CD and Download Mastering

The time taken to master an album is very variable, from three hours for something basic, (just made louder overall and start and end times corrected) to eight or ten hours (individual track EQ and loudness adjustment, structural editing, stray noise removal and so on). We also insert ISRC numbers and CD text to display track and artist information on computers and suitable CD players. CD masters can also be supplied as image files, which have a better error correction system and can be uploaded straight to a manufacturer’s FTP site. Red Book CDR audio masters are checked for errors.

Masters for download may be slightly different. Crossfades between tracks need to be removed, and the effects of data compression considered. We do not pretend to compete with Metropolis or Abbey Road, but maybe you can’t afford them?

Our SADiE system is the same as is used by top mastering rooms around the world. We have a wide variety of high quality plugins and outboard equipment and the experience necessary to bring out the best in your music.

You are very welcome to attend your mastering session, (we make excellent coffee) but many of our clients are happy to send work to us.