• Audio Services at Ear FX = $125/hour (includes Sound Design, Sweetening, Editing or Mixing).
• Audio Services from your Pro Tools equipped facility = $55 to $75 (depending on non-air, air, web only, etc).
• One-time Flat Fee = A flat fee can also be worked out to fit any budget limitations.

HOW TO ESTIMATE THE TIME YOU NEED
A project that already has music placed in and most of the sound effects, requiring stereo mixing of dialog, VO, music and a few additional sounds, can take a full 8 hour day for every 20 minutes of the program. When there are many details to address to get the audio in shape, every 15 minutes of a show or documentary will take one full 8 hour day. This all depends on how intense your sound design (sound effects) needs are and how much clean up work the sound files need for pops, clicks and noise issues. For example, it can easily take 2 full days for every 15 minutes of program for a film that requires very INVOLVED sound effects work. Similarly, a 60 second radio spot can also take a full day depending on the scheduling of voice talent, sound design needs and delivery specifications such as how many different versions are required. However, It can take as little as 4 hours to mix a 30 second television spot. Please keep in mind that time must also be allotted for assembling the elements, versions and out-putting. For an "Audio Book", calculate 1 hour for every 2 pages - which includes the whole recording, editing and mixing process.

SURROUND SOUND MIXES
A 3 minute 5.1 trailer can also take a full day. Part of that day includes making the needed subs and making sure the delivery specifications and formats are attended to.

HOW YOUR SESSION IS PAID FOR
Customarily a deposit of half of the total time-estimated cost is all that is required for Ear FX to start working on your project. Upon your final approval of our work, your balance will be due and then your project will be delivered. In most cases we will invoice you. We accept money orders or bank certified checks. If you prefer, you are welcome to pay via Paypal to shawn@EarFX.com.