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How to... Record your tracks
Recording: Find a studio
05 Hidden Costs
Make sure you find out if there's any extra charge for things like CDs, DATs, arrangement and audio backups.

How to... Find a recording studio
"A lot of studios really whack on the charges when it comes to tapes. Sometimes the studio will charge you fifteen quid for a CD-R."
Guy Massey
Engineer
Abbey Road Studios

Some studios charge by the day so ask how many hours that is.

Also find out what they charge for overtime as sessions often overrun - you have been warned.
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