Peter Muldoon Music in Strathpine are owned and operated by Peter Muldoon (“We”/”Us”)
Session bookings, times and dates are subject to availability and approval from Peter Muldoon. Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to refuse and reschedule any confirmed bookings. Bookings are not valid until confirmed and deposit paid. A day session is considered to be 8 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Payment is to made by direct deposit only. It is the responsibility of the artist to cover the cost of each session in full. A 20% (minimum $50) deposit is required to confirm all bookings. Where a booking is charged at the hourly rate, the deposit will be $50. The deposit must be paid within 3 days of the booking confirmation. If no deposit is received, the session/s will be cancelled. In the case of special promotions, the deposit may vary. The deposit will be calculated and communicated to the client at the time of the booking. Late payment will lead to an additional fee of $50, and refusal to pay may lead to prosecution.
Failure to produce full payment will also result in the studio withholding session time, all copies of recordings, masters or session files until all fees have been paid and funds have cleared. If the recording session is broken up over a period of time (8hrs+), payment will be required either in advance or in instalments to cover time that has been used. Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to implement these payment terms where applicable.
Normal payment terms for recording packages are: 50% deposit due at the commencement of project and remainder due upon completion of the project, before final mixes or masters are handed off to the client. For all other sessions and services, payment is required as per the 14 day payment terms on the invoice. Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to adjust these terms to suit the client’s circumstances before the project commences. All deposits will be deducted from the final price and this will be reflected on the invoice.
A studio booking may be transferred from one client to another. If someone else wishes to secure time against a booking already on hold, the first client must confirm their booking or relinquish the time. To cancel a confirmed booking we require notice of 48 hours for each day booked (e.g. A 5 day booking requires 10 days or 240 hours notice). Any cancellation of bookings within 48 hours will incur a charge. The “Cancellation Fee” shall be calculated at 50% of the daily studio rate for every day cancelled (the daily studio rate will be calculated based upon the quoted price, including any discounts, offered to the client at the time of the booking).
All deposits are non refundable. No Call/no shows that have paid deposit will result in loss of monies and studio time and deposit is non refundable. If a cancellation is made 48 hours or more before the scheduled session, the session will be rescheduled. Cancellations as a result of extreme circumstances may be rescheduled without incurring any fees. If a session is cancelled after any work has commenced, the work will be charged at the hourly rate for the time spent. If a service, such as mixing or mastering, is cancelled after any work has commenced, the work will be charged at the hourly rate for the time spent. If a service, such as mixing or mastering, is cancelled after the work has been completed, the service will be charged to the client at the full rate of charge.
In any circumstance, the client will be billed for any outstanding costs or fees and refusal to pay may lead to prosecution. All recorded media from a session remains the property of Peter Muldoon Music until payment for services rendered has been received in full. If payment has not been made within 90 days, Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to exploit the recordings to recoup its ‘losses’.
All session files are stored on hard drives for 1 year after session completion, after which time these files are deleted unless otherwise specified. Clients are encouraged to bring a USB Hard Drive (formatted for Mac) for backup and archive purposes of Audio and Session files. The amount of hard drive space required depends on the amount of audio recorded within the session (i.e. track count, song length, resolution etc.). It is important to discuss recording format resolution (such as bit depth and sample rate) with Peter Muldoon prior to commencing the session. Blank CDs are available for purchase at the cost of $5 per CD. A master CD may be produced where required at the cost of $5 for the CD plus time taken to create the master DDP file. Time taken to transfer & backup files is charged at the hourly studio rate.
I have been appointed by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) as an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) manager and therefore have the authority to assign ISRC codes to content recorded in my studio. The ISRC code is a unique 12-character alphanumeric code assigned to each version of a recording. Embedded into each code is the digital metadata for the recordings. This information will travel with the song wherever it goes, so that the correct metadata is applied at all times. This is what the Digital Service Provider (DSP) of your choice will use to ensure that the metadata stays with the songs within the digital and streaming worlds. I will assign ISRC codes to each song recorded, at the conclusion of the project.
Any damage caused to studio equipment due to misuse and abuse will be charged to the artist/band/individual. In the event that any client imposes any wilful damage upon or to Peter Muldoon Music property whilst on the premises, then the client responsible will have to pay in full for whatever damage has been caused. Refusal to pay for breakages will lead to exclusion and prosecution.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure reasonable security, Peter Muldoon Music accepts no liability for loss, theft or damage to clients property, tapes or recording/backup media whilst on our premises. Please make sure that you do not leave personal items unattended and ensure that you take all of your belongings with you when you leave. Peter Muldoon Music is not responsible for any personal items that are lost or damaged on the premises.
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere inside the studio. If you leave the premises to smoke, please ensure that you are a safe distance from the studio and that your cigarette stubs are disposed of appropriately. There is a dedicated smoking area located at the back of the premises. When leaving and entering the building, please remember that the entry door must be kept shut and locked at all times. Any theft or damages that occur as a result of the door being left open will be chargeable to the artist/band.
You are permitted to bring your own food and drink into the studio; however, this must not be placed on any of the equipment under any circumstances. Please store your food and drink in the fridge or kitchen area provided. Any damage caused to studio equipment due to spillages and negligence with food and drink will be charged as per our damages policy above. Please help us to keep the studio tidy by placing any rubbish in the trash bins provided. Illegal drug use is not permitted anywhere on the premises and will be reported to the police.
Peter Muldoon Music | ABN: 63 979 834 137 | [email protected] | www.petermuldoonmusic.com | 0402 345 964 | 5 Ottilie Street, Strathpine, QLD 4500