How much does it cost to record in the recording studio?

We like to offer a low rate starting at 60$ and hour for music so you can try it out. For commercial voice over, audio book recording, podcasting, and other services it is $70-100 and hour. These rates were updated in 2024

Prices reflect what we can afford to offer the community for different services.

Different services require different levels of gear, work, expertise and personnel.

We encourage you to text or email us and we can give you a free quote for your project and answer any questions you might have.

Music Recording

Including Rock, Pop. R&B/Soul, Rap,  Hip-Hop, Country Alternative, Metal, Punk, Classical Music and Instrumentalists, Vocalists, or any other type of music recording.

  • Hourly Rate: $60 per hour
  • Half Day: 4 Hours $220Henri Rapp Recording Engineer Mixing
  • Day Rate: $400 (8 hours of recording time & 1 hour break)

Music Mixing and Editing Rates

including Rock, Hip Hop, or any other type of audio mixing and post production

  • $60/hr or
  • $160 per song (~5 min) (~3 hours of work)
  • 5+ songs $120 per song
  • 10+ Songs $100 per song

This is a rough estimate. If want to take 100 hours to mixing every song, we won’t be able to mix it at the $160/song rate. This includes a few revisions, and we don’t have a problem making a few final adjustments to make the mix perfect!

Audio Book / Podcast Recording and Production Rates

$70/Hr or $500/day rate This includes engineer and file delivery.

Mastering Rates:

  • Mastering Services in ClevleandOne Song: $50
  • Two to Five Songs: $45 per song
  • Six to Nine Songs: $40 per song
  • Ten or More Songs: $35 per song
  • Contact for pricing for Vinyl Mastering, or multiple deliverables, etc]

 

Commercial, Advertising, Video Game, ADR , Television, and Radio Audio Rates:

Recording and Sound for Video and Film

  • Voiceover Recording: $100 per hour (2 hour minimum, includes Phone Patch)
  • ADR Recording: $100 per hour (2 hour minimum)
  • Video Game, TV, Radio Rates: $100 per hour (2 hour minimum, includes Phone Patch)

Audio Post Production for Video: 

  • Audio Post Production Editing and Mixing: $60 per hour (3 Hour minimum)

 

Video Production Rates:

Canon EOS CameraVideo productions can range on what equipment you use, but generally start at least $1000. The best way to get a price is to  contact Black Valve Media and we will make a custom quote for you that includes Pre Production, Labor, Gear, and Post Production.

Most projects require a deposit to get started and may have hourly minimums depending on scheduling availability. We can do a credit card over the phone or schedule a pre production meeting and consultation to set up services at the studio for your project. We offer free estimates Email Us! or #contact via text or voicemail

 

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