PRICING
CD MASTERING
| Studio Time: | $100 per hour, 1 hour minimum. Usually a 10-12 song album takes 5-7 hours. Attended sessions are encouraged. |
| CD Master: | $35 each Includes PQ sheet and error check report. Can also include ISRC codes and CD text. |
| Vinyl Pre-Master CD: | $20 each Needed if lacquer cutting for a vinyl release will be handled by another facility. |
| Reference CD: | $10 each (first one free) Used for approval. A listening copy of the CD Master. |
VINYL MASTERING
The following prices are for a "flat cut" (straight transfer of mixes with no changes). Any additional mastering work is billed at the normal studio rate of $100 per hour.
| Master Lacquers: | 12" (over 24 minutes) - $200 per side 12" (under 24 minutes) - $175 per side 10" - $150 per side 7" - $90 per side |
| Reference Acetates / Dub Plates: | 12" - $50 per side 10" - $45 per side 7" - $40 per side |
Shipping & handling for lacquers depends on the pressing plant you're using. I like to ship them overnight. Lacquers shouldn't sit around. For CD masters I can ship with any carrier - Fedex, UPS, or USPS.
Full payment is necessary before CD masters or lacquers can be released. We accept Cash, Check, Paypal, and Wire Transfer. For wire transfers add $25 to cover bank fees. For Paypal add 5% of invoice to cover transaction fees.