Frequently Asked Questions
Why Surdy Luxury Recording Studio Los Angeles?
🌴Only Recording Studio in Los Angeles With Private Rooftop Deck!
🏆 Consistently Ranked #1 “Best New Recording Studio in the Valley” on Google.
💬 Personalized attention — every artist works directly with an experienced, quality-controlled engineer.
📍 Located inside The Williamson, a private creative complex in the heart of the Valley.
Artist Preparation Guide
🎵 Choosing Your Beats & Instrumentals
Before arriving, make sure your beats are ready in WAV, M4A, or MP3 format. For the best results, we recommend using professionally mixed-and-mastered WAV files (“two-tracks”) and purchasing proper licensing from your producer (e.g. via BeatStars or YouTube).
Many YouTube instrumentals are intentionally mixed for playback — not for recording — with artificial bass boosts or compression that ruin the clarity of your final record. Always acquire the original licensed version for optimal sound quality. The mix of the beats and instrumentals themselves have a huge impact on the final mix quality of your record.
Before Your Recording Session
⏰ Timing & Communication
You’ll receive a confirmation text or call before your session.
If you don’t, reach out before arriving to confirm. No deposit is needed, just pay with Zelle or Cash at the door!
Session times start 45 minutes into hour;
Recording begins at the top of the next hour;
15-minute grace period provided.
We value punctuality — your time and our time are equally important.
Give us a Call or Text at (818) 336-2826 when you are ready to book! 🎤🔥
Booking Policy FAQ
📲 How do I book?
Simply Call or Text (818) 336-2826! We’ll ask if you prefer to record in the morning, afternoon, or evening, and then schedule a time accordingly. For last-minute availability, Call or Text (818) 336-2826.
🏦 Payment methods
We accept Zelle or Cash only. If you are paying with Cash, we only take $100s!
🔒What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds. Please confirm your booking and availability before payment.
🍃💨 4/20 Friendly?
Yes! We have a private rooftop deck dedicated just for smoking, vibes, and sunshine within our state-of-the-art, newly-constructed facility at The Williamson studio megaplex at 10440 Burbank Blvd. Because our building accommodates a variety of singers, song-writers, and recording artists across a variety of genres, smoking is permitted on the upstairs rooftop only.
🅿️ Parking Logistics
There is free street parking on Burbank Blvd and on the residential side streets. After parking your vehicle, kindly meet us at the front entrance.
📁 Stems & delivery
We keep careful archives (MM.DD.YYYY — session # — song #). We’ll gladly send stems anytime via WeTransfer within 3 business days if you provide the exact original file name!
🎙️ Can I book without an engineer?
Unfortunately, no. Every session must include one of our in-house engineers (landlord/liability rules).
⏱️ I record and work very fast. Can I record more than one song per hour?
We never rush the process. You can record up to one song per hour max.
🎤 What DAW do you use?
We primarily rely on our industry-standard vocal chains and avoid digital mixing. We do analog EQ & compression with the Neve 1073SPX Analog Pre-Amp & EQ and the TUBE-TECH CL 1B Analog Tube Compressor, respectively. Our engineers use either FL Studio or Pro Tools for the final digital effects.
🛠️ Analog-first — why it matters
A great analog signal is everything — digital mixing introduces harshness. The infamous Neumann U87 Microphone → Neve 1073 Pre-Amp & EQ → legendary TUBE-TECH CL 1B Analog Tube Compressor comprise our sound-booth and industry-standard vocal chain. If you’re coming from BandLab or basic home-studio setups, this is the next level — affordable access to real, industry-standard analog sound.