| LOWER RATES FOR UNSIGNED BANDS, SELF-PAY CLIENTS, & NON-PROFIT GROUPS |
Posted prices are for independent label artists and professional businesses. Lower rates are available for unsigned artists, self-pay clients, and non-profit groups. Please ask about these when you contact us - too low to post on the website!
| HOURLY & DAILY PRODUCTION RATES |
Hourly: $20
Daily: $80 (4 hour weeknight sessions - M, T, Th, F)
$120 (6 hour weekend sessions
- Sat.)
| PROJECT RATES (up to 4 hours recording and 3 hours post-production per song) |
Single (1-2 songs): $120 per song
Demo (3-5 songs): $110 per song
E.P. (6-9 songs): $100 per song
Album (10-15 songs): $90 per song
If work on a song extends beyond the allocated time, we will bill additional time at the same rate or at the standard hourly rate - whichever is lowest.
| WEST VIRGINIA SALES TAX |
Posted prices are prior to 6% West Virginia sales tax if applicable. Please be prepared to pay for the time and services you use. Rates include setup, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
| STANDARD SESSIONS & AVAILABLE HOURS |
Standard sessions last a maximum of 4 hours on weeknights and 6 hours on Saturdays. After 4 to 6 hours, creativity and productivity usually have reached their peak. Two 4 hour sessions are typically more productive than a single 8 hour session. In the past, almost everything recorded or edited after the 4th consecutive hour of a session has been re-done during the next session, after the artist has listened to it again from a fresh perspective. We would prefer not to waste your time and money on unnecessary re-takes. We can extend sessions beyond 6 hours on Saturdays, but we don't recommend it.
We offer project rates for clients who do not want to worry about "being on the clock". This may be ideal for larger (and more time-consuming) projects. For smaller projects (if clients are prepared and work quickly), however, the hourly rates may actually be more beneficial. We encourage clients to estimate their time needs and decide which option might be best.
| RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES |
Audio Documentaries
Hourly studio rates. Audio documentaries can be recorded in the studio if clients prefer, or
on location. This service normally requires post-production
editing and mastering in additional to time spent recording.
Tape To CD Transfer
Hourly studio rates. This
service requires the use of the studio console, so time must be specifically
allocated just like full scale recording projects.
Promotion and Marketing Consultation
This is not normally a separate service that we charge for. We can usually discuss promotion and marketing plans with clients during ordinary recording sessions. Technically clients are paying for that time, but it's your choice if you want to spend time discussing promotion and marketing while you're working on your project (which you will probably want to eventually promote and market in some form).
Web Design Returned Checks Damaged Equipment and Property
This is usually something that can be discussed during promotion and
marketing consultation. Rates vary depending on what you want and
the work that is required.
There is a charge for returned checks.
You are responsible for the cost of replacing any equipment or property
that you damage. All equipment is tested prior to each session to
ensure that it is in working condition before you use it.