Need your project mastered? We can do that!
We also provide a DDP image via Sonoris Software to send off to the duplication plant, if needed. Rates are $10/min, with a $50.00 minimum. Here is some information that will be useful before submitting songs for mastering:
Eliminate Noise on the Mix
• As you go through your mix eliminate any noise or pops that may be in each track.
• Use fades as necessary to cut out any spots that may just be containing recorded noise.
• If this is done in the mix stage within each track it will keep the overall noise level down when the I begin the mastering process.
Keep Your Mix Clean + Dynamic
• Overusing processors especially dynamic processors (compressors) on the master bus can destroy a mix and make it difficult, if not impossible create a great sounding master.
• Unless there’s a specific sound of a master bus processor desired for the mix, it’s best to keep the master buss free of outboard processing or plugins.
File Submission
• The two most popular file types for mastering are: WAV and AIFF. Both of these file types are lossless (non-compresses/converted), and we are able to work with either.
• When submitting a mix for mastering, the file should be kept in the same resolution as it was mixed in (no down conversions). For Example, a song mixed at 24bit 96kHz should be submitted as a 24bit 96kHz file (WAV or AIFF).
• Let us know the correct song order. This also includes how you want words and titles capitalized, punctuated, etc …
NOTE: per CD Red Book standards, some characters are not allowed for CD Text. Best to stick to ASCII characters.
• If this is for vinyl or cassette (yes… cassette….), please let me know what is Side A and Side B.
• Important: Lossy file formats should never be used when submitting an audio file for mastering. For example, NO MP3s….
Levels
• The loudest part in a mix should peak at no more that -3db on the master bus. In fact, less is more… -5db to -10db is great.
• There should never be a limiter set on the master bus. Final dynamic control and level should be left to the mastering engineer. This allows the engineer to create the proper dynamic level for CD, Vinyl, and Streaming Services
What you’ll get in the end
A DDP image to submit to duplication plants (CD, Vinyl, Cassette). Will need to know what sample and bit rate are desired.
• Individual song WAV files for submission to streaming platforms. Single WAV file of the songs/project (if requested)
Send files via WeTransfer.
Send files via Dropbox.