2Track Mastering | Services: Audio Mastering, Audiobooks, Podcasts, CD, Vinyl

Services

Music Mastering

Single Mastering

$50

Per song

Includes 2 free revisions. Discounts for 3+ tracks.

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All mastered singles include:

Personal attention - no automation, no algorithms
Analog processing
Online access to all of your files
Each master provided in multiple formats:
- MP3 320kbps
- WAV 44.1kHz/16bit "CD standard" INCLUDED^*
- WAV 96kHz/24bit "hi-res" INCLUDED^*
- WAV 48kHz/24bit "video production standard" INCLUDED^*
- FLAC 96kHz/24bit lossless INCLUDED^*
Apple Digital Master certified INCLUDED^*
ISRC code INCLUDED^*
embedded metadata
embedded cover art (if supplied)

^*Many studios charge extra for these INCLUDED items. Why pay more?

Extra services:

Stem mastering (2-8 stems): $75/Song
Stem mastering (9-16 stems): $100/Song
For stem mastering, please contact us to discuss your project.

Lathe-cut records: Contact us for options & pricing

EP / Album

Starting at

$160

Based on 4 song EP.
Additional tracks $40/ea.

All of our EP/Album projects include:

Each song includes everything listed under Singles Mastering

CD Mastering - INCLUDED^*
- Sequencing, track markers, gap adjustments, overall consistency in volume and tone
- CD-TEXT / ID3 tagging for all tracks
- Embedded ISRC codes
- Standards-compliant DDP (disc description protocol) file ready to send for disc duplication INCLUDED^*
- Special player software for DDP preview -- you can even burn your own CDR right from the DDP image INCLUDED^*

USB flash drive containing all of your files INCLUDED^*
Master CD (2 copies) INCLUDED^*

^*Many studios charge extra for these INCLUDED items. Why pay more?

Extra services:

Mastering from 1/4" tape: additional $100/reel set-up charge
(Please contact me to discuss your project, and check the FAQ page for tape best-practices.)

Vinyl "side" files: $50/side
(songs sequenced & ready for delivering to cutting engineer w/cut-sheet & markers indicating lead-in, gap/spacer times, song start/end points)

Lathe-cut records: Contact us for options & pricing

Tape Saturation

Starting at

$25

Bounce your track or stems to tape for real analog tape saturation.

Looking to "warm up" your track or mix with analog tape saturation?

$25/stem
Bounce your track(s) to analog tape - perfect for adding the subtle warmth of analog tape compression to drum mixes, guitar tracks, or entire mixes.
We record your stem or mix onto real analog tape, then digitize it back to capture that vintage analog vibe your digital mix is missing.
Digitization at 96k/32F for highest quality capture
Call to discuss your project needs

Audio Transfer / Digitizing

Transfer / Digitizing

Starting at

$20

High quality digital transfer

1/4" reel-to-reel transfer (7.5ips/15ips 2-track only):

$100 setup charge +
7" reels - $50
10.5" reels - $100
Shipping additional.
Setup includes full realignment & calibration of deck to match your tape for optimal transfer.
If necessary, baking tape to handle shedding/stickiness issues.
Digitization at 96k/32F for highest quality capture
Call to discuss your project needs

Cassette tape transfer: $20 (60min) / $30 (90min) / $40 (120min)

Any tape type [Type I Ferric-oxide / Type II CrO₂ / Type IV Metal]

DAT transfer: $40 / tape

Digital transfer via AES/EBU

Vinyl record transfer: $40 / record

High quality digital transfer
45rpm or 33-1/3rpm only

Audio tape transfer incurs a risk of tape damage.
While every precaution is taken to ensure proper tape handling and proper machine maintenence, pre-existing defects, damage, or age can lead to tape breakage. If a tape is already in badly deteriorated condition (including water damage, tape "shedding", tape "stickiness", mold growth) we may decline to work on it and refer you to a tape restoration specialist.

Podcast Mastering

$35

Per Episode

Typical 30-60 minute Episode

All mastered podcast episodes include:

Enhanced vocal clarity and levels
Overall level set to industry standard -16 or -19 LUFS (depending on stereo/mono podcast)
Basic noise reduction: elimination of background hum (like A/C)
De-Essing: Remove excessive sibilance from vocals
Online access to all of your files
Each master provided in multiple formats:
- MP3 320kbps
- WAV 44.1kHz/16bit "CD standard"
- Any other formats at your request (No additional charge)
embedded metadata
embedded cover art (if supplied)

Discounts for Monthly or Weekly recurring episodes

I'm dedicated to bringing affordable high-quality mastering services to independent artists and producers. Whether you have a single or an album, I can master your audio to professional standards for digital streaming, CD, or vinyl.

Contact me today to get started on your project!