Frequently Asked Questions

	What is Lowrider Media? What is the typical recording process? How much time should we book for our project? What do I need to bring to the recording session? Can we bring in our own producer/engineer/audio director/voice actor? Can you cast vocalists, session musicians or voice actors for my recording? Can your producers compose backing tracks or program beats/drums for my song? Are you able to record telephone calls? Are there printing or Internet facilities at the studio? How much will it cost us to record at Ignition? Do we have to pay extra for an engineer? What payment methods do you accept? What are your payment terms? What if my session runs over the booked time? How will my completed recordings be supplied? What is the current availability at the studio? Can we come and view the studio before booking in? Can I re-schedule my booked session? Can I cancel my session?

1. What is Lowrider Media?

Lowrider Media Ltd is the company that owns Ignition Studios. Lowrider has interests in several other audio and music sectors including composition, publishing and radio advertising. Visit lowrider-media.com for more information.

2. What is the typical recording process?

We're totally client-focused and for that reason we arrange our sessions on a per-project basis, according to what will best fit the clients' needs. We will typically find out as much as we can about your session beforehand to determine the best course of action.

3. How much time should we book for our project?

This is difficult to say as every project is unique. We have, over the years, established general guides or rules-of-thumb which we can usually work to, but it's always best to speak to us beforehand so that we can provide more accurate timings based on your specific needs.

4. What do I need to bring to the recording session?

Corporate clients should bring their scripts, if applicable. Musician clients should bring their guitars, drums, amp heads, spare strings, tuners, plectrums, effect pedals etc. We should have everything else you might need, but if in doubt, check with us beforehand.

5. Can we bring in our own producer/engineer/audio director/voice actor?

You are more than welcome to bring your own producer, engineer, audio director or voice actor for your recording, however our in-house engineers will still take care of all engineering duties during your session.

6. Can you cast vocalists, session musicians or voice actors for my recording?

Yes, we have built up a roster of talented vocalists, voice actors and session musicians and we offer a free casting service for all projects recorded at Ignition. There's bound to be talent that will suit your style and budget.

7. Can your producers compose backing tracks or program beats/drums for my song?

Yes, we have a team of composers and sound designers that can produce tracks to fit your requirements. Please visit our music composition division at www.titanfx.co.uk for more information on this service.

8. Are you able to record telephone calls?

Yes, we have recently purchased radio-broadcast telephone recording equipment to undertake any high quality telephone recording requirements.

9. Are there printing or Internet facilities at the studio?

Yes, there is high-speed 10Mb wireless broadband and both colour inkjet and B&W laser printing facilities at the studio for Mac and PC users.

10. How much will it cost us to record at Ignition?

Not as much as you may think. Although we're a leading recording facility, we have located just 18 mins outside of London's Soho to bring down our operating costs. Please refer to our individual services for information on the various rates.

11. Do we have to pay extra for an engineer?

No, all our rates include the cost of an engineer and the studio hire for your session.

12. What payment methods do you accept?

We currently accept bank transfers, credit & debit cards (in person or by telephone), cheques and cash.

13. What are your payment terms?

The payment terms for our corporate clients are 20 days from receipt of invoice. For our non-corporate clients, a 50% deposit is required upfront and the balance is due upon completion of your session.

14. What if my session runs over the booked time?

You will have the option of booking more time at a later date or continuing the session at our published hourly overtime rate.

15. How will my completed recordings be supplied?

We can supply audio in a range of audio formats (MP3, WAV, AIF, PT Session files etc) on CD, DVD, Flash disk or external hard drive. We can deliver audio online via FTP and can also arrange for bike couriers to deliver same-day, anywhere around London.

16. What is the current availability at the studio?

Please contact us to find out the latest studio availability.

17. Can we come and view the studio before booking in?

Certainly. Contact us to arrange a viewing.

18. Can I re-schedule my booked session?

There is generally no problem is re-scheduling booked sessions. Please contact us to see if the new dates you want are available.

19. Can I cancel my session?

If you are a non-corporate client, you may cancel your sessions, however your deposit is, regrettably, non-refundable.

If you are a corporate client, you may cancel your sessions provided you give us 3 working days notice notice. We may, at our discretion, bill for 50% of the original booking if the cancellation is made within 72 hours of the start of the session.