R A T E S / P R O C E S S
MHS' basic rates are listed below. These rates can give you an idea of what your project might cost. It is always a good idea to contact us and talk about the requirements for your project. MHS can provide a customized, project specific, estimate to fit your budget.
Basic Rates
Digital Audio Production ~
Rates based on $25/ ½ hr
Recording - 1 hr min
Editing, Mixing, Mastering - ½ hr min
8-10 hr day = $400
hrs > 10 hrs/day = $75/hr - ½ hr min
Project package deals can be negotiated.
On Location Recording mileage rates
0 - 10 miles $25
11 - 20 miles $35
21 - 30 miles $50
> 30 miles – call or e-mail for estimate
(Distance charges per round trip from studio - covers getting equipment to location only)
Other Services ~
CD Replication/Duplication (quoted upon request)
Project Storage ($10.00 each CD)
Project tracks archived for 1 year
Media Conversion/Restoration ($10/song $40/album)
Transfer/Archive records /Cassettes to CD (no editing)
Drumming ~
Drum tracks ($50/hr)
See recording prices for editing, mixing & mastering the drum tracks into your songs
Musicals / Concerts ($ negotiable)
Private Lessons ($20/ ½ hr)
Sound Engineering ~
All events ($ negotiable)
Process
Day rate covers an 8-10 hour work day, starting from arrival on location. Overtime is charged for each hour over 10 hours per day at $75/hr.
A 25%, non-refundable deposit is required to book studio time (in-house or on location).
Payment for each completed service is required prior to starting the next phase of a project. (i.e. recording is paid for before editing or mixing is started)
Any requested changes to a project after the original estimate may require additional charges.
Basic Rates
Digital Audio Production ~
Rates based on $25/ ½ hr
Recording - 1 hr min
Editing, Mixing, Mastering - ½ hr min
8-10 hr day = $400
hrs > 10 hrs/day = $75/hr - ½ hr min
Project package deals can be negotiated.
On Location Recording mileage rates
0 - 10 miles $25
11 - 20 miles $35
21 - 30 miles $50
> 30 miles – call or e-mail for estimate
(Distance charges per round trip from studio - covers getting equipment to location only)
Other Services ~
CD Replication/Duplication (quoted upon request)
Project Storage ($10.00 each CD)
Project tracks archived for 1 year
Media Conversion/Restoration ($10/song $40/album)
Transfer/Archive records /Cassettes to CD (no editing)
Drumming ~
Drum tracks ($50/hr)
See recording prices for editing, mixing & mastering the drum tracks into your songs
Musicals / Concerts ($ negotiable)
Private Lessons ($20/ ½ hr)
Sound Engineering ~
All events ($ negotiable)
Process
Day rate covers an 8-10 hour work day, starting from arrival on location. Overtime is charged for each hour over 10 hours per day at $75/hr.
A 25%, non-refundable deposit is required to book studio time (in-house or on location).
Payment for each completed service is required prior to starting the next phase of a project. (i.e. recording is paid for before editing or mixing is started)
Any requested changes to a project after the original estimate may require additional charges.