Standard stereo mastering, stem mastering, and vinyl mastering are the three primary categories of audio mastering. Furthermore, mastery can be divided into three processing types: temporal, spectral, and dynamics.
Mastering Types:
The most popular kind is standard stereo mastering, in which a track's final stereo mix is mastered as a single file.
Stem mastering is the process of mastering a song using several groupings, or "stems" (such as instruments, drums, and vocals). This makes it possible to process and modify data more precisely.
Vinyl Mastering: Considering the constraints and specifications of the vinyl format, this kind of mastering is especially designed for vinyl records. (This is not a direct service that we provide.)
Processing Types:
Dynamics processing, which frequently uses compression and limiting, is concerned with regulating the audio's volume and dynamic range.
Spectral processing is the process of modifying the audio's frequency content by employing equalisation (EQ) and other techniques.
Temporal processing is the process of giving the sound more depth and space by applying effects like delay and reverb. Although it is more frequently employed in mixing, it can also be utilised in mastering to guarantee correct stereo imaging and avoid undesired artefacts.
The cost of mixing and mastering an album or EP may differ from that of single tracks. Normal Price Ranges: Mastering costs range from £50 to £70 per stem or £30 to £150 per track. Depending on the quantity of stems, mixing costs range from £60 to £200 per track or £100 to £250 for stem mixing. Depending on the complexity and quantity of tracks, album mixing and mastering might cost anywhere from £480 to £750+ for a complete album.
