Inside our Recording Studio
Rates
Studio Recording:
- 2-hour recording session w/ rough mix included – $150
- 4-hour recording session w/ rough mix included – $280
- 8-hour recording session w/ rough mix included – $500
Studio Recording w/ Video footage (filming)
- 2-hour session w/ rough mix and video recording footage – $250
- 4-hour session w/ rough mix and video recording footage – call for pricing
- 8-hour recording session w/ rough mix and video recording footage- call for pricing
Equipment
Outboard Equipment
We utilize a 32-channel digital mixer from Presonus to track our sessions, ensuring a perfect blend of sounds and tonal balance for your recordings. Our setup enables us to record multiple instruments simultaneously, making it ideal for bands. Should you need instruments, we offer a selection for rent to cover your needs during the session.
Microphones
When it comes to vocal tracking, we entrust our sound to the industry-leading Neumann U-87 microphone, renowned for its superior quality and reliability. However, our arsenal doesn’t stop there. We carry a diverse range of microphones to suit every sonic preference and recording scenario. Our in-house engineer is always at hand to guide you through our selection, helping you explore and select the perfect microphone to achieve your desired sound.
Instruments
For those in need of instruments, we have a selection available for rent. Currently, our inventory includes a Mitchell T333CE-BST Solid Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar, a Fender Player Stratocaster Black Solid Body Electric Guitar, a Roland JD-XI, and a Yamaha XF6 keyboard. Drums will also be available soon. Please ensure to select and rent your desired instrument during checkout before your session.
Our Other Services
The Team
Christopher Botta, Founder, Artist, Audio Engineer, Producer
Christopher Botta owns and manages PlayTalk Studios, located in Tempe, Arizona. His dream has always been to have a commercial studio to call his own as an artist who has been making music for 10 years.
He has been to many studios throughout the country and has gotten to experience how different rooms, equipment, engineers, and vibes all play into how a record comes out.
Our Studio Rules
- 4 guest capacity when solo artists book.
- 8-person capacity, including bandmates when bands book.
- Please respect the equipment and only touch the board if you know how to use it. Our engineer is always at the session and will adjust any desired levels.
- No drinks on the studio desk.
- No soliciting outside for too long unless smoking (please be respectful to the neighbors)
- Bring your instruments if you plan to record with them. We rent out our electric drums for an additional $50, keyboards for $10 and guitars for an additional $20 a session. Add ons available at checkout.
- No drugs or fighting in the studio
- We do not take responsibility or promote violence in any way, so please keep away from our studio
- Enjoy your time and make yourself feel at home
- Kids are welcome and can watch tv in the lobby during session
- Please have your beat or instrument track ready when coming to the session. We want to make sure you leave with something to show!
- Do not stand behind the speakers
- We are 100% wheelchair/handicap accessible
- NO SMOKING INSIDE BUILDING
- Sessions booked can have the volume as loud as they please as long as it isn’t at a level of damaging the speakers.