Wolf Den Studios | Competitive Studio Rates

The Wolf Den Studio is generally booked on an half-day, full-day or lock-out basis, as defined below. We will also consider work on a "project" basis for a fixed price. All bookings are subject to the payment Policies noted below.

Staff Engineer. The studio may be booked with or without us providing an engineer. It assumed that if you book without the need of one of our staff engineers, that your engineer is knowledgeable and qualified to work in our facility. We reserve the right to examine the qualifications of any outside engineer prior to granting access to our facility.

Half Day. Defined as four full hours, with no guarantee of additional hours. If the session runs longer than four hours, overtime will be charged at the hourly rate. Break time is not included in computation of time used during a session.

Full Day. Defined as eight full hours, with no guarantee of additional hours. If the session runs longer than eight hours, overtime will be charged at the hourly rate. Break time is not included in computation of time used during a session.

Lock-out. This type of booking is the best, most economical choice when several days or studio time are required. You have exclusive use of the studio and gear – no one else will use the facility during your booked time, even if you are not there. In this situation the artist/engineer does not have to break down the studio or the settings on the console and equipment. Therefore, it provides the most efficient manner in which to use time at the studio. Once underway, you can then record/mix uninterrupted for however many days you are booked without the need to re-set-up each day.

Single Day Lock-out. Defined as a period of up to twenty-four hours, beginning at booked start time and going no later than 8:00 AM the following the last booked day. Includes up to twelve hours of recording/engineering time each day if using our staff. Additional daily staff hours may be purchased at a reduced rate. However, arrangements must be made in advance to be sure that staff is available for coverage. Break time is not included in computation of staff time used during a session. Consecutive days of lockout are contiguous around the clock, going no later than 8:00 AM of the day following the last booked day.

Weekly/Monthly Lock-outs. Defined as a periods of seven consecutive and thirty consecutive days, respectively. Beginning at booked start time and going no later than 8:00 AM of the day following the last booked day. Includes up to twelve hours of recording/engineering time each day if using our staff. Additional daily staff hours may be purchased at a reduced rate. However, arrangements must be made in advance to be sure that staff is available for coverage. Break time is not included in computation of staff time used during a session. Consecutive days of lockout are contiguous around the clock, going no later than 8:00 AM of the day following the last booked day.

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Studio Policies

Deposit. All bookings require 50% in advance to confirm and reserve time. Balance due upon completion of session unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to future bookings if cancellation occurs in accordance with the provisions noted below.

Cancellation. Client will be billed for all time booked, unless cancelled or rescheduled as follows: For bookings of one day or less, notice of cancellation must be received not less than seventy-two hours prior to start time. For bookings of two or more days, fourteen-days notice is required. This will allow us sufficient time to rebook the studio with another client. Cancellation fees may also apply to any extras or equipment rentals specific to the session, including musicians, producers, engineers and special services.

Billing. Commences from the booked start time regardless of whether client has arrived or not. Payment is due in-full upon completion of the session, unless prior acceptable arrangements have been made. Clients will be fully credited for any delay or down-time for which TheWolf Den is responsible. All unpaid balances subject to 24% annual interest charges.

Media. All media (Computer audio files, hard drives, CD's and tapes) remain the property of The Wolf Den until all bills have been paid in-full. No media or copies thereof will be released until payment is received or acceptable payment arrangements have been made. It is the responsibility of the client to take all media related to its work from the studio upon completion. Media left at the studio by the client is done so its sole risk. The Wolf Den is not responsible for the care and/or custody of any media left by the client upon completion of a session. We will not officially store or save your media or any copies.

Damage. Clients are responsible for any and all damage to any studio property resulting from client's misuse or negligence.

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