Recording & Mixing with Shamel Hughes

Record & Mixing Services

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$125.00

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Get chart-topping quality for your music from Grammy award-winning engineer Shamel Hughes at Kensaltown East recording studios. Trust us! Our team will bring your vision to life, meet the recording industry standards, and provide the best results for your project.

Pricing:

Recording:
$125 Studio Recording Session with Engineer (Hourly).
$1,200 Studio Recording Session with Engineer (10 Hours).
$300 Podcast Recording and editing (Per Episode).

Mixing:
$150 Vocal Tuning and Editing (Hourly).
$450 Stereo Mixing (1 song, 2+ Channels).
$1,200 Dolby Atmos MIixing (1 song, 5.1.2+ Channels).

Production:
$1,500+ Personalized instrumental tailored to the artist's vision.

Sound Design:
$200+ Foley for film and visual projects (Hourly).
$300 Post-production audio for film, TV, Ads, and visual projects (Hourly).

Packaged bundles:
$2,500 Recording, Mixing, and Mastering (1 Song)
EP/Album Production Package: Custom Pricing Available (Discounted Rates for Multi-Track Projects). Use Contact Page for more information.

Recording Session Notes:

Kensaltown East recording studios: 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
A 2-hour minimum is required for all sessions.
All sessions must start between 10am and 11pm.
Scheduling of all sessions must occur at least 48 hours in advance.
No refunds. Cancel at least 24 hours before sessions for credit to re-book without penalty. Cancellations within 24 hours of sessions forfeit the deposit.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before the session is booked on the studio calendar and the remaining balance is due upon deliver.
Sessions are available by appointment only. We do not accept WALK-INS.
Sessions are not considered BOOKED until a deposit is made or the PO is received.
Sessions are billed based on the scheduled start time, not the clients' arrival time. Late arrivals incur extra charges if the session exceeds the scheduled end time.

Turn Around Time & Requirements:

Turnaround Time: 5-7 business days per song.
We accept: .wav 24-bit 44.1 kHz (or better)
We accept: .aiff 24-bit 44.1 kHz (or better)
We don't accept: .mp3 files (even though it is 320 Kbps)
We don't accept: any other compressed file format.
No refunds. If you aren’t delighted with the mix or mastered session, you can request up to four free revisions. $15 for further additional revisions.
Export your individual tracks or stems and send them to us using the secure link provided in your email.
A preliminary mix-down snippet will be sent to the client via email in an MP3 format.
File delivery: High Quality WAV & MP3 Files will be delivered digitally upon completion.

MIXING Recording Session Full-Day Studio Booking Stereo Mixing Dolby Atmos Mixing Sound Design and Foley Vocal Tuning & Editing Podcast Recording & Editing Post-Production Audio For Visuals

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Credits

H.E.R., Livre', Jadakiss, Emeli Sande, Tiara Thomas, Coko, Elle Varner, Nona Hendrix, K Michelle, Busta Rhymes, Pharrell, Swizz Beats, Alicia Keys, Mary Mary, Music Soulchild, Heavy D, Chick Corea, Bernie Worrell, Lil Wayne, Justine Skye, Uncle Murda, Mark Batson, Keith Murray, Eric Sermon, Redman, Patti LaBelle, Labelle, Gabi Wilson.

FAQ

What should I know about recording my audio files?

Record your audio files at 24-bit or higher for best quality. The session sample rates must be 44.1 KHz or 96 KHz. This increased dynamic range helps against the structural issues you can experience while recording. In addition, you can achieve lower noise floors and high resolution.

What decibel setting should I use for my recordings?

Keep your recordings around -3 dBFS. We don’t recommend using more than -6 dBFS.

Why do I need to label my tracks?

Labeling helps the mix engineer know which sections have been included and allows a check and balance system if any files are missing. Properly label your tracks by name (Examples: Lead Vocals, Adlibs, Background Vocals, Chorus, Bridge, Drums). If not done, it will slow down the time it will take to finish your master recording.

What kind of improvements can be expected from mixing?

Mixing can achieve the corrective balance, volume, and depth for a style of music. It can add clarity and punch to music, giving it more vitality. It can also allow for automation needed to give the overall feel of the recording more cohension.

Should I send a reference track?

Please send us a reference track to show us the sound you like. If there are no reference tracks – no worries; we will pick up something similar to your song.

What are some tips to help ensure the best possible mix?

Audio quality can be very subjective. Before hiring a mastering engineer for a project, you should have a clear objective on how you would like the finished project to sound. Communication of these objectives between client and engineer is a key component to the success of a project. The language used to describe the character of audio can be ambiguous. Terms like “brassy,” “fat” and “present” mean different things to different people.

How do I prepare my files for mixing?

Prep your files for mixing by making sure all faders are at unity or 0db, panning is down the center, effects are bypassed, vocals are in mono, and beats/2track instrumentals are in stereo. Export all files in the same region from the same starting point of the session 0:00. When we import them, it is critical to ensure they are fully synced and lined up properly.