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Instrument recording studio in Cairo: oud, guitar, strings, winds and percussion

In shortShout Studios records live instruments with a sound engineer in an acoustically treated room in Almaza, Heliopolis, using Neumann U87 and TLM 103 microphones and Neve 1073 preamps. Book studio hours on the calendar; pricing is quoted per session.

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  • Oud & qanun
  • Guitar & bass
  • Strings
  • Winds
  • Percussion
  • Keys

What can you record with us?

Bring your instrument and we place the right microphones for it. Typical sessions:

  • Oud, qanun and nay for Arabic arrangements
  • Acoustic and electric guitar, bass
  • Violin, cello and string sections
  • Trumpet, sax and other winds
  • Tabla, riq, cajón and drum overdubs
  • Piano and keyboards

How should I prepare for an instrument session?

Tune and restring a day before, bring the backing track and a click or tempo map, and know your parts. Session musicians who play for several songs save time and cost by booking a longer block.

Questions people ask us

How much does it cost?

It is quoted per project. Book a consultation on the calendar or message us on WhatsApp with the details and we send a written quote.

Can you record a whole band?

Tell us the line-up when booking and we plan the session; larger groups may be recorded in parts.

Do I get the raw files?

Yes, you take the session files at the end.

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Pick an available day and time on the calendar and confirm from your account. We confirm your booking as soon as possible.

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