Vocal recording

Who books vocal recording?

You book Vocal recording when you want a consistent studio vocal without home-setup compromises: singles, mixtape cuts, hooks over band tracks, voice-over for video, or podcast lines destined for a later mix. Even if you tracked rough vocals at home, a booth pass often adds the last detail and dynamics.

Sessions are for participants aged 16 and up. Younger artists need prior discussion and written consent from a parent or guardian. If you bring guests, keep the control room headcount small so attention stays on performance.

Microphone choice and signal path

No single mic fits every voice. We start with a short shootout: condenser for air, dynamic for loud or close rap, sometimes a ribbon-style option if the top end feels harsh. You hear each choice in your headphones and decide with us.

Gain staging uses analog front end where it helps, then digital with safe headroom. We adjust distance, pop-filter angle and breath noise before you commit to long takes. The aim is material that needs little repair in mixing.

Booth comfort and monitoring

The booth (9 m²) is controlled but not lifeless: you hear yourself naturally against the track. Glass sightlines keep you connected to the engineer. Your cue mix can emphasise beat, vocal return or a touch of reverb for pitch and timing — never forced effects.

Water, lyrics on paper or tablet and adjustable light are ready. Standing, seated or handheld delivery for certain rap sections all work. Breaks are part of the plan: tired voices rarely yield usable lines.

Singing, rap and spoken word

For singing we work verse by verse and chorus by chorus, with separate passes for high notes and ad-libs. Rappers often block by eight bars or hook sections so breath and flow stay tight. Spoken word needs tighter pause editing; we record full reads plus short retakes.

Backing vocals or stacks need extra time or a follow-up block. Every lane is labelled clearly so you or our mix engineer knows which take serves which part.

Comping, edits and exclusions

The track package (up to three takes plus comp) covers many singles. Longer songs or heavy stacks may need extra hours or the half-day rate. Comping merges the best phrases from different passes into one lead.

Heavy pitch correction or stylised tuning is not included by default in Vocal recording; we quote it separately or leave it to mix. Mastering is also separate. Recording-time tweaks stay within booked hours; structural mix changes follow the terms and conditions and a mix agreement.

Rates incl. VAT

All figures on this page are consumer prices with 21% VAT. Business invoicing with 14-day payment terms is available when company details are supplied upfront.

Net for VAT-registered businesses: hour €78.51, half day €280.99, package €231.40. Free cancellation up to 7 days before the session; shorter notice follows the cancellation rules.

Files and turnaround

Default delivery is mono or stereo WAV, 24-bit/48 kHz, aligned to the start of your beat unless you specify another zero point. Download link or your own SSD — your choice. The engineer can send a rough bounce the same day for home listening.

Project files remain 24 months on EU-region storage via TransIP B.V.. After that we delete unless you extend storage. Always keep your own copy; our archive is not a substitute for your backup.

What to bring and next steps

Bring instrumentals as WAV without guide vocals, or stem exports with clear names. Print lyrics, note BPM and key, and share two reference tracks whose vocal production you like. Your own in-ears are welcome if you rely on them.

After tracking you can book mixing with us, mix elsewhere, or plan mastering separately. Rights and session questions appear in the FAQ; legal basics sit under legal notice. Hours: Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–17 — Monday to Friday 10:00–19:00, Saturday 11:00–17:00. Closed Sunday. Sessions outside these hours by arrangement.

Included

• Engineer for booked time
• Microphone choice after quick comparison
• Personal headphone mix
• Basic comping within track package or agreed time
• WAV export at 24-bit/48 kHz
• Session archive for 24 months
• Address and directions on contact