These are the new 2021 prices:
We offer three levels of CD/Cassette Recording and Production, and many Post - Production options, as well.
Bronze Package: $300.00 (1) hour post - production time FREE.
Bronze: Exceptional quality at a bargain price. Are you the aspiring musician or want to share your talent with your family and friends, then this is the place to start. Get started with the basic Bronze package. This is also a great way for a family to preserve memories like family reunions or to record a talented family member’s performance to share and cherish for generations to come. Great for a "Band's" first CD. Why make a demo? Make an album! You must provide and proof artwork. $250.00 (Must provide master audio file). If you do mot have one, then we can record for $250.00 (two hour and thirty minute session).
This includes five (5) hours production time on the DAW (Reaper) FREE. And, an additional 5 hours of production time FREE, compliments of RSS Studios on the Eleven Rack system. That's ten hours of free production time!
This includes five (5) hours production time on the DAW (Reaper) FREE. And, an additional 5 hours of production time FREE, compliments of RSS Studios on the Eleven Rack system. That's ten hours of free production time!
Silver: is available especially for the musician that is on the next level. For $500.00 and up you can create a professional album to distribute to fans. An exceptional option to boost any career in music. Professional layout imparts a business like demeanor for any interaction and genre of music.
RSS Studios logo for quality assurance.
You must provide and proof artwork. (Must provide master audio file). We can record for $250.00 ( two hours and thirty minute session).
You receive (25) hours production time FREE with Reaper and (10) hours of production time with the Eleven Rack system. That's thirty-five hours of production time FREE!
RSS Studios logo for quality assurance.
You must provide and proof artwork. (Must provide master audio file). We can record for $250.00 ( two hours and thirty minute session).
You receive (25) hours production time FREE with Reaper and (10) hours of production time with the Eleven Rack system. That's thirty-five hours of production time FREE!
Gold: This 100 CD package is for the professional Artist/Musician. Full color CD’s with song titles, and our studio logo and CD insert provide a complete professional package.
This package starts at $750.00. You receive 50 hours of production time on Reaper (DAW), and 25 hours of production time on the Eleven Rack system. There are many additions available please inquire.
RSS Studio Contracts are available; please inquire on availability and criteria to apply. Audition is MANDATORY. RSS Studios will record the artist(s)/band.
This package starts at $750.00. You receive 50 hours of production time on Reaper (DAW), and 25 hours of production time on the Eleven Rack system. There are many additions available please inquire.
RSS Studio Contracts are available; please inquire on availability and criteria to apply. Audition is MANDATORY. RSS Studios will record the artist(s)/band.
Cassette Production:
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Please inquire for specific package/quantity pricing. The following are the most common packages that artist(s) or bands request from us:
100 Ferric Cassette $285.00 Chrome: $300.00 Chrome Plus: $315.00
250 Ferric Cassette $485.00 Chrome: $500.00 Chrome Plus: $515.00
500 Ferric Cassette $785.00 Chrome: $800.00 Chrome Plus: $815.00
1000 Ferric Cassette $1,350.00 Chrome: $1,485.00 Chrome Plus: $1,620.00
Cobalt Cassette packages are available. Please inquire for current pricing.
100 Ferric Cassette $285.00 Chrome: $300.00 Chrome Plus: $315.00
250 Ferric Cassette $485.00 Chrome: $500.00 Chrome Plus: $515.00
500 Ferric Cassette $785.00 Chrome: $800.00 Chrome Plus: $815.00
1000 Ferric Cassette $1,350.00 Chrome: $1,485.00 Chrome Plus: $1,620.00
Cobalt Cassette packages are available. Please inquire for current pricing.
Which tape type is right for you?
Description of Dolby A, B, C, HX, MPX (if necessary). RSS Studios has multiple Dolby encoder and decoders used in post-production processing and it is meant to only reduce the tape noise on the copied tapes, while leaving the original audio (including any “unwanted noise”) unchanged. It will not “fix” the sound of the master.
As an example, at RSS Studios:
the original master open reel tape (we use a TEAC Master Recorder - open reel recorder) is run through a Dolby encoder/decoder that basically boosts the upper frequencies while the audio is quiet, and doesn’t boost as much when the audio is loud (relative to a set threshold). The copy tapes are duplicated with this encoding of shifted frequencies; and when played back in a deck with Dobly B engaged, the decoder reverses the boosts that were added to the original audio by the Dolby encoder according to the program levels that it senses. The result should be that the original audio sounds unchanged, but the tape noise (most noticeable in the higher frequencies) of the copy tapes has been reduced by almost 10db.
- MUSIC FERRIC, Magnetic, and COBALT tapes both have frequency response of 16 Hz to 16 kHz. We can record Cobalt 4 db louder than Music Ferric without saturation distortion. Both tapes offer deep “booming” bass, “warm” mid-range and excellent high frequencies up to 16 kHz. This must be either mastered, or re-mastered by us to achieve the best possible outcome.
- CHROME is a special tape weighted toward high frequencies. Frequency response is 200 Hz to 20 kHz. Chrome also offers +4 db output compared to Music Ferric. Although bass performance is not quite as good as Cobalt, Chrome offers the same midrange and exceptional high frequency response. It is recommended for music with synthesizers, electronic “soundscapes” and other unconventional instruments.
- CHROME PLUS “CP-EXTRA” tape is the ultimate Type II audio tape designed for high-speed duplication. With uniform output from 20 Hz to 20 khz (identical to a CD) providing better tone balance, CP-Extra is the best choice for artists/bands second or third music recording release (Album). CP-Extra is up to 4 decibels “hotter” than other chrome tapes.
Description of Dolby A, B, C, HX, MPX (if necessary). RSS Studios has multiple Dolby encoder and decoders used in post-production processing and it is meant to only reduce the tape noise on the copied tapes, while leaving the original audio (including any “unwanted noise”) unchanged. It will not “fix” the sound of the master.
As an example, at RSS Studios:
the original master open reel tape (we use a TEAC Master Recorder - open reel recorder) is run through a Dolby encoder/decoder that basically boosts the upper frequencies while the audio is quiet, and doesn’t boost as much when the audio is loud (relative to a set threshold). The copy tapes are duplicated with this encoding of shifted frequencies; and when played back in a deck with Dobly B engaged, the decoder reverses the boosts that were added to the original audio by the Dolby encoder according to the program levels that it senses. The result should be that the original audio sounds unchanged, but the tape noise (most noticeable in the higher frequencies) of the copy tapes has been reduced by almost 10db.
The sound engineers at RSS Studios remaster the audio master you send in to optimize it for the type of tape you choose. This brings out the best in your sound and makes the most of the capability of the tape. We also insert inaudible tones between tracks and whatever gap timing you specify. To make this process work well and without delay, please read and follow the audio master guidelines.
CASSETTE/OPEN REEL AUDIO MASTER GUIDELINES FOR THE MOST PROFESSIONAL SOUND ON YOUR CASSETTE/OPEN REEL TAPES. PLEASE OBSERVE THESE RULES FOR PRODUCING YOUR MASTER. THANK YOU - STUDIO STAFF.
• Acceptable master formats are:
• If you need your project to enter production as soon as possible, you must provide program-ready audio files. What is a “Program-Ready” audio file? Every cassette has two programs. Program A is Side A and Program B is Side B. Providing “program-ready” audio files means that if each side contains more than one track/song, the tracks are combined as one audio file for each side – tracks in the correct order with the desired gaps between. (Most artists prefer a 2 second gap between tracks.) Both programs should be in 44.1 kHz/16-bit format.
• Other digital formats may be accepted, but will be converted to 44.1kHz 16-bit for use at RSS Studios. If sending a compressed digital format, please check that the resulting playback quality and potential loss of fidelity is acceptable to your ear. You are responsible for the audio quality that you provide to RSS Studios.
• All masters should be accompanied by a track list or note detailing Sides A and B. Check your master carefully for playback errors prior to sending it to save the time and expense of replacement if it is deemed unuseable. Sequence your master exactly as you want the final product to be with the gaps between tracks exactly how you want them. In particular, please pay close attention to the pre-track pause times and any tracks that have audio extending across the next track marker.
• If you are using iTunes, changing the file names alone is not enough to preserve your track sequence when we create the .wav versions necessary for editing your production master. You must also check the embedded track number info for all of the tracks you are submitting to RSS Studios. The quickest way to check this is to go to the View menu, select “View Options,” and add a check for “Track Number.” Then you can check the songs in your library for the proper embedded track number data, and if the sequence needs to be changed you can select a track, go to File > “Get Info” and fix the track number in the “Info” tab.
• Sometimes pops will occur between these tracks when a ripped/ compressed format has been used. For best accuracy, prepare Program Ready files, and check for these issues.
• De-essing may be applied when the master provided is overly sibilant or bright, and you have not ordered cobalt/chrome tape. This helps reduce high-frequency distortion, and allows the program volume level to be optimized for cassette tape. All efforts are made to keep the process as transparent as possible.
• Even small samples of recognizable copyrighted material of any origin will be rejected unless it is accounted for in your Intellectual Property Rights Form and you have provided proof of licensing/permission from the IPR owner. Please respect the rights of other artists.
CASSETTE/OPEN REEL AUDIO MASTER GUIDELINES FOR THE MOST PROFESSIONAL SOUND ON YOUR CASSETTE/OPEN REEL TAPES. PLEASE OBSERVE THESE RULES FOR PRODUCING YOUR MASTER. THANK YOU - STUDIO STAFF.
• Acceptable master formats are:
- Program Ready digital audio files (.wav, .aif, .aiff, .flac)
- Data CD/DVD with 44.1kHz 16-bit wav file
- Studio Master Reel (10.5", preferably with Studio Master Tape).
• If you need your project to enter production as soon as possible, you must provide program-ready audio files. What is a “Program-Ready” audio file? Every cassette has two programs. Program A is Side A and Program B is Side B. Providing “program-ready” audio files means that if each side contains more than one track/song, the tracks are combined as one audio file for each side – tracks in the correct order with the desired gaps between. (Most artists prefer a 2 second gap between tracks.) Both programs should be in 44.1 kHz/16-bit format.
• Other digital formats may be accepted, but will be converted to 44.1kHz 16-bit for use at RSS Studios. If sending a compressed digital format, please check that the resulting playback quality and potential loss of fidelity is acceptable to your ear. You are responsible for the audio quality that you provide to RSS Studios.
• All masters should be accompanied by a track list or note detailing Sides A and B. Check your master carefully for playback errors prior to sending it to save the time and expense of replacement if it is deemed unuseable. Sequence your master exactly as you want the final product to be with the gaps between tracks exactly how you want them. In particular, please pay close attention to the pre-track pause times and any tracks that have audio extending across the next track marker.
• If you are using iTunes, changing the file names alone is not enough to preserve your track sequence when we create the .wav versions necessary for editing your production master. You must also check the embedded track number info for all of the tracks you are submitting to RSS Studios. The quickest way to check this is to go to the View menu, select “View Options,” and add a check for “Track Number.” Then you can check the songs in your library for the proper embedded track number data, and if the sequence needs to be changed you can select a track, go to File > “Get Info” and fix the track number in the “Info” tab.
• Sometimes pops will occur between these tracks when a ripped/ compressed format has been used. For best accuracy, prepare Program Ready files, and check for these issues.
• De-essing may be applied when the master provided is overly sibilant or bright, and you have not ordered cobalt/chrome tape. This helps reduce high-frequency distortion, and allows the program volume level to be optimized for cassette tape. All efforts are made to keep the process as transparent as possible.
• Even small samples of recognizable copyrighted material of any origin will be rejected unless it is accounted for in your Intellectual Property Rights Form and you have provided proof of licensing/permission from the IPR owner. Please respect the rights of other artists.
We specialize in "live" recording, sound reinforcement, podcasting, lighting, and internet broadcasting of events.
We can broadcast your "event" over the internet. Anyone who has access to the internet would be able to view the event! We offer different levels of access to your event, as well. We can make it as open, or restricted as you would like for your event. Let us know what your needs are, and we can facilitate, basically, any of your requests.
"Mobile" Recording Fees:
(Setup and breakdown time are not charged)
"Live" band performance/rehearsal recordings - $35.00 - 50.00 per hour: Two hour minimum.
We can record in pure analog, analog/digital, or pure digital. You are provided with the Master Tape/CD, and we maintain a permanent backup copy on our completely secure (128 bit encryption) private RSS Cloud that you will have one (1) year access free of charge (after which the service is renewable at $50.00 per year. You will be allotted 75GB of RSS Cloud space to use within your account), and to the digital download as well, for your convenience.
Mobile Recording fees- Individual Artist/Band
Recording/Production/Post - Production: $50.00 per hour.
We use Avid Pro Tools version 12.8 as our primary DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for most production, and all post - production work. We also have the Avid Eleven Rack system integrated with Avid Pro Tools 12.5, so, mobile post-production work is not a problem.
We do use CuBase version 7 for certain recording situations that would necessitate using their software tools, though we will import those digital files into Avid Pro Tools 12.8 in post-production. If, this is required, you will be provided with the CuBase 7 Master file(s), as well.
"Event" Recording:
The pricing is subjective to the needs of the client. Please inquire for a free estimate.
We can broadcast your "event" over the internet. Anyone who has access to the internet would be able to view the event! We offer different levels of access to your event, as well. We can make it as open, or restricted as you would like for your event. Let us know what your needs are, and we can facilitate, basically, any of your requests.
"Mobile" Recording Fees:
(Setup and breakdown time are not charged)
"Live" band performance/rehearsal recordings - $35.00 - 50.00 per hour: Two hour minimum.
We can record in pure analog, analog/digital, or pure digital. You are provided with the Master Tape/CD, and we maintain a permanent backup copy on our completely secure (128 bit encryption) private RSS Cloud that you will have one (1) year access free of charge (after which the service is renewable at $50.00 per year. You will be allotted 75GB of RSS Cloud space to use within your account), and to the digital download as well, for your convenience.
Mobile Recording fees- Individual Artist/Band
Recording/Production/Post - Production: $50.00 per hour.
We use Avid Pro Tools version 12.8 as our primary DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software for most production, and all post - production work. We also have the Avid Eleven Rack system integrated with Avid Pro Tools 12.5, so, mobile post-production work is not a problem.
We do use CuBase version 7 for certain recording situations that would necessitate using their software tools, though we will import those digital files into Avid Pro Tools 12.8 in post-production. If, this is required, you will be provided with the CuBase 7 Master file(s), as well.
"Event" Recording:
The pricing is subjective to the needs of the client. Please inquire for a free estimate.
