Crystal Clear Sound is a musicians’ studio - owned
by musicians, and run by musicians, In fact, chief
engineer, Kent Stump has a music degree from
UNT. This means we understand the recording
process from both sides of the glass. This also
means, we can read and follow charts, make
markers while recording so that bar numbers or
verses, etc. are mapped out to expedite finding
those points later for overdubs or punch ins. This
greatly speeds up the session flow. We strive to
make your sessions transparent, smooth and
efficient to keep you focused on the music
Studio A features a vintage analog SSL 4040 E/G+
console and a large compliment of classic outboard
gear including Neve, Manley, API, Universal
Audio, DBX, Tube Tech and more. Check out the
gear list for more details. Our primary recording
medium is Pro Tools with Apogee and
Antelope converters and clocking. The room is an
expertly tuned space for precision listening.
Our large 1500 sq. ft. tracking room, which has two
iso booths, is large enough for complete,
simultaneous full band tracking while still
allowing enough isolation for re-tracking and
punching in. This even means we can record a full
big band with complete horn section
simultaneously, which is actually one of our
specialties. Being musicians ourselves, we know
that musicians playing together can
elevate the groove and vibe significantly and we are
glad to be able to offer this option - something that
most smaller and home studios
cannot offer. We also have a 9’ Baldwin SD10
Concert Grand Piano that was restrung and
revitalized in 2018 as well as a Hammond B3
and Leslie 122.
When it comes to mixing we’ve got you covered as
well. Whether recorded with us or somewhere else,
whether you want to be at the mix session or just
send us the files to mix, we can give you a solid,
punchy professional mix.
STUDIO A
ADDRESS
4902 DON DR.
DALLAS, TX 75247
USA
RATES AND
BOOKING INFO
Unlike a lot of studios, who like to be very mysterious
about their rates, we actually post our prices so that
you know what to expect. While we do try to keep our
prices low, we also know that we cost more than many
smaller studios. However the value that we offer you,
including years of experience and a complete
knowledge of the room and gear, and the very efficient
session flow that we are used to providing, will likely
end up saving you money in the end by spending less
time and getting things done quicker.
We have a few diferent rate options:
Hourly - $80 per hour (including Chief Engineer Kent
Stump)
Minimum booking - weekdays 1 hour, weekends - 3
hours
Day Rate - $500 for an 8 hour day (including Chief
Engineer Kent Stump) - this kind of booking cannot be
broken up and spread over multiple days.
Mixing -
ATTENDED MIX sessions are billed at the hourly
rate of $80/hour or at the day rate of $500 for a day of
mixing. Mixing and tracking
can be done in the same
sessions depending on the how the session
progresses.
ONLINE MIXING (remote mix)-
$150 per song for 1-32 tracks (mono tracks -
stereo audio count as 2 mono tracks)
$175 per song for 32+ tracks (mono tracks -
stereo audio count as 2 mono tracks)
Online mixes include one free mix revision
session after you listen to the inital mix and send
us your feedback.
PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE MIX PAGE FOR MORE
INFORMATION
To schedule a session, call us at 1-469-263-2914
or email us at kent@crystalclearsound.net
•
A 50% deposit for the time booked is required to
confirm/reserve the session.
•
Give us as much information as possible prior to
the session regarding instrumentation, number
of musicians/singers, number of songs, etc..
This will ultimately save you money because we
will be prepared for your session before it starts.
•
The session/billing begins at the booked start
time or when we start setting levels and gettting
sounds - whichever comes first.
•
Clients/musicians may arrive up to 45 minutes
prior to the scheduled start time to load in and
begin setting up. This pre-session load in/set up
time is free.
•
Cancellations of scheduled sessions must be
done 7 days in advance of the session or the
deposit will be lost.
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While we do archive data, ultimately it is the
client’s resonsibility to provide a hard drive to
back up your session data too when a project is
concluded.
RATES AND
BOOKING INFO
BOOKING AND
SESSION POLICIES