Ben Adam
Production Sound Mixer / Recordist / Boom Operator
(917) 415-2627 AudioTake2@gmail.com
NON-UNION RATE CARD
DAY RATE:
Commercial / Non-Commercial Labor (Standard + OT)
- $600 for up to a 10 Hr. day
- 1.5x: +10 Hrs. ($80/hr.)
Labor is based on a standard production day beginning at the scheduled call time (with the exception of portal to portal jobs), and includes setup, breaks, and wrapping out once all audio files have been downloaded and verified.
EQUIPMENT / GEAR RENTAL:
Standard ENG Equipment Package: $200/day
Including: Boom, Mixer, Two wireless RF Lav Mics, one hand mic, IFB system 4 receivers, Time code to 4 cameras, Wireless camera hops to two cameras.
PAYMENT: Invoice must be fully paid within 30/60 days of each day worked. If the client prefers, the invoice can be generated from my C-Corp and the payment can be issued to my company (All Man Corp.) for all services rendered, labor and gear rental combined.
LATE FEE: A charge worth 5% of the invoice total will be issued every month based on the 30/60 day arrangement, until full payment has been remitted.
CANCELLATIONS: Termination of the shoot within 24 hours of the production date requires a payment of $450.
INSURANCE: At client’s request, I can provide a workers compensation insurance certificate for a policy purchased for me by All Man Corp.
OTHER: At client’s request I will sign a Deal Demo, an NDA or an independent contractor contract. Form I-9, Form W-4 and a copy of my U.S. passport are also available.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
DELIVERABLES: Two copies of the audio will be provided: Broadcast-ready polyphonic wave files (“WAV”) in 24-bit / 48 kHz resolution (unless otherwise specified) and an MP3 copy for transcription via SD or CF Card. Production must provide a computer and hard drive(s) for files to be transferred to at the end of each day. I will maintain a copy of audio for 30 days after completion.
EXTRAS: Additional equipment requested on site shall be billed on an à la carte basis.
PORTAL TO PORTAL: Ben Adam’s cost for transportation (Uber, public transport, car rental) to shoots located outside of NYC (the five boroughs) shall be added to Ben’s invoice with receipts and paid by client. The clock time starts as soon as I leave the house and ends when I return home for jobs that are outside of NYC.
TRAVEL DAYS: 50% of my labor rate plus per diem at current GSA rates. Production must pay for all travel-related expenses including but not limited to airfare, carnets, lodging, and general transportation.
REVISIONS: Any and all modifications to this agreement must be rendered in a new contract.