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
Studio Gear
Outboard Equipment: Our sessions are carefully monitored and tracked using a sophisticated 32-channel digital mixer from Presonus. This setup, designed for high versatility, allows us to record various instruments at once — a feature particularly beneficial for bands. Should you require any instruments, we also provide an assortment for rent to accommodate your needs during the session.
Microphones: At Play Talk Studios, we value quality and consistency in capturing vocals, which is why we use the industry’s gold-standard Neumann U-87 microphone. But our mic locker goes beyond that, housing a diverse collection suited for any sound objective or recording context. Our dedicated in-house engineer is always ready to walk you through our selection, ensuring you find the right microphone that resonates with your unique sound.
Instruments: If you require instruments for your session, we have a variety available for rent. Our current roster includes the Mitchell T333CE-BST Solid Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar, the Fender Player Stratocaster Black Solid Body Electric Guitar, the Roland JD-XI, and the Yamaha XF6 keyboard. We’re also adding drums to our rental lineup soon. Please remember to reserve and rent your desired instrument during the checkout process prior to 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.