About Anjuna
The Studio
Anjuna Recording Studio is a world-class recording facility owned, operated, and built by Slater Swan. Designed by the legendary Wes Lachot, Anjuna is a four-room facility with a control room, a live room, and two different isolation booths. Mix Online listed Anjuna as a part of its Mix Class of 2021, a prestigious list of the best new studios from the world’s top designers.
The Control Room uses the reflection-free-zone concept and was designed around the ATC 100s – which accurately produce frequencies down to 32Hz. The room uses geometry, absorption, and diffusion to divert initial reflections away from the listening position, creating a large “sweet spot.” The result is breathtaking accuracy in frequency range, stereo imaging, and depth.
The Live Room (11′ x 22′) is naturally lit and stocked with instruments, including a gorgeous upright piano, a great selection of well-maintained vintage keyboards, and a three-piece Kirsch birch drum kit with Istanbul cymbals. Using Wes Lachot’s proprietary diffusion/absorption techniques, the live room at Anjuna Recording Studio is a beautiful balance between controlled and live.
The Isolation Booth (9′ x 6′) is a more-controlled space, large enough to fit amps, vocalists, instrumentalists, and is equipped with a pass-through for the Leslie 122. The Amp Booth is a smaller isolated space perfect for miking up most amps and cabs.
The Origins of “Anjuna”
The name “Anjuna” was inspired by an experience I had a few years ago while backpacking through Goa, a region in India known for its pristine beaches along the Arabian Sea. While staying in Arambol, I caught wind of a weekly hippie flea market that took place each Wednesday in Anjuna, a city 13 miles south.
A month into my time in India and eager to try anything new, I decided to rent a moped scooter for my trip down to Anjuna, even though taking a taxi would have been quicker and cost about the same. So, on Wednesday I figured out how to rent and operate a scooter, as well as adapt to the rules-of-the-road in India. Driving down the coast to Anjuna, easing between the traffic of small towns and empty patches of highway, was a very powerful experience; I walked away with a new perspective on and confidence in taking risks.
In April of 2015, I made the decision to leave a full-time job in order to devote my time and energy to blending my career and passion: recording and mixing music. It was a career move I’d been working towards for over a decade, and what I learned during my day-trip to Anjuna played a major role in that leap. When it came time to pick a name for my studio, the choice felt obvious.
Studio & Engineer Rates
Work with an Engineer
These rates are for those looking to hire an engineer to run a session at Anjuna Recording Studio. They include both the studio rental rate AND the payment to the engineer. Payments may need to be made separately.
Hourly – $75 / hour
Three hours (3hrs) minimum. Billed in hourly increments (e.g. 2.5 hrs billed as 3 hrs). Setup time is billed, cleanup time is not. Caps at the daily rate.
Daily – $600 / day
Includes session setup eight hours (8hrs) with an engineer. Additional time with the engineer is billed at $50/hr.
Weekly – $550 / day
Book 6+ days (does not need to be consecutive) within a calendar month. Payment schedule provided before booking.
Three hours (3hrs) minimum. Billed in hourly increments (e.g. 2.5 hrs billed as 3 hrs). Setup time is billed, cleanup time is not. Caps at the daily rate.
Includes session setup eight hours (8hrs) with an engineer. Additional time with the engineer is billed at $50/hr.
Book 6+ days (does not need to be consecutive) within a calendar month. Payment schedule provided before booking.
Lockout Sessions – Increase rates by $100 / day.
Rent the Studio
These rates are for those interested in renting the studio WITHOUT an engineer. For each freelance engineer’s first session at Anjuna Recording Studio, Slater Swan will assist for the first (2hrs) minimum, billed at $40/hr.
Hourly – $60 / hour
Three hours (3hrs) minimum. Billed in hourly increments (e.g. 2.5 hrs billed as 3 hrs). Caps at the daily rate.
Daily – $360 / day
Access to the studio all day. Studio open daily from 9am-10pm.
Weekly – $325 / day
Book 6+ days (does not need to be consecutive) within a calendar month. Payment schedule provided before booking.
Three hours (3hrs) minimum. Billed in hourly increments (e.g. 2.5 hrs billed as 3 hrs). Caps at the daily rate.
Access to the studio all day. Studio open daily from 9am-10pm.
Book 6+ days (does not need to be consecutive) within a calendar month. Payment schedule provided before booking.
Lockout Sessions – Increase rates by $100 / day.
Do you mix ‘In-the-Box?’
4hr Block – $200
8hr Block – $350
24hr Full Lockout – $460
Includes access to the monitoring system ONLY.
8hr Block – $350
24hr Full Lockout – $460
Includes access to the monitoring system ONLY.
Connecting your ITB setup to Anjuna’s world-class monitoring system is quick and easy. Make important mix decisions using both our world-class control room AND your own digital workspace. Whether you start mixing here or bring your mixes in for final steps, one thing’s for sure…the impact will be noticeable.
Anjuna Recording Studio’s control room was meticulously designed and built around ATC scm100’s, and the result is a breathtaking listening experience: depth for days, a flat frequency response all the way down to 32Hz, and a stunningly accurate stereo image.
Flex-Time Rates
2 Days – $625 / mo
3 Days – $875 / mo
4 Days – $1150 / mo
5 Days – $1425 / mo
6 Days – $1700 / mo
3 Days – $875 / mo
4 Days – $1150 / mo
5 Days – $1425 / mo
6 Days – $1700 / mo
The Flex-Time rates are for anyone with an ongoing need for a production space and a highly flexible schedule. This is essentially a month-to-month membership to Anjuna – pay at the beginning of the month and you’ll be given access to the studio calendar so you can schedule sessions how and when you like.
Another bonus of Flex-Time is that the hourly rate drops to $40 per hour. If you’re a freelance engineer bringing in your own clients, you can take advantage of that by choosing to pass on the savings to the clients or not. Custom packages available.
More Services
…offered by Slater Swan and Anjuna Recording Studio.
Mixing – $300 / song
Comes with two (2) revisions. Additional revisions will be billed at $50/hr. Additional charges apply depending on length, arrangement, complexity, or other factors. Contact Slater directly for a specific quote.
Comes with two (2) revisions. Additional revisions will be billed at $50/hr. Additional charges apply depending on length, arrangement, complexity, or other factors. Contact Slater directly for a specific quote.
Off-Site Live Recording – $650
If you’re interested in having a recording done of a live performance. This rate includes the recording and digital copies. Mixing and mastering is separate. Additional travel costs may apply.
If you’re interested in having a recording done of a live performance. This rate includes the recording and digital copies. Mixing and mastering is separate. Additional travel costs may apply.
Seasonal Special Offers
Fall (Oct-Dec) 2024
Fall (Oct-Dec) 2024
Package One –
Book Four Days for the Price of Three
This is available for either studio rentals ($1080 for four days) or sessions with Slater Swan engineering ($1800 for four days). Bookings do not need to be consecutive days, and all must be used before December 31, 2024. First three days will be paid at the regular rate ($360 for studio rentals / $600 with Slater engineering), and fourth day will be free!
Book Four Days for the Price of Three
This is available for either studio rentals ($1080 for four days) or sessions with Slater Swan engineering ($1800 for four days). Bookings do not need to be consecutive days, and all must be used before December 31, 2024. First three days will be paid at the regular rate ($360 for studio rentals / $600 with Slater engineering), and fourth day will be free!
Package Two –
Book Seven Days for the Price of Five
This is available for either studio rentals ($1800 for seven days) or sessions with Slater Swan engineering ($3000 for seven days). Bookings do not need to be consecutive days, and ALL days must be used before December 31, 2024. First five days will be paid at the regular rate ($360 for studio rentals / $600 with Slater engineering), and the fifth and sixth days will be free!
Book Seven Days for the Price of Five
This is available for either studio rentals ($1800 for seven days) or sessions with Slater Swan engineering ($3000 for seven days). Bookings do not need to be consecutive days, and ALL days must be used before December 31, 2024. First five days will be paid at the regular rate ($360 for studio rentals / $600 with Slater engineering), and the fifth and sixth days will be free!
Booking Time at Anjuna
Booking Request
Reach out to Slater by emailing slater@anjunarecording.com or messaging @anjunarecording on Instagram. Please include the following information when sending your booking request:
- Your name
- A brief description of your project
- What you’d like to record (full band, vocals, piano, etc)
- Number of hours or days you’d like to book (2hr minimum)
- Possible days/times that would work for you
- Whether you need an engineer or are bringing an engineer
- Any questions you have!
Response times for session booking requests are typically within 24 hours.
Deposits
In order to book a session, a 50% deposit is required. Your session booking will be confirmed once the deposit is received.
Cancellations
Half of the deposit will be returned if there is at least one week’s (seven days) notice given ahead of the start of the session. If less than a week’s notice is given, the deposit will not be returned. Anyone trying to book the studio who has more than two cancellations will be required to put down a deposit equal to 100% of the total session cost. One reschedule is allowed, but if the session is rescheduled a second time a new deposit will be required.
Gear & Instruments
Microphones
– (2) AEA R84
– (2) Audio Technica AT4050
– (1) beyerdynamic m160
– (2) beyerdynamic m201
– (2) Coles 4038
– (1) Electro-Voice RE20
– (1) Flea47
– (2) Audio Technica AT4050
– (1) beyerdynamic m160
– (2) beyerdynamic m201
– (2) Coles 4038
– (1) Electro-Voice RE20
– (1) Flea47
– (1) Flea49
– (1) Neumann 47 FET
– (2) Neumann KM184
– (2) Peluso P-414
– (2) Royer R121
– (1) Scope Labs Periscope
– (1) Schoeps ORTF 64U
– (1) Neumann 47 FET
– (2) Neumann KM184
– (2) Peluso P-414
– (2) Royer R121
– (1) Scope Labs Periscope
– (1) Schoeps ORTF 64U
– (2) Sennheiser 421MD
– (2) Sennheiser 441
– (1) Shure Beta 52A
– (1) Shure SM 7b
– (4) Shure SM 57
– (1) Telefunken TF11
– (1) TPS Subkick
– (2) Sennheiser 441
– (1) Shure Beta 52A
– (1) Shure SM 7b
– (4) Shure SM 57
– (1) Telefunken TF11
– (1) TPS Subkick
Preamps &
Outboard
Outboard
Instruments &
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