Rehearsal recording
Rehearse in a 42 m² live room at Noelpulse in Vienna-Margareten while we record multitrack — so you can hear tempo, dynamics, and arrangement at home with clarity.
Rehearsal rooms are loud and misleading. Rehearsal recording at Noelpulse pairs a real band setup with discreet capture: overheads, spots, and DIs without stopping the flow. Use it while songs evolve, parts get tested, or setlists firm up.
The room ties into 24 patch points for backline routing; stems can feed mixing or vocal recording afterward. Book via contact. We keep volume neighbour-friendly — see terms and conditions. Rates current as of 15 October 2026.
Workflow
Planning
Line-up, volume, and track count agreed upfront so mics, DIs, and inputs are ready.
Mic setup
Kick, snare, overheads, amps, and DI — roughly thirty minutes, then you play.
Rehearse
You run material as usual; we roll and stop takes on your cue.
Export
Multitrack WAV or session export by arrangement, usually same-day download link.
Bands and projects
Rock, pop, jazz, songwriter bands, anything with drums and electric instruments where live interaction matters. Not a substitute for meticulous album tracking, but an honest snapshot of where you are. Minimum age 16 for contracts; younger musicians need guardian arrangements discussed with us first.
Electronic-only acts without live drums may prefer hourly mixing or vocal recording instead — tell us your setup so we do not overbook mics you will not use.
The live room
About 42 m², wood floor, treated walls, daylight — space for kit, bass amp, and two guitar rigs without constant resets. Piano and covered amps are on site; bring your favourite snare or pedalboard if you like. One of 3 rooms at Noelpulse in Wien-Margareten.
The 18 m² lounge lets you break between sets without leaving the building — handy in rain or when rewriting a setlist on paper.
Recording approach
We document the rehearsal, not mix a live album on the spot. Typical: drum overheads plus spots, bass DI and amp, guitar amps, optional keys DI. Vocal bleed from singing along is expected; isolated vocals belong in vocal recording afterward.
Monitor in the control room or use headphone mixes for the drummer as needed. Levels stay moderate so dynamics remain usable later.
Bring
- Instruments, sticks, strings, spare snare
- Setlist with tempo notes
- Reference if arrangement questions are open
- Ear protection — we have some; yours is fine
Parking in Margareten is limited; public transport: Take U4 to Pilgramgasse, then walk about 7 minutes via Rechte Wienzeile toward Stapelgasse. Alternatively tram 6 or 18 to Margaretengürtel / Kettenbrückengasse, then a short walk.. Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–19:00, Saturday by appointment 11:00–16:00, closed Sunday..
Delivery and next steps
After the session you get multitrack WAV (24-bit / 48 kHz) or a rough mix for quick band sharing — whichever we agreed. Archived 24 months at Noelpulse, then deleted. Release quality needs mixing and mastering as separate steps.
Editing (tuning, timing) is outside the rehearsal rate; Mia Hofer or Lukas Berger can quote if needed.
Rates and duration
| Option | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | flexible | €65 |
| Block | 4 hours incl. setup | €240 |
Net hourly: €54.17. Setup is inside the block; extra hours after the block bill at the hourly rate. Deposit 30% on larger first bookings. Free cancel 5 days ahead — terms.
Volume and house rules
We sit in a residential area — sustained extreme SPL is avoided. For very loud genres, talk to us first; smaller kits or electronic drums sometimes suffice to test arrangement. No alcohol in session; respectful behaviour — standard for Noelpulse GmbH.
Your gear remains your responsibility; studio liability per disclaimer. Privacy: privacy policy.
Combine with other services
Many bands add vocals after a run-through or send stems to mixing. Podcast teams usually fit podcast production better. Overview: services, FAQ, about.
Replies within 2 business days: email or phone.
Before your first booking
Common questions: backline — basic gear is on site, bring signature tones; vocals — captured with bleed, not booth-isolated, so plan vocal recording for release tracks; files — multitrack WAV is standard, phone-friendly rough mix optional.
Returning bands often book the same four-hour block monthly to compare progress — file names include date and song so you hear whether tempo and dynamics actually tightened. Unsure about setup? Message via contact with line-up and genre; we suggest mic plans and a realistic song count for the block.
Included
- 42 m² live room
- Multitrack capture during rehearsal
- Standard mic setup for typical line-up
- Engineer in the control room
- WAV export of tracks
- Download link
- Secure archive 24 months
Questions & answers
Is this a finished album session?
No — it is a rehearsal capture to judge arrangement. Detailed tracking with many takes needs longer sessions, other services, or a follow-up block here.
How many songs in four hours?
With tight material, often four to eight run-throughs; new songs fewer. Quality over quantity — we can extend with extra hourly time if the block runs short.
Can we bring our amps?
Yes. House amps exist; discuss power, floor space, and volume limits beforehand via email.
Breaks in the block?
Short breaks yes, inside rehearsal time. Long meal breaks reduce effective recording time — plan realistically. The lounge offers water and a quiet corner to reset ears before the next run-through.
Difference from vocal recording?
Rehearsal recording is the whole band in the live room; vocal recording is isolated, guided vocals in the booth — often the next step.
Other services
Vocal recording
Guided vocal sessions in an isolated booth with monitoring and overdub workflow.
€95 · per hour
Mixing
Mixing your multitrack projects with clear references, revisions, and stem-ready exports.
€280 · per track
Mastering
Finishing for streaming, download, and vinyl with documented target LUFS and alternate versions.
€120 · per track
Podcast production
Multitrack capture, edit, and loudness for episodic shows — on site or hybrid.
€110 · per hour
Recording in Vienna?
Tell us about your session
A short outline is enough: we reply within 2 working days with a slot and a written quote.