Transfer your records, tapes or cassettes to cd or mp3.

Yamaha G2 Grand Piano for hire.

Drum set for hire.

Rehearsal Room

Bands or groups can hire the studio (floor area 4.7 x 4.6 metres) inclusive of pa, mics and monitors. Please ring 0417-383583 for details.

MCS Terms & Conditions

All Payments & Booking Fees

1. If a Client books one to two hours the hourly rate is $80.00ph. However, if a client books more than two hours, the rate will decrease.  For example, if a client books three hours or more the rate will go down to $70.00ph. If a client books, 3 hours or more the rate will go down to $60.00, which is our lowest rate.   

2. Musicians, Bands are required to pay on the day of the session starts . This can be done  either by cash, bank deposit or eftpos.

3. If paying a deposit by your bank account our bank details are; Michael P. Hirsh, BSB 917-310, Account Number 700046175. Please put “Your Name ” in your banks description, so we know who you are.

All deposits paid for online, have to be cleared before the booking is confirmed. This usually only takes 24 – 48 hours.

3. If paying by Paypal the email address is mike@mcsrecording.com.au. (Bank or Paypal fees may apply.)

Please Note: All recordings, mixing and mastering must be paid for in full, before any work is released to the clients.

Cancellations

Cancellation notices must be given to MCS via email or text with at least 24 hours notice prior to your session time. If you cancel within the appropriate time then MCS will move your session to another date and time. If no notice is given, then you may lose your deposit due to other clients lost studio bookings.

Recording & Mixing

Recording

1. When the client is tracking it is up them and the engineer to ensure that they are completely happy with the actual recorded tracks or stems for each song or tune. This process is vital before the mixing stage. Also please read the recording tips page on our website.

2. All recorded material is the property of the client and original material should be registered with APRA / AMCOS.

3. MCS recording equipment, hard drives, computers and output peripherals are the property of the studio. In other words, you own the material, and we own all the hardware and equipment it was recorded on.

4. If a client wishes MCS Studio to release their recorded tracks or stems on to cd or hard drive then a fee will apply. If you bring a USB to a session on the day and you request all your material be copied, then we will transfer your files for free.

5. If a client wishes MCS to delete all their recorded work/s from our hard drives they must do so in writing and give us up to 28 days notice to complete the process. We will then contact the client to confirm removal.

Mixing

Demo Mix.

1. A Demo mixes are fine for friends and relatives to listen too and can be completed on the day of the recording. A Demo mix takes less time which means less processing in terms of dynamics and effects and is MUCH cheaper. Please bring a USB of at least 8 gig .

Radio or Commercial Media Mix.

2. A radio or commercial mix, for example on “Spotify” is a mix that sounds like the latest radio or media release.  These mixes take a long time in terms of processing, and can be a lot more expensive. Quality mixing takes a great deal of time, depending on how many tracks we need to process, including the amount of dynamics and effects the client requires.

However, once the client receives their final mix we know the client will play the mix in the car on the way home or when possible. Please note; when listening to your mix in the car or at home please ensure all eq settings (bass and treble) are set to flat or zero.

3. In terms of further listening and to ensure our clients are happy and comfortable with their mixes, we advise you to wait at least 2 to 3 days to rest the ears and listen to the mix again. Also and most importantly, listen on different systems to ensure you are completely happy with the final sound.

4. After listening to your mix and you are sure you need some minor volume changes ect, then this will be done free of charge.

5. Please make sure you limit your expectations to what your budget can afford. Many times clients say they want a mix that resembles the sound of the latest radio release, but will only pay for a demo. 

6. If for some reason the client requires major changes, for example; re-recording of any vocals or instrumental parts or changes their mind in terms of processing then further charges for recording and mixing will apply.

Mastering

Mastering is the final step of audio post-production. The purpose of mastering is to balance the sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimise the playback across all systems and media formats. Traditionally, mastering is done using tools like equalisation, compression, limiting and stereo enhancement. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postage

Once recordings have been finalised and payment made, clients are then able to pick up their work, by bringing 32 or 64 gig USB or we will happily send your tracks via Google Drive, Dropbox, We Transfer, ect ect.

Concession Discount

A 10% discount is available for all students and pensioners who have a valid student or pension card. When the card is produced in person at the time of the session or before, the invoice will reflect the concession.

Copyright Law

MCS Clients are protected under copyright law on all their original recordings. This means that MCS Recording Studio will not share, publish or post any works by any client, who has been engaged by this studio, to record, mix or master, without their expressed permission .