- Carousel Studios
- Flat Black Studios (Rural Recording Resort)
- The Sound Box
- Clay B. Studios
- Metro Studios
- Radio Garage Production
- Speed of Sound
- The Sonic Factory Recording Studio
- Catamount Recording Inc
- Forte Studios
- 1. Game Plan
- 2. External Hard Drive
- 3. Powerbank
- 4. Snacks and drinks
- Top 10 Best Recording Studios in Iowa
Carousel Studios
- Jointly owned by Alex Arthur and Derek Steinke, Carousel Studio has three spacious recording rooms custom built for artists who are ready to take their craft to a high level.
- Since its inception, the studio has been home to several of Iowa's local talent. The studio offers exceptional customer services.
- The beauty of the studio gives the right vibe and brings out your creative juice.
- Rated 5.0 stars, with 55 reviews written on Google My Business, many of the reviewers are of the opinion that Carousal Studio is one of a kind and you would not regret working with Alex, the Lead Engineer and their other staff.
Website:
https://www.carouselsounds.com/
Email:
Location:
2035 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United State
Services & Cost:
- Voiceover
- Full-Band Recording
- Commercials
- Jungles
- Production
- Engineering
- Professional Mixing
- Mastering
Visit their website to book the studio and enquire about their rate.
Flat Black Studios (Rural Recording Resort)
- Flat Black Studio is one of the top rated and longest running music recording studios in Iowa.
- Owning some of the best sets of gears and amps, with Pro Tools, they give you the exact sound you want.
- Sited as a resort center, where you could get away from town, relax and have fun while recording the best sound you could imagine, we are sure you would have a great time at the studio.
- Rated 4.9 and over 32 written reviews on Google My Business from their clients, artists are advised to book the studios ahead of time.
Website:
https://www.flatblackstudios.com/
Email:
Location:
5012 540th St SE, Lone Tree, IA 52755, United States
Services & Costs:
- Music Recording
- Engineering
- Songwriting
- Production
Rate:
Studio Booking Per Day | $350 |
3 Full Days | $1000 |
5 Full Days | $1500 |
The Sound Box
- Over 30 reviews and a 4.7star rating on Google My Business. Reviews described the relaxing environment you would enjoy in the studio and how friendly the owners are. You should give them a try if you're around the Cedar Rapids Area of Iowa.
Website:
Location:
1044 Mt Vernon Rd SE Ste A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, United States
Services & Cost:
- Podcasting
- Vocal/Instrument Tracking
- Mastering
- Mixing
- Audio Books
- Audio Post-production
- Commercial Voiceovers
- Forensics
- Music Production
- Sound Design
- Commercial Music
6hrs Session | $300 |
4hrs Session | $200 |
3hrs 30minutes | $175 |
3hrs | $150 |
2hrs 30 minutes | $125 |
2hrs | $100 |
4hrs (After Midnight) | $400 |
3hrs (After Midnight) | $300 |
Book your session at www.TSB.studio, or visit their website.
Clay B. Studios
- Rated 4.7 stars with a total of 33 reviews on Google My Business.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/clayb.studios/
Email:
Location:
2302 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States
Services & Costs:
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Recording
- Music Videos
- Artist Development
Send them a mail to learn about their studio rates.
Metro Studios
- An all in one digital media agency, situated in Hiawatha.
- Always seeking to understand their clients goals for each project so as to give them a 'wow' result, the agency is known all throughout the country for always putting out quality work and have received many awards for their efforts.
- Rated 4.8 stars with 38 Google Reviews.
Website:
https://www.metro-studios.com/
Location:
1350 Sherman Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233, United States
Services & Costs:
- Radio Production
- Voiceover
- Free Consultation
- Photography
- Video Production
- Website Services
- Digital Marketing
Visit the website to learn about their rates.
Radio Garage Production
- Professional award winning sound studio with a 5.0-star rating and 17 Google Reviews.
Website:
Location:
3028 104th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States
Services & Costs:
- Podcasting
- Voiceover
- Broadcast
- Recording
- Editing
- Mixing
- Sound Design
- ADR
- Video Production
- Music Education
Visit their website to learn about the studio's rate.
Speed of Sound
- 5.0-stars rating and 14 Google Reviews. They specialize in Audio production and forensics.
Website:
https://www.speedofsoundia.com/
Email:
Location:
4229 Hickman Rd #3334, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
Services & Cost:
- Live Recording
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Custom Beat
- Voiceover
- Podcasts
- Session Musicians
- Preproduction
- Editing
- Post Production
- Tracking
- Forensics
Visit the website to read more about their rates and booking procedure.
The Sonic Factory Recording Studio
- Known for quality and prioritizing clients' satisfaction, the studio is rated 5.0 and given 16 sterling reviews on Google My Business.
Website:
https://www.sonicfactorystudios.com/
Email:
Location:
1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States
Services & Costs:
- Audio Engineering
- Recording
- Live Recording
- Voiceover Talent (Male and Female)
- Sound Design
- Radio Commercial
- Music Writing
- Full Band
- Mixing
- Audiobooks
Send them mail to learn their rate.
Catamount Recording Inc
- Specializing in Album Recording and Production, Catamount Recording Inc has worked with cllients such as Simon Schuster, SubPop, Columbia, Warner Bros, Grass/BMG, and many other established artists.
- 4.6 star rating and 12 reviews on Google My Business. Most of the reviews are positive.
Website:
http://www.catamountrecording.com/
Email:
Location:
5737 Westminster Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States
Services & Costs:
- Mastering
- Recording
- Production
Send them a mail to learn about their rate.
Forte Studios
- With a client base that is spread widely across the United States, Forte Studio prides itself on taken on all types of music production projects, whether small or big. Rated 5.0 stars and 8 Google Reviews on Google My Business.
Website:
Email:
Location:
927 6th St, Boone, IA 50036, United States
Services & Costs:
- Recording
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Forensic
- Online Mixing and Mastering
- Live Recording
- Sound Restoration
- Audio Engineering School
- Post-production Commercial Audio
- Voiceover
- ADR
Send them a mail to learn about their rates.
Don't Forget Your Recording Session Essentials...
1. Game Plan
You should go in there with a plan of what you want to achieve. This will make it easier on both you and the engineer, and will help keep things moving along.
2. External Hard Drive
Get yourself an external hard drive. This way, you can take your sessions home with you and have a backup in case something goes wrong.
3. Powerbank
You never know when you're going to need a power bank. It's always better to be safe than sorry!
4. Snacks and drinks
Stay hydrated and fueled up so you can perform at your best.