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Recording options

RATES

1 -Studio Recording

Our state-of-the-art versatile digital MIDI studios run Yamaha, Roland, Korg equipment, all-pro software and PC-based systems. Long-time expertise ensures the best products for all our clients - be it the single musician to corporate bodies.

Service options.

Need maximum flexibi-lity? We aim to achive this by staggering options

using two main 'input measure' criteria or premiums:

1.QUALITY INPUT PREMIUM

Relates to audio quality level and technical workmanship input. For instance 16bit/444.1khz compared to 24bit/96khz, uncompressed compared to compressed audio, etc. Packages available include Basic, Silver and Gold

2. PRODUCTION SCOPE INPUT

Relates to facilities,labour required for the work. Also whether Full Studio-based, out-doors or part-based (client own locations) and co-productions

The table next describes these options

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NOTE ON OPTIONS AND RATES SELECTIONS

For maximum flexibility, you can select your preferred recording package('deal') basing on two main criteria i.e 1) Quality premium and 2) Production scope. The options are detailed in Table 1 below. Furthermore you can opt for full studio or just part-time studio use- explained as well below. The final rate will be determined using these selections combined. Table 2 (on the right of this page) shows typical rates for various such combinations, giving the most realistic quotation possible for the work.

Table 1 : R E C O R D I N G O P T I O N S & P A C K A G E S

1- Quality Premium   -Relates to audio quality level and technical workmanship input. For instance 16bit/444.1khz compared to 24bit/96khz, uncompressed compared to compressed audio, etc. Packages available include Basic, Silver and Gold

Package                      Options and configurations


Basic          Basic Level 'Demo' recording : for one off/previews  Upto 4 Audio Tracks with Midi

                   Accompaniments Stereo Mastering down to Normal CD: mp3 or DAT

Standard   CD quality, Radio Air play to release ready Quality Full Multi-tracked, Acoustic and Midi

                  accompaniment 8-12 Track uncompressed Audio, extra tracks as required.

                  Full stereo Mixdown,DSP and Mastering to CD,DAT, etc

Gold         Top end 96Khz/24bit,pro mastering , full release ready ,As for standard but with maximum

                professional enhancement 16+ uncompressed Audio (vocals+instruments), 256+ Midi

                Quality professional studio equipmnt used thruout. Formal studio bookings (nominal 2

                days work) required

2 - Production Scope   Relates to facilities,labour required for the work. Also whether Full Studio-based, out-doors or part-based (client own locations) and co-productions

Package               Options and configurations


Basic Studio         Basic Level 'Demo' recording set-up

                              -Upto 4 Audio Tracks standard, with 16+ Midi tracks

                              2.1 Stereo mixdown, Mastering;

                             -In-Studio use charged at hourly rate

Standard Studio   Pro-studio environment/recording set-up: single artists to small group

                             -Upto 16 Audio Tracks, 256+ Midi Accompaniments

                             -2.1 stereo/5.1 surround mixdown, DSP and pro mastering

                             -Studio use charged at standard hourly rate or on work-scale based lump sum

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Table 2 : TYPICAL RATES

(COMBINED SELECTIONS)

1. FULL IN-STUDIO RECORDING (*)

1. One-off singles:  From 'demos' -upto 'market ready' Master (includes 1 hr min. studio time) :-   £ 15/hr standard :   Typical range/total   £20 - 120.00 (*)

2- Full Albums:   Midi & Audio, Pro Studio-quality, 60min/12 songs set :-    £20/hr standard : Typical range/total £250 - 700.00

(*) Total cost includes the standard rate for recording shown, and as well, additional production fees that may arise on account of production complexity and labour required: i.e premium and scope criteria. Generally speaking, smaller group works will cost much lesser compared to ensemble-type production; pure analog may cost more than digital-based recording,etc All costs are discussed with clients.

2. PART-STUDIO RECORDING (**)

1- One-off singles: 'demo'  upto 'market ready' master   £ 10/hr standard rate - typical range total £20 - 120.00 (*) (includes 1 hr min. studio time)

2- Full Albums:  Midi+audio full studio-quality (60mins)  £15/hr standard rate: typical range total £200 - 600.00

(**) Small additional costs may arise nominally if work is partly done at client's own location of choice: e.g equipment transport, hiring venues, permits, etc, all discussed beforehand.

ORDERING FOR THIS SERVICES

PLEASE USE THE ORDER FORM ON THE ORDERING PAGE, OR JUST CONTACT US (EMAIL OR PHONE) VIA OUR CONTACT PAGE FORM TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

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HINTS ON FILLING IN ORDER FORM

Please quote your main options selection

in your order,

1- Service required (e.g. studio recording, formatconversion)

2- Quality premium (basic, standard, advanced)

3- Production Scope (group size or solo,

in- or out-of-studio)

RECORDING RATES

Special One-off Services TraxBox Amspug can offer single/one-off type service on the following auxilliay recording work-

Remix/Mastering - £15- 45 per track

Format Conversion - interchange between mp3/wav; CD/MD/tape; wav/midi - £3 - 10 per CD/MD burnt

See also Music Producing and Sound Engineering for related services