FAQ

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ page). Below, we have tried to answer the most common questions visitors to this our Web site may have. If you find that your question is not answered on this page, please feel free to email or call us.

Question: What are your rates?
Answer: Because we have several different kinds of clients, all rates will not be the same. We will also negotiate based upon your deadlines and budgets [contact us]. Below is a basic list of the average rate we charge.

Music - Negoiations will be based upon styles and methods of the recording against the standard rate of $1,000 to $1,500 per minute of music.

Sound Design - based on paramaters and deadlines [please call or email us]

Voice Over - based on paramaters and deadlines [please call or email us]

Editing - also based on paramaters and deadlines [please call or email us]

Question: What types of sound design work can you provide?
Answer: We are well equipped to provide and edit authentic field recordings of ambiences, exotic/domestic animals/insects, vehicles, weapons and more.

Ambience Examples - Beaches, Traffic, Woods, and Rain. With studios in Florida, we can sometimes capture hurricanes!

Animal/Insect Examples - Alligators, Lions, Tigers, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs to Flies, Madagascar Hissing Roaches, etc...

Vehicle Examples - Boats, Exotic Cars, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, Skateboards, Tractors, and Trucks

Weapon Examples - Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Swords and more

Question: What is the process to record a live orchestra?
Answer: Below is a list of what is required to record an orchestra. A complete "buy-out" is recommended.

  1. Composer creative fee(s)
  2. Music Contractor (or Orchestra Manager) fee
  3. Player fees (up to 30 or more players)
  4. Room (hall) Rental
  5. Recording and Sound Engineering fees
  6. Orchestra Conductor fee

Question: If I want to record a live orchestra with you, where do we go?
Answer: We have 2 locations for recording live orchestras. [Sarasota, Florida & Seattle, Washington]