Recording Studio in NYC: Why Location Matters
NYC has no shortage of recording studios, but artists from every borough end up asking the same question: is it worth crossing the city for the right room and the right engineer?
Brooklyn rates without a Manhattan studio bill
AmeriCAIN 521 offers a standard recording rate of $50 per hour, with mixing and mastering at $100 per track — a straightforward structure that avoids the inflated day-rates common at larger Manhattan facilities.
One engineer, start to finish
Artists traveling in from Queens, the Bronx, or Manhattan work directly with founder Cris Cain across recording, mixing, and mastering, so a track doesn't pass between multiple engineers with different ears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with artists from outside Brooklyn?
Yes — artists travel in from across NYC's five boroughs to record at AmeriCAIN 521.
What's the standard hourly rate?
Recording is $50 per hour, and mixing or mastering is $100 per track.
Ready to put this into practice?
Whatever your next project looks like, the same engineer who wrote this guide is the one you'll work with in the room.
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