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AUDIO CD MASTERING | MIXING SERVICE
We provide a major-label Mastering and Mixing service for your Audio CD project.
The CD mastering process generally involves:
- Discussing the project with the client to determine requirements;
- Analysis of the project to identify style/genre characteristics;
- Song-by-song analysis to identify sonic weak points and strengths;
- Determining what type of processing chain suits the project best – all digital, all analog, digital/analog combination (compression, EQ, stereo enhancement, limiting, etc.);
- Determining methods to make the individual songs fit seamlessly onto the final master;
- Creating level consistency throughout the master;
- Cleaning up unwanted noise (hiss, clicks, pops, buzz, etc.) where and when necessary and possible;
- Inserting appropriate amount of spacing in between each song;
- Inserting ISRC, UPC, Copyright info, Artist Name, Label info, etc., information where available;
- Sample rate conversion if necessary;
- Sequencing tracks into proper order;
- Word length reduction (dithering);
- Burning master to Red Book specifications suitable for CD replication;
- Error checking and Quality Control (QC).
If you are not sure about what exactly CD mastering will do for your material, feel free to send us a song so we can master a 30-45 second clip free of charge. There is no better way to tell what a CD mastering facility can do with your material than have them master a sample.
If you want a sample CD mastering, please contact us for instructions. The turnaround time for samples is generally one to two weeks. If you are on a tight schedule and need a sample quickly, contact us to arrange a quicker turnaround time.
Our audio mixing service provides the worldwide music community with major label-quality mixes at reasonable prices. All our mixes are performed with great care and attention, utilizing both high-end analog gear and state-of-the-art digital tools and software from companies such as Cranesong, Neve, Manley, Avalon, Apogee, Alan Smart, Chandler, Lavry, Universal Audio, Solid State Logic, Algorithmix, and others.
Contact us to see how we can help you achieve professional Mixing and Mastering results for your Audio CD project.
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Tips & Tricks
Try re-arranging the order of your hardware or plug-in signal and effects processors. For example, if you have a Compressor patched ahead of the Equalizer, try switching the order and listening to hear which sounds better. Do the same for the other processors, including reverb and delay, chorus and phaser, etc.
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