Why AmeriCAIN 521
There's no shortage of studios in Brooklyn. Here's what actually sets AmeriCAIN 521 apart from a room you just rent by the hour.
Owned and operated by a working musician
Founder Cris Cain has extensive personal experience as a recording artist and engineer, and has been a recording engineer since 2004. That dual perspective — artist and engineer — shapes how every session is run.
Direct, transparent, and artist-first
There's no rotating staff and no hidden fees — just published rates of $50 per hour for recording and $100 per track for mixing and mastering, and the same person behind the board for every session you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes AmeriCAIN 521 different?
It's artist-owned and personally operated by founder Cris Cain, a working musician and engineer since 2004 — not a facility with rotating staff.
Are the rates published upfront?
Yes — $50 per hour for recording and $100 per track for mixing and mastering, with no hidden fees.
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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