1. How big are studio rooms?
We have two large live rooms which serve our needs quite well. Our main live room is 18’x 16’ and our drum room/vocal room is 10’x 12’. The control room is a very comfortable 16’x 14’.
2. What kind of music genres have your engineers worked with?
All kinds…from rock and rap to punk and pop to R&B and country…
3. What format do you use to record?
We record digitally using a Pro Tools HD system straight to an external hard drive.
4. Do you store the files after the recording is done and do you charge for data storage?
Once a session is completed, we have the audio files and Pro Tools session file that saves everything regarding your song or songs.
We will save the files for 30 days after the project.
After that it is the client’s responsibility to contact the studio and store the data on their own.
We can copy the files to DVD’s for the client to take with them. We charge for all media (CDRs or DVDRs, tapes, etc.) used in the project and the studio time to backup all of the files. At the client’s request, we will store the files after 30 days for a nominal fee.
5. Do you have session musicians on staff?
We have a number of session musicians that we can call in on any project. Their fees vary and are separate from the hourly studio rates.
6. What is the hourly rate for the studio?
Our rates vary due to specials and promotions that we run; but our base rate is $50.00 per hour. This includes the studio rental and an engineer for the session. We do have daily rates and weekend block out rates available as well. These ensure that no other clients will be in the studio during those days except for you. We also offer demo packages and song production packages. The song production packages include the services of a producer.
7. Do you have instruments for the clients to use in the sessions?
We have a number of guitars and basses available along with a drum kit and keyboards that we use from time to time, but we request that the client bring their own instruments to the studio for ease and comfort. We use the house equipment as backups or in special cases.
8. What kind of microphones do you use?
We have a large selection of mics from dynamic to condenser.
• Our vocal microphones include a large diaphragm Neumann TLM-103, AKG C-414, and a BLUE Dragonfly.
• Drum/instrument mics include Sennheiser MD 421-II, Shure SM57, AKG D112, AKG C451 and C460.
• Plus many more…(click here for our full equipment listing)
9. Do you have producers available for solo artists or bands?
Yes we have a staff producer that has worked with many of our clients on arrangements, melodies and lyrics. He is a musician as well as an engineer and his talents are endless and he is available for consultation for all projects.
10. Is there a charge for a producer to work on my project?
Yes there are fees associated with the producer. We have block rates for song production which include all services (producer, engineer, and studio time). Please contact the studio to discuss your project.
11. How many students do you allow in each training class?
We ususally allow up to 5 students in each class which allow the instuctor to give more time per student. It also allow the students more time to use the equipment.
12. What is the class schedule for the training facility?
The class schedule varies and can run "on demand". The engineering series is a semester in length but you may choose to take the classes "ala carte". Please contact a studio representative for more details.
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