GET YOUR RECORDINGS RECORDED FOR FREE AT WWW.CJAI.CA
Go to Island Radio's Performance Studio, located in the new Media Hub at 218 Main Street in Bath, ON.
Their dedicated live recording space were designed specifically for local musicians to showcase their talent on-air and create professional recordings completely free of charge.
They do live-off-the-floor recording and they partner with professional LIVE Mixing Engineers to bring you track recording possibilities too.
Their Performance Studio features everything you need for a high-quality live-off-the-floor sessions:
- Spacious live room with full drum kit setup
- Professional microphone selection with stands and cables for full band configurations
- Allen & Heath QU-24 mixing console for pristine sound capture
- Multi-track recording capabilities for professional-quality stems
- On-air broadcast integration so listeners can experience your performance live on 101.3 FM or via Internet at CJAI.ca
PLEASE NOTE THEY DO NOT PROVIDE FINAL MIXING ENGINEERS FOR LP RECORD PRODUCTION.
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Island Radio - Your Independent Radio Station!
Showcasing local music, news, business and events.
Our 4,800 watt transmitter on 101.3 FM serves Loyalist Township, Kingston, Napanee, and Stone Mills.
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Showcasing the best of local talent 24/7!
At Island Radio 101.3 FM, are proud to feature local music throughout their programming but they knew they could do even more to support regional artists. That's why they created the sister-station: Radio Free Stella. Their internet-only station dedicated exclusively to local music from Eastern Ontario.
Radio Free Stella streams all local music, all the time, giving artists a dedicated platform to reach listeners across Canada and around the world. From indie rock to folk, electronic to country, if it's made by local artists, you'll hear it on Radio Free Stella.
WHAT ARE COSTS AT OTHER FACILITIES TO RECORD YOUR MUSIC?
STUDIO RECORDING COSTS AT THE AVERAGE FACILITIES
Music recording costs vary wildly, from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars or more, depending on quality, location, and services, with a single song ranging from a few hundred for basic demos to several thousand for professional results, while an album can cost anywhere from a few thousand for budget projects to $10,000+ for high-end production, with key factors being studio time, producer fees, musicians, mixing, mastering, and artwork. Typical Cost Breakdown
- Studio Time: $30 - $200+ per hour, or project rates starting around $2,000 for an album.
- Producer/Engineer: Varies greatly; professional rates can be significant.
- Musicians (Session Players): Can add hundreds of dollars per day, depending on skill and instruments.
- Mixing & Mastering: $100+ per song or $500+ per album for mastering; mixing is a significant cost.
- Artwork/Design: Free (DIY) to thousands for professional design.
- Distribution (Digital): $35+ for platforms like CD Baby.
Cost by Project Type
- Single Song (Demo): $100 - $500.
- Single Song (Professional): $500 - $5,000+.
- EP (3-5 songs): $3,000 - $15,000+.
- Full Album (10-12 songs): $10,000 - $100,000+ for major projects; potentially $2,000-$15,000 for indie/budget.
Key Factors Influencing Cost
- Quality vs. Speed vs. Budget: You can generally only have two; high quality, fast, and cheap is rarely possible.
- Studio Location: Major hubs (NYC, LA, Nashville) cost more than smaller cities.
- Studio Size: Larger studios cost more; mixing in a smaller studio after tracking can save money.
- Musician Skill: Hiring top-tier session musicians increases costs.
Saving Money
- Home Studio: Invest in basic gear (mic, interface, DAW like Reaper) for lo-fi or demos.
- Project-Based Rates: Can be cheaper than hourly.
- Smart Booking: Track in large rooms, mix in smaller ones.