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MIME Unit is a sound production cum recording studio based in the east of Singapore. It focuses on the niche market of budget recording for bands and musical artists who need quality sounding recordings without the substantially high budget that it takes to fund for such a project.

It does not pretend to be the best there is, neither does it humble itself by claiming to be the worst. It offers what it offers: using good yet affordable equipment, and a decade of sound experience to produce good quality sound recordings that bands and artists can be proud of, yet at a price that is almost as affordable as going to a few weeks of jamming sessions.

If you and/or your bands are students, in full-time national service, folks who earn enough to feed a family but not feed a passion, or just someone who is looking for a cheaper alternative in general, MIME Unit is for you.

Our Services

• recording
• mixing
• producing
• web/print design
• music video production
• audio advice/training

Armen Rizal Rahman interest in music caught fire when he first dabbled with audio editing and sound producing during his studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The idea of being able to manipulate sound was fascinating to him, and soon begins the journey that took him further and deeper into the arts of audio. Armed with a minimally equipped personal desktop computer, and a karaoke microphone, he produced two demos in the space of two years (Orbital Nocturne and A Prologue to Genre), under a pseudo identity, Ubermensch... More

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Basic facts and FAQ about MIME Unit, its services, and what it all means to you as a musician or recording artist.

For further queries, please contact us at mime-unit@hotmail.com

• Thou shalt be punctual - Quite possibly the most important aspect of recording with MIME Unit is punctuality. It shows your professionalism as an artiste or a band and could really set the mood for the entire session day.

• Thou shalt come well prepared and ready - It's one thing to not come on time.It's another thing to waste time. Even though it might not look like a professional studio, we treat every project like one, so give us the due respect and come prepared for the session. It serves no purpose to waste everyone else's time because you decided to change strings, or start thinking about that solo line just before your recording. Know the song, know your role and bring the equipments necessary to execute it.
  

• Thou shalt refrain from band politics - Nobody likes working with unhealthy tension in the air, even more so the producer who's recording you. So avoid one.
  

• Thou shalt not bring in more people into the premises than necessary - Depending on how many band members there are, and what is required, the producer will allocate how many people and who are allowed to come down for the session in a particular day. Bands are to inform the producer 2 hrs prior to their session should they plan to bring anyone along, and the reason for it. Otherwise, the band will be charged $5 per extra person.

• Thou shalt honor and respect the recording session -Focus is imperative, especially during takes, so unnecessary noises and distractions are not allowed. It's ok to have fun, but if it affects the outcome of the track, discipline needs to be exercised. Nothing is quite annoying to the producer than having a good take spoilt by a phone ringing in the background for example, or having someone frequently going in and out of room. In other words, mind one's behaviour and observe silence when necessary.

• Thou shalt honor and respect the property - Equipments, gears, and other items that are originally in the studio belongs to the studio. It is the private property of the owner of the studio. If you respect the owner, you respect the items. It's basic courtesy. Failure to do so can incure more cost than necessary to the band, or even worse, a ban from the studio premise with no refunds entertained. Also, MIME Unit will not hesitate to make a police report for items that are stolen from the premise, so do not attempt to test your luck.

• Thou shalt honor and respect the producer - It's never an easy thing to record a song. It takes time and tries to come up with something perfect for your part. Now imagine having to sit through every recording of instrument and parts and having to continue working long after the band has left. Hence, it is unavoidable that the energy and stress will take its toll on the producer. He is after all human, so don't expect miracles to happen on something that cannot be fixed, or demand for the impossible.

• Thou shalt honor and respect the due payment - Money is always a touchy issue. Not everybody has it. Those who have, not everyone is willing to part with it. But survival of a business depends on the money that comes in, thus it will help the business if the due amount is paid on time (refer to the Payment section of this site for details).

• Thou shalt keep the place clean - Food is allowed. Drinks are allowed. Trash is allowed. However, clear them before leaving.

• Thou shalt not smoke in the studio - Smoking is not allowed within the recording area, though there is a small smoking area outside the apartment that can be used for your cigaratte breaks.

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