Tracking sessions have a 2-hour minimum. Post-production sessions have a 1-hour minimum. Live event support has a 1-hour minimum.
Deposits:
- A 50% deposit is required to confirm studio bookings. Deposits are non-refundable but may be moved to a different date up to 24 hours before the session at no penalty. If you make the request in less than 24 hours before, your original deposit is non-refundable and a second deposit must be paid for the new date.
- A 100% deposit is due if the session is scheduled less than 7 days after your inquiry, or if you book the minimum time.
Overtime is billed in 30-minute increments pending engineer and space availability.
Your session’s billing begins when the engineer starts working on your project in any capacity. This includes the DAW session, instrument setup, microphone placement and routing, level setting, client data preparation, etc.
Example of an approximate timeline for a 2-hour tracking session:
- 0-30 mins – microphones, DAW setup, levels, soundcheck, image check, etc.
- 30-90 mins – tracking music
- 90-120 mins – listen back, minor edits, process & upload files for sharing/transferring.
If you are using any of our concert grand pianos, tuning is $150 and recommended. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior. If you forgo tuning, we can’t guarantee its accuracy. Clients are welcome to come try the pianos by scheduling with the manager.
Payments can be made online through our website, or with a credit card or check at our front desk. Final payments are to be made on the day of your recording at our front desk before leaving.
We have a team of in-house engineers on staff. Clients may bring their own engineer, however a staff engineer must still be available and present.
Do you need instrumental accompaniment? From string quartets to piano accompanists to jazz ensembles, MCW can provide some of Westchester’s most in-demand instrumentalists for your project.
- Piano Accompanist – $95/h for recordings and rehearsals
