The DMI is pleased to offer affordable high quality audio recording services to the Delta State community, and the public at large. Recording services offer Entertainment Industry Studies majors an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they gain through their DMI course work under the supervision of faculty professionals. This type of opportunity offers clients an exceptional recording experience along with a substantial savings over commercial studio rates. Contact the DMI Studio & Production Manager at arutledge@deltastate.edu
DMI Studio Recording Policy
- To confirm a recording session, clients must submit a deposit equal to 50% of the total budget estimate no later than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled start date. The remaining balance is due upon completion of the project. Clients are responsible for providing their own storage media (e.g., external hard drive) for audio files. Files will be released once full payment is received.
- Payments should be made by check payable to Delta Music Institute.
- Clients who fail to appear for a scheduled session without providing at least 24 hours’ notice to the Studio & Production Manager will forfeit their deposit. Exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of the DMI Director.
- Inquiries regarding studio rates, availability, and scheduling should be emailed to the DMI Studio & Production Manager at arutledge@deltastate.edu
- Recording sessions may be requested on any day the university is open, provided they do not conflict with DMI classes or events.
- Each DMI studio has a fixed rate, which includes the services of a qualified student engineer.
- Recording sessions require advance preparation, attention to detail, and collaboration between the client and engineer. Please note that most projects take longer than initially expected due to essential setup and technical adjustments required to ensure the highest-quality results.
The process to complete a high-quality, professional level recording project consists of:
1. PRE-PRODUCTION: A meeting or phone call with your engineer to discuss project goals, technical needs, budget and scheduling, and your material.
2. TRACKING: For a band/group project, tracking is the process where the key players in the band record tracks for the foundation of each song. This stage usually involves rhythm instruments (drums, bass, keyboards, guitar, etc.). This stage could also involve loop-based production.
3. OVERDUBS/VOCALS: Once tracking is complete, additional instruments and vocals are added. This is called overdubbing, and often this stage of the session may involve only one musician or vocalist and the engineer.
4. MIXING: After all the parts of the song are recorded (rhythm tracks, overdubs, vocals), the engineer mixes the recording to a stereo track.
5. MASTERING: This final step in the recording process involves small audio adjustments to ‘maximize’ the sound quality of the recording. This step is not required, but it is recommended if you plan to put your work into the marketplace.
Book a Band
DMI student bands are available (schedule permitting) for local and regional performances as a means to supplement their travel budget.
Please use this form to inquire about booking Ol’ Skool Revue (R&B/Soul/Funk/Blues), DeltaRox (Classic Rock), or B4Y2K (90s/00s) for a concert, festival, college/university, special event…what can you think of? Please give us as many details as possible and our student booking agent will contact you. Thanks!
Live Sound Production provides sound systems that may include front of house & stage monitor speaker systems, microphones, and 48 channels of mixing and processing for audiences of up to 500 people (festivals, concerts, club/music venues, speaking events). DMI student workers are available (schedule permitting) to provide sound reinforcement services for campus and community events as a means of student employment and in support of experiential learning. For more information and a cost estimate, please complete the request form or contact the DMI office at (662) 846-4579.
Book Live Sound
DMI audio engineering students are available (schedule permitting) to provide sound reinforcement services for campus and community events as a means of student employment and in support of service learning.
Please complete this form in order to request sound reinforcement services for your event. Please provide as many details as possible in order for us to better assess your needs. Your request will be processed in a timely manner and one of our staff members will contact you. Thanks!
