Tracking
$300 / dayRecording the actual performances. Drums, bass, guitars, keys and vocals, captured through our interfaces, preamps and microphone collection.
Recording
Recording studio in Saint John, NB
Tracking, production, mixing and mastering on Queen Street. Bring the songs and we will help you make them sound like a record, not a rehearsal.
Services and prices
What we do in the studio
Production
$400 / dayHands-on help shaping the songs: arrangements, parts, sounds and performances. Good when you want a second set of ears pushing the record further.
Mixing
$200 to $280 / songBalancing every track, shaping tone and space, and making the song hit as hard as it does in your head. Ask for a quote on your song.
Mastering
$50 to $100 / songThe final polish, so your songs sound right on streaming, in the car and on a phone speaker, and sit together as a release.
Typical project: $500 to $600Every project is different, so we start with a consultation and work out what you need before anything gets recorded.
Book a consultationThe process
From first contact to final files
Get in touch
Send a message or book a consultation. Tell us what you are recording and share a demo if you have one.
Plan the project
We talk through the songs, the schedule and the budget, and work out which services you need.
Tracking
Record the performances, in one day or over several.
Production, if you want it
Shape arrangements, parts and sounds while the band is still in the room.
Mixing
Every song gets balanced, shaped and finished.
Mastering
The final polish so the songs are ready to release.
Final files
You walk away with finished songs, ready to put out into the world.
The rig
Built for recording bands
The heart of the setup is a Universal Audio Apollo x8p with a Focusrite OctoPre for extra inputs, so a full band can track together. Outboard from Aphex, Klark Teknik, SPL and TC Electronic adds colour and control.
The microphone locker covers the classics: Shure SM7B, SM57 and SM58, Sennheiser MD 421, e906, e902 and e604, Audix D6, Warm Audio WA-47jr, Rode NT1, Oktava MK-012 and a homemade sub kick. There is also an Ampeg B-15N for bass, plus a Hammond M3, Fender Rhodes and Yamaha CP-60M when a song needs vintage keys.
See everything on the studio gear list.
Just want a rough recording?
Approved bands can add Self Recording to any rehearsal for $40 and capture the session on our setup.
See rehearsal space and plansQuestions
Recording FAQ
How much does a recording project cost?
A typical project costs $500 to $600. Tracking is $300 a day, production is $400 a day, mixing is $200 to $280 a song, and mastering is $50 to $100 a song. The consultation is where we work out what your project actually needs.
Do I need everything planned before I book?
No. Book a consultation, tell us what you have, and we will work out the plan together. A rough phone demo helps.
What should I bring?
Your instruments, spare strings, sticks, and anything else you rely on every show. Arrive tuned up and rehearsed, because studio time is cheaper when it is spent recording.
Can I book just mixing or mastering?
Mixing and mastering are priced per song. If your tracks were recorded somewhere else, send us a message and we will tell you what we need.
Can I record myself instead?
Approved bands can add Self Recording to a rehearsal booking for $40 and capture the session on our setup.
Got songs that deserve better than a phone recording? Start with a consultation.