Can we get a tour of the studio or can we meet Matthew to discuss a record?
Of course! Call (410-235-0898) or email us. Sometimes we can schedule that day, sometimes a week or so away. It depends on the sessions that are active.

How do I secure studio time?
Contact us to discuss your project and timeline. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your session dates. Please pay within 48 hours of reserving the session or the time will be released for other artists. The remaining balance is due at the start of your session. If you must cancel your session, please contact us as soon as possible or at least two weeks prior. If you cancel after that date, your deposit is not refundable. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, checks and cash.

How long will it take to record my project?
The simple answer is that every record is different and that there is no simple answer. However, we’ve been doing this a long time, so after our initial meeting we can gauge your expectations and production and will be able to give you a general idea.

Does the studio rental include an engineer?
Yes, one engineer (usually Mat) is included in the studio rental. And depending on the project, he will be more than happy to produce, if you ask nicely.

How can we save money in the studio?
Practice! Practice! Practice! The more rehearsed you are, the more likely you’ll be able to nail it in fewer takes. Be sure to get plenty of rest prior to your sessions and be mindful of what you are eating. If you eat sluggish food you will have a sluggish mind.

I recorded a album in my basement, can you mix it?
Absolutely! Contact us and we can talk about your timeline and budget.

Do you have a list of all your equipment?
We sure do.

Do you have a drum kit?
Yes. Two, in fact. A mint 1973 Ludwig Vistalite (with a 6.5×14″ Supraphonic snare) and a Yamaha Manu Katché Hipgig. When booking time, please let us know if you will be tracking with the drum kit so we can make sure the heads are in good shape and tuned. We also have a bunch of vintage K and A Zildjian cymbals as well as various snare drums.

Do you have guitars or amps?
We have a bunch of vintage and unique guitars and amps. Check out our list of equipment for more details. When booking time, please let us know if you will be tracking with any of our instruments.

Do you have an organ?
We sure do. It’s a vintage 1970s Hammond organ with a Leslie Cabinet. We also have various vintage analog synthesizers (Roland Jupiter 6, Juno 106) and drum machines.

Do you backup your projects?
We backup to our own hard drives as long as a project is in progress, but we can not guarantee the safety of your recordings. If you desire your own hard drive backup (which we strongly encourage), please bring one with you.

What external hard drives do you recommend?
We like the OWC Mercury Elite and OWC Mercury On-The-Show USB/Firewire drives.

What ¼” analog tape do you recommend?
RMGI (Emtec) 911 or Ampex/Quantegy 456. We like to order from National Recording Supplies.

Do you have beats?
We have a large selections of drum tracks, samples, and sound effects. But remember that building up tracks is going to take time and creativity. There are no “walk in and sing and walk out with a CD” services available. We do however work with many hip hop producers and can work with your budget.

What is mastering?
Mastering is the final creative process during which the source material is processed using equalization, compression, limiting, noise reduction and other processes. Subsequently, it is rendered to a medium such as CD, DVD or analog tape. The mastered material is also put in the proper order at this stage. More tasks such as editing, pre-gapping, leveling, fading in and out, noise reduction and other signal restoration and enhancement processes can be applied at this stage.

Do you provide mastering services?
Yes, and we take special pride in our mastering services.

Do you do voiceovers, jingles, video editing, music for film or radio spots?
Yes, we do voiceovers, jingles, radio spots and music for film. Contact us for rates. We do not do video editing but we can recommend a video house and work in conjunction with them.

Do you provide tape transfer or CD duplication services?
Technically, yes. But it’s not cost effective for us. You are better off working with a company that solely works in duplication. We recommend Morphius, here in Baltimore, and Oasis.

What is a producer?
Generally, a producer will oversee the recording sessions, coach and guide the musicians, organize and schedule production budget and resources, and supervise the recording, mixing and mastering processes. They will see your project through to completion and help you get the best takes. A producer, if anything, will raise the quality of the project.

What is a co-producer?
A co-producer typically reports to the producer and is someone who will engineer your album and make suggestions and subjective comments in order for you to make the best recording possible. They will be active in assessing takes and suggesting sounds, suggesting different arrangements.

What is an engineer?
An engineer is someone that knows how to operate the equipment in the studio, acquire sounds and accommodate the requests of the artist and producer.

Is Mobtown non-smoking?
Yes. You may smoke cigarettes outside of the building. Smoking “other stuff” is not allowed due to liability/impoundment issues and an imbalance of priorities in our government.