Vocal recording

Who this service is for

Solo artists finishing a single, rappers on a tight timeline, bands adding leads after a demo recording in the live room, and producers who want clean vocals for an external mixer: the booth is built for that. Spoken voice for audio projects fits too, within studio rules and hours Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 11–17.

Participants under 16 need written consent from a parent or guardian who signs the contract and stays present, as in terms and conditions. We do not invent credits or anonymous claims; you keep ownership of your material per the quote.

Booths and microphones

Booths are dry enough for detail without feeling dead: you hear yourself naturally in the headphones. We can draw from roughly 28 mics and preamps; at the start we usually compare two or three models on the same line — large diaphragm for air, dynamic for powerful vocals or close rap, sometimes ribbon if the top end feels harsh.

Distance, height and pop-filter angle matter as much as the model. We tune for sibilance and plosives before serious takes so later edits stay small. Bring your own headphones if you rely on them.

How a session runs

Check in at Wibautstraat 137, 1091 GL Amsterdam; directions on contact under Wibautstraat 137 sits between metro Wibautstraat (M51, M53, M54) and Amsterdam Amstel. From metro Wibautstraat it is about a 4-minute walk. Tram 1 stops at Wibautstraat; bus 755 serves the Amstel station side. Street-level entrance with a step-free lobby.. After a quick file and tempo check you enter the booth with a personal mix: more vocal, less bass, light reverb in the phones only unless you want it printed.

We alternate full takes and targeted re-sings. Breaks are yours — a tired voice rarely yields usable material. If another client follows your slot we end on time; if you arrive late, available time usually shrinks without automatic extension.

What to bring

Backing track as WAV, ideally without guide vocal, or a stem export from your DAW. Add lyrics, tempo and key if known, plus two or three reference tracks for vocal tone — not to clone, but to aim direction. See our warm-up guide for simple care before you travel.

Bring water; the studio has water and a music stand. Avoid ice-cold drinks right before singing if you tense easily. Discuss tuning concerns in the quote — light pitch help on request is possible but not default in every hour without agreement.

Comping, naming and handoff

Comping can happen at the end of the block if time allows, or as agreed follow-up within the booked rate. Stems get clear names (Lead, Double, Adlib) and the same start point as the song so mixing here or elsewhere stays orderly.

Default delivery is 24-bit WAV at 48 kHz unless your project needs another rate declared upfront. Download via secure link or copy to your drive on site. We keep sessions 24 months then delete unless you extend storage — keep your own backups.

Rates, VAT and blocks

Published Vocal recording rates:

Extra hours outside the block are invoiced only with written approval. B2B net reference: €80.99 per hour on request. Cancellation and deposit: article 6 of our terms.

Not included in the hourly rate

Mixing, mastering, heavy tuning as its own project, arranging or production beyond capture, hauling heavy private gear, and long storage beyond 24 months are outside standard vocal recording. Extra musicians you bring are not automatically covered — mention control-room guests when booking.

“Revisions” at capture level usually mean new studio time at the running rate; post-production revisions follow mix/master rules with 2 included rounds where applicable. Questions: [email protected] or 020 244 9183.

Toward mix or master

Many clients record vocals and mix elsewhere; others book mixing with Sanne Meijer right after. Either way we deliver tidy stems. Heading to vinyl or strict streaming targets? Plan mastering and read streaming loudness targets before you submit masters.

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Included

• Recording engineer for booked time
• Microphone comparison and choice
• Personal headphone mix and talkback
• Basic comping when time in the block allows
• WAV export and 24-month session archive
• Water, stand and iso booth use