FAQ
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How can we book a session?
Please feel free to reach out to us using the information provided in the footer of each page or by completing the contact form on this website.
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I just want to upmix my song to Dolby Atmos. Can you do that?
Yes, if you already have a stereo mix of your song with all the track-outs/stems, we can turn it into an immersive Dolby Atmos mix as well.
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How will you share the final files of a song recording with me?
We recognise that figuring out the master files and their purposes can be difficult.
Elf Studios is ready to help!
Keep in mind that the song belongs to whoever has these masters. Be careful about who you send it to.
Now, on with the list:
Audio Release 1644: This is the 16-bit, 44.1-kHz sample rate, CD-quality uncompressed wave file. For your physical CD Master Print, use this file.
Video Sync 2448: This audio file, which will be printed with your music video, is an uncompressed wave file with a 24-bit and 48 kHz sample rate. In your video editor, send this file.
Apple Lossless 2496: This is a 24-bit, 96 kHz sample rate full full-resolution audio file. For your digital release, your chosen online distributor will upload this file, enabling streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services. (You should upload the earlier "Video Sync 2448" version if your distributor is unable to consume this file.)
Dolby Atmos ADMBWF: This is the Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio Master, and it needs to be uploaded to the ingestion site of your preferred distributor together with the "Apple Lossless 2496."
On your computer, you can try playing the "Dolby Atmos ADMBWF" file. However, if you are trying to play a file with over 10 spatial channels on a machine that can only play back 2 channels (left and right), you won't be able to hear every part in the song.
We are happy to invite you to the studio if you would like to hear your song in a professional Dolby Atmos setup.
To schedule a free hearing session, simply give us a call. Bring your loved ones as well.
We hope you get released as soon as possible. I'm looking forward to your upcoming artwork.
Acapella & IT: These are your vocal and instrumental acapella files.
The instrumental can be uploaded to karaoke applications or utilised in live performances, among other contexts.
To have your music remixed officially, you can send the acapella to a DJ or producer of your choosing.
These are your song's Stem Masters, often known as “stems” or “track-outs”. Don't ever lose them. They can be utilised for a number of things, such as up-mixing your masters to new technology, creating personalised live performance setups, and providing background music for movies.
MP3: You are only allowed to listen to this file. You are not allowed to upload this file anywhere.
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What equipment do you provide in the podcast studio?
Cameras:
Sony a7CII, Sony a7C
Lenses:
Sony 50mm f1.8 (2 units)
Sony 35mm f1.8 (1 unit)
Sony 35mm f2.8 (1 unit)
Sony 16-35mm f2.8 (1 unit)Microphones:
Rode Podmics, Shure SM7B Microphones, Rode Lapel Mic, Sennheiser MKH416 P48 Shotgun Mics, Rode Wireless GO II 2TX+1RX, Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Mic Set.
Audio Interface:
Rodecaster Pro II, Zoom F6
Furniture:
Luxury dining chairs, round table, sofa chairs, Recliners, Dining table
Lights:
Godox Litemons LA150 Bi-Color, Godox SL60W Nanolite 200, Bi Nanlight RGB Strip lights
Other:
Elgato Teleprompter 9", TV
Backdrops: Green, Black, Grey, White
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What microphones do you have in the recording studio?
We have a wide range of microphones in our studio. Here are a few:
1) Manley Reference
2) Neumann U87AI
3) Neumann TLM 103
4) Earthworks Icon Pro
5) Shure SM7B
6) Shure SM 58 & 57
7) AKG C414 XLII
8) Lewitt 441 Flex
9) Earthworks SR-314B
10) Sennheiser MKH416 P48
11) Earthworks Ethos
Specifically for drums, we have:
1) Earthworks DM20
2) Earthworks SR25mp
3) Earthworks SR20 LS
4) Sennheiser MD 421
5) Shure Beta 91A
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What outboard gear do you have?
Outboard Processing
1) FMR RNC
2) FMR Saturator
3) Art Pro VLA II Compressor
4) Bluey Compressor
5) Warm Audio EQP-WA
Mic Preamps:
1) SSL PreDrive Octo
2) PB 4X4 Mic Preamp
3) SPL Gold Mic
4) Art Pro MPA II Mic Preamp
5) TB12 Tone Beast
6) SSL SiX Mixer
Interfaces:
1) Apollo X8 Interface
2) RME Fireface UFX-II
For Dolby Atmos:
1) Audient Oria
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What guitars and amplifiers do you have?
Basses:
1) Fender 4-string Bass
2) Ibanez Bass VI
3) Ibanez Soundgear SR805FF 5-String bass
4) Ibanez SRH500F Fretless Semi-Hollow body 4 string bass
Guitars:
1) PRS Tremonti SE Guitar (6-string)
2) Washburn X11 Guitar (6-string)
3) Cort 8-String Guitar
4) Jamstick Studio Midi Guitar
5) Fender FA-135CE Concert V2 Electro Acoustic Guitar
6) Martin Acoustic Guitar
Amplifiers, Cabs & Amp Modellers:
1) Boss Katana Artist Edition
2) Ampeg Portaflex Bass Amp 500 with Ampeg Cabinet
3) Line 6 Helix Floor
4) Line 6 Powercab 212+
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What studio monitors do you use?
Stereo:
Genelec 8341A Sam 3-way monitors
Genelec 7380 Sub
Dolby Atmos:
Dynaudio Core 7 speakers and 2xDynaudio Core Cub in a 7.1.4 monitoring configuration
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What drum kit do you have?
We have a PDP Concept Shell pack with Zildjian ZHT cymbals and a Tama drum throne.

