Mastering rates are $50 per hour

Digital Download Master:

48khz/24 bit are standard resolution for download/streaming,
but check with your distributor to make sure they accept this resolution.
If files submitted are 44.1khz/16 bit, they will stay at that resolution.
Mp3's or FLAC files are available on request. MetaData can also be added on request.

CD Master:

DDP and BIN/CUE formats are available. If requesting a DDP master,
please provide ISRC codes, including a UPC, MPC or
EAN number for the album, as well as the album title.

Vinyl Pre-Master:

Please indicate where the side break is.
18 to 20 minutes per side is optimal for 33 1/3 RPM.
20 to 22 minutes is possible, but with some loss in volume and low end,
22 to 24 minutes is possible, but with further degradation in fidelity.
Some laquer cuttters won't cut over 22 min unless you use a Direct Metal Master (DMM).

All Formats:

In addition to reels (half or quarter inch stereo), or files (highest resolution available),
please submit a list of song titles, in order, spelled exactly as you want them to appear and album title.
Specify if there are any spacing notes, fades, or any edits to the material submitted,
like getting rid of noise before and after a song, such as talking or stick clicks.
If you have very specific ideas on song spacing or crossfades, it's best to include a
mock-up of the sequence as a single audio file (Mp3 is fine).

File Submission:

If sending wav or aiff files, please zip them into a single folder along with any notes,
upload it to a file sharing site of your choice and send a link to that.
Alternatively, You can mail a thumb drive or hard drive.

Cost Estimate:

An average length album takes 4 - 6 hours for a digital download master, an hour or two more
for a CD master and another hour or two for a Vinyl Pre-Master.

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