Audio & Recording Services

 

PearlArts offers a range of audio services for artists, musicians, producers, and beatmakers, provided by skilled staff, including Herman “Soy Sos” Pearl and a team of apprentice audio engineers. Services aim to support and finalize home and professional recording projects, with options tailored for both individuals and bands. All audio services include the assistance of one audio engineer.

 

On-Site Audio Services

  1. Mixing & Finalization Services

    • Mixing: Professional mixing for recorded tracks.

    • Mixing Consultation & Project Finalization: Guidance and assistance to finalize projects.

  2. Specialized Support for Home Recording

    • Fill in the Blanks Service: Assisting with missing components in clients' home recording setups.

    • A la Carte: Customizable tasks for final details, with pricing based on specific needs.

  3. Production Sessions

    • For Producers and Beatmakers: Sessions to help complete and enhance music production, especially for those working from home setups.

  4. Recording Sessions

    • Individual & Band Sessions: Designed for individuals or small bands (up to 3-4 members).

    • Limitations: No acoustic piano is available for classical recordings.

 

Off-Site Audio Services

  1. DJ-ing and Music Curation

    • DJ Services: Specialized DJ sets by Herman, with a focus on genres like Reggae and Jamaican Dub.

    • Curated Line-ups: Artist selection services for events, curated to fit the event's theme or client preferences.

    • Pricing Available upon request

 

Client and Pricing Guidelines

  1. Client Eligibility

    • Age Requirement: 18+ (Direct under-18 inquiries to TSAP).

    • Capacity: 4 people may be in the studio at one time (this does not include the engineer)

  2. Rates

    • Head Engineer Rate: $75/hour ($65 for non-profits and Braddock residents).

    • Apprentice Engineer Rate: $45/hour ($40 for non-profits and Braddock residents).

A la Carte Services: Pricing Available upon request

 

Scheduling and Availability

  • Operating Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 8 pm, sessions outside of normal hours can be discussed on a case-by-case basis

  • All sessions must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance, and require a $20 deposit that will go towards the final cost.

PearlArts reserves the right to refuse service to clients whose projects do not align with the organization’s goals and values.

 

Contact Us

 

Please complete the form below with the following information:

  • Audio Service Requested

  • Requested Dates & Times (please note, requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance to be considered)

  • A general description of your project

  • Number of individuals involved

  • If you are interested in working with our Head Engineer or an Apprentice Engineer

Please note, filling out this form does not guarantee a rental. All rentals must be approved and require a $20 deposit that goes towards the final cost of the rental.