Recording is done in a classical style - Neumann mics going into a mic preamp, limiter/compressor, then into a 16/24-bit digital recorder. Miking techniques developed over the years by engineers for classical music are used.

Natural reverb is desired - that's why a large, live room, like a large cathedral, is best. Small rooms or homes are the worst places to record - the inaudible slapback will make your tone sound tinny. If you need to overdub, isolate tracks or produce a "pop" sound, a multitrack studio will be rented. Some of my favs are the Meyerson, Eisemann, DMA, and Cathedral Guadalupe. Difficult venues to record in are carpeted banquet halls and multimedia churches (I've recorded in both).

Digital files are later uploaded into a computer - maintaining its digital nature - and can be edited for tracks, smooth in/outs, and to fix any mistakes. All tracks are mastered - not just cut straight to CD - all tracks start and end correctely. Applause is faded out. A sequence of tracks is determined and WAV files produced.

Files can be used as is or as a master for pressed CDs. It can also be converted to streaming audio, iPod, MP3, YouTube, and Flash.

We suggest you well-rehearse your group, so you don't have to spend recording time rehearsing. It's a good idea to listen back, at least to the first few takes, to see how you sound on tape. We will try to make sure you are relaxed, not nervous, and are at 100%. Expect to spend 6-10 times the amount of recording/editing time per finished time.

We are experts in competition recording, and have had 1st place winners in competitions like DMTA, Dallas Symphonic Festival, Lennox, Lynn Harrell, Corpus Christi, etc. We make it very comfortable for you in potentially nervous situations.

Prices for an archival concert recording can be under $250. Student demo recordings $50+$1/min. 100 CD-Rs with imprint and case $300. Total cost depends on time, services and supplies. Prices subject to change. Non-profit sales tax exemption form.

See examples of our work.