Recording studio near Brighton
Brighton is on the northeast edge of the metro, and the studio is in southeast Aurora. Brighton artists get a full tracking room without fighting downtown traffic, and the option to do mixing and mastering entirely online.
Getting to the studio from Brighton
Usually thirty-five to forty-five minutes. E-470 south is the straightest run if you don't mind the toll; I-76 to I-270 and I-225 also works.
The address and parking notes arrive with your booking confirmation. Parking is free and off the street.
Bands, solo artists and voice work
Full bands can track together in the room, and solo artists can build songs a part at a time. There's also a growing amount of spoken-word work: podcasts, audiobooks and voiceover, recorded cleanly in the vocal booth and billed at $45 an hour.
Whatever you bring, you'll know the cost before you start. Tracking and voice work are hourly with a 2-hour minimum, and a finished mix and master is $300 per song.
Skip the second trip
Many Brighton clients track in one visit and finish online. Stems go by email or Google Drive, and the mix comes back for notes.
Bringing a full band in
A band session goes best when the logistics are sorted before anyone loads a car. Agree on the songs and the order you'll track them, rehearse to a click if you plan to use one, and bring spare strings, sticks and cables. Tracking the rhythm section together keeps the feel, and vocals and solos can be added afterward in the booth.
The address and parking notes arrive with your confirmation, and parking is free and off the street. Turnaround for the mix and master is typically 3 to 7 days, depending on how many layers and how much work the songs need, and revisions continue until it's right, within reason. If someone in the band can't make the session, their part can be recorded later or sent in as a stem.
A sample band day
For a band tracking two or three songs, plan a long block. The first stretch goes to setup and sound checks for each instrument. Next, the band plays the songs together until there is a keeper take for each one. After that, fix any small mistakes with punch-ins, then move on to vocals, solos and extras. Take short breaks between songs to rest ears and hands. Before leaving, listen back to rough mixes together so everyone agrees on what is finished and what still needs work, and plan the next session if you need one.
Rates for Brighton artists
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Tips for Brighton sessions
- Coordinate band schedules before you book so everyone can make the drive.
- For voice work, send the script ahead so the session runs on time.
- Text us. It's the fastest way to lock in a slot.
Brighton questions
How far is the studio from Brighton?
About thirty-five to forty-five minutes, usually via E-470.
Can a full band record together?
Yes. Bring the band and track live in the room, then add overdubs.
Do you record voiceover and audiobooks?
Yes, at $45 an hour, with the same 2-hour minimum.
Can I finish the mix remotely?
Yes. Online mix and master costs the same as in person.
Can one band member record their part later?
Yes. They can come in for an overdub session or send a WAV stem that starts at bar 1.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Let Danny know before the appointment. A no-show or late cancel without notice carries a $45 fee to reschedule.
Is there a minimum session length for a band?
Tracking has a 2-hour minimum at $45 an hour, but most bands book a longer block so they can set up, record and listen back without rushing.
Can we get rough mixes the same day?
Yes. A rough bounce at the end of the session is a good way for everyone in the band to hear where the songs stand before the real mix begins.