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  • Home
  • Sonic Lab
    • The experience
    • People
    • Our equipment
    • The Boring Stuff
    • OUR DEDICATED RECORDING SPACES
    • FOR MUSIC PRODUCERS
    • ASK US FOR A QUOTATION
  • Media
    • starfinder
    • LAB LIFE
    • GEAR DEMOS & STUDIO TECHNIQUES
    • THE SUPERTONE SHOW PODCAST
  • Supertone Records
    • OUR ARTISTS
    • PRODUCTS
    • SHOP
    • HISTORY
  • Contact

THE BORING STUFF

FINANCE

Quotations

  • Longer sessions -albums/EPs- over multiple days can be negotiated at a reduced rate
  • Quotations are valid for 30 days from receipt

Bookings

  • Supertone OÜ (hereafter referred to as ‘Supertone’) reserves the right to refuse and reschedule. Bookings can be made by email only and are not valid until confirmed and a deposit is paid
  • A 50% deposit is required to confirm all bookings of the studio and session musicians. The balance is due on arrival on the first day of the session. Once the session has commenced and the balance has been paid, no refunds will be given
  • If the client cancels a session, Supertone must be notified by email at least four days in advance of the booking date and the session may be rescheduled, but a €60 administration fee will be charged. If a cancellation is made less than four days from the booking date, then your deposit will not be refunded. If a client fails to attend a session, the full session fee is payable

Extras

  • Additional hours will be charged at €65 per hour plus VAT if applicable
  • The cost of using the studio does not include consumable items or other optional extras. By using the studio, the client agrees to pay for any consumables/extras used/booked by any member of the party during the session

Equipment

  • Use of guitars, amplifiers, speakers, keyboards and drums is included in the price; new strings will be required for guitars used; piano tuning will be recharged according to the current Supertone price list which is avaiulable on request
  • Supertone do not accept responsibility for any loss of, or damage to personal property; however, the client will be responsible for damage to the property of Supertone and will agree to make good or pay full restitution for the making good of any such damage

Payment

  • Copyright in all materials generated at a session will reside with Supertone until such time as all costs of hire/consumables/breakages/missing items are paid for in full
  • Payments to be made by bank transfer to:
    • Euro (EUR) - IBAN: BE23 9671 9430 3591
    • Sterling (GBP) - Sort code: 23-14-70 | Account number: 64353138 | IBAN: GB79 TRWI 2314 7064 3531 38
    • US Dollar (USD) - Account number: 8311013088 | Account type: Checking | Routing number: 026073150 (Domestic transfers) | Swift/BIC: CMFGUS33 (International Swift transfers only)

STUDIO

  • One day = 10 hours, usually 10:00-20:00 with a break for lunch; times can be modified to the artist's requirements
  • A selection of world-class producers/engineers/session musicians are available by request.
  • All clients agree to abide by the health & safety instructions given by Supertone staff
  • Personal injury or any kind of liability which may arise through use of any part of the studio, gardens and grounds caused by the client, will not be the responsibility of Supertone
  • We are happy for you to bring any external equipment for use on the recording but it must be capable of running at 240V / 50Hz or 120V / 60Hz
  • We are happy for you to bring your own engineer but we require an assistant to work with them to ensure smooth running of the session
  • Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the studio buildings. Please ensure any doors are closed if you go outside to smoke
  • Supertone holds all multi-track files, mixes and masters for a courtesy period of 30 days after the end of a session. They are deleted thereafter
  • Supertone shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics or acute outbreaks of communicable disease, or other similar causes beyond reasonable control

Hospitality

  • Beer, wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks are included
  • Lunch, dinner, snacks, can be arranged and a full vegan-friendly or meat based catering service is available by request.
  • Having fun and creating beautiful music is obligatory…

Understanding the Roles

There's often confusion between the roles of a music producer and a sound engineer, so here is our breakdown of the key differences. While both understand the technical side of music production, their primary functions are very different.

The Music Producer

The producer is the creative leader of a recording project. They are responsible for the overall artistic vision and direction of an album or session. A producer's tasks often include:

  • Guiding the Recording: They oversee the entire process, from recording to mixing and arranging.
  • Shaping the Sound: They advise musicians on their parts, help select songs for the album, and enhance individual tracks.
  • Adding Creative Elements: A producer will often play an instrument or add sounds to a recording.

An executive producer handles these same creative functions but also manages the budget, hires musicians for the session, and oversees non-studio personnel.

The Sound Engineer

The engineer is the technical expert in a recording studio. They work under the producer's guidance, focusing on the equipment and sonic quality of the recording. Their main responsibilities include:

  • Operating Equipment: They run the soundboard and other studio equipment during a session.
  • Setting Up: They are responsible for setting up all recording gear.
  • Executing the Vision: Their primary job is to use their technical skills to bring the producer's and artist's creative vision to life.
  • Cleaning Up Audio: The engineer is often responsible for mixing the final tracks and ensuring the recording is free of any unwanted noises.
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