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Recording
The most important step in making a record in our opinion is the recording process. Highly overlooked today, this task is the first and most important stage of a production. Many people feel that everything can be fixed at mixing and mastering stage, in part that's true but in reality there is not processor or computer wizard that can cover up a bad recording. Definitely the sound can be improved later but a badly tuned drum kit recorded in a badly tuned room with 8 mics will never sound as good as a properly tuned drum kit recorded in a great room with only 3 mics, at any stage. We strive to getting things right at the first step which is the key to obtaining quality finished products. We achieve this through combining the knowledge and experience of our engineers and acousticians with our great equipment and room acoustics.
We record most of bands playing live all in the same room which creates a sound that has more vibe and depth as opposed to a more congested sound created when layering. The most common comment we receive after a band has finished tracking their first song in the studio is "wow that sounds as if it's already mixed and finished". Here at A.P. Studios we created an environment that encourages creativity and innovation in every project from classical music to heavy metal.
* Recording rates start at the basic price of 70 euro per hour.
As each project is individually assessed for your budget please e-mail or contact us for a daily quote / package deals / special offer.
* Recording rates start at the basic price of 70 euro per hour.
As each project is individually assessed for your budget please e-mail or contact us for a daily quote / package deals / special offer.
Mixing is a very important step to make recordings sound well balanced and professional. It begins with a good recording and it's one of those tasks where little adjustments make a drastic difference and where creativity can play a big role. The state of art acoustic treatment combined with our superb Focal twin 6 speakers makes our control room a natural and transparent mixing environment. We mostly mix in the analogue domain with our trident ATB desk, using analogue outboard equipment instead of plugs-in which are just simulations of outboards. The Trident series 80 B console is one of the very best analog consoles ever made, revered mostly for its super musical four-band vintage EQ. Nothing beats the feel and sound of a great analog board. Initially the mixing begins with the engineer creating the substructure of the mix and afterwards the client can work alongside the engineer to make minor adjustments and finalizing.
Mixing
Mastering
Mastering is the final step in audio production and it is probably the most misunderstood and abused process which has become regarded as the way to turn a song into a professional product.The truth is that achieving a great finished product is a result of a variety of steps throughout the duration of making a record. Many people these days seem to mispercieve loudness as quality when they are listening to a distorted song with no punch or clarity. There is so much more to be said on this matter but here is a video on you tube that gives a little more insight "Loudness War". We use apogee converters and the best analogue outboard equipment to polish and enhance your mixes to be competitive with other commercial release. Through careful limiting we will only make them sound as loud as you wish. Our mastered CD are delivered red-book standard ready for duplication.
* Mastering rates starts at 80 euro per hour!
* Mastering rates starts at 80 euro per hour!
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Terms:-
To book the studio a 10% deposit is required and the balance must be paid on completion of each session. A minimum of 2 days notice is required for cancellation or rescheduling of sessions otherwise your deposit will be forfeited. All works remain the property of AP Studios until paid in full.
All prices are subject to change.
* Mixing rates start at 70 euro per hour or a price per track is available if preferred
As each project is individually assessed for your budget please e-mail or contact us for a daily quote / package deals / special offer.
As each project is individually assessed for your budget please e-mail or contact us for a daily quote / package deals / special offer.