We offer recording, mixing, and songwriting support to help bring your creative projects to life. With access to professional-grade equipment and a collaborative environment, we’re here to support your vision.
Equipped with industry-standard recording gear and modern facilities designed to inspire creativity and hands-on learning, our studio provides everything you need to develop your skills and bring your projects to life.
Studio Rental
A standard recording session is scheduled for an initial duration of three (3) hours. This provides the necessary time for artists to arrive, setup, warmup, become custom to the space, and prepare to begin recording. Additional hours may be added upon request, subject to availability and applicable fees.
| Initial 3-Hour Recording Studio Session | $300.00 |
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Record in a professional studio environment with the support of an experienced recording engineer. This three-hour session includes setup, tracking, and editing of your project. You’ll receive the complete Pro Tools session files along with full-quality WAV bounces (24-bit, 48k) of your finished tracks. Contact Hardy Road Studios at hardyroadstudios@gmail.com to confirm availability for your date(s).
| Additional Studio Hours | $100.00 per hour |
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Need more time? Extend your project with flexible per-hour studio sessions. Each hour includes a dedicated recording engineer and full use of the studio’s professional equipment, ensuring your music has the space and care it deserves. Contact Hardy Road Studios at hardyroadstudios@gmail.com to confirm availability for your date(s).
| Full-Day Studio Session (8 Hours) | $600.00 |
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Spend the day bringing your project to life in our professional recording studio. The full-day rate includes eight hours with a dedicated recording engineer and complete access to the studio’s equipment and resources. This package offers a built-in discount compared to booking hourly, making it ideal for larger projects, EPs, or albums. Contact Hardy Road Studios at hardyroadstudios@gmail.com to confirm availability for your date(s).
Recording Engineer
A recording engineer is responsible for capturing high-quality audio during recording sessions. Their duties include setting up and operating recording equipment, adjusting sound levels, selecting and positioning microphones, and ensuring optimal sound quality. They may also provide technical assistance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with artists and producers to achieve the desired sound.
| Recording Engineer (per hour) | $50.00 |
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Mixing Engineers
We can recommend highly-experienced mix engineers in the MSU community for your pre-release tracks, or a student mix engineer that will bring a measure of polish to your project and also gain valuable experience working with clients. Costs for mixing your recording(s) will vary based on the number of tracks, length of piece(s), and the level of mixing engineer.
Event Recording (Lecture Recital Hall)
| Audio Recording | $35.00 |
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The client will receive a full-quality stereo WAV file for each full piece on the recital. Each file will have appropriate fade-in and fade-out of applause as needed. Files are delivered via a cloud storage link (DropBox, Google Drive, or One Drive) within one week of the performance.
| Video with Department Titling | $65.00 |
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Each full piece will be a separate MP4 video file, with Department of Music logo and titling to include the name of the work and performers.
