Recording studio near Littleton
Littleton artists come up from the southwest to reach the studio in southeast Aurora. It's a manageable trip for a real room, and for anyone who just needs a mix or a master, the whole thing can happen online.
Getting to the studio from Littleton
From Littleton it's roughly a half hour, depending on the day. C-470 east to E-470, or Arapahoe Road across, are the usual routes. Weeknight evenings tend to be the easiest.
The address and parking details arrive in your confirmation email. Parking is free and off the street.
Mixing only, mastering only, or both
Not every Littleton project needs studio time. If you produced and tracked the song yourself, you might only want a mix ($200 per song), only a master ($60 to $110 per song depending on the source), or both together for $300. The price is the price, and you'll know it before work starts.
If you do want to track, the isolated vocal booth and the treated room are there for exactly the parts that are hardest to get right at home.
Sending files from Littleton
Email or Google Drive works for stems, and other methods can be arranged. Turnaround is typically 3 to 7 days.
Audiobooks, gifts and family projects
Some of the most meaningful recordings are personal: an author reading their own book, a parent recording stories, or a song written for a wedding or an anniversary. Audiobook and voice recording is $45 an hour, and a song project works the same way as any other session: tracking by the hour, then a mix and master when the parts are done.
If you want to give a session as a present, text or call to talk about a gift. During the Black Friday offer, the Release-Ready Single can be gifted, and the person receiving it gets an emailed gift card with a code. For any longer narration project, plan recurring blocks so your voice stays consistent from start to finish.
A sample audiobook schedule
Narration is tiring on the voice, so shorter, regular sessions usually work better than one long day. A common rhythm is two to three hours at a time, a few times a week, at the same time of day. Each session starts with a quick listen to the end of the last one so the tone matches, then picks up where you left off. Keep a list of names and unusual words with their pronunciations, and mark any mistakes in the script as you read so they're easy to find and fix later.
Rates for Littleton artists
See every rate, or read about recording, mixing, online mix and master and voice recording.
Tips for Littleton sessions
- Decide whether you need mixing, mastering or both before you send files.
- Leave headroom on your mix if you only want mastering.
- Include the tempo and any reference tracks with your stems.
Littleton questions
How far is the studio from Littleton?
About a half hour, depending on route and traffic.
How much is mastering only?
$60 to $110 per song, depending on the source. Mixing only is $200 per song.
Can I send stems from Littleton?
Yes, by email or Google Drive. Other methods by arrangement.
How many revisions do I get?
Revisions until it's right, within reason.
Can I buy a session as a gift?
Yes. Text or call and Danny will set it up with you.
How long does an audiobook take to record?
It depends on the length of the book and your pace. Plan a series of sessions rather than one long day.
Can an author narrate their own book here?
Yes. Audiobook recording is $45 an hour. Plan a series of sessions and bring a list of names and unusual words with their pronunciations.
Does a gift recipient get a code?
For the Black Friday single, the person receiving the gift gets an emailed gift card with a code. Text or call to set one up.