Recording studio · Overtoom 141
Capture it before the night ends
Vocals, live bands, mixing, mastering and podcasts under one roof in Oud-West. Engineers on every session, prices online, and a written quote before you commit.
How we work at Obligerpath
Obligerpath has been on Overtoom since 2019, with a 28 m² live room and 2 iso booths. We serve artists, podcasters and labels who want clear files and predictable costs.
You share the goal and references; we propose timing, mic choices and a budget. Once you accept the quote and pay the deposit, your slot is locked. Room details are on About us.
- 18microphones and DI paths ready
- 14 m²dedicated vocal booth
- 8headphone mixes for live takes
- 30 %deposit to confirm booking
Five services, one address
From first take to master: each service has its own page with workflow, inclusions and FAQ. Start at Services and rates.
Vocal recording
Isolated booth, engineer and backline for vocals and spoken word.
€95 · per hour
Mixing
Balance, space and dynamics for singles, EPs and albums.
€185 · per track
Mastering
Final polish for streaming, download and vinyl-ready masters.
€78 · per track
Podcast recording
Table setup for two to four voices, including basic edit prep.
€88 · per hour
Band recording
Live room for drums, bass and amps with multiple iso booths.
€115 · per hour
From enquiry to session
- 01
Enquiry
Via contact, 020 737 0842 or [email protected]: service, duration, references and possible dates.
- 02
Quote
Within 2 working days you receive a slot, price incl. VAT and terms.
- 03
Confirmation
After you accept and pay the 30 % deposit, the booking is firm. See terms and conditions.
- 04
Delivery
You leave with working files; we keep sessions for 12 months on our servers.
Two rooms, line of sight to the mix
The live room fits drums, bass and amps together; vocals go in a 14 m² booth. In the control room engineers hear what you hear, with 8 headphone feeds for everyone tracking.
Meet the team on About us: Sanne de Vries coordinates sessions; mixing and mastering run through dedicated engineers. Up to 6 people at once so sessions stay focused.
- Street-level entrance at Overtoom 141
- Mon–Fri 10–22, Sat 11–18 by appointment
- Mixing includes 2 revision rounds
Rates incl. VAT
All site prices include 21 % VAT. Example: Vocal recording from €95 per hour.
- Vocal recording€95 · per hour
- Mixing€185 · per track
- Mastering€78 · per track
- Podcast recording€88 · per hour
- Band recording€115 · per hour
Excl. VAT amounts are on the services page. Deposit 30 % on booking; business clients pay within 14 days of invoice. Cancel free up to 7 days ahead — see terms.
Guides
Practical notes on vocal prep, stem delivery, LUFS and podcast budgets. Browse all guides.
Vocal prep · 3 min read
Prepare your voice for a booth session
Calm preparation protects paid studio time. This guide is for singers, rappers and voice-over artists booking Vocal recording at Obligerpath — isolated booth, engineer, pop filter and headphone foldback included.
Stem delivery · 3 min read
Deliver stems for a professional mix
Clean stem exports save hours in the control room. How to hand off material for Mixing at Obligerpath — from your home DAW or after tracking in our rooms.
LUFS guide · 3 min read
Understand LUFS before you master
Streaming services adjust playback level; mastering turns your mix into a release that survives normalization. What we measure for Mastering in Amsterdam — and what you can check at home.
Before you visit
Short answers; detail lives in FAQ.
How fast do you reply to an enquiry?
We aim for within 2 working days with a slot and quote. If we cannot meet that, we tell you via [email protected].
What does an hour of vocal recording cost?
Vocal recording is €95 per hour incl. VAT, engineer included. Half and full days are on the vocal page.
Can I collect files later?
We archive sessions for 12 months, then delete the project folder unless you request an extension in writing.
How do I cancel a session?
More than 7 days ahead: free. Later, a fee up to 50 % of the session fee applies; see terms.
Do you offer mix and master only?
Where can I park?
We are at Overtoom 141, a short walk from the Overtoom stop (GVB tram 1 and 7). From Amsterdam Centraal, allow about twenty minutes on tram 1 towards Osdorp. There is on-street paid parking and bicycle racks; the entrance is at street level beside the large front windows. For loading questions, contact us before your session.
Overtoom · Amsterdam
We are at Overtoom 141, a short walk from the Overtoom stop (GVB tram 1 and 7). From Amsterdam Centraal, allow about twenty minutes on tram 1 towards Osdorp. There is on-street paid parking and bicycle racks; the entrance is at street level beside the large front windows.
Recording in Amsterdam?
Talk through your next session
Tell us what you want to capture: we reply within 2 working days with a slot proposal and written quote, no obligation.