Vocal and speech recording

Who uses the vocal booth?

Singers and rappers preparing singles, producers tracking toplines, podcast hosts recording intros, actors doing ADR and bands adding backing vocals after a band session — the booth adapts to all of these. Many clients come from Amsterdam and nearby cities; you are equally welcome if you travel in.

The minimum age for unattended sessions is 16. Younger artists may attend with a guardian and written consent. Practical prep tips live in our vocal session prep guide.

Microphones and signal path

We route through 16 mic preamps and pick combinations that suit timbre and level. Condensers expose detail; dynamics help loud rap or close work. We monitor in the 21 m² control room and leave headroom for later mixing.

Default capture is up to 96 kHz; tell us if your project needs another rate. Delivery is 24-bit WAV aligned to your backing so you or an external mixer can import immediately.

Headphone mix and communication

You hear yourself clearly with adjustable balance between backing, click and optional comfort reverb that is not printed unless you ask. Glass to the control room keeps eye contact between takes.

Want feedback on pitch, timing or diction? Say so upfront. Some artists want technical support only; others want a second opinion — we follow your pace.

What to bring

Useful checklist:

• Instrumental or stems as WAV, ideally without guide vocal
• Lyrics, plus tempo and key if known
• Two reference tracks whose vocal tone you like
• Your own headphones if you prefer them
• Water and a light snack; avoid very cold drinks right before recording

No backing yet? Bring a click or guitar demo so we can still set mic position. For voice-over: script with pronunciation notes and time codes if applicable.

Delivery formats and turnaround

After the session you receive clearly named WAV files per role (lead, dub, ad-lib). On request we also export the full session for Logic, Pro Tools or Reaper, or a rough monitor mix for listening on the go. Mixing and mastering are separate services and are not included in studio hours.

Comping and light edits within booked time are included. Heavier tuning or time editing is agreed in advance. Files remain on our servers for 12 months unless you request an extension.

Rates and booking

Listed prices include 21% VAT. Business invoicing is available with 30-day terms for registered companies with a valid VAT ID.

We ask for a 30% deposit when booking. Free cancellation up to 7 days before the session; see terms and conditions. Unused hours may be carried under the rules in the same document for up to 6 months.

Not included in studio time

Sample clearance, design, video production, extensive offline editing and engineer travel are not part of hourly studio rates. Professional mixing is quoted separately with up to 2 revision rounds as agreed.

Questions about how we handle your audio? See privacy policy. Directions: Tram 13 or 17 to Westermarkt; about seven minutes on foot via Bloemgracht toward Goudsbloemstraat. From Amsterdam Centraal, bus 18 toward Slotervaart, get off at Haarlemmer Houttuinen, then five minutes walking.. Call 020 737 0284 or email [email protected].

Hand-off to mix and master

Many vocals move to our in-house mix engineers in the same building. We label tracks consistently and can attach brief notes on dynamics. If you mix elsewhere, we deliver stems to common conventions; see delivering stems for mix when combining material from other sources.

After mix, mastering prepares releases for streaming. Loudness targets are agreed in that phase so the chain from booth to upload stays predictable.

Included

• Studio engineer during booked hours
• Microphone choice and basic vocal chain
• Personal headphone mix
• Recording up to 96 kHz / 24-bit
• WAV export and download link
• Session backup for 12 months
• Comping within session time when agreed