Recording with an engineer

The room and chain

Broadband treatment, careful monitor placement, and headphone feeds that do not fight the mains. House microphones cover common vocal and instrument capture; the interface delivers quiet multi-channel recording.

The goal is fewer round trips after you leave: what you hear at the desk should translate to earbuds and car stereos.

Who it suits

Singers who do not want to watch meters, first-time recording artists, and podcast teams who want clean local capture while someone else manages routing.

Electronic producers sometimes prefer dry hire for detailed programming. Hybrid projects work: dry hire while writing, engineer time for keeper vocals or final overdubs.

After tracking

Mixing £60/song and mastering £40/song are on the pricing page. Mention your delivery format when you book so exports match your workflow.

Tell us your instrumentation when you enquire so headphone counts and mic placement are realistic for your session.

FAQ

What does an engineer-led session include?

Gain staging, patching, headphone mixes, take management, and file handover. From £30/hr with the same two-hour minimum as dry hire.

Can I switch between engineer and dry hire on different days?

Yes. Many artists dry hire while writing, then book engineer time for keeper vocals or final tracking.

Do you offer mixing after recording?

Yes. Mixing £60/song, mastering £40/song, and album bundle £300 are on the pricing page.