Stereo Mastering Info

This is a list to be referenced as steps to ensure the easiest process for your project. These are suggestions, but not required.

Any headroom level is accepted. Please send whatever mix has been approved by everyone. If you would like to include both limited and unlimited, please do.
For Apple Digital Masters, it is best to record and mix the project at 96K(minimum)/32-bit resolution, 48K/24-bit is fine as well.
Files should only be .Wav, .aiff, DSD/DXD. Please reframe submitting MP3 or .M4A files if possible. However, we understand sometimes data loss happens and there isn’t access to a lossless mix file.
No start & end fades on the final printed mix.
Leave 2-3 seconds of running time or “handles” at the start and end of the printed mix.
Make sure everyone involved has approved the mix(es).
For stem mastering, all stems timecoded and have the same clip length.
If you are unsure which mix version to use, send multiple versions with the difference in the file name. Ex: ProjectName-ArtistName-48K-24bit-VocalUp
Label your files properly. Ex: ProjectName-ArtistName-48K-24bit-Main / ProjectName-ArtistName-48K-24bit-Instrumental
Turn off dithering.
Turn off normalizing.
Disable any metering plugins.
Bounce at the same sample rate & bit-depth the song was recorded and mixed at.
Stereo or interleaved files only, unless the project is in mono.
Include ISRC codes, UPC/EAN, Metadata, and album art if you would like them encoded in the master.
Add any notes, reference tracks, recommendations, or any input you have about your project.

What we deliver:

Additional deliverables include: