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Re: What price for sound recording?

Subject: Re: What price for sound recording?
From: "paulvirostek" paulvirostek
Date: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:35 am ((PDT))
Hi Jason,

I sell my own sound library via various websites.  The rate varies widely but 
is generally determined by 1) scarcity 2) quality of recording/mastering and 3) 
popularity.  And rarely duration and sample rate.

In your case, I would suggest finding a comparable sound on sonomic.com, 
sound-effect.com or sounddogs.com.  These sites will give you a rough idea what 
a similar sound would cost.

If your sound is special in any way, or your are providing a special service to 
your client (i.e. consulting on how to use the sound) mark it up from the base 
rate.  It sounds like your recording is indeed special because it comes from a 
very specific location which your client requires.

Also, it depends if they are using the sound just for the typical 
synchronization license (most flexible license) as compared to buying outright 
ownership of the sound (for which I would suggest you multiply the base rate).

There's no simple answer - but a good place to start is to see what your 
competition is charging.

Hope this is helpful.

Paul Virostek
www.airbornesound.com

--- In  "jasonpudd" <> wrote:
>
> Does anybody know what to charge a client for a sound recording?  I have a 
> developer express an interest in buying one of my recordings for use on a 
> website and in a presentation center for an urban land development.  It is a 
> recording in a forest of spring pre-dawn bird songs near their development.
> 
> I combine my recording with my photos for conservation work but this is the 
> first time anybody has asked to buy a recording only from me.  I believe this 
> is similar to copyright use as per photos, which I understand, but what I 
> don't know is what to charge.  Is there a scale or similar guidelines to use 
> for this purpose?  Does anybody have any advice?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jason
>








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