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~FAQ~

1.What types of projects/services does your studio cater to?

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  • Album Recording: Full-length albums or singles for musicians and bands across different genres.

  • Rehearsals: Orchestra Rehearsals, Big-Band reading sessions,  Album release parties, special events. 

  • Demo Recording: Creating professional demos for aspiring artists or bands.

  • Mixing and Mastering: Polishing and finalizing tracks to achieve a high-quality sound.

  • Voice Recording: Recording vocals for songs, voice-overs, audiobooks, etc.

  • Soundtracks and Scores: Creating music for films, commercials, video games, and other media.

  • Film and TV: Post-production work including sound design, Foley, ADR (automated dialogue replacement), and audio mixing for films, TV shows, and documentaries.

  • Podcasts: Recording, editing, and producing podcasts.

  • Voice-Overs: Recording and editing voice-overs for various purposes like commercials, animations, and narration.

  • Live Music Recording: Capturing live performances for albums, videos, or broadcasts.

  • Concerts and Events: Providing recording services for concerts, conferences, and other live events.

  • Audio Restoration: Restoring old or damaged audio recordings to improve their quality.

  • Educational Workshops: Offering workshops or educational sessions for aspiring musicians or audio engineers.

  • Album/EP Release Parties (Clients Only) *Subject to approval*

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2. How do I book a session?

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  • You can book a sessions through our "Book Online" page, or via phone at 484-224-6536. If you happen to reach the voicemail, please leave a message. We cannot guarantee a callback if no message is left.  All recording  sessions require a $50 deposit to secure your time slot.  (Rehearsals excluded)

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3. What are your studio rates?

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  • Recording is $65/hour. Mixing + Mastering is $150/song. There is a 20% mixing + mastering discount for ANY project over 5 tracks. We recommend all clients setup a free consultation + tour to discuss your goals, parameters and deadlines for your project. We have rehearsal options starting from $100. All rehearsals include a PA rental package with 3 SM58 vocal microphones and a 16 channel mixer.

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4. What are your studio booking policies?

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  • There is a $50 deposit required for all recording sessions to secure your time slot. The schedule will book on a first come, first serve basis. If you cancel your session with more than 48 hours notice, you will be refunded your deposit. All refunds take 7-10 business days. If you cancel your session without 48 hours notice you forfeit your deposit to your session(s) engineer.

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5. What is your turnaround time?

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  • Mixes/Masters can take up to 2 days per song. Larger projects can take about 3 weeks.

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6. What are the studios mixing and mastering policies?

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  •  All recordings include 1 free mix edit and 1 master edit. Any others are $150 mix and $75 master. Turnaround time may vary by project. Discuss with your engineer any deadlines to assure proper scheduling for your project.  

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7. Can I bring my own engineer?

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  • You sure can! Reach out and setup a free tour + consultation to ensure your engineer is properly prepared for their session here at Madhouse. We would be glad to give a tour of the space and its capabilities. 

 

8. Do you provide assistance with pre-production or songwriting?

  • We do not provide assistance with pre-production or songwriting. 

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9. Is there parking nearby?

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  • We have plenty of parking in our secure lot. 

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10. How many hours should I book?

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  • The studio has a 2 hour minimum booking policy. We highly recommend new clients to book a free consultation with an engineer to discuss your goals and deadlines. This will give you and the engineer an idea of how much time to book for your session here at Madhouse, as well as how to cater to your projects needs and budget. 

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Any other questions please call John at 484-224-6536!

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