Working on your first demo?
Or your next hit album?
AARIUS Studios is the perfect recording studio for any musician!
We offer digital recording with our ProTools HD3 technology for the highest quality recordings. Our clients also have access to a professional, experienced staff to help them achieve their maximum recording potential.
We offer a big “Live Room” with a high ceiling which includes professionally designed acoustics to satisfy the current demands of the music community. We are committed to ensuring all of our gear stays in top condition.
We also encourage you to bring us your multi-track projects. We also accommodate dumping sessions for working on special "at home projects".
The aim of AARIUS Studios is to create high quality digital recordings at all levels of development. We want all our clients to leave our studio with quality recordings. We offer affordable prices for recording services in a totally relaxed atmosphere; which is ideal for making great music!
At AARIUS Studios, we believe all musicians should have a professional studio to showcase their creativity and talents. We believe AARIUS Studios is just that place!
We welcome and encourage you to call us to arrange for a personal recording consultation.
CONTROL ROOM
PRO TOOLS | HD3 SYSTEM
FURMAN PLPLUSII 15AMP PWR LIGHT MODULE
BEYER DT770PRO-80 STU HDPH
SENNHEISER HD280 PRO HDPH
BEHRINGER HA4700 POWERPLAY PRO HDPH AMP
PRESONUS HP4 4CH HDHP DIST AMP
FOCUSRITE LIQUID CHANNEL
POWERPLAY PRO-XL
FOCUSRITE PREAMPS
DIGIDESIGN 192
CONTROL 24
APPLE MAC G5
MICROPHONES
B.L.U.E. DRAGONFLY LG DIAPHRAGM CNDSR MIC
BEYER DYNAMIC M88 N© DYNAMIC UNIDIRECT
SENNHEISER MD421U CARDIOD DYN MIC
AKG D890 MIC
AUDIX I5 DYN INST MIC
AKG C451B CNDSR MIC
CROWN PCC160 BOUNDRY CNDSR MIC W/BLK CAB
SHURE SM57LC DYN MIC
SHURE BETA 87C
SENNHEISER E609 SILVER DYN SUPERCARDIOD
AT AE2500 DUAL ELEMENT CARDIOID KICK DRUM
RADIAL R80003001 J48 MKII ACTIVE PHANTOM DI BOX
If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at
732.257.1220 or email us at:
info@aariusstudios.com.
STUDIO RECORDING RULZ
PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF AND EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR GROUP WITH OUR HOUSE RECORDING RULES:
- ALL RECORDING RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR DRUGS ALLOWED ON STUDIO PREMISES AT ANY TIME. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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WE ACCEPT: VISA / MASTERCARD, CASH OR CHECKS.
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RECORDING CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A BACK-UP DVD COPY OF THE SESSION ONCE COMPLETED OR HAVE PRO TOOLS CERTIFIED HARD DRIVE AVAILABLE TO ARCHIVE SESSION. IT IS NOT AARIUS STUDIOS RESPONSIBILITY TO STORE RECORDING SESSIONS.
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ONLY THOSE THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH THE RECORDING/PRODUCTION ARE ALLOWED ON THE STUDIO PREMISES DURING RECORDING. *OUTSIDE DISTRACTIONS CAUSE A LOSS IN TIME AND MONEY TO BOTH THE MUSICIAN AND THE STUDIO.
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AARIUS STUDIOS DOES NOT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT INVOLVED WITH THE ACTUAL RECORDING TO BE IN THE STUDIO. THIS INCLUDES FRIENDS, FANS, GIRLFRIENDS, BOYFRIENDS, SPOUSES, ETC. UNLESS THEY ARE DEEMED AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE RECORDING AND PRIOR PERMISSION HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
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CHILDREN 13 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER NOT ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO UNLESS THEY ARE A MEMBER OF THE BAND RECORDING.
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ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD ALLOWED IN THE RECORDING CONTROL ROOM. FOOD SHOULD BE EATEN IN THE BREAK AREA ONLY.
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BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON OR NEAR THE CONTROL BOARD. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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ALL OTHER STUDIO AREAS REQUIRE THAT BEVERAGES HAVE LIDS OR CAPS. IF A SPILL SHOULD OCCUR - PLEASE ADVISE THE ENGINEER AND/OR FRONT DESK SO SPILLS CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF IN A TIMELY FASHION.
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SESSIONS BOOKED FOR TEN (10) HOURS OR MORE REQUIRE A 50% DEPOSIT.
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ALL OTHER SESSIONS: PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE END OF EACH SESSION FOR THAT SESSION.
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FOR MULTI-TRACK RECORDING THERE IS A MINIMUM OF A FOUR (4) HOUR SESSION.
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IN ORDER TO CANCEL WITHOUT PENALTIES, WE REQUIRE A 48-HOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE.
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THE STUDIO WAS CLEAN FOR YOU; PLEASE PROVIDE THE SAME COURTESY TO THE BAND COMING IN AFTER YOU. PLACE ALL TRASH IN THE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED OR TAKE ITEMS WITH YOU.
OUR BANDS COME HERE TO ENJOY A CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE PLACE TO PLAY, SO IT'S UP TO ALL OF US TO DO OUR PART.
RECORDING FAQs
Q: DOES AARIUS STUDIOS OFFER RECORDING?
A: Yes, we are a full-service rehearsal and recording music studio.
Q: WHAT KIND OF RECORDING DOES AARIUS STUDIOS OFFER?
A: AARIUS Studios offers three specific types of recording. Our most basic and inexpensive form of recording is a rehearsal room recording. For a small fee (plus the cost of the rehearsal), we set up two condenser microphones in your rehearsal room. This is a very basic recording and we recommend it for artists who just want to hear how their rehearsals are sounding or for songs that you want to prepare some small pre-production on.
We also offer two forms of MULTI-TRACK recording: "Live Single Take" Recording and "Full Production" Recording.
"Live Single Take" Recording is done just as like it sounds; a single take. There is no overdubbing or isolation and there is not a "full blown" mix process. How it sounds when tracked will most likely be the finished product. This recording cost is slightly less than "Full Production" Recording and the quality (as far as sound goes) is excellent. We recommended this recording for musicians not accustomed to a studio environment, who perform better as a whole band and/or for those who want a simple, quick high-quality demo. Your booked time must also account for the "bouncing process” (see below) if you want a CD before you leave.
"Full Production" Recording is also self-explanatory. During this recording process, there is opportunity for overdubs and isolating equipment. We recommend “Full Production” Recording for artists with some recording history who want to experience a professional recording session and/or if you want the highest quality product that we can offer. Your booked time must also account for the mixing process as well as the “bouncing process” if you want a CD before you leave.
Q: WHAT IS THE "BOUNCING PROCESS"?
A: In order for us to create a “song file” directly from a mix, we have to convert all the sound files into a single mix file. This conversion process is referred to as "bouncing". The result is a music file for you to take home. "Bouncing" is done “real time”, so you have to take into account the amount of time in total that your recording will take to bounce when you book your studio recording time.
For example, if you book for 5 hours recording time and have an hour of material that you will record, by the middle of the fourth hour you might want to stop to have all your songs “bounced” if you don't want to pay for any extra time.
Q: HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I BOOK?
A: That depends on what you are doing. Each project will vary.
Our minimum booking for "Live Single Take" Recording is two (2) hours and for "Full Production" Recording, our minimum booking is four (4) hours. Depending on your specific project requirements (and how well you know your songs), you might need a little more time. You also need to take into account the amount of time to set up your equipment and have it mic'ed up.
However, if you have the cash to spend, it can take a few days to track, mix and master ONE SONG! We are guessing you are probably not Axl Rose, so we recommend you know your songs really well to minimize the amount of time you need to track. Make an educated guess on how much time you think you are going to need. We can also assist with that decision if we know how many songs and how much orchestration you will require when you book your session.
Q: I HAVE ABOUT 30 SONGS I WANT TO RECORD, CAN COME IN AND HAMMER THEM OUT IN ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF?
A: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa! Slow down there, buckaroo!
A common misconception in recording (for artists who are not familiar with the process) is that you can play your set straight through and that amount time should be all you need. What you also need to take into consideration with regard to additional time is:
- the engineer setting up additional equipment (if the artist requests it)
- the process of getting "sounds" for each individual instrument (which can take up to an hour at times)
- band members unhappy with their performance during/after a take
- or any other possible miscues likes a broken string or dropped drumstick
This is just to mention a few. Once your session gets going, you may as well take the time to dedicate yourselves to possibly having a fewer amount of “good, quality performances” than to rush through many sloppy ones.
Q: OKAY, SO HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST ME?
A: Please call us directly for rates. Our recording rates change from time to time, but the variances are not very drastic. Rates are non-negotiable but we can (and do) work with all musicians to find the style that best suits your financial needs.
Q: I AM / MY DAUGHTER / BROTHER / COUSIN / FRIEND ARE GREAT ARTIST. HOW DO I HELP GET THEM INTO THE MUSIC BUSINESS AND MAKE GAZILLIONS OF DOLLARS?
A: This question comes up a lot, although we are not sure why. Hey, if we knew how to make “gazillions of dollars”, we would have already done it. We are all musicians too.
AARIUS Studios is a recording and rehearsal studio and we (currently) do not offer any sort of Production Company or Management contacts. The best advice we can give you is this: become active in the local music scene; from networking at (and for) our studio to supporting, playing, organizing and/or helping at local shows. Also, get yourselves a decent demo recording and press kit… then --- practice, practice, practice.
