Services

    Have an old record you want to take the hiss off of? An interview that just has too much going on in the background? A piece of music you want to take the chorus out of? Ten-thousand voice prompts for your companies' telephone menu? You've come to the right place. The example scenarios below are just that - examples. If you have a strange situation, send an email and we'll let you know if we can do it.

Location Recording:

 Showing up at your rehearsal space with some mics and cables [or maybe just taking a feed from your board!], recording your session, and then taking it back to Permanent Records to mix - the ultimate in convenience. This service is available for the small sum of $60 [estimated cost of renting half of the gear I will bring and doing it yourself]! Currently offered at this reduced rate to help flourish the business, encourage networking, and fund the renovation of the studio, take advantage of it now before it's too late!

Restoration:

 Removing clips, blips and pops; wind noise; rumbly low end; indecipherable dialogue. Have that audio cleaned up in no time flat. Using the latest tools of the trade, quick turnaround is possible. Since every job is different however, prices may vary - send details for a quote.

Editing:

Getting your voice-over to sound natural; editing clips together; piecing together your Podcast; removing unwanted words, space between words, breathing and the like; anything to do with splicing or otherwise manipulating audio. Since every job is different however, prices may vary - send details for a quote.

Recording:

Don't have the equipment to record your telephone voice prompts? Need to record your band's demo? I'm just an email away, and have the equipment necessary to record anything from a band to a small orchestra. Update Sept 2007 until further notice: Currently unavailable due to renovations.

Mastering:

Getting your mix up to commercial levels; boosting the subwoofer frequencies; removing unwanted pops, noise or clips; equalizing for the best sound. Send your tracks to me for a quick job or ask about referrals if you are looking for a true professional. Since every job is different however, prices may vary - send details for a quote.

File Transfer:

Getting your audio files from an ADAT, DAT, minidisc player, or your old VHS cassettes to a digital format is no easy task. Neither is converting your audio files from one format to the next. Dump the work on me.  I charge a flat rate of $20/cassette/dat/etc or per hour of material from other formats plus rental rates if special equipment is needed. The rate includes minor touch ups for analogue audio [click, pop and hiss removal for  cassettes, VHS cassettes, and records].

Audio for Film

Adding folly, re-recording dialogue while keeping it synced to the lips, adding and writing background music - Permanent Records is video-friendly in all respects.

Session Playing

Through my networking I have come into contact with many professional local musicians and can find the right person for your job - from Drums to Piano to Melodica... to the freshest hip hop beats, I can find you someone to fit the bill. Various rates apply.

Guitar Lessons

If you are looking for someone to help you out of a rut or need a hand getting started, I teach as well as know other guitarists and can point you in the right direction.