Weekend Recording Packages

From a focused weekend EP to a full 6-day album session, Audio Empire has a package built for you.

Recording doesn’t have to drag on for months. With the right preparation, your band can lock into a creative groove and leave the studio with a finished project in a matter of days. Our Weekend Recording Packages are designed for indie bands who are ready to capture their music efficiently, affordably, and with professional results.

Two Packages to Choose From:

EP Weekend Package
(2.5 Days in studio + mixing/mastering)

Perfect for shorter projects or bands looking to release something quickly.

  • Thursday Evening (4 hrs): Half-day of gear auditions, rehearsal, and setup.
  • Saturday & Sunday (up to 8 hrs/day): Focused recording sessions to capture 3–5 songs.
  • Mixing & Mastering: Included, with up to 4 revisions per track.

Ideal for: EPs, singles, or smaller projects.

Starting from $2,500

Includes 20 hours of studio time + 42 hours for mixing and mastering.

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Album Long Weekend Package
(6 Days in studio + mixing/mastering)

Designed for well-prepared bands who want to walk away with a finished album.

  • Day 1 (Prep): Full day of gear auditions, rehearsal, and setup.
  • Thurs–Mon (up to 8 hrs/day): Record bed tracks, track vocals, and begin mixing. Approx. 8–12 songs can be recorded if the band is well-prepared and focused.
  • Mixing & Mastering: Included, with up to 4 revisions per track.

Ideal for: Full-length albums and immersive projects.

Starting from $5,400

Includes 65 hours of studio time across six days + 89 hours for mixing and mastering.

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Shared Features (Both Packages)

Up to 8 hours per day of uninterrupted, focused studio time, guided by an experienced engineer/producer with over 20 years experience. Track comping will take place after bed tracks are recorded for each song. Whatever time is left over goes towards vocal recording.

Access to Audio Empire’s full collection of professional gear:

  • Analog & digital recording systems
  • Classic microphones technologies including condenser, tube, FET, dynamic, and ribbon
  • Preamps, compressors, and EQs from RJR mastering EQ, Golden Age, Drammer, Toft, Lindell
  • Seventh Circle API and Neve N72 clones
  • Backline of amps, instruments, and effects
  • See the full gear list here →

Light snacks provided throughout the day: fresh fruit, veggies, and the occasional box of donuts.

Who It’s For

  • Indie bands who are tight, prepared, and ready to hit the ground running.
  • Local groups who want a professional recording without the endless back-and-forth of piecemeal sessions.
  • Musicians who value immersion — spending a weekend fully locked into the creative process.

Why Audio Empire?

  • Efficient workflow — focus on making music instead of stretching sessions over months.
  • Pro sound without the runaway budget — bundled packages cost less than booking piecemeal sessions.
  • Comfortable, inspiring space that supports creativity.

Important Notes

  • Both packages include set blocks of studio time (see totals above).
  • With excellent pre-production and a streamlined workflow, many bands successfully record 8–12 songs over a focused five-day stretch. However, setup, overdubs, vocal stamina, and song complexity all impact results. We plan conservatively—each project is unique, and while our schedule allows for up to 60 hours of studio time, the number of finished songs depends on preparation and creative workflow.

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Dates are limited and weekends fill up fast.

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Only Good Company Only Good Company is one of my proudest projects. Well prepared and practiced, they went the extra mile, never settling for anything less than everybody's best. Their attention to detail was second to none. They're a prime example of what can be accomplished recording live off the floor at Audio Empire Recording Studio! Check out Only Good Company on Spotify or Apple Music.

—Pierce Rogers, owner, Audio Empire

Working with Pierce has been great. He is very professional yet relaxed and down to earth. Before each session we take about 15 minutes to talk about music over herbal tea to get relaxed before recording. During recording, Pierce provides feedback when needed and is very efficient and focused at keeping things on track. Pierce is also very knowledgeable and passionate about the technical aspects of recording systems. When I ask questions about different pieces of recording gear like a certain compressor, or EQ he responds in a very detailed manner. He is very focused on pairing up the right piece of gear for the right sound. Pierce has been a great team member and look forward to finishing our current project and also working together more in the future.

—Scott Saccary, recording artist

Pierce is a talented, energetic, and knowledgeable recording engineer and producer. He creates a relaxed, positive, and focused recording environment. He is easygoing to work with and is always open and accommodating. The studio itself very well equipped to achieve any level of production you could want. I have worked with Audio Empire on three separate albums over the last twelve years. It was with Pierce's ability and support that one of our projects won an East Coast Music Award in 2006. I am looking forward to recording with Audio Empire in the near future and would recommend it to anyone, no matter the size and scope of their project.

—Jonathan Andrews, ECMA Award-winning recording artist