ArtSound Recording Studios

ArtSound Recording Studios and Audio Services is a part of ArtSound Incorporated (ArtSound FM 92.7), a non profit community broadcaster with over 20 years experience in broadcasting & recording.

The high quality sound integral to ArtSound FM's broadcasting and Audio Services is built on state-of-the art equipment and experienced audio engineers. Many recording studios can provide studios and equipment but few have ArtSound FM's understanding and passion for fine music - whatever the genre.

In addition to producing high quality recordings, ArtSound Audio Services also undertakes audio preservation and archiving as well as transfer and restoration of old tapes and records. We also produce voice-overs, training media, animation and video soundtracks.

Available Services

• Studio and on-location recording
• Digital multi-tracking
• Audio mastering

We can record commercial release CDs, recital or special occasion at very reasonable rates. Our recording facilities are used by performers ranging from beginner to professional and we provide the same attention to detail for all jobs, large or small. We can record:

• Solo/duo artists 
• Jazz, folk and blues groups
• Classical performances
• Choirs and other singing groups
• Family 'recitals'
• Community and school bands
• Meditation and training tapes
• Animation and corporate voiceovers
• Radio drama
• Poetry readings

Our Facilities

• Comfortable, fully air conditioned studios with variable acoustics, subtle lighting and superb views over a park
• Full complement of industry-standard microphones including Neumann, Rode, AKG & Shure
• Yamaha 48 Channel digital console with automated mixdown
• Cubase SX3 and Wavelab 6.1
• Alesis 24 track HDD recorder for on location recording
• Multi channel discrete headphone mixing with matching Sennheiser headphones
• Genelec monitoring in our spacious custom built control room
• Yamaha C6 Conservatory Grand Piano (special tuning requirements available at additional cost)
• Separate voice-over, editing, sound preservation and archiving studios
• Professional voice-over artists (separate fee)
• Experienced engineer who understands and appreciates different levels and styles of performance
• Package deals to suit project budgets
• Conveniently located only 2 minutes drive from the Parliamentary Triangle
• Ample parking adjacent to the studios
• Internal and external break-out areas
• Coffee and tea facilities, microwave oven and refrigerator
• Manuka shops and restaurants a 3 minute walk from our studios

Tips For Making Your Recording Session a Success

• Be well rehearsed and confident in your performance
• Have a written recording plan for the engineer e.g. song order, number of tracks, how you wish to use the time
• In your budget allow for mixdown and mastering as well as recording, artwork & CD production
• Be sure to bring all of your support materials including charts, spare strings, reeds, backing tracks on CD (if applicable) etc.
• Artists may find it helpful to record two or three takes of each track and choose the best from these. This will, of course, depend on your budget and how you wish to spend your studio time.
• We recommend no more than two people involved in your project sit in on the mixdown and mastering stages. (rules apply)
• We request all artists and visitors turn off mobile phones before entering the recording suites.

Contact Us

For more information and a Recording Studio quote please call (02) 6295 7444 during office hours.

For ArtSound studio address details click here

Copyright

Obtaining copyright clearance on non-original material is the responsibility of the artist – see the APRA–AMCOS website.