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Recording Studio

Recording studio with computer and audio equipment.
Podcasting equipment and microphones.
Couch in Recording Studio
Client waiting and reception area with black furniture and hardwood floors.
Black microphone with pop filter.
Black microphone with pop filter
Silver microphone
IMG x / x

Our loft-level recording studio is designed for vocal & audio recording, mixing & mastering, podcast production, and voice over, and is equipped with best-in-class equipment, as well as a range of amenities for your comfort. Choose from our list of professional in-house audio engineers to ensure a quality recording experience.

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Studio Rates

Our loft-level recording studio is available by the hour for both recording sessions and podcasting, with additional post-production services available if needed. Our hourly rates include time from one of our in-house audio engineers, who will be present throughout the duration of your session to assist with your production. When available, we also welcome you to book a session with your own professional freelance audio engineer at a reduced rate.

Recording / Mixing

All recording sessions come equipped with our Neumann U 87 Microphone by default. If you would like to use our Sony C800G or U 87 Rhodium Edition Microphone instead, please select from the available options when submitting your booking request.

Recording Session
(with in-house Audio Engineer)

$85/hr

Recording session with an in-house audio engineer of your choice.

Recording Session
(with Jr. Audio Engineer)

$75/hr

Recording session with an in-house Jr. Audio Engineer at a reduced rate.

Studio Rental
(without Audio Engineer)

$55-60/hr

Use of our recording studio with your own professional audio engineer. Rate based on time of day/week and whether creative/corporate use.

Mixing / Mastering

$60-65/hr

Mixing and mastering by an in-house audio engineer. Feel free to discuss production, mixing, and mastering requests with your engineer during your recording session.

Mixing / Mastering
(by intern Audio Engineer)

$55/hr

Mixing and mastering by an intern audio engineer at a reduced rate. Feel free to discuss production, mixing, and mastering requests with your engineer during your recording session.

*For other requests, and instances where the recording did not take place at Carlawft, please contact us or your engineer directly.

Podcasting

All podcasting sessions come equipped with up to four Shure SM7B microphones. Select ring lighting and Neewer continuous video lighting is also included. Production teams are also welcomed and encouraged to bring their own visual production equipment, but are also able to rent available professional lighting from the photo/video studio downstairs, as long as there is a professional in the group to operate it. If you would like to rent camcorders or anything else from our equipment directory, please indicate when submitting your booking request.

Recording Session
(with in-house Audio Engineer)

$90/hr

Podcast recording session with an in-house audio engineer of your choice.

Editing (Audio), Mixing & Mastering

$130 (1 hr pod), $195 (2 hr pod), $260 (3 hr pod), etc.

Podcast editing by an in-house engineer. Includes mixing and mastering to be worked on in-house, following your recording session, or feel free to send us your audio and one of our engineers can edit/mix/master from our studio.

Mixing / Mastering only

$65/pod

Up to 1 hr of podcast mixing and mastering by an in-house audio engineer. Feel free to discuss mixing and mastering requests with your engineer during your recording session.

*For other requests, and instances where the recording did not take place at Carlawft, please contact us or your engineer directly.

Audio Equipment

All audio equipment listed below is available on-site for use during your recording studio session. For information on additional on-site equipment rentals, please view our equipment directory.

Apple 27" iMac
Samsung 27” Curved Monitor
Sony C800G Microphone – $100/session
Neumann U 87 Microphone
Neumann U 87 50th Anniversary Rhodium Limited Edition Microphone – $50/session
Shure SM7B Microphone (4)
Tube-Tech CL 1B Tube Optical Compressor
Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Mic Preamp
Universal Audio Apollo X4 Heritage Edition Audio Interface
Warm Audio WA-2A Tube Optical Compressor
Warm Audio WA76 Discrete Compressor
PreSonus Faderport 8 8-Channel MIDI Controller
PreSonus Studio Channel Strip Mic Pre/Compressor/EQ
Furman PL-8C Power Conditioner
Hosa Pro-Conex Stage Box Snake
ART SLA-2 2X200W Power Amp
Samson S-Patch Plus 48-Point Audio Patchbay
Moog Subsequent 37 Analog Synthesizer
Roland 49 Key Midi Controller
Akai MPK Mini Keyboard
Audio Technica Monitor Headphones (5)
Neumann KH 310 D 3-Way Active Studio Monitors
Avantone Pro CLA-10 Studio Monitors
Genelec 8020DPM Active 4” Nearfield Monitors
KRK 10” Studio Subwoofer
Fender American Made Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Fender Limited Edition Blues Jr. III with Cannabis Rex Amp
Martin Road Series Acoustic Guitar
Fender Player P Bass Limited Edition
Orange Amps Crush 25W Bass Guitar Combo Amp
Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Sony FDR-AX53 4K Video Camcorder (3) – $35/session each
Sony Camcorder Microphone (2)
Samson MBA18 Microphone Stand (2)
Ultimate Support MC-125 Studio Boom Stand

Yorkville MS-206B Tripod Boom Stand

Yorkville MS-105B Short Adjustable Microphone Stand (2)
Yorkville MS-108 Tilting Microphone Stand (2)
Yorkville MS-608B Telescopic Boom Stand (2)
Rode PSA1 Studio Boom Arm (4)
5-Panel Acoustical Wall Divider
K&F Concept Professional 60” Camera Tripod (2)
Gator Frameworks Amp Mic Stand
100' 16 Channel 4 TRS Audio Snake (inquire within for control room to live floor rates)
Various Additional Mic Stands, Cables, etc.

Room Amenities

The following room amenities are available on-site while you’re using the recording studio.

*For complete list of facility amenities for use with our other services, please visit the amenity list for each corresponding service.

Professional Acoustic Room Treatment
Professionally Soundproofed
Marshall Mini-Fridge with Water Bottles
3-Seater Leather Couch
5-Panel Acoustical Wall Divider
Jura S8 Espresso Machine
Samsung 43” 4K Smart TV with Cable
Rabbit Air A3 Air Purifier & Rabbit Air MinusA2 Air Purifier
Dyson Desk Fan
Argosy Consoles Halo Plus Desk
Podcast Table with 4 Herman Miller Caper Chairs
State-of-the-Art Security System with 24/7 Surveillance
ATM with Comic Sans
Vending Machine
AC / Heating
Washrooms (2)
Privacy Curtains
Neewer 20” LED Ring Light (available upon request)
Neewer 660 PRO RGB LED Video Light (2) (available upon request)

DAWs & Plug-Ins

DAWs
Pro Tools
Ableton
Logic
FL Studio
Plug-Ins
Waves Suite
Fabfilter EQ
Soothe2
Pro Tools Plug-ins
Keyscape
Melodyne
Soundtoys