AR Recording Studios
Flagship recording studio · Houston

Studio A: our flagship recording room

Studio A is built for sessions that need to sound finished: full bands, lead vocals, and producers who care about the front end. The signal chain runs through an API The Box 2 console with Manley, Neve and Shadow Hills processing, monitored on Focal.

The room

It's self-serve: book online, get your door code, and the room is yours. Run it yourself, bring your own engineer, or pick one of ours at booking. We're open around the clock, so a 10pm–2am session is one booking, no workaround.

Best for

  • Artists recording singles and albums
  • Full bands and live tracking
  • Producers mixing on an analog chain
  • Late-night sessions
Rates
SessionSelf-serveWith engineer, from
Per hour$75$95
2 hours$150$190
3 hours$225$285
4 hours$300$380
6 hours$450$570
8 hours$600$760

Engineers add $20/hr; pick yours. Two-camera video adds $50/hr. 2-hour minimum.

10-hour pack$600
CapacityUp to 10
Hours24/7, self check-in

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In the room

What you'll work with

  • API The Box 2 recording console & summing
  • Manley Massive Passive EQ, Shadow Hills mastering compressor, Bettermaker limiter
  • Neve 517 and 5211, Manley Force, Grace and 8 channels of API preamps
  • Manley Reference Gold, Telefunken AK-47 and ELA M 260 pair, AKG C414 XLII pair, Royer 121
  • Focal Trio6 Be monitors with Sub6
  • Nord Stage 3, Roland Fantom, Mapex kit with Meinl cymbals
See the full gear list →
Questions
How do I get in?

It's self-serve. Once your session is paid, we send your door code before your start time. Let yourself in; no staff or check-in needed.

Can I bring my own engineer?

Yes. The $75/hr rate is for you or your own engineer. Or add one of ours when you book: each engineer lists their rate and specialties, and you pick who.

Can I book past midnight?

Yes. We're open 24/7 and sessions can run overnight, like 10pm–2am, as a single booking.

What's the minimum?

Two hours. Sessions book in 30-minute steps.

How does payment work?

Pick a time and send a booking request. Nothing is charged online: we confirm by email and arrange payment with you before your session.

Book Studio A today.

Book online in two minutes, call (713) 636-9452, or send us a message.