Track Mastering

Mastering, a form of audio post production, is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device, the source from which all copies will be produced.

FULL TRACK MASTERING:

Full track mastering is the final step of audio post-production. The purpose of mastering is to balance sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimise playback across all systems and media formats. Traditionally, mastering is done using tools like equalisation, compression, limiting and stereo enhancement.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • High-end processing.
  • Balancing EQ & Stereo Imaging.
  • Optimal final levels for release delivery.
  • Noise reduction and general audio cleaning.
  • Enhancement of key aspects and overall sound.

PREPPING YOUR PREMASTERS READY FOR MASTERING:

Bounce down or record your track so that the master level meter is hitting anywhere between -3dB and -6dB for clear headroom, ready for the mastering process. Save your files in ‘24bit/32bit – 44.1Khz’ wav format. Name your files: ‘Artist Name’ – ‘Track Name’.

RETURN TIMES:
Single & EP usual return is within 3 Working Days (Mon-Fri).
Albums can take up to 7 Working Days (Mon-Fri).
Please contact us for deadlines.

WHAT’S RETURNED (As Standard):
Main MASTERS
16Bit | 44.1k | Wav | -0.1dBTP |
Mp3 | Reduced File-Size (if needed).

Before & After

Here are some examples of unmastered tracks, as we get them, and the mastered versions. You can hear the difference of what we have done to the them during the mastering process. The low end has added harmonics to the bass as well as the kick drum is more bigger and more powerful, with punch, the mids and high mids are more defined, and the high end is much brighter and crisp.

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