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What is Mastering: Mastering is a form of audio post-production and is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device such as a CD (the master); the source from which all copies will be produced (via methods such as pressing, duplication or replication). The format of choice these days is digital mastering, although analog mastering, such as audio tapes (cassettes), are still being used by the manufacturing industry and a lot of music lovers still prefer anlog over digital. At Thunder Mastering Studios we offer three (3) types of digital mastering and one of these is Basic Mastering. Basic Mastering is geared toward independent artists who are on a tight budget and want a radio-ready sound, which in the music business is referred to as ‘Red Book’ quality. Basic Mastering is the starting point for my other Mastering services, so I will discuss it first. Basic Mastering was created to make professional Mastering available to artists with a very limited budget. Basic Mastering is a great choice for musicians because I have kept the rates low by improving the efficiency of my approach. This service enhances the essential qualities needed for commercial success, impact, radio friendliness and sense of life in the music. Even with Basic Mastering, you will be able to hear a big difference in the sound of your final product and not spend a lot of money in the process.
Basic Mastering is $25 per song - Standard turn-around time is 2-3 days. All work is guranteed!
Extended Mastering was created for independent, medium size record labels and provides results that exceeds Basic Mastering in regards to the equipment I use and it approaches as close as possible to our Custom Mastering without breaking out the exotic and most expensive equipment. The majority of local and regional musicians we work with that are not on a tight budget and prefers more than what Basic Mastering has to offer but do not want to spend the money for our Custom Mastering will select Extended Mastering as their choice of mastering service. Extended Mastering (Cost includes editing)
The cost of Extended Mastering is $50 per song - Standard turn-around time depends on the number of songs to be Mastered, but usually 5-7 days. All work is guranteed! • Custom Mastering
is the high-end Mastering Technique serving major recording labels that compete on the national and international markets. These clients expect "maximum everything": the most exotic gear and they do not mind the 2-3 week turn-around it may take to produce a sound that is extremely smooth, nice and clear and very enhanced. This is the choice music media that represent substantial investments and are headed for national and international distribution. Clients want me to explore every processing option and spend extra time to analyze the music. They expect priority handling plus access to equipment designs just coming off the test bench. With Custom Mastering, I use the full range of specialized processors that were developed specifically for Mastering. Custom Mastering provides time to try the most complex combinations of enhancements, such as simultaneously riding gain, EQ and Halo settings within tracks. Techniques like these can deliver results that are unattainable through other means Custom Mastering Cost
Custom Mastering is $75 per song - Standard turn-around time is 2-3 weeks. All work is guranteed! Analog Mastering:
Analog mastering is the enhancement of stereo audio mixes using outboard gear - that is, anything that is not software based. Most of our gear used for Analog Mastering is vintage tube or solid-state hardware from Neve, Manley, API, Avalon and Telefunkin as well as our own custom designed proprietary equipment. The sound is unmistakable: full, rich, clear, enhanced and consistant. We offer 1-minute segment TEST MASTERS that we can send out to you via e-mail or FTP not to exceed 10 songs for a cost of $10. This will give you an idea what your completed mastering final mix will sound like and let you inform us if you would like any changes made prior to completion. During our mastering process, every detail of the music media is considered. EQing, compression, volume levels, music enhancement and other professional dynamic processing is utilized to create a consistent sound from track to track to make your CD "Red Book" quality. We deliver "maximum everything" with a priority turn-around time that will satisfy everyone.
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