We work exclusively out of Criteria Recording Studios in Miami FL. Why?...
Trust. Privacy is a huge concern. Criteria is gated with a security guard and no data management issues. Assistants and runners are highly helpful around the clock. The senior tech staff is always ready to tackle any technical issue at any hour. By handling administrative tasks, management allows us to focus on what matters most... your music.
There’s also boundaries. Mike does not enjoy spending extended work periods on private residential properties housing luxurious looking studio conversions with subpar acoustics. The variety of LED rooms everywhere have their own set of acoustical problems as well.
He takes pride in making real career investments with a professional staff while preserving the legacy of the best recording studio in Miami history. Open since 1958!
Follow these guidelines for less prep work and more mixing.
- Align your audio files and send us synced tracks with the same start time. If you're using Pro Tools (preferred method), simply send the session properly with all corresponding folders and files.
- Try to send everything in one session or audio file folder. If you send a vocal session and a separate instrumental session with different arrangements for us to match up, it will take time at the same hourly rate and compromise creative mixing focus.
- Send the rough copy of the song so we can hear what you've been listening to before starting with faders at zero.
- For file transfers, you can use WeTransfer.com, DropBox.com, or any similar uploading service. We use our own proprietary MikeBanger.com servers for data delivery so look out for a custom link and check your spam email folder. Our custom links expire after 7 days or once notified of download completion.
