Sound Engineer Invoice Template
Create professional sound engineer invoices for live events and studio work with clear day rates, hourly setup, and deliverables. This sound engineer invoice template supports mixing and mastering per track, equipment rentals, travel/load-in fees, and project references—ideal for audio engineers and sound technicians. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.
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What to Include on a Sound Engineer Invoice
Sound engineer invoices should clearly separate live event labor from studio deliverables so clients understand what they’re paying for.
Client and project details- Client name and contact
- Event/project name
- Service date(s)
- Venue or studio name
- Day rate or hourly engineering
- Setup and soundcheck time
- Load-in/load-out (if billed)
- Additional hours/overtime (if applicable)
- Mixing (per track) or hourly
- Mastering (per track)
- Editing/cleanup (if billed)
- Deliverables (final WAV/MP3, stems, alternate versions)
- Equipment rental (PA, mics, monitors)
- Travel
- Revisions beyond included scope
- Subtotal, tax, total due
- Payment terms and instructions
Sound Engineer Pricing Models: Day Rate, Hourly, and Per Track
Audio professionals invoice using a few common pricing models depending on the job type.
1) Day rate (live events)
Common for concerts and events. Includes a defined service window, plus overtime.
2) Hourly rate
Used for smaller gigs, setup-only work, or flexible studio sessions.
3) Per track (studio)
Mixing and mastering are often billed per track to match deliverables.
4) Package pricing
Bundles like “EP mixing (5 tracks) + mastering” for predictable billing.
Your invoice should make the model obvious and label deliverables so clients can approve quickly.
Deliverables and Revisions (Prevent Scope Creep)
Studio clients often request changes after delivery. Listing deliverables and revision expectations helps prevent billing issues.
Deliverables examples- Final master WAV files
- MP3 reference versions
- Instrumental or clean versions
- Stems (optional add-on)
- Include a “Deliverables” field that lists what’s included
- Add “Additional revisions” as a line item if you charge beyond an included round
Equipment Rentals and Travel Fees
Some sound engineers also provide equipment or travel to venues.
Common add-ons- PA system rental
- Microphone package rental
- Monitor rental
- Travel/load-in fee
- Parking (pass-through)