How Much Studio Time You Need

The amount of studio time required depends on some basic factors:

• the complexity of your project
• your project's stage of completion
• the duration and number of songs or pieces
• the number of instruments and voices
• how prepared you are to perform
• your desired level of production quality
• your budget

For a well-rehearsed band, a single song can take around 4-8 hours to setup and record, and an additional 4-8 hours to mix. If a band is recording multiple songs using the same setup, the time-requirement per song will be less, since setup time is not needed for each song. If you're working on an album, you might need a few days to a week. Always overestimate your time to avoid rushing, as capturing the best performance is more important than sticking to a tight schedule.

We have an audio production project planner to help you estimate your specific needs.