Recording studio · Haarlemmerbuurt
Clear recordings, minutes from Centraal
For vocalists, bands, podcasters and producers: isolated booth, live room and control room with an engineer on every booked session. Rates are online; you get a written quote before you confirm.
What we record here
In a former warehouse on Grote Bickersstraat we work on vocals and speech, live band takes, offline mixing, mastering and table podcasts. The engineer who reads your email also sets the mics and delivers your files.
We work by appointment Mon–Fri 10–22, Sat 11–18. Need evenings or Sundays? Message us via contact — an off-hours slot is often possible when the diary allows.
- 3rooms: live room, booth and control
- 42 m²live room for ensemble recording
- 32mic and preamp channels
- 30 %deposit on confirmation
Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Centraal it is about a twelve-minute walk via Haarlemmerdijk; bus 22 serves Haarlemmerdijk (Bickersgracht stop). The entrance is on Grote Bickersstraat, next to the courtyard bike parking.
Services and rates
Five lines, each with its own page: workflow, what is included, rates and FAQ. Start at the overview or jump to vocals, band, mixing, mastering or podcast.
Vocal and speech recording
An isolated booth, several microphones and an engineer who watches your takes and guides you.
€85 · Studio hour
Live band recording
Live room with drum isolation, multiple rooms at once and monitoring for the whole ensemble.
€135 · Studio hour
Mixing
Offline mix in our control room: balances, edits, automation and reference checks on several speakers.
€240 · Per song (up to 48 tracks)
Mastering
Final loudness, sequencing and export for streaming, vinyl or broadcast — with one free revision round.
€95 · Per song (stereo)
Podcast and dialogue recording
Table setup for two to four voices, same-day editing and export in your podcast format.
€165 · Session (2 hours, 2 voices)
From idea to session
Request
Via the form, phone or email: project, number of songs or episodes, and rough dates.
Quote
Within 2 working days: proposed slot, price based on our rates and the revisions you need.
Confirmation
After you accept the quote and pay the 30 % deposit, the session is firm. See terms and conditions for cancellation.
Recording and delivery
You work in the studio; we deliver agreed files. Session material is kept 24 months on our servers.
Studio since 2019 in Haarlemmerbuurt
Nikausync has focused from the start on recordings where you can hear what is happening: band members in one room, singers behind glass, mixers who can listen without guessing. The live room is 42 m²; the booth 12 m².
More about the rooms, team and directions on about us.
- Up to 6 musicians at once in the live room
- Engineer present for every booked session
- Files stored 24 months after wrap
Prices incl. VAT
On services every unit is listed excl. and incl. 21 % VAT. Example: vocal studio hour from €85.
- Vocal and speech recording €85 · Studio hour
- Live band recording €135 · Studio hour
- Mixing €240 · Per song (up to 48 tracks)
- Mastering €95 · Per song (stereo)
- Podcast and dialogue recording €165 · Session (2 hours, 2 voices)
Deposit 30 % on booking, offset against the balance. Business clients: payment term 14 days after invoice. Full conditions in our terms and conditions.
Guides
Practical notes on preparing your voice, band budgets, mix delivery formats and music rights in podcasts. Start at the guides hub.
Before the booth · 4 min read
Prepare your voice for a studio session
A strong take starts days before you stand at the microphone. This guide is for singers, rappers, voice-over artists and podcast hosts booking vocal and speech recording with us in the Haarlemmerbuurt.
Band budget · 5 min read
Budget band recording without surprises
Tracking live in Amsterdam needs planning: space, isolation, monitoring and honest time per song. This guide helps bands and producers estimate live band recording at Nikausync and save hours in our live room.
Mix export · 5 min read
Understanding mix delivery formats and stems
After tracking you need to know which file goes where: streaming, vinyl cut, video or podcast insert. This guide explains how Nikausync delivers mixes and which choices affect mixing and optional mastering.
Questions before you book
Short answers; detail lives on FAQ.
How fast do you reply to a request?
Usually within 2 working days, with a time proposal and written quote. No reply? Call +31 20 244 89 17 or email [email protected].
What does a half-day band session cost?
Four hours live room and engineer: €480 incl. VAT. Extra hours at €135 on the band page.
How many mix revisions are included?
By default 2 written revision rounds per song; extra hours at €75. Details on mixing.
Can I reschedule for free?
More than 7 days before: free reschedule or cancel. Closer to the date, rules in our terms apply.
How do you deliver files?
Secure download or to your drive after the session. We keep projects 24 months, then delete unless agreed otherwise.
Recording in Amsterdam?
Tell us about your session
Briefly describe your project and preferred dates: within 2 working days you receive a slot proposal and written quote, no obligation.