It's the most common and important question every artist asks: "How much will this cost?"
The truth is, recording a song isn't one single price. It's a process with three main parts: Recording, Mixing, and Mastering. Here’s a clear breakdown to help you budget for your project at our Ranchi studio.
1. Recording (Tracking) - The Foundation
This is the process of capturing your performance. You're paying for time in our acoustically treated rooms with a professional engineer using high-end microphones and preamps.
- Who it's for: Singers, rappers, bands, and voice-over artists.
- How it's billed: Typically by the hour.
- Pro Tip: The best way to save money here is to be rehearsed. Arrive knowing your lyrics, your chords, and your song structure inside and out.
2. Mixing - The "Art" Part
Mixing is where we take all the individual recorded tracks (vocals, guitars, drums) and blend them into one cohesive, professional-sounding song. This involves:
- Balancing: Making sure the vocal is clear and the bass isn't too loud.
- EQ & Compression: Sculpting the sound of each instrument so it has its own space.
- Effects: Adding reverb, delay, and other creative effects to build emotion.
Mixing is a detailed, technical art form that makes the difference between a "demo" and a "record."
3. Mastering - The "Final Polish"
Mastering is the final step. We take your single mixed track and make it ready for the world. This includes:
- Loudness: Ensuring your song is as loud and impactful as other professional tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube (matching LUFS standards).
- Final EQ: Adding a final layer of polish and "glue" so the song feels balanced.
- Exporting: Creating the high-resolution WAV and MP3 files you need for distribution.
The Bottom Line: How to Budget
A typical single song can take anywhere from 3 to 10 hours of studio time, depending on your preparation and the complexity of the track.
At AVN Music Studio, we pride ourselves on being the most budget-friendly and professional studio in Ranchi. We offer custom packages that combine these services to save you money.
The best way to get an accurate price is to tell us about your project.
Click here to get a custom, no-obligation quote for your song.