What mastering can achieve

Mastering is the last step before your audio is transferred to CD or whatever delivery medium you have chosen.

The aim at AB Mastering is to ensure that you get the highest quality possible from your mixes.  To achieve that, here are just some of the processes that can be used. See the Mastering FAQ's for some of the processes that can be employed.

What you will receive

You will receive test Mp3's of one of your tracks for you to comment on.  When you are happy, the project will be mastered and you'll be notified when it is completed (usually within 24 hours).

Once payment is made, your finished tracks will be sent to you. (See package types on the right).

What about payment?

A deposit of £100.00 is required before any work begins. Once the project is completed you will be asked to pay the balance. As soon as cleared funds are received your tracks will be released to you in the format(s) agreed. See the Pricing page

Send As Much Documentation As Possible

Track order, lengths, any reference material and anything at all that you feel is relevant.  The more information the mastering engineer has, the easier it will be to get the finished sound that you want.

To sum up:

• Mix to about -5dbfs
• Avoid clipping at every stage of recording
• No fades
• Don't over compress your mix
• Be thoughtful when adding effects and ambience
• 2 seconds of background noise
• Document everything
• Don't forget the UPC Barcode and ISRC codes (if you have them)