[atlantaprog] Re: Cheapness

> I'm curious about something.  Many ARIA bands have put out at least 
> one cd.
> How much did you spend to do it, both on direct costs like mastering 
> and
> duplication, and indirect costs like buying your own recording 
> equipment
> (not including personal gear like instruments and amps)?

Not counting recording gear (ie computer, mixer, mics, software, etc.) 
since I already had that stuff - our CD cost $1500 for 
manufacturing/printing. I did the design myself and got the film output 
free at the company I was working for at the time. I also did the 
mastering. Another major expense however is promotion! I've probably 
spent at least 500 on postage, ads, etc. and I've sent out promo copies 
all over the place. Also, don't foget the time it takes to do all of 
this promotion/distribution stuff. That is the weakest link with most 
indie releases.
AWG

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