Clarity Recordings - Professional Recording Studio San Diego CA California El Cajon La Mesa Santee Lakeside
619.961.7342
Services & Rates
Engineering
Armed with a full and professional Pro Tools-based recording studio and an abundance of gear, Clarity focuses on raw recordings and strong performances. Let me make your songs sound as clear and as big as a "professional" studio for a fraction of the price, and in an environment that lacks the pressures of a $400/day control room.

Rates: Starting at $250 per 8-hour block, $180 per acoustic song, or $500 flat-rate per full-band song. Discounted rates available for bigger blocks. Contact for booking.
Production
Does your song or record need help from an experienced musician with in-depth knowledge of song structure and a trained sonic ear? I can be as much a part of production as you'd like, whether I'm taking a side seat to the action and letting the song develop itself while directing tonal quality, or taking the helm and pulling apart your song to lock every instrument in as one well oiled machine. I've worked with big name producers and have a knack for bringing out the best sounds while encouraging artist development. Let me help you push your recording to it's utmost potential.

Rates: Starting at $750 per song with discounts available for EPs and full-length albums. Accommodations available for out of town bands, additional fees negotiable. Contact for information and availability.
Mixing
With home studios becoming much more common, artists often turn to studio engineers with a better mixing environment and equipment to get their project across the finish line. Clarity can mix (and master) your tracks from any point of completion to a full finished product. The only requirements are a Pro Tools compatible session or complete stems of your song. We can even help with editing and polishing your individual tracks to get them to sound the best they can enroute to a professional mix.

Rates: Mixing starts $350 per song and is largely dependent on session track count and song length, and can increase if editing services (quantizing, vocal tuning, etc.) are needed. Discounts given for full packages. Inquire with specifics about your project to get a more accurate quote.
Mastering
While true analog mastering is nearly a lost art, Clarity does digital mastering services using the latest plugins and techniques. Where some mastering services focus solely on loudness, we strive to ensure that the sonic quality and overall integrity of your recordings is not compromised during the mastering process while achieving the loudness your songs need to compete. We are more than capable of blasting your mixes into compression hell if desired.

Rates: Mastering runs $60 per song, includes digital and print versions of master for modern streaming needs, with discounts given for full packages. Contact for more information.
Drum Tracking & Production
Have all your bases covered, but don't have real drums or a place to track them? Not a problem. Whether you're after a single or a full-length worth of drums, we've got plenty of gear and experience to give you the sounds you want. Additionally, we also have several kits available in-house for rental if you don't have your own (or maybe just want something off of the top shelf) - just ask!

Rates: Drum tracking packages start at $150 per song, with discounts at three, six, and ten songs. Contact for availability and let's get loud.
Re-Amping
Modern recordings have shifted atmospheres with a lot of big records being tracked in home studios. Home studios, while accessible and affordable, are limited to personal gear collections and typically lack tonal options on guitar and bass, or even keys. Clarity offers our amplifier selection as well as full access to our 18,000+ Kemper and AxeFX profiles for re-amping your DI signals through the amps you swoon over. Just send us your DI stems and we'll do the rest.

Rates: Re-amping runs $30 per song with the Kemper and $60 per song through any of our vintage / modern amps, with discounts given for full packages. Contact for more information.
Pre-Production (Live or Programmed)
Pre-production is an essential part of any recording process. Whether you're all getting into a room to run songs live multiple times with production input, or you're programming parts to send to session players to ensure that your vision comes across, we've got you covered with 24 live tracks and all the production / beat creation tools you can dream of.

Rates: Pre-production runs $250 per day, with discounted rates when combined with full production recording packages. Contact to reserve days.
Sessions
I'm available as a session musician for fill-in work or studio performances. The studio is my second home. I love providing input and making songs sound the best that they can. I've seen a healthy amount of professional studios over the last ten years, and know my way around tracking programs. I've got tips and tricks up my sleeve and can bring a fresh perspective to your songs. If you need session work, contact me with as much advance notice as possible and I'd love to be a part of it.

Rates: Typically $25-50 per session. Studio, performance, or otherwise. Transportation costs may be required in some cases. Contact for information.
Songwriting
I've been writing songs for as long as I can remember. I've listened to and studied nearly every genre, and love branching out to try new things. If you feel you need someone to write alongside and to help bring a new taste to your songs, or to fully collaborate on writing new ones, I'd love to fill those shoes. I have a private residence with a very relaxed atmosphere. You can write and not be distracted by obnoxious roommates or loud noises.

I generally don't charge for songwriting if the track is being produced by me. I just ask that my name be included in credits or liner notes. Contact for additional information and availability.
Consultation
Need an outside opinion on a song without a biased view? Need some advice on how to deal with a situation or what step to take next? I've experienced a lot throughout my career. I can offer you my professional opinion and relate with some of my experiences. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll help you understand all angles and get resolution. Contact me for more information.

Consultation charges are evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the service and involvement you need. Contact for questions and more information.
Studio Hours
As a recording studio in a residential neighborhood, our tracking hours are a little different than other studios. Make sure they work for you.

M-F: 12PM - 10PM
Sat: 12PM - 11PM
Sun: 1PM - 10PM

Note: We track, mix, and master beyond these hours a lot of the time. These hours are mostly for audible, loud instrument tracking. (Drums, amplified guitars, brass, etc.)
Availability
Our schedule for the next two months. Partial dates may only be a couple hours, email us for available hours that day.
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Scheduling changes constantly, so please check back often, and if you're interested in an open date above, contact us as soon as possible.
About Clarity
Clarity Recordings is a professional recording studio with elite recording gear and years of experience in engineering, production, and songwriting. We focus on quality over quantity and do not rush projects. We believe that music can and will write itself if given the proper environment, and we do our best to provide that environment. Clarity Recordings is a studio for musicians who want to take their music to the next level while operating on a budget. Please see our Services page for a full breakdown of services and rates.