DDP MASTERING / DDP IMAGE

STANDARD IN THE DELIVERY OF MASTER DATA

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Stem mastering or audio restoration have been our core competencies since 2006.

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Active in well over 50 countries with over 1000 song productions per year.

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When it comes to delivering the audio data to the press shop, creating and sending a DDP (Disc Description Protocol) offers several advantages over the conventional "Master CD".

DDP MASTER FAQ

DDP stands for Disc Description Protocol and was developed or introduced by Doug Carson & Associates to the Delivery of audio data after mastering to enable the press shop to Avoid mistakes and to have a safeguarding of the track order and CD Text. This "protection" is provided by means of the CD text and the checksum, that are in the DDP package or in the DDP images are possible.

HOW IS A DDP CREATED?

The DDP image is created after the Sony Red Book Standard created, which in short means that the Audio data are available on a CD in 16 bit must and a Sampling rate (sample rate) of 44.1 kHz to have. A song must be at least 4 seconds long and a CD can contain a maximum of 99 tracks.

The advantage of DDP mastering is that when burning no C2 and C3 errors develop. These are often due bad torches or lasers causes and ensures tiny scratches on the CD that cannot be seen with the naked eye. In addition, the transmission of a DDP image prevents unintentional opening and playing by managers, label bosses or other musicians, thus avoiding scratches on the CD or audio data when playing.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE AUDIO DATA ON THE DDP IMAGE

Since a total of 24 bits are available on an audio CD - 16 bits for the audio data with 96 db dynamic range and 8 bits for the subchannel, also known as the mantissa - it is possible in the Packing 8 bit CD information like CD Text. This includes eg the title, name of the artist, ISRC code, EAN code, songwriter, arranger, genre and a possibility for a short message, as well as the break times.

Becomes a DDP master by means of software, the audio data - so your songs and the CD Text created. For this purpose, all audio files are dragged into the DDP project, the pause times are set, the order is fixed and the CD-Text and all necessary information are stored. The CD image is then created. This usually contains a .DAT file and a checksum, as well as the individual tracks on the CD.

This DDP master will then usually zipped and sent to the press shop.

OUR MASTERING CUSTOMERS

Connie Conrad
5/5
I've been working with Chris for years. In contrast to other mastering studios, his mastering is characterized by the fact that he feels the mood and the musical style of the tracks and does not focus on extreme drones in the loudness war. His sensitive mixing and mastering is rarely found on this planet!
Marco Matic
5/5

Top mixing and mastering studio! the boss Chris is super friendly and responded to all my special requests...great result. I can only recommend it to everyone...no matter what genre of music!

frank rest
5/5
Great job in a short amount of time. Fast response time in communication, immediate help with questions. Great audio mastering, super fair price. Gladly again for the next project. Everything smooth! Thank you Chris!

IS YOUR MASTERING TECHNICALLY PERFECT?

In our free mix analysis you can find out whether all technical requirements are met.

DDP-IMAGE PRICES

Prices for mixing and mastering are always an important criterion when deciding on the right mixing or mastering studio, especially for artists with a limited budget. Therefore we tried to be as transparent as possible. We are happy to offer generous discounts for larger projects!

DDP-IMAGE CREATION COSTS

Creation of a DDP image for delivery to the press shop. Incl. CD Text.
60 per DDP
  • Creation of the DDP image including testing
  • 2 change versions included.
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STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our mastering guarantees a sound experience with a unique New York sound.
from 60 per song
  • Mastering a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 change versions included.

STEM MASTERING COSTS

Mastering of subgroups with analog sound. Quality increase of up to 30%!
from 40 per song
  • Mastering a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 change versions included.
* Stereo mastering = 1 stereo track. When uploading several group tracks, the stem mastering is booked automatically. ** at least 2 stems prices include VAT.

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