A vocal session and a live instrument session both happen in a recording studio, but the technical workload can be very different. Understanding that difference helps artists budget correctly and book the right production.
Supported vocal recording
A supported vocal session typically requires a microphone chain, headphone monitoring, session preparation and an engineer. Once the room and signal chain are ready, multiple takes, harmonies and overdubs can move efficiently. Studio Shubz supported recording starts from ₦20,000 per hour. See the full Recording Studio Cost in Uyo guide.
Live instrument tracking
Guitar, bass, keys, percussion, strings, brass and other live instruments may require microphones or DI boxes, stands, additional inputs, routing, monitoring and time for tone and gain staging. Studio Shubz Live Instrument Tracking is ₦30,000 per hour with a two-hour minimum.
Why full drum tracking costs more
An acoustic drum kit can require several microphones, multiple stands and inputs, careful placement and phase checks. Full Drum Tracking is ₦35,000 per hour with a two-hour minimum. Read How Professional Drum Tracking Works.
What does tracking deliver?
The purpose of tracking is to capture strong, organised performances. Instrument and drum tracking include the recording environment, engineering, standard microphone or DI setup, routing, monitoring and organised raw multitrack WAV delivery.
Tracking is not editing or mixing
Editing, comping, timing alignment, tuning, mixing and mastering are separate stages unless included in a broader production agreement. If you are preparing a release, compare Mixing vs Mastering.
Which service should you choose?
Choose Supported Recording for vocals and straightforward overdubs requiring studio engineering support. Choose Live Instrument Tracking when recording individual live instruments. Choose Full Drum Tracking for acoustic drum-kit capture. If the project combines several musicians, describe the full session so Studio Shubz can scope it properly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track guitar during a normal vocal session?
Simple overdubs may be possible, but sessions requiring dedicated instrument setup should be booked as Live Instrument Tracking.
Why is there a two-hour minimum for instrument and drum tracking?
Live tracking requires technical setup before useful takes begin. The minimum protects enough time for setup, sound checks and actual performance capture.
Does tracking include a finished mix?
No. Mixing and mastering are separate unless your confirmed production quote explicitly includes them.
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