What Mastering Does (And Why It Matters)
I offer mastering audio services at competitive pricing using world class analog and digital tools. Mastering can be loosely defined as the fine-tuning of levels and equalization of a track, preparing it for replication and broadcast. This includes creating desired fade in/outs, optimizing the average and peak volume levels of a track, using compression, equalization and adjusting stereo width to achieve a level that’s consistent with other recordings. You'll get:
- Loudness + Competitive Level
- Clarity and Polish
- Glue and Cohesion
- Translation across speakers
- Final quality control
Levels? What Levels?
What level should your mixes be at to deliver for mastering? As long as your mixes allow room to work, and cover the noise floor, then you're in a good range. I would recommend mixing at -23 dB LUFS, or having your peaks be between -18dB and -3dB.
Services Offered:
- Mastering using world class analog and digital tools
- Mastering individual songs for single release
- Mastering full records for balanced continuity
- Creation of DDP file with appropriate spacing and info for duplication
- Uploading to International streaming services like iTunes and Spotify
How it works:
- Include sample rate/bit depth in file name
- Upload your mix
- I master and send to you
- Review
- Once approved, files are delivered