Fee structure for live recording

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silvercn1
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2015/01/08 13:54:19 (permalink)

Fee structure for live recording

Hi - so far I have just been doing some live recording of some friend's bands, for experience and fun. I mix back at home, then burn them some CDs to taste. Have had very decent results. Recently retired from my full time job, I am going to venture into doing this locally for a fee. I know this topic  been posted before but need an update on what some of you might charge for this, and how do you structure it; for the gig itself, and then the mixing/ burning of CDs.... thanks ! I just need a reasonable starting point.  Thanks
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    rumleymusic
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    Re: Fee structure for live recording 2015/01/08 15:00:51 (permalink)
    For live concerts I charge a flat fee.  It includes the mixing (or balancing, rather), whatever basic EQ, reverb, dynamic control is needed for a good sound, and burning to a CD or other delivery method of their choice.  The idea is to make it as simple as possible to be attractive to potential clients.  Give them one or two CD's.  All other edits or remixes should be done for a fee.  
     
    As far as how much to charge, that is a personal choice, but it is a good idea to be competitive without degrading the industry with artificially low cost or freebie's. 

    Daniel Rumley
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    Re: Fee structure for live recording 2015/01/08 17:03:35 (permalink)
    rumleymusic
     
    As far as how much to charge, that is a personal choice, but it is a good idea to be competitive without degrading the industry with artificially low cost or freebie's. 


    I charge on a means based test-if they are students/unemployed i work close to cost.
    If they have patronage or an advance then  I use commercial rates.
    A major mistake i made earlier on was making a "quick mix" on the night to take home and make suggestions only to find it posted the next day on their myspace/soundcloud-never print a mix thats not finished or that you are not happy with.
    just saying........
    cheers
    tony 
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