D. Mapp Mastering Services
Album Services
Album Services consist of two options:
Album Tune-Up: An album tune-up includes the adjustment of your levels, sequencing and spacing your tracks as well as encoding your supplied ISRC codes and CD-text. No equalization or compression is included with this service.
Album Sequencing: Album sequencing includes the sequencing and spacing of your tracks as well as encoding your supplied ISRC codes and CD-text. No sound adjustments are made with this service.
Additional Info
- Standard turnaround is 5-7 days
- Additional cost for 72 hour turnaround
- Additional cost for 48 hour turnaround
- Additional cost for 24 hour turnaround
Also, included in this service:
- Mastered for iTunes, Mp3 & AAC Versions
- 24 bit Version
- Streaming Version
- Vinyl Version
- With the purchase of D. Mapp Mastering services, we will include supplied CD text and/or ISRCs encoded to your album at no additional charge
Stereo Mastering
A professional mastering engineer optimizes your CD by using EQ, compression and dynamics processing so that your album is sonically competitive with major label releases.
In other mastering houses, this service costs thousands of dollars. D. Mapp Mastering delivers professional quality at prices the independent artist can afford.
Stem Mastering
A professional mastering engineer processes 2 or more separated portions of your mix. Stem mastering allows more flexibility allowing your engineer to substantially improve every aspect of your mix.
Additional Info
- With the purchase of D. Mapp Mastering services, we will include supplied CD text and/or ISRCs encoded to your album at no additional charge
- Standard turnaround is 5-7 days
- Additional cost for 72 hour turnaround
- Additional cost for 48 hour turnaround
- Additional cost for 24 hour turnaround
- Revisions are done for free for minor EQ adjustments and spacing changes.
- Major changes due to deficiencies in the mix will incur additional charges
Also, included in this service:
- Mastered for iTunes, Mp3 & AAC Versions
- 24 bit Version
- Streaming Version
- Vinyl Version
Audio Mixing
A professional mixing engineer balances individual instruments/elements in your song with EQ, compression and panning.
Additional Info
- Please submit consolidated audio files in .wav format for your project. This will save you time in your session.
- Standard turnaround is 5-7 days
- Additional cost for 72 hour turnaround
- Additional cost for 48 hour turnaround
- Additional cost for 24 hour turnaround
- Reviews are done for free for minor EQ adjustments and spacing changes. Major changes due to deficiencies in the recording will incur additional charges
- If you have questions regarding preparation of your files, please email us at info@dmappmastering.com
Also, included in this service:
- Mastered for iTunes, Mp3 & AAC Versions
- 24 bit Version
- Streaming Version
- Vinyl Version
Front of House/Sound Engineer
A professional FOH Sound Engineer balances the instruments and sound of your live venue. We are able to capture the elements of a live band using state-of-the-art technology in order to provide live audio feedback to the band and to the audience.
This service is limited to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Additional Info
- Services include set up & tear down, mic-ing instruments and vocalist, sound check, recording and living mixing.
- Services also include the monitor mixes to each band member and balancing their sound as well as the house sound
- mastering charges for FOH services are a separate charge
Private Mastering
D. Mapp Mastering can come to you. We have a complete setup of our Master Engineers workstation ready to travel. Working with the artist, the mix engineer and mastering engineer makes it convenient to make final mastering decisions in your normal listening environment.
This service is limited to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.