It’s the difference between your final mix and a releasable product. Mastering (or post production) takes place between mixing and duplication. It is the final tweak phase for your music and can make recordings more punchy, warm and full. Mastering can increase the overall level (volume) of your recording and bring out details not heard before.
Should I Master or Not?
If you plan to duplicate and sell your CD in retail outlets then by all means…YES! All major labels use mastering to bring out the consistency of recordings that are anything but consistent. Tracking songs one at a time at possibly more than one studio over a few months can result in different peak levels and different low and high end EQs. A mastering engineer can apply EQ and compression to make the recording consistent from track to track. Consistency is important for any commercial CD since it will be played on anything from a boom box to a top of the line home system. A mastered CD will sound great on anything.
The Mastering Lab @ Indivisible Productions
Featuring the high quality mastering DAW Sequoia 7.0 loaded with mastering plugins and software, The Mastering Lab @ Indivisible Productions is prepared to meet all of your post production needs. We also offer high end analog mastering processing from our Avalon 747sp compressor/program EQ. And lastly, and most importantly, we have the experience and skill necessary to use that gear to best reflect your musical vision whether it is rock, folk, jazz or any other style.
Studio Mastering Rates
Post Production: (with EQ, Compression and Limiting. Includes toping and tailing*)
1-4 Songs $200
5-12 Songs $300
13-17 Songs $400
17+ Songs Call for Quote
*Toping and tailing – adjusts spacing and gaps between songs, fading to black between songs.
Restoration and noise removal: Add $40 per hour.
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