of calibrating and maintaining our machines, these have to be considered an extra.
Studer 807A I/4” 2 track Mastering Deck,
Studer A-80 1/4” 2 track Mastering Deck.
Tascam Teac 8516 1” 16 track Recording Deck (Amy Winehouse)
MCI JH24 2” 24 track Recording Deck (Mussel Shoals)
Per day $125 (Tape rental included)
Buy your own tape (Price depends on size and availability — talk to us about this option)
Backup Hard drive:
Please bring a backup hard drive to copy your sessions onto. This provides security in case of crashes. Please note, we regularly wipe our hard drives every 2 weeks.
