Studio Tour Checklist Guide
🦊 The Fox & The Frequency
How to Tour a Recording Studio with Purpose
Once upon a mixdown, a clever fox wandered into a maze of studios. Some had glitter, some had grit. But only one tuned into the fox’s true sound.
At Brit Fox Studios, we believe a studio tour should reveal more than just gear—it should reveal fit, flow, and future sound. Whether you’re searching "recording studios near me" or "music studios near me", asking the right questions will help you book the best session possible.
🎤 Creative Fit & Collaboration
- Do you work with artists in [your genre] often?
- How hands-on are you during vocal tracking?
- What’s your approach to vocal production?
⚙️ Technical Insight
- What’s your go-to vocal chain?
- Do you tune vocals manually or in real-time?
- Do you comp takes or have the artist choose?
⏱ Workflow & Efficiency
- What’s your ideal session flow?
- Can you work quickly under pressure?
- Do you offer a rough mix at the end?
💽 Session File Handling
- Can I get stems or a rough mix same-day?
- How do you handle file backups?
- Do I get the session files if I switch studios?
✨ Extras & Value
- Do you offer creative input or arrangement help?
- Can you connect me with producers or mixers?
- Is mastering included?
✅ Studio Tour Checklist
1. Sound Quality & Gear
- Listen to sample mixes
- Ask about monitoring and acoustics
- Check DAWs, plug-ins, signal chain
2. Engineer & Workflow
- Meet the engineer
- Ask about collaboration style
- Understand their recording/mixing approach
3. Studio Environment
- Check acoustics and vocal isolation
- Evaluate lighting and vibe
- Inspect equipment condition
4. Business & Booking
- Get clear on rates and policies
- Ask about deposit and cancellation terms
- Can you dry-hire the space?
5. Add-On Services
- Mixing, mastering, tuning options
- Support with licensing, distribution
- Social or visual content support
6. Bonus Questions
- Is the tour fee credited to your first session?
- Any discounts for bulk bookings or referrals?
- Exclusive perks like playlists or sync ops?