Engineering is the basic sonic skill of someone who records! Engineering is all about microphone choice and placement based off of the sound desired. This includes basics tracking, and overdubs tracking, both of which are crucial to the sound of an artist. Basics tracking is exactly what it sounds like: the basics! This usually encompasses the base layer of the recording, a.k.a. the drums and the bass. Overdubs are anything on top of that layer of basics, like vocals for example. The closer the sounds are on the way in, the better the record will be! A good engineer doesn't leave everything to the mixer.
Full Day Tracking Rate: ~$30 per hour (+$50 studio fee)
Half Day Tracking Rate: ~$30 per hour (+$25 studio fee)
Assistant Setup/Breakdown Rate (comes in the first hour and last hour for for faster setup/breakdown): $50 per assistant
Assistant Engineer Rate (This person helps the entire session): $100 flat rate for Basics, $80 flat rate for overdubs
Drum Tuner: $40 per session
Half Day Tracking Rate: ~$30 per hour (+$25 studio fee)
Assistant Setup/Breakdown Rate (comes in the first hour and last hour for for faster setup/breakdown): $50 per assistant
Assistant Engineer Rate (This person helps the entire session): $100 flat rate for Basics, $80 flat rate for overdubs
Drum Tuner: $40 per session