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Recording Studios

OPERA America's National Opera Center offers affordable, state-of-the-art recording studios in Midtown Manhattan for making your next vocal or instrumental recording.

Choose from audio or video options, single or multi-camera angles, and hourly or multiday sessions — all with state-of-the-art equipment and regularly tuned pianos. Build a customized recording package with direction and editing by a professional recording engineer.

  • Large and medium room options, customizable to budget, with versatile setups for solo/accompanied artists or ensembles
  • State-of-the-art recording equipment and professional engineer included or conduct your own self-managed recording with personal equipment in any room
  • Flexible packages beginning at just one hour
  • Recording delivered within 10 business days
  • Regularly tuned grand pianos (Yamaha and Steinway)
  • Acoustically balanced rooms with sound paneling
  • Add-on warm-up space and accompanist recommendations available
  • Single and multi-camera live streaming available
  • Centrally located near more than a dozen subway lines, Amtrak, PATH, bus lines, and airport shuttles
  • Onsite amenities include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, lounge, water fountains, and vending machines

 

Recording Rates

Audio recordings start at $210 per hour and video recordings start at $255 per hour. For full options and pricing, download the Rental Overview.

Available to individuals and organizations working in opera, musical theater, chamber music, choruses, piano performance, spoken word, and other disciplines.

Book Your Next Recording Today

Contact us at Reservations@operaamerica.org or 212.796.8630 to schedule your next recording at the National Opera Center.

Recommended Recording Studios

Book Your Recording

Contact us at Reservations@operaamerica.org or 212.796.8630 to schedule your next recording at the National Opera Center.

Marc A. Scorca Hall

CAPACITY
15 Basic / 72 Premium

The centerpiece of the National Opera Center, Marc A. Scorca Hall offers you an impressive yet intimate space for performances, recitals, auditions, and recordings. The acoustically excellent venue features a regularly tuned Yamaha 7’ grand piano, raised stage with theatrical lighting, professional audio-visual recording, projecting and streaming systems, and a green room.

Learn more about Scorca Hall

Hourly Rates
Basic
Member: $156 Standard: $208
Premium
Member: $181 Standard: $233
Rehearsal Hall

CAPACITY
15 Basic / 60 Premium

The Rehearsal Hall allows you the creative flexibility of running a workshop, producing a chamber concert, holding auditions, or hosting a special event. The adaptable space features a regularly tuned Steinway Hamburg D 9' grand piano, adjustable lighting, and a professional built-in audio-visual recording system.

Learn more about the Rehearsal Hall

Hourly Rates
Basic
Member: $105 Standard: $140
Premium
Member: $125 Standard: $160

Contact us at Reservations@operaamerica.org or 212.796.8630 to book your next recording.

The National Opera Center is located in Midtown Manhattan at 330 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor, at the corner of 29th Street. Learn more.