AUDIO SERVICES
We specialize in tracking, mixing and mastering small to mid-size projects in the rock, metal, indie and punk genres and their sub-genres.
We also offer voiceover/ADr for short films and commercials.
General rates are $25/HR, minimum of 2 hours.
Package deals for tracking and mixing 1-6 songs:
1-3 songs are $300 a song tracked and mixed.
4-6 songs are $250 a song tracked and mixed.
Tracking and mixing are available as separate services and quoted by the project.
2” 24 track analog tape to digital transfer 25$ per song and include simple editing and consolidation of digital files.
Non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total quoted project required before booking is finalized for all work.
The process
We can offer low prices for our services by streamlining the process of tracking and mixing, by owning all of the gear, and by operating in a low-cost location.
The traditional recording processes have been either recording in large spaces with separate isolation rooms or to record each instrument separately. Recording in large studios can cost quite a bit as they need to cover the cost overhead for climate control and electricity. Recording instruments separately can be time consuming and costly, while the result can sometimes feel less than cohesive.
Our process is to capture the dry Direct Input (DI) signals directly from each guitar/bass and wet DI signals from pedals and effects during the performance of the band as a whole. These are captured as recorded tracks and are used as sources for amplifier/cabinet modelling hardware. The amp/cab models are used as the source for headphone mixes so that the players hear themselves through their headphones as if they are playing through their amplifier and speaker cabinet.
This process allows the majority of the musicians to perform together, maintaining a groove as well as greatly reducing tracking time, usually from days down to a few hours for well-rehearsed musicians. The DI tracks are then played through real amplifiers (re-amping) and recorded. This process allows real amps to be used, but offers perfect isolation from other instruments for clean mixing.
AUDIO EQUIPMENT
MAIN EQUIPMENT
MOTU 24ai, 24ao, 828es converters
Reaper DAW
Neumann KH310D, NS10 monitors
SSL G bus, 1176, 33609/2254 compressors
LA2A, LA3A, LA4A compressors
Sontec Mastering EQ
Tascam ATR-80 2” 24 track analog tape machine
MICS
u47
U87
KM184 pair
M930 pair
C12
R121
MD421
57/58/Beta
INSTRUMENTS
Tama Starclassic B/B drums
Sabian, Zildjian cymbals
Aluminum, Copper, Bell brass, Walnut, Maple snares
Fender, Ibanez, Epiphone guitars
Fender, Cort Basses
AMPS
JCM2000
SVT classic
Silvertone 1484
Peavey Butcher/JCM800
AXE FX 3
