Our studio
Studio 105 Recording is a professional studio in a family home. Alcohol, drugs and illicit behavior are strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises, and we may refuse access to anyone clearly under the influence.
Studio 105 Recording reserves the right to refuse to work with any client for any reason. If we're unable to hold a booked session, we'll rebook it at a time that works for both of us.
Booking
Studio time is by appointment only; no walk-ins. Call (904) 438-4105 or use our booking form.
A 50% deposit of the quote confirms every booking. It's applied to your session, or refunded if you cancel more than 72 hours before your session. If the deposit isn't received 72 hours before your session, the time may go to another client. Cancellations with less than 72 hours' notice are charged a $50 fee, because we usually can't fill the time that late.
The remaining balance is due by the end of the last day of your session unless we've agreed otherwise in advance. Recordings, masters and multitracks are held until all fees are paid and funds have cleared.
Payment
Payment is due right after each session. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and PayPal.
- 3.5% convenience fee on credit card, debit card and PayPal payments
- No fee for cash or check
- $35 fee for returned checks
Clients are responsible for any legal and collection fees needed to recover unpaid balances.
Billable time
When the engineer is working on your project, the time is billable. That includes your time in the studio and other work on your project, such as requested edits, mastering, bouncing rough mixes, and uploading or transferring your files. Ask your engineer how to keep unattended time to a minimum.
The clock starts when the engineer begins setting up with you, getting levels and sorting out any instrument problems, and stops when you're finished and the equipment is no longer in use. If a master is being made, the clock runs until it's finished. If the studio is free, you're welcome to set up early; there's no charge until the engineer arrives. Call the day before to check.
Breaks
You can take a meal break off the clock during long sessions. If you'd rather work through it to listen back, edit or overdub, the clock keeps running. Time spent fixing a technical problem on our end is off the clock.
To keep ears fresh, the engineer takes a 10-minute break every two hours and a 30-minute meal break every four hours. That time is on the clock.
Online mixing & mastering
Clients using online services such as mixing or mastering should include the agreed payment in full with their files.
Late-night recording & neighbors
We're in a residential neighborhood. Loud recording (drums, bass, loud guitar) stops at 10 PM. Vocals and mixing can usually continue later.
Please keep noise to a minimum outside the studio, and keep the main door shut and locked when coming and going.
Guests
This is a recommendation, not a rule: the fewer people at a session, the better it flows and the more gets done, which saves you money. Friends chatting while vocals are being cut makes it hard to get anything done. Save the party for when you're home listening to the finished result.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed inside. If you smoke outdoors, please use the receptacle provided.
Equipment damage
Damage to studio equipment caused by misuse, abuse or negligence will be charged to the client. Sessions won't continue, and recordings will be held, until damages are paid or repaired. Theft or damage resulting from the door being left open or unlocked is also chargeable to the client.
Personal items & liability
Personal items left unattended are the owner's responsibility, including tapes, hard drives and other media left at the studio before, during or after a session. Please take all your belongings when you leave.
Clients and students waive any claim of liability against Studio 105 Recording for injury, accident or illness on the premises or during studio activities, and waive the right to bring legal action for damages or losses resulting from the use of our recording, mixing, editing, mastering or consulting services.
Studio 105 Recording makes no warranties, express or implied, other than those stated here, and is not liable for unforeseen or consequential damages of any kind.
Karaoke recordings
Karaoke recordings are for the personal use and enjoyment of the artist only and may not be sold. Producing karaoke recordings for commercial use is not our business.
Coupons & promo codes
Give your promo code when you book. Codes are for new clients only, can be used once (one per person or band), and can't be combined with other offers. Paying by phone with a card? Give the code then. Know someone looking for a studio? Pass it along.