Question 1

How should I prepare my mixes for mastering?

Accepted Answer

Please provide stereo mixes at either 24-bit or 32-bit float, and at the same sample rate as your mix session.

WAV and AIFF files are preferred, but I can work with AAC or MP3 if those are the only formats available.

Question 2

Can I attend the session?

Accepted Answer

I find that I do my best work alone, but I'm happy to have you join me for playback and coffee.

Question 3

How do I send you my files?

Accepted Answer

Click here to upload your files via WeTransfer.
 
If your mixes are already in Dropbox or another file-sharing service, you can email a download link to info@railtownmastering.com.

Question 4

Do you charge for revisions?

Accepted Answer

Revisions are included in the cost of mastering.

If a new mix is provided after mastering is complete, there will be an additional 50% charge.

Question 5

Do you offer mastering for Dolby Atmos?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do!

Question 6

Are you an Apple Digital Masters certified facility?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I am certified by Apple.

I will include the email to use with Apple when I deliver your files.

Question 7

What do I receive when the masters are complete?

Accepted Answer

You'll receive 24-bit masters at the same sample rate as your mix, ready for digital release and streaming.  Masters are delivered through Samply for easy, secure streaming and download.

If your project is being released through a label, I can also deliver using their preferred upload system.

For physical releases, I will provide a vinyl premaster or DDP for CD manufacturing.  Additional formats such as 16-bit/44.1 kHz files or MP3s with metadata are available on request.

RAILTOWN MASTERING

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