Audible Images Recording Studios - Pittsburgh's Premiere Recording Studio
Whether you’re an international recording artist signed to a major label or a local artist just getting started, Audible Images is the place to be. We meet with you to find out your individual needs, then provide the services that are appropriate. Audible Images delivers exceptional experience and state-of-the-art technology.
Audible Images offers superior music recording services that allow the creativity of the artist to flow freely and uninterrupted. With services such as engineering, producing, arranging, studio musician acquisition, graphic design and copyright assistance, we are able to make the recording process extremely enjoyable and highly productive - all this in a creative and comfortable environment.
We offer free, no obligation studio tours where we will personally explain service options appropriate to your needs. No question is to elementary to ask our award winning staff. To set up a tour/consultation please contact us at 412-367-4888 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help you.
The information below will help explain some of the services we offer.
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The Recording Process
If you have never recorded before, the process may seem confusing. However, at Audible Images, we can help take the mystery out of the process. You put our many years of experience to work for you. The first step is to call Audible Images today and schedule a free studio tour and consultation to determine your specific needs. We can then help you put together a plan to make the most of your time and hard earned money.
The following is a brief and simple description of the recording process:
Tracking
"Tracking" is the process of capturing sound with a microphone or directly from an instrument's output onto a track of a recording device. Some instruments and vocals require only one track while others, such as drums and keyboards, require more. The number of tracks needed depends on the number of vocals and/or instruments.
Overdubbing
"Overdubbing" is a unique form of "tracking" that refers to adding or replacing instruments or vocals on a project. This can help embellish or repair mistakes made during the initial "tracking" stage.
Mixing
"Mixing" refers to the art of blending all of the individual vocals and instrument tracks for proper balance, equalization, and compression. Mixing can also involve editing, and the addition of effects processing (reverb, delay, etc.) We can mix for stereo CD or even multi-channel surround sound (DVD).
Mastering
"Mastering" is the final stage in preparing your project for duplication and radio airplay. This process involves leveling, spacing, and processing your final mix to achieve the perfect combination of warmth, presence, balance and loudness.
Duplication
"Duplication" refers to making multiple copies of your project for distribution and public sale.
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The Cost
Recording is priced by the hour, day, or by pre-paid 10 and 20 hour blocks of time. We offer special Night Owl rates for 12:00am-6:00am recording. You will find our prices are very competitive. We accept all major credit cards for your convenience. Remember that when choosing a studio, not to only look at price. The experience of the engineers, recording environment, equipment and instruments offered all play an important role in getting the best recording. Our recording staff is committed to recording excellence. Schedule a free studio tour and consultation to determine your specific needs and pricing. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Studio Musicians
Recording projects can be greatly enhanced by hiring expert musicians to play on your project and Audible Images has relationships with most of the best. We can take the guess work out of the selection by knowing the following:
Who is the best musician for the project?
Are they adpt at a particular style of music?
Who plays the kind of instruments needed?
Who is easy to work with?
Who reads printed notation and who reads chord charts?
Who will get the results desired without wasting your hard-earned money?
Who can get that special sound you want?
Who will be able to play a great solo?
Professional musicians for almost every instrument who are great to work with and available at an affordable cost.
Audible Images also offers string and horn sections of any size.
Let the professionals at Audible Images help you enhance your project.
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What Do I Do With My Project After I Record?
After your project is completed you want to make the most of your project by distributing it, promoting it to radio stations, sending it to record companies and booking agents. It's no secret that the Internet is a great way to get your music out to the world. There's only one problem. The Internet is so big it would literally take you THOUSANDS of hours to find all of the places and people that are interested in your music and are willing to help you out. A solution is finally here. It's called The Indie Bible. The Indie Bible will show you where to promote your music, regardless of your musical style, and save you MONTHS of valuable time!
The Indie Bible shows you where to get your music reviewed, your songs played, and your CDs sold. The Indie Bible has pages and pages of valuable contacts and music-related articles.
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Check out our Studios page for great pictures of where you will be recording!
Also Meet the Engineers to find out who you'll be working with!
