THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
The centerpiece
of our studio is Mackie's D8B, one of the most powerful, accurate and efficient
consoles available with nearly endless input configurations, full automation
and the ability to switch the fader groups from Input to Monitor to Masters
to Effects all at the touch of a button even while recording. We then
couple the power of the D8B with Mackie's HDR 2496 hard disc recorder, perhaps
the only machine capable of capturing the warmth & depth of analog while
still offering the accuracy & flexibility of digital. Perhaps the
very best feature of both the D8 & HDR is their ability to be updated
keeping them both on the cutting edge of audio technology. Combine
these units with world class AKG & Neumann microphones, a PreSonus digital
pre-amp, perfectly balanced acoustics and you have the setting to create
an amazing, world class professional recording!
ENVIRONMENT
Be sure the facility you plan
to use is the right one for YOUR project. No matter how good you think
it is or how many superstars have recorded there, make sure it's a place
where you feel very comfortable. Cougar Mountain Studios is only 3 miles off I - 90, about
20 minutes from downtown Seattle, depending upon our wonderful traffic of
course. We're situated on 1.25 acres in the middle of huge old growth
forest with a very cool view of Mt. Rainier. If you'd like working
in a premier facility with top of the line equipment in a beautiful setting,
this could be the perfect studio for you.
M - O - N - E - Y
Do you really want to spend $200
an hour for the A room of some studios? Are you willing to trust your
material to someone that only charges $20 per hour? Establish a sensible
budget for your project and remember that recording is only one part of the
process, also mixing & effects, mastering & final transfer to CD.
Keep tabs on your budget and have some money in reserve just in case you
need it. Any truly professional studio will give you their rates &
fees in writing so be sure you have a copy. Now imagine what you can
create in our studio for ONLY $50 per hour!
ONE LAST THOUGHT
I've had
the good fortune to work with some very talented musicians, but I've also
talked with folks that are not really sure they even CAN record their music
professionally. That's usually because they've never recorded in a
professional studio before and they don't think of themselves or their material
as being good enough. It would be nice to get rich with your music,
give up your day job, ride around in Leer jets and limousines. But
even if that doesn't happen, for a lot less money than you might think you
can enjoy what might be your very BEST performance any time you like.
Even if you've never even been in a professional studio but you really enjoy
playing your music, call us and let's discuss your project.