Claudio
Records Services
On the recommended list of
the UK's major concert/recording venues
Concert Recording - Sound (CDs)
We
are pleased to offer our fixed price package which is specifically designed for
soloists, ensembles, orchestras, composers, agents and concert promoters who wish
to have a CD/broadcast quality archive recording of a live performance for private
use.
In the case of such recordings, it is essential that permission be
given by all the participants in advance of the performance. Please note that
any copyright fees, royalties, permissions etc. are the sole responsibility of
the client as is obtaining of consents and the payment of fees if required.
If you wish, an edited down version of the concert can be made at a latter stage.
This will enable you to select up to 80 minutes of material (enough to fit on
to one CDR-Compact Disc Recordable). We normally remove unwanted noise and applause
where possible, but include a fading applause at the end of the disc. In order
to produce copies of this version you will require an Edited Concert Production
Master containing track IDs and PQ subcodes, together with our CDR
Production service.
Our fixed price package covers the complete
recording of the performance to a digital master and the supply of up to Five
printed sets of Un-edited CDR copies to the client within 21 days.
NEW…
Recordings now being made in HIGH RESOLUTION DVD-A Audio for
an un-beatable sound!
For full details and pricing structure see: Full
Claudio Brochure.
Concert Recording - Video (DVDs)
This
service offers Five Sets of finished promotional DVDs with
a high quality sound track derived from our professional Nagra HR
recorder using 'matched stereo' AKG microphones balanced for artists
near the stage.
Although these video recordings are intended only as a
reference of the performance, they are however 'tidied up' to present a finished
promotional tool. The finished DVDs are complete with artist's promotional information
(web address, agent's details, etc.), track and basic music details, external
shots of the concert hall and all presented in full colour PAL 16:9 widescreen
format.
We use a Professional Sony Digital Video Colour Camera,
which is usually sited in one position to give an overall shot of the concert.
The operator will take instructions from the client as to any preferential view
or position, otherwise the operator will use their own artistic judgement as to
the best views, which in some cases may be restricted by the live conditions and
limitations of the concert hall.
* For Multi camera productions with time
code and vision mixer see ISR-06.
The fixed price package covers the complete
recording and the supply of Five Sets of transferred un-edited DVDs
(up to 60 + 60 minutes each disc) normally delivered within 21 days.
For
full details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Concert Recording - Video & Sound (DVDs + CDs)
This
service offers Five Sets of finished promotional DVDs with
a high quality sound track derived from our professional Nagra HR
recorder using 'matched stereo' AKG microphones balanced for artists
near the stage.
Although these video recordings are intended only as a
reference of the performance, they are however 'tidied up' to present a finished
promotional tool. The finished DVDs are complete with artist's promotional information
(web address, agent's details, etc.), track and basic music details, external
shots of the concert hall and all presented in full colour PAL 16:9 widescreen
format.
We use a Professional Sony Digital Video Colour Camera,
which is usually sited in one position to give an overall shot of the concert.
The operator will take instructions from the client as to any preferential view
or position, otherwise the operator will use their own artistic judgement as to
the best views, which in some cases may be restricted by the live conditions and
limitations of the concert hall.
* For Multi camera productions with time
code and vision mixer see ISR-06.
The fixed price package covers the complete
recording and the supply of Five Sets of transferred un-edited CDs
and DVDs (up to 60 + 60 minutes each disc) normally delivered within 21
days.
For full details and pricing structure see: Full
Claudio Brochure.
Concert Recording - Video Multi Camera (DVDs)
This
service is designed to augment our concert recital-recording package and is only
available separately by quotation. These video recordings are intended only as
a reference of the performance. We use professional Sony Digital Video Colour
Cameras, which are usually sited in one position to give an overall shot of the
concert. The operator will take instructions from the client as to any preferential
view or position; otherwise the operator will use his own artistic judgement as
to the best views, which in some cases may be restricted by the live conditions
and limitations of the concert hall. Please indicate ‘Wide Screen’ or ‘Standard’
picture size. The camera is fed with a high quality stereo audio signal from the
main recording. For Single camera productions see our sheet Concert Recording-Video
(ISR-04).
The fixed price package covers the complete recording in DV/DVCAM
format and the supply of a transferred Un-edited DVD-R (120 minutes) or VHS/PAL
video cassette copy to the client within 21 days. (DVD+R by request).
For
full details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Location
Recording allows the use of venues, which are known, for their acoustic properties
and suitability for the music being performed. Location Recording also offers
a flexible solution for Demonstration recordings when coupled with our editing
and CDR production facilities.
Purpose built recording studios with artificial
reverberation, mixers and multi-miking do have their place in the recording of
music but using a natural surrounding with natural reverberation and the correct
placement of the microphone is the only solution to achieving
a more natural overall sound.
As the venue is obviously a valuable ingredient
in the recording, we will be happy to advise you about the right acoustic for
your particular project and will gladly demonstrate a variety of possibilities
available from our range of recordings made at different venues.
For full
details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Digital Video Location Recording
For
DVD, video promotion, TV or multimedia productions, our compact two person crew
complete with the latest Sony DSR-PD170P, DV/DVCAM Digital recorder are able to
provide professional quality digital Sound and Vision at any location and with
the same dedicated service, care and attention our clients have come to expect
over the years.
We are able to work alongside your choice of producer
or to proceed independently.
Separate Editing facilities can be provided
with DVD authoring as well as production to DVD or VHS.
For full details
and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Over
the years we have been responsible for helping to establish some of today's top
artists in the classical world.
With the same care and expertise, we are
able to produce a professionally presented CD to suit your budget and without
compromise.
We can help select a suitable acoustic, venue, producer and
organise a two or three hour session, which is normally enough time to provide
between 20 to 30 minutes of finished music.
The booklet design can
include a black and white photograph with a short biography. Each inlay card is
printed with full track details and contact information.
Please note that
any copyright fees, royalties, permissions etc. are the sole responsibility of
the client as is obtaining of consents and the payment of fees if required.
For
full details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Digital
editing has replaced the more traditional "cutting & splicing" techniques
that were once applied to editing and allows a higher degree of precision.
It is also non-destructive, no physical cutting of the tape is necessary, if you
want to undo an edit you can quite easily, the edit can be re-done indefinitely
until the desired result is achieved.
This process has become indispensable
in the production of CDs helping to maintain a very high standard right through
the post production stage.
Editing can be done from a fully marked up
score of the music, or in the presence of a producer.
For a single
CD production we are pleased to offer an inclusive rate for up to 200 edits for
the first edit.
For full details and pricing structure see: Full
Claudio Brochure.
We
are able to edit digital video production from DVCam, DVD, VHS or digital files
with our "state of the art" computer systems and software and equipment. Please
call for a quote.
CDRs
or Compact Disc Recordables are similar to normal CD's but are recorded individually
by laser and do not require a glass master. They may be played on any standard
CD player. The maximum recording time is 80 minutes.
Since the introduction
of our state of the art duplicating suite, we are now able to offer Hi-speed
CDR copies in any quantity either from our productions (Concert Recitals etc.)
or from your own recorded materials e.g. DAT, CD, Reel to Reel, Cassette, LP,
or 78s, etc. (subject to you obtaining an MCPS licence). Only the highest
grade branded discs are used and each recording is verified and checked for quality.
Duplication: To duplicate CDs from your own materials you should
supply us with a fully edited production master i.e. a recording
that is ready to copy with correct levels, timings, track ID points and
all compiled on to one medium. Alternatively, if you can provide us with suitable
recording materials and enough information, we would be pleased to give you an
estimate for preparing a CDR production master.
Artwork:
When providing finished artwork you should send us any good quality graphics/pictures
that you may wish to include as TIFF, or BITMAP images, text should be either
a Quark file or if using PC an ASCII file. Alternatively we can provide you with
our in-house Artwork & Design service, where we can either work
from your design roughs or produce our own designs (This cost is inclusive
for our concert recital recordings only).
CDR Printing:
All discs can be supplied with a four-page booklet, colour cover, inlay card and
a CD label, printed either in black or colour. If no printing is required we supply
printed blank booklets, Inlays and labels for you to write on with a soft pen,
at no extra charge! For full details and pricing structure see: Full
Claudio Brochure.
DVD-R
or Digital Versatile Discs are similar to normal DVDs but are recorded individually
by laser and do not require a glass master. They may be played on any standard
DVD player. The maximum recording time is 360 minutes but the quality reduces
from the standard 120 minutes. (* Please specify if you require +R )
Hi-speed DVD copies in any quantity either from our productions
(Concert Recital videos etc.) or from your own recorded materials e.g.
DV, DVD, etc. (subject to you obtaining an MCPS licence). Only the
highest grade "branded" discs are used and each recording is verified and checked
for quality.
Duplication: To duplicate DVDs from your own
materials you should supply us with a fully edited production master
i.e. a recording that is ready to copy with correct levels, timings, track
ID points and all compiled on to one medium. Alternatively, if you can provide
us with suitable recording materials and enough information, we would be pleased
to give you an estimate for preparing a DVD production master.
Artwork: When providing finished artwork you should send us any
good quality graphics/pictures that you may wish to include as TIFF, or BITMAP
images, text should be either a Quark file or if using PC an ASCII file. Alternatively
we can provide you with our in-house Artwork & Design service,
where we can either work from your design roughs or produce our own designs. (This
cost is inclusive for our concert recital recordings only).
DVD
Printing: All discs can be supplied with a four-page booklet, colour cover,
inlay card and a DVD label, printed either in black or colour. If no printing
is required we supply printed blank booklets, Inlays and labels for you to write
on with a soft pen, at no extra charge. For full details and pricing structure
see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Un-edited
copies can be purchased on DV, VHS/PAL or NTSC cassette, if required.
PAL: Recordings are for use in the UK & EU.
NTSC: Recordings are for
use in the USA, Canada, Japan etc
This
facility has been introduced to provide a production master, which can be used
for full Compact disc mastering & pressing (see our CD
Mastering & Pressing ), small promotional runs, or archiving.
For compact disc mastering & pressing you will require a CD Production
Master, which includes, individual track EQ, levelling, track assembly,
all track ID's, PQ encoding & verification, ISRC codes, catalogue number and
barcode.
For small promotional runs (see CDR Production)
and archiving you will require a CDR Production Master, which
includes, track I.Ds, PQ encoding & verification.
We currently use
CDR media which is capable of storing up to 74:41.74 (650MB) or 79:56.73 (700Mb)
minutes of music and is prepared on our ProTools computer from a
fully edited master tape. If you require editing see Digital Audio Editing.
For
full details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
This
service is provided to produce compact discs from a CDPM (see CD
Production Mastering) which is prepared in house from our ProTools
computer system, this is then used by the pressing plant to produce a Glass
Master which in turn produces the compact discs.
Each
disc is made to exacting standards under laboratory type conditions and can have
a maximum of 99 tracks with a total duration of 79:56.73 minutes. (Glass mastering
CD maximum duration = 77 minutes)
The minimum factory pressing run is
500 copies.
The CD production includes label printing from the supplied
label film in up to three colours.
If booklets and inlays are required
please see CD Printing & Design
For full details and pricing
structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
We
are able to design and print a range of booklets, labels and inlay cards for CDs.
If required, we can provide you with cover pictures, booklet notes and translations.
All graphic design work is carried out "in house" and prices are subject to sight.
We can work together with you to develop a design from your roughs and transparencies
or alternatively we can provide you with a choice of finished design proofs. (Please
note that if sending PC files please use ASCII).
When the design
proof is accepted, we will produce (from disc) a "Chromalin" proof of the cover,
together with laser proofs of any other artwork, thus enabling you to make a final
decision or to effect changes. Once agreed, we will ask you to sign a proof form
as confirmation, before we proceed with the printing and finishing process. All
changes made after finished design proofs are accepted or the final proof forms
have been signed will be charged as per our price list.
For full details and
pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Option
One is designed for record companies, artists or composers who require a fully
edited DAT, PQ encoded CDR of the sessions for subsequent CD production.
Working from your choice of venue, our in house producer and engineer will travel
to the location with the recording equipment and set up the session, alternatively,
we are happy to work alongside your own producer. From the marked up scores we
will provide a "First edit" CDR listening copy and once the final edit is agreed
a CDR production master will be supplied. File backup and safety masters will
also be archived for your complete confidence.
Option
Two is a complete service from recording sessions to finished CD production
and represents a considerable saving over our normal rates for CD mastering and
production.
Working from your choice of venue, our in house producer
and engineer will travel to the location with the recording equipment and set
up the session, alternatively, we are happy to work alongside your own producer.
From the marked up scores we will provide a First edit CDR listening copy and,
once the final edit is agreed, a CDR production master will be produced and a
copy sent to the client. Artwork and design is produced by Claudio Design Ltd,
who will work closely with the client to insure a fully commercial product is
achieved. A proof form will be sent before any production is started, thus guaranteeing
complete client satisfaction.
Option
Three is a complete service from recording sessions to finished CD production
and distribution. Short of our Personal service this option is the most economic
way forward for any artist/sponsor wishing to make their CD available through
the worlds established outlets and by mail order companies like Amazon and the
Claudio site, which also includes biographies and reviews.
Working from
your choice of venue, our in house producer and engineer will travel to the location
with the recording equipment and set up the session, alternatively, we are happy
to work alongside your own producer. From the marked up scores we will provide
a "First edit" CDR listening copy and once the final edit is agreed a CDR production
master will be produced and a copy sent to the client. Artwork and design is produced
by Claudio Design Ltd, who will work closely with the client to insure a fully
commercial product is achieved. A proof form will be sent before any production
is started thus guaranteeing complete client satisfaction.
Option
Four is from a DAT or CDR edited master to finished CD production.
A CDR production master will be produced and a copy sent to the client.
Artwork
and design is produced by Claudio Design, who will work closely with the client
to insure a fully commercial product is achieved.
A proof form will
be sent before any production is started thus guaranteeing complete client satisfaction.
Option
Five From a DAT or CDR edited master (other media by quotation) to finished
CD production and distribution. For any number artist/sponsor wishing to make
their CD available through the worlds established outlets and by mail order companies
like Amazon and the Claudio site, which also includes biographies and reviews.
A CDR production master will be produced and a copy sent to the client.
Artwork and design is produced by Claudio Design Ltd, who will work closely with
the client to insure a fully commercial product is achieved. A proof form will
be sent before any production is started thus guaranteeing complete client satisfaction.
Prestige
Service - Essentially, the same as option three. This entirely flexible approach
normally achieves optimal results and will enable you to call on our many years
of expertise, thereby removing all the anxieties associated with the recording
and production process thus, enabling the artists to concentrate solely on the
creative process.
Preliminary discussions supported with a wealth of recorded
examples from our archive will help establish the best natural acoustics and instruments
required to suite both the musicians and the choice of repertoire.
Our specialists list includes Producers, Voice Coaches, Piano tuners, Page-turners,
Photographers, Picture library and Artists, Booklet note writers/Translators,
Venues and Hotels, etc.
Finally, we can organise a CD Launch/concert in
a prestigious UK venue to including invitations to reviewers.
For full
details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Location
Recording allows the use of venues which are known for their acoustic properties
and suitability for the music being performed.
Purpose built recording
studios with artificial reverberation, mixers and multi-microphones do have their
place in the recording of music but when used in conjunction with our newly developed
OLAB system, a naturally proven acoustic with good clean reverberation
is the only solution to achieving a more natural overall sound.
OLAB
with it's new approach to conventional recording techniques is designed to consistently
give an un-coloured, focused, full, even and natural balance of purer sound thus
allowing more colours, detail and expression.
As the venue is obviously
a valuable ingredient in the recording, we will be happy to advise you about the
right acoustic for your particular project and will gladly demonstrate a variety
of possibilities available from our range of recordings made at different venues.
Claudio is dedicated to the art of natural recording.
We
can arrange to accompany a recording artist to Steinway Hall in London, in order
to help advise on a suitable recording instrument given the repertoire and venue
chosen. Together with the personal preference of the artist this approach helps
to optimise the finished musical and creative recording, at the same time removing
any unknown factors that might adversely influence the recording sessions. Steinway
will reserve the chosen instrument and make any fine adjustments necessary before
delivery in order to meet with all the artist's requirements.
We have
a comprehensive collection of the various instruments available recorded in our
catalogue together with the instrument serial numbers. Comparisons can be made
either at our studio or sample discs can be made available to help you with your
choice.
In
addition the above services, we are also able to provide a wide variety of pre
and post production services including the dubbing or a wide variety of formats
ranging form 78rpm records (we where responsible for dubbing a large proportion
of the Pearl / Pavilion Record collection) 45 rpm, 33.33 rpm (all with vari-pitch
and a range of styli from 1928 onwards), Reel to reel, 4.75cm/s -38cm/s, CCIR/NAB/Nagra-Master,
quarter-track, 2-track, half-track stereo, Cassette, DAT with or without time
code (PCM2000) Pro-Tools/Sound Designer Mastering also with early systems formats
using Mac computers.
Special Services: Radio/TV Drama/Voice over/Tuition
We
have a studio and control room with all facilities including cue and talkback.
For
full details and pricing structure see: Full Claudio Brochure.
Respected suppliers of classical recordings to world renowned Artists and Composers since 1974 and on the recommended list of the UK's major concert/recording venues. Claudio always uses the highest quality equipment and recording methods available.
Sound and Video recording session at St. Bartholemew's Church.
Colin with Steven Wilson at Steinway piano.
Click pictures to enlarge.
