Preparation

  1. •I prefer digital files sent to me on a data CD-R or DVD.

  2. •Accepted digital file types include AIFF, WAV, SDII (44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz @ 16, 20 or 24 bits).

  3. •Please label your disk with the correct file type, kHz and bit rate.

  4. •I will need the order of the songs preferably in the song title.

  5. •I will need the highest resolution mixes you have. So whatever your project was recorded at would be the best. For example if your project was recorded at 96 kHz @ 24 bits, I would want a stereo 96 kHz @ 24 bits file.

  6. •Prior to submittal, I prefer your mixes to not have EQ, limiting, or compression after they have been mixed.  It is also my preference that if you are mixing within a DAW that you do not have any EQ, limiting, or compression on the master mix buss.  If you feel your mix just doesn't work with out modifying your mix's dynamics and/or EQ please be sure to leave some headroom within your final mix for the mastering process.

  7. •I can accept analog masters and DAT tape as well but there will be an additional charge. Please contact me and we can discuss this further.



Post Mastering

  1. •I will send a reference CD to you or upload the mastered files to my website for your approval.

  2. •If there are changes that need to be done the changes will be applied and sent to you for your approval. This will happen until we are all happy with the mastering.

  3. •Once approved a production master will be made. Which you will send to the reproduction facility of your choice.

Preparation for Mastering