Vocal and instrument recording

Booths and live room

The studio has 3 rooms including 2 iso vocal booths and a live room of roughly 42 m². Booths stay dry enough for tight vocals and speech; the live room gives acoustic guitars, strings and small ensembles air without needing a concert hall.

Up to 6 people fit comfortably during a session: artist in booth or live room, engineer in the control room, maybe a producer or friends in the lounge. Larger groups need a custom schedule — ask via contact.

Mics and signal path

We draw from 18 microphones — condensers for detail, dynamics for loud rock or rap, ribbons when you want softer highs. Instruments get their own path: DI for bass, stereo pairs for piano or acoustic, close and room mics when the arrangement needs them.

Everything routes through our 32-channel console to 24-bit capture. You hear yourself clearly in headphones; we add reverb or delay in the monitor, not on the printed take unless you choose that on purpose.

Who books this service

Indie singers finishing a single, hip-hop artists tracking doubles, podcast hosts adding one sung hook, bands that rehearsed in our rehearsal room and only lack vocals — the use cases differ but each block focuses on one source at a time. We do not track full electric band backlines at stage volume; the live room suits controlled amps, not half-stack gigs.

Guests from age 16 need written guardian consent and an adult present. Younger artists: contact us first through contact.

What to bring

• Instrumental or multitrack export (WAV/AIFF), without heavy limiting on the guide.
• Lyrics, structure and a tempo map if you have one.
• Two reference tracks whose vocal or guitar tone you like.
• Your own IEMs or headphones if the connector fits.
• Water and a light snack; skip ice-cold drinks right before takes.

Getting here: From Amsterdam Centraal, take metro line 52 (North/South) towards Noord and get off at Noorderpark. Walk about 8 minutes west along Danzigerkade; the studio is at number 78 on the waterfront. By bike from Centraal it is roughly 15 minutes via the IJ Tunnel. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.. Questions: 020 244 1836 or [email protected].

Session flow and feedback

Engineers offer feedback on pitch, timing and diction when you want it — direct, never patronising. Prefer hands-off support? Say so at the start. For backing vocals we use separate tracks per harmony with clear names so mixing later stays organised.

Breaks are part of the plan. A tired voice gives fewer options; we reorder sections (verses before choruses) rather than pushing through. Pitch correction only on request and as subtle finishing, not as a default sound.

Book via contact with your date and a short project note. We confirm within 2 business days and send a quote for hourly, half-day or full-day rates. On the day, meet us at Danzigerkade 78; the engineer welcomes you in the lounge.

Delivery and formats

Default delivery is 24-bit WAV at 48 kHz, aligned from the song start. Other sample rates are fine when your project requires them. You receive a download link or copy to your drive; we do not ship physical media.

Session files stay 24 months after the last activity, then we delete them per our privacy policy. Keep your own backup. A rough monitor mix for home listening is optional; it is not a substitute for professional mixing.

Rates and VAT

Listed amounts are consumer prices including 21% VAT. Business clients with a valid VAT ID see €78.51 excl. VAT per hour on invoices as a reference.

We ask 30% deposit when you book. Free cancellation up to 7 days ahead — see terms and conditions. Custom quotes through contact.

Not included

Arranging, songwriting, heavy tuning, mastering and video shoots sit outside this service. Session musicians you hire yourself are not covered by the hourly rate. After tracking you can continue to mixing or mastering with the same team when slots allow.

Travel and parking are yours; bikes can be locked outside on the quay. Credits and rights are handled in contracting — also see FAQ and all services.

Included

• Recording engineer for the booked time
• Microphone selection and placement
• Personal headphone mix
• Basic comping of agreed takes
• WAV export on session day
• Vocal booth or live room use
• Session backup during archive period