So, what are your rates? - Our rates are between 25.00 and 35.00 per hour, and we normally quote sessions on a project-by-project basis. Generally speaking, the more time you block out and the time of week and time of day you can record will dictate the rate. We will always do our best to work with you and your budget however, so e-mail us or call us and let us know what you need... we'll always do our best to accomodate.

How far in advance do I need to book my session? - About a month to 6 weeks is usually safe, but the sooner the better to ensure that everyone involved can coordinate their schedules. We do our best to be flexible with our scheduling, so there are many times when we have been able to get in last minute sessions.

How long and how many sessions should I plan for? - How long it will take to record your tracks depends on many factors. Obviously how many songs, how long the songs are and how many instruments are on each song are the main factors. How well you know your material and how well you can execute the performances is another big factor. How much time you want to spend in the mix stage is the other factor. Basically, we can record as quickly as you like, but your results will usually parallel how fast we are moving. In general, if you are a 4-piece rock band (guitar, bass, drums, vocals) you can record and mix a demo quality song in 3-4 hours. If you are looking to record an album with a plan for radio airplay, the sky is the limit. How long you can expect to be recording can be (and should be) discussed in a pre-production meeting or phone call. Then everyone has the proper expectations and there are no suprises.

Do you require a deposit? - Yes, but how much depends on a couple factors. Basically, once we agree on your session price and schedule, we can determine a fair deposit amount.

When do we pay you and what do you accept for payment? - With the exception of the deposit (which is applied to the cost of the sessions) all payment is required at the end of each tracking/mixing day, without exception. Cash is preferred, but we accept checks with a valid drivers license. We also accept Paypal, but Paypal payments are required in advance of any sessions, so please let us know if you plan on paying us with Paypal.

Do you provide Mastering? - Not yet. We do however work closely with another studio that can handle all of your mastering needs. Please remember, if you are planning on recording a 3-song demo and have blocked out 12 hours of time, mastering is generally not necessary and in most cases overkill.

Can we use your guitars, amps & drums? - Yes, most definitely. Not only does it save you the hassle of bringing your amps & drums out to our location, it saves you money and time. Since our drum kit is usually already mic'd up, it is one less step that has to be done. As far as our guitars and amps, they are available for your use, but we understand that most guitar players know their own amps, so you are more than welcome to bring your own.

Do you record bass direct or mic a cabinet? - Both. If we are recording a simple demo, we recommend that you use our Avalon U5 DI or one of our 6 API 312C DI's, you'll be suprised at how great they both sound.

Does it cost any more to record to tape? - Yes and no. We do not charge a higher hourly rate to record to tape, but it takes longer to record onto tape because of several factors. The largest single factor is that fast- forwarding and rewinding of the tape machine takes much longer than the instantaneous functions of digital recording.

Do you recommend using a click track? - Only if your drummer is used to using one. Otherwise it generally causes more problems than it solves. Headphone click can bleed into microphones and many musicians have a harder time finding a groove with a click track tapping in their head.

Where did the name Red Wall come from? - When we constructed our control room, we built a 12 foot tall x 20 foot wide wall, which got painted red. I really wish there was a better story than that, maybe one day I'll come up with one. We have no idea what the chinese symbol in our logo means, we just thought it was fitting and looked cool. And no, we are not communists; we're musicians.