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FLAT
RATE FOR MASTERING FULL-LENGTH PROJECTS: $300 Includes
full sonic treatment (EQ, compression, limiting, spatial enhancement,
etc… as needed), sequencing, gapping, digital encoding of provided
ISRC codes, CD Text (for replication only), CDDB registration
and full testing of master for read errors.
CHECK-UP OF PRE-MASTER
FOR REPLICATION: $100.00 Includes testing of your supplied master
for read errors, digital encoding of provided ISRC codes, CD
Text (for replication only) and CDDB registration. This service
insures that your master is ready to be duplicated or replicated.
If you have not had your master created at a professional mastering
house, this is HIGHLY recommended.
HOURLY RATE FOR MASTERING
SHORTER PROJECTS: $60.00 per hour.
CREATION OF NEW MASTER FROM
PROVIDED CD(s): $25.00 This service includes, removal or switching
of tracks or compiling songs from multiple CD's. It does NOT
include encoding, editing or any audio treatment.
TRANSFERS FROM VINYL RECORDS (33 & 45 RPM), AUDIO CASSETTES,
MINI-DISCS & DATS: $25 Includes basic de-noising, pop reduction
& normalizing. Additional audio work is billed at the hourly
rate. Multiple transfers? Other formats? Call for a custom quote.
WE HONOR THE TEXAS STATE MUSIC PRODUCERS SALES TAX EXEMPTION:-
This exemption from sales tax is valid for our studio services
up to and including the creation of your master. It does not
apply to additional copies of the master, duplication, replication
or printing.
Download the Sales Exemption
form here:
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-3392.pdf
If you're
asking the question: "Do I Need Mastering?"
The answer, now more than ever, is definitely! With the digital
revolution, there are more options than ever before for your
songs. If you're recording yourself at home, we especially
advise to have another set of ears on your project prior to
manufacturing. Mastering will allow your mixes to translate
well on a variety of sound systems, enhancing and balancing
your project to sound more professional, bigger and better
than before. It will also improve the sound of lower resolution
and compressed digital files, increasing your downloads (and
income!) from iTunes & other digital distribution services.
We can export your mixes to mp3 or just about any format you
need. Just let us know prior to mastering how you need the
tracks.
Along with the audio portion, EQ, compression, limiting &
sonic maximizing, you know, making it as powerful as possible
& improving the overall quality of the mix, we now offer digital
encoding options as well. These tools can increase your sales
& provide you with more exposure to potential fans all over
the world, what are they?
CDDB - This
code provides a wealth of information about your CD: album
title, artist name, year released, genre and credits. This
is the service that allows iTunes & other software to recognize
the CD's you play in your computer.
ISRC - This
code is used to track the usage of the sound recording. It
helps trace the owner of the recording who is owed royalties
when a sound recording is used by outlets including internet
& satellite radio. ISRC is also used to track sales through
digital distribution i.e. iTunes and MSN music. Applying for
your ISRC code is easy, free and available through the RIAA.
Check out this page: http://www.riaa.com/issues/audio/isrc_faq.asp
for more details. Please allow up 5 business days prior to
mastering for receipt of your ISRC code
CD-TEXT - This
type of encoding is read by a few models of car stereos and
DVD players, but not computers or software. Album and artist
names, as well as the track names can be embedded in the data
layer of the CD master. CD-Text will not work with short-run
duplicated CDr's, but will be included in replicated CD's.
All of these options are standard with our full-length and hourly mastering & translate through the replication or duplication process. We can also do a check-up of your pre-master to make sure that it's ready to create the best quality glass master & stamper & add all the appropriate digital data encoding for only $100.
Note: When ordering any of these encoding options, please be CERTAIN of the artist & track names prior to mastering. Once a master has been encoded with this information a new master will need to be made if any changes are needed.
In addition to our Recording and Mixing, A\S
Studios offers a variety of sound services to musicians and
sound professionals. These services take full advantage of
our digital studio facilities and expertise to help you get
professional results at incredible prices.
Mastering
With the widespread advent of home recording gear many artists skip the studio. But, considering the acoustics of most home studios and the relatively inexperienced ear of many home recordists, professional mastering can be the saving grace of a recording. A\S mastering services provides:
- Digital
mastering at some of the best
rates in Austin
- 10
years of mastering experience
- Ability
to salvage a mix that otherwise
would be unusable
- Unbiased
second opinion to improve
your mixes
A\S
Studios can create a Red Book CD-R master from the following
formats: Audio CD's or .wav files on CD-R, 33 &
45 RPM Phonograph records, cassette tapes, 44.1 &
48 Khz DAT tapes, MiniDisc. For other formats, please
contact the studio.
Mastering
services are $60/hour with a one-hour minimum or $300 to master
a full length record.
Recording
Studio
Live
Recordings
At A\S we understand that recording "live" events is one of
the most delicate jobs around. That is why we work with talented
live event sound engineers to record your live event. Then,
our experienced staff will put the final touches to ensure
a professional end product. We can work with you to record
school events, concerts, speakers, comedy acts, and more.
Contact us for more information. projectmanagement@affordablesound.com
CD
One-Off
Sometimes you need to make CD's from older audio sources.
Transfer your original work from tape, LP, or other source
to CD with track markers put in. Contact us for more information.
projectmanagement@affordablesound.com
Voice
Over
A\S is now able to provide professional and efficient voiceover recording and editing for your radio advertisements, phone on-hold and voicemail trees, PowerPoint or other presentations. Our experienced, in-house voice talent is currently available to our clients at the best rates in town on top of our regular studio time rates. Please contact us for more details or a quote on your project. projectmanagement@affordablesound.com
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