Common Questions

Hey my name is Sam Hinds! I am the owner and engineer running THS, my goal is to be as useful as I possibly can here to your goals in the creative process. A list of frequently asked questions on availability, booking, location, sending files, etc is here below. If your question is not answered, feel free to reach out and will make sure we get you right!

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

When is the next open date?

100% of open availability is found on our booking site / calendar below for all sessions. If it is not on the site it is booked or unavailable.

Next open session times

Is mixing a separate fee?

No, for our process with vocal based recording sessions mixing is included in session. You will leave with a mastered 24bit WAV file for no additional fee. 5 free revision mixes are provided if needed after the session to get everything how we want it.

(For band / drum sessions additional mixing and editing is typically required which will be priced and/or booked an additional session)

Do you record bands?

Yes. If you are a bands looking to record at THS please use our band inquiry link to reach out to discuss setting up some dates. This is separate from standard vocal recording sessions that we primarily do.

I want to send files for mixing. How do I do that?

You can do either for your song to send

1. Bounce "dry" individual 24 bit WAV files of each track in your session with plugins removed. Put them in a folder then compress that folder to a "zip" file to email us.

2. Compress a GarageBand, Logic or Pro Tools session to a "zip" file then email.

More info on sending files to mix

Do you make beats?

No. Three Hound Sound is a fully audio engineering specialized studio offering tracking, editing, vocal production, mixing, and mastering specifically. Songwriting, instrumental / beat production from the ground up are not services we offer.

How will I get my files?

After the sessions you will be send a private link with a folder containing all your masters that you do at Three Hound Sound. All alternate versions, stems, radio edits etc. will always be in that folder. You can also bring a physical drive if you want a copy of your pro tools session or any other deliverables from the studio.

How many people are allowed in the studio?

Our main studio can occupy around 6-7 while the lounge can hold an additional 8-9. For shorter sessions it's recommended to keep your group light. For longer sessions having more writers, artists and producers on hand is welcome and encouraged.

Additional good to know stuff

- A 50% deposit will be taken when you book, the remaining 50% of the payment will be due after the session.

- All rooms at Three Hound Sound are smoke free although you are welcome to in our back smoking area.

- Photography / filming is welcome and encouraged.

- Full in house gear list below

Sending files for mixing and mastering

All files for any in person or online session can be sent to record@threehoundsound.com
For mastering only please send a single 24 bit WAV file of the final mix
Larger files can be sent to the same address as a WeTransfer link, or Dropbox / Google drive link
When sending your vocal + beat files make sure all your plugins are bypassed or removed
Always make sure to bounce vocal + beat files as 24 bit WAV files for the highest quality
Always include a reference bounce with your files, which is just the latest version of your own mix of your own song that you have bounced out or have been given. It can be a single mp3, m4a, or WAV.
Please always label your tracks in your song before you send them (Lead vocal, Adlib, BGV, Harm etc.) Doesn't have to be anything too strict but enough to allow us more time to mix and less time to have to label and guess what part goes where.

Main studio gear list

Fully built out and professionally treated control room + separate tracking room
Main vox chain: UA Sphere modelling mic, BAE 1073, UA Apollo, M2 Ultra Mac Studio
Monitoring Adam A8H mains + Dynaudio 9S 9.5 inch sub
Additional gear including Shure Beta 52A, Shure Beta 57A, Sennheiser MD 421s, Warm Audio WA84s, Shure SM58s (ole reliable), Small Ludwig Jazz Kit + various Meinl Byzance cymbals.