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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

I have a possible ISDN session this week..it would be my first.

Just wondering....is there a minimum you charge for ISDN sessions.... and do you charge something along the lines of an "ISDN charge"---I read somewhere that talent sometimes adds a charge of anywhere between $50-$150 just for the use of their ISDN....and I am assuming the client would originate the call, as well....just wondering! Thanks

davidmonteath · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:16 am Post subject:

If I am required to originate a call, I make a charge of £1 per minute. I don't make any other charge for ISDN, the codec and ISDN lines are there only to facilitate my work, I wouldn't make a separate charge for a mixer or a microphone.

I think most of my clients would freak out if I tried to charge. Gasp

Good luck with the session. Smile

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tackerman · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:18 am Post subject:

As long as they're dialing in I wouldn't charge. It's lumped in w/ the cost of doing business.

imaginator · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:43 am Post subject:

same here. if the studio/client initiates the call, i'm only charging for the VO. the rest is cost of doing biz.

i have had one or two studios flat-out say, "we don't pay long distance charges for outside talent". fortunately, i've only had one or two jobs with those places and never had to make a decision over whether it was worth the expense.

i do know brick-and-mortar studios do add an extra hourly charge to their studio rates for use of isdn, but that's not quite the same thing you're asking about.
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Jeff McNeal · Guest

I'm with both of the above. I don't charge for ISDN since I don't call out for sessions. In fact, I don't even have a long distance account for my ISDN lines. I also require clients to call in for phone patch sessions. So far, nobody has kicked up a fuss. I've been operating this way for over four years now with no issues.

SomeAudioGuy · Contributor III Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Location: LA

Hopefully you would be charging enough for your voice to cover the costs of your business.
That said, I don't think a $1/minute charge is unreasonable if they need you to dial.
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davidmonteath · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:33 am Post subject:

I know people in the UK that charge $2 per minute if they are dialing to the US.
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bobbinbeamo · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:39 am Post subject:

Hi Rob. Congrats on your new ISDN set up and the booking. Definitely always have the client do the dialup. I usually fold the cost of the session into the talent fee.
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

Thanks to everyone for your assistance and good wishes!

This new ISDN equip. etc. has to start earning its keep around here...