01/21/2012
HOOD CLASSIC MUSIC PRODUCTION Studio Rate:
OUR STUDIO RATE IS $25.00/HR.
It includes use of the studio, and basic studio equipment. The studio will provide an engineer. Must be paid prior to recording date unless paid by cash
in which case it may be paid prior to starting the recording session.
4 Hour Block @ $95.00 = Save $5.00
6 Hour Block @ $140.00 = Save $10.00
8 Hour Block @ $180.00= Save $20.00
10 Hour Block @ $225.00 = Save $25.00
16 Hour Block @ $370.00= Save $30.00
20 Hour Block @ $455.00= Save $45.00
30 Hour Block @ $690.00 = Save $60.00
40 Hour Block @ $910.00= Save $90.00
**Pre-paid Block Time means that the total block payment is made prior to the recording session, which guarantees the studio payment. Since the customer is paying in advance for their recording time, they will receive a discount off of the regular studio rate. The larger the block of time the greater the amount of discount. Studio Blocks consist of 4 hrs., 6 hrs., 8 hrs., 10 hrs., 16 hrs., 20 hrs., 30 hrs., or 40 hrs. All block rates include the same as the basic studio rate listed above. The customer does not have to use the entire block of time during one session. The customer may divide their block into smaller blocks of thirty minutes each. Each four hour block will include a fifteen minute break, and each eight hour block will include a one hour meal break. Any time over-runs will be charged at the regular studio rate unless another block of time is purchased.
***Important Note: Discounted prepaid block time purchases are valid for Studio Recording time and mix/edit time only. It is not valid for other purchases of tape, CD's, DVD's, multitrack or hard disk recorder fees, equipment, or payment of studio musician charges, etc. Prepaid Block time is not redeemable for cash and has no cash value other than as outlined above. Prepaid block time must be used within 90 days of purchase date. Unused time is not redeemable for cash.
A non refundable deposit may be required for some project scheduling. No Show's will be charged a minimum $35.00 fee, unless ample notification is given. When large block bookings fail to show up as scheduled they cost the studio lost revenue from others who may have scheduled that time. For this reason block deposits and no show fees must be charged and are not refundable.
Scratch Mix:
A Scratch Mix is an initial mix that is usually done to let the customer hear a rough copy of their material. It can sometimes be close to a Final Mix, but usually does not go into as much detail as a Final Mix.
Example: If our studio musician created a music track for someone, he might do a scratch mix for the customer. Since the musician has worked with the customer in creating the song and knows best what the customer is looking for, he can quickly edit the instrument tracks, modifying instrument sounds, fx., EQ, signal processing, levels, etc. to give the customer a good sample of what they are looking for. Sometimes these edits will includesome timing and pitch fixes that can approach what would be done in a final mix.
Scratch Mix:
A Scratch Mix is an initial mix that is usually done to let the customer hear a rough copy of their material. It can sometimes be close to a Final Mix, but usually does not go into as much detail as a Final Mix.
Example: If our studio musician created a music track for someone, he might do a scratch mix for the customer. Since the musician has worked with the customer in creating the song and knows best what the customer is looking for, he can quickly edit the instrument tracks, modifying instrument sounds, fx., EQ, signal processing, levels, etc. to give the customer a good sample of what they are looking for. Sometimes these edits will includesome timing and pitch fixes that can approach what would be done in a final mix.
Final Master Mixes:
Final Master Mixes are much more detailed mixes. They involve close attention to all of the above. The Scratch Mix & Final Mix are done as quickly as possible to give the average customer a good quality mix at the lowest price. Final Master Mixes can be done at varying levels and more than once depending on the customers budget and to what degree they want their material cleaned up, edited, etc. They usually include use of mastering software not used in normal final mixes. A Final Master Mix will cost substantially more simply because it takes much longer to do, but it can often take an average sounding song and give it the punch, clarity and dynamics to make it really stand out and have a more professional sound.
The studio can record sing-a-longs in a number of different ways to fit almost any price range. However, here are some tips to help you get the best recording.
1. Schedule a visit the studio in person prior to the time you want to record. This will let you get familiar with the studio layout and discuss your needs with the engineer to determine what will work best for you. You will be able to preview work the studio has done for others. We can also offer some mic techniques that will help give you a better recording in less time.
2. 2. Know your material. Do not plan to do what most people do at a karaoke club and come in with 23 songs to sing one after the other while reading the words. Plan on doing one to three songs at a time and know them well. You might be surprised to see what bad habits you have picked up from singing live without hearing yourself on playback. You should have a copy of the words, if you think you might need them, typed on one side of a page only, (one or more pages) and double spaced with large type. The sound of turning a page would be picked up by the studio mic. It also makes it easer to "Q" yourself if you have a mental block. One more point about typing the words is that if you double space and provide a copy for the engineer and your producer they can follow along while you are singing and make timing or other notes which will save everyone time locating problem areas that might need to be fixed.
3. Aside from knowing your song, Pitch and Timing are the most important aspects of any vocal or instrumental project. If you have pitch and / or timing issues we will let you know and offer some simple suggestions to help you improve them.
Digital or Analog Mix or Edit: $25.00 /Hour
DIGITAL OR ANALOG MASTERING: $75.00
FOR MORE DETAILS FOR PRICING CONTACT:
TRILLO: (713)835-5859
DOEBOI: (832) 891-8533
