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Here is a breakdown of the list of pricing for the services rendered by MIME Unit. Do note that the prices are subject to change upon without prior notice.
For further queries, please contact us at mime-unit@hotmail.com
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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| OFFICIAL: We're one of the lowest priced provider of recording services in SG. | | 9:38 AM |
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Here's a list to give you a good gauge of how MIME Unit compares to other:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t74f4G8F1JlOH_Z6aNiDJ8A&single=true&gid=0&output=html
(List courtesy of Ron of Blueprintstudios)
Yup, we're THAT crazy to push our pricing like that. Unfortunately, there are folks out there who wants to test our sanity further.
All we can say is: If you think we're expensive, don't have a band in the first place. *grins*Labels: lowest, pricing
Saturday, May 2, 2009
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| Competing? No. Just accomodating to needs. | | 12:18 PM |
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At the rates we are offering to you, people might think that our bargain prices is an act of "terrorizing" the local industry music and sound recording rates; that we are trying to "spoil market", as how people would put it.
The above is absolutely untrue. We would be the first to urge you to invest more into your recordings. The current rates of studios and producers may seem expensive to most, but when one is able to churn out the results to match, you will know that you are getting your money's worth. So go for those people first.
In fact, it is complete madness on our part to subject ourselves to working with a rate that's gonna feed us just under five dollars per hour at most times, so it was never about the money to begin with. It is all about making sure that bands have that chance to have their efforts put into tangible form.
Think of it this way: You're a band who has been performing for a few years. You got yourself a decent following, everyone is asking when is your album gonna be out, you have enough material for at least two albums, but you never got about to making one because:
- You are a student, or serving NS, or earning a measly 1-2k a month, which is hardly enough to supplement your daily needs.
- Making an album cost thousands; and
- You are not sure that, after spending so much, people are actually gonna buy them.
Almost all of us believe that in any sort of investment, there are three factors that everyone look out for: cheaper, faster, better. In most times, we all can only afford two of that three.
We are not here to claim that we ARE the solution to that problem. What we offer is just an avenue to aid you to further your band's journey. In fact, we should be seen as the last resort that you seek, when all else fail. If you can afford the expense you put to your high end gears for example, do them justice by having a decent recording done. We don't usually turn away those who want to utilize our services, but we rather not deal with bargain hunters who are looking to skimp with their recording. We are inexpensive, not CHEAP. Labels: invest, recording
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| MIME Unit recording pricing: Facts, not figures | | 12:02 PM |
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The figures below confusing you? Then let's put it this way.
If you can afford:
- A brand new beginner guitar
- A boutique pedal
- A decent practice amp
- Two 2nd hand good condition Boss pedals
- Five 2-hour jamming sessions
- Ten pay-to-play tickets that cost $20 each
Then you can afford to record at least one song with MIME unit.
Remember that with MIME Unit, you are:
- Sharing the price with your fellow band members, as oppose to saving up on your own
- Getting great value from a decently paced recording that multi-tracked, and well mixed as opposed to recording that's done within a day and mixed within an hour.
- Getting great technical and creative service by experienced producers who really wants to help you sound good.
- Able to look at different modes of payment to well suit your needs.
Labels: pricing
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Recording: $10 per hour (minimum 2 hours) Mixing: $50-$100 per song --------------------- Package deals: 1) 1 song with max 10 hrs recording session = $200 (with drum programming) / $150 (without drum programming) 2) 2 songs with max 20 hrs recording session = $350 (with drum programming) / $250 (without drum programming) 3) 3 songs with max 35 hrs recording session = $500 (with drum programming) / $400 (without drum programming 4) 4 songs with max 50 hrs recording session = $600 (with drum programming) / $500 (without drum programming) 5) 5 songs with max 60 hrs recording session = $700 (with drum programming) / $550 (without drum programming) Additional hours: $10 per hour - All prices stated above includes track mixing, as well as the provision of a master CD, that includes a mixed down version of the track in CD, wav and high quality MP3 formats.
- Track mixing is NOT part of the recording hrs limit. We put great care into our mixes so it would take an average of three days per song to perfect it.
-------------------- EP package - $1000/- EP Package 1: - 6 songs with maximum 80 hrs session (includes drum programming)
- Free CD design/text layout
- Free copy of track layers (which can be used later for further mixing and mastering for your album)
- Free media kit package in pdf format (includes photo taking/editing, review write up)
EP Package 2:
- 5 songs with maximum 60 hrs session (includes drum programming)
- Free CD design/text layout
- Free copy of track layers (which can be used later for further mixing and mastering for your album)
- Free media kit package in pdf format (includes photo taking/editing, review write up)
- Free design of band web presence on Myspace.
Labels: basic, pricing
Monday, April 27, 2009
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| Pricing (Amp mic-ing) | | 10:22 PM |
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We do not recommend mic-ing of amps at MIME Unit because quite frankly, MIME Unit is not the best environment for live recordings (no choice for vocals, though). It is also an added hassle on our part to find that sweet spot for the guitar's tone as well as a wastage of studio time for the band, who is already forking out substantial amounts as it is (even though it IS still far lesser than most studio works).
We do entertain requests for mic-ed amp recording if the band so insists. However there will be an additional charge of $20 for every recording session involving amps. Also, additional hourly cost will be incurred if the band were to choose to use the in-house amp for recording (refer to our pricing rates) Labels: mic-ed amp, pricing
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| Pricing (Miscellaneous) | | 7:18 AM |
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As stated in the the basic pricing list, we do include a copy of the mixed down track to the artist and band. However, we do not provide the raw wav files of the instrument in individual layers as we would like to reserve exclusive rights to our recording of the song.
However, we would provide a copy of the raw file sounds on a CD, should the band require @ $50 dollars per song. Labels: miscellaneous, pricing
Saturday, April 25, 2009
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| Pricing (Using in-house equipment) | | 10:20 PM |
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We do not recommend the use of our equipments, except if we feel that it will help to enhance the song, as cost will be incurred towards repairing and maintaining the said equipment. Also, it will not represent the true sound of the band, as each personnel have their own personal tone in accordance to the equipment and gears they use.
We do, however, oblige to requests for the use of our equipments if the band still chooses to do so. Below are the rates for usage of each equipment:
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Use of in-house instruments (guitar or bass) : $30 for 2 songs or 5 packets of strings with gauges specific to the instrument used.
Use of in-house instruments (amp for practice) : $10 per hour.
Use of in-house instruments (amp for recording via mic): recording rate of $35 per hour or extra $15 per hour added to the package deal.
Use of in-house instruments (pedals): $5 per pedal per hour.
*Note that the above fees are wavered if it used by recommendation of the producer. Labels: extra, pricing
Friday, April 24, 2009
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| Music Video Production | | 10:30 PM |
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As much as we would like to concentrate on audio works, sometimes it is necessary for us to push the boundaries a little and look to exploring the possibilities of going beyond sound. That is why we are offering the services of making music videos.
We can honestly say to you that we are no run-of-the-mill amateurs when it comes to video production either. We have a team backed with up to 10 years of experience who have produced several award winning films, and have touched based with several film festivals INTERNATIONALLY.
A good music video would cost you around at least SGD $10k-$15k to produce, more than an entire album. However, at MIME Unit, we believe that budget should not be a factor to your needs. That is why our rates start from a mere SGD $1k-2k.
Do note that that amount is not inclusive of expenses like props, location and transport. However, perhaps a chat with us will give you a clearer sense of direction to the music video that you have in mind, and will of course give us an idea of how to make it as cost effective as possible.Labels: music video, pricing
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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| Other services and rates | | 5:11 PM |
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Producing an album is actually a complicated affair. We are not just talking about recording and mixing and one or two suggestions on how to improve here. We are talking about the process of pre-planning, recording, mixing, mastering etc. Often it involves working outside the premise of the MIME Unit studio, adding elements to the song that the band does not usually have when it comes to live performances (eg strings, back up session vocalists etc). This is a stage where you really need to roll up your sleeves and get into the thick of the action.
Bands often spend $8k-$10k on recording a producing a whole album. To keep in line with MIME Units competitive rates, we have a package to offer to bands who are interested in acquiring our service to make a full length album. Please contact us for more info.
Our producer is also more than willing to work on projects that are not part of the band contexts, or working outside of MIME Unit's working environment. Please contact us for more info.
Labels: others, pricing
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