Mixing and mastering prices

Mixing and mastering prices are a key factor when choosing the right studio, especially for artists working with a clear budget.

For Peak-Studios, you can choose between analog and digital processing choose.
The digital version does without external outboard equipment and is therefore cheaper –
Studio, room and engineer remain the same.

Our prices for mixing, mastering, lessons and audio services are calculated transparently
and can be adapted flexibly. For larger projects, we offer attractive package discounts.

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MIXING PRICES

ONLINE MIXING SERVICE ANALOGUE

The perfectly balanced sound experience is provided by our online mixing with high-quality analog sound.
from € 130 per song
  • Depending on: number of tracks; Quality; Expectations.
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ONLINE MIXING SERVICE DIGITAL

A perfectly balanced digital mix without the use of analogue outboard gear for our budget-conscious customers.
€ from 120 per song
  • Depending on: number of tracks; Quality; Expectations.
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Get the song mixed

PROFESSIONAL MIXDOWN ANALYSIS

In our mix analysis, we will tell you whether your song is ready for mastering and what you can improve if necessary.
from € 25 per song
  • Individual analysis including suggestions for improvement.
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More about mix analysis

Prices include VAT

ANALOG MASTERING PRICES

(use of external outboard gear)

ANALOG STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our audio online mastering for CD or vinyl guarantees analog sound with New York sound.
€ 89 per song *
  • Analog mastering of a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 revision versions included.
More about the stereo master

ANALOG STEM MASTERING COSTS

Master subgroups. Stem mastering allows for more in-depth editing of your audio mastering.
€60
from € 55 per stem **
  • 110 € for 2 stems
  • 150 € for 3-5 stems
More about the stem master
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STREAMING MASTERING COSTS

Analog master for streaming services such as Spotify and co. Can be booked as stereo or alternatively as stem mastering.
€60
from € 55 per stem **
  • Production according to the providers' guidelines.
  • max. 150 € with 3-5 stems
More about the streaming master

Prices include VAT

DIGITAL MASTERING PRICES

DIGITAL (without external outboard – only in the box)

DIGITAL STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our audio online mastering ensures an analog sound experience with New York sound for CD or vinyl.
€ 65 per song *
  • Digital mastering of a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 revision versions included.
More about the stereo master

DIGITAL STEM MASTERING COSTS

Mastering of subgroups. Stem mastering allows for a more in-depth processing of your audio master.
from € 44,50 per stem **
  • Digital mastering of subgroups.
  • max. 115 € with 3-5 stems
More about the stem master
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STREAMING MASTERING COSTS

Digital master for streaming services such as Spotify and Co. Available as stereo or alternatively as stem mastering.
from € 44,50 per stem **
  • Production according to the providers' guidelines.
  • max. 115 € with 3-5 stems
More about the streaming master

Prices include VAT

PODCAST / LESSONS / DDP

PODCAST / PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

We enhance your podcast analog. We also provide professional speakers for your podcast to give your message a voice!
from € 150 per podcast
  • Depending on the podcast length; Choice of speakers
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STUDIO LESSONS COSTS

Learn mixing and mastering skills. In our lessons, we offer assistance with deficiencies directly in your studio environment or online.
€89
€ from 70 per hour
  • Discount available for multiple bookings. Subscription option possible.
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DDP MASTER IMAGE COSTS

Creation of a DDP image file including pause times and CD-text for delivery to the pressing plant of your finalized master files.
€ 60 per DDP
  • Specifically designed for delivery to the pressing plant.
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More about the DDP master

*Stereo Master = 1 stereo track. When uploading multiple group tracks, stem mastering is automatically booked.
**min. 2 Stems

Prices include VAT

ALBUM MASTERING PRICES

ALBUM MASTERING ANALOG FROM 5 TRACKS (EP)

€89
€ 80 per track
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ALBUM MASTERING ANALOG FROM 10 TRACKS

€89
€ 75 per track
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ALBUM MASTERING ANALOG FROM 15 TRACKS

€89
€ 70 per track
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SALE

ALBUM MASTERING DIGITAL FROM 5 TRACKS

€ 63 per track
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ALBUM MASTERING DIGITAL FROM 10 TRACKS

€ 61 per track
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ALBUM MASTERING DIGITAL FROM 15 SONGS

€ 59 per track
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Prices include VAT – including 2 revisions per title.

To the album mastering

ADDITIONAL AUDIO SERVICES

Express

If you need it done quickly, you can select express processing (+30%) in the upload form. The appointment will only become binding after our review and confirmation.

Support

We are known and awarded for our support. With us, no inquiry stays unanswered for long. Typically, during business hours, you will receive a response within 3 hours - at most within 6 hours.

Test master

A test mastering (Stereo eMaster) is easily accessible at Peak-Studios in just a few steps. If your mix is ​​not of sufficient quality, we are happy to advise you and provide the necessary mixing tips to enhance your song.

Tutorials

With our mixing and mastering tutorials, we offer you free added value to take your production to the next level.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

So you know what you get for the prices above:

REVISIONS

  • Mastering: Two revisions are always included. This does not include replacing your source files, for example, a newly exported mix.
  • mixing: Typically, one or two revisions are included.

PROCESSING TIME

  • Typically 3-7 working days.
  • Express For an additional 30%: You select it directly in the upload formThe express appointment will only become binding once we have reviewed and confirmed your project.

DELIVERY FORMAT

  • The standard version is the streaming version in 24 bit / 48 kHz.
  • We also offer CD and vinyl formats upon request. Please specify the format directly in the upload form.

Unsure if your mix is ​​ready for mastering? The Test Mastering You'll hear in advance where the journey is headed.

WHAT DOES MIXING INCL. MASTERING COST?

Prices for analog mixing and mastering vary significantly on the quality of the raw material and the desired end sound of the song. Here is an example calculation for typical song projects with analog mixing and mastering:
Scope Price
10–20 tracks
€180–250
21–30 tracks
€220–350
31–40 tracks
€300–400
41 tracks or more
€350–approx. €500
Editing
€50–130
Vocal tuning (pitch correction, Auto-Tune)
€50–150

SAMPLE CALCULATION FOR ONLINE MIXING PRICES

To make the pricing of recording studios easier to understand, especially for our online mixing services and mastering studio, we explain the calculation with a practical example. Not every detail required to process an order is listed here, but the times shown are included in the total working time for each individual task.

  • Song: 6 vocal tracks, 20 instrumental tracks
  • Quality: better home production (equipment and acoustics for approx. 2000 €)
  • Price: €300 (€10/track including mastering) – this figure is based on time tracking from individual track projects over the past 20 years.
PERFORMANCE DURATION PRICE
Email contact including track assessment and invoicing before the start of the project.
approx. 20 min.
about 20 €
Create a project, edit tracks, create a mix, implement customer requests.
approx. 120 min.
about 180 €
Implement revision requests and, if necessary, perform mastering.
approx. 35 min.
about 89 €
Upload tracks and archive the project.
approx. 5 min.
about 10 €

Of course, not all details necessary for processing an order are listed here. However, the times mentioned are included in the respective total working time for the studio operator.

WHAT DOES A MIXING OR MASTERING ENGINEER ACTUALLY GET FROM HIS "EXPENSIVE" PRICE?

That gives us an approximate total of about €300 for the mix. But how much of that actually remains for the engineer?

We asked ourselves the same question, so here is the breakdown:

EXPENDITURE PRICE
Taxes (roughly 25%, depending on location)
75 €
Electricity (electricity price including taxes and surcharges)
10 €
Running costs including maintenance costs (5%)
15 €
Reserve for periods with fewer orders (15%)
45 €
Investments (10%), e.g. new equipment
30 €
Total
175 €
Engineer working hours: Difference income - expenses
125 €

CONCLUSION OF THE CALCULATION:

As we determined above, we earned € 300 for one Mix and Master . However, there are still expenses to be made before we can calculate our actual hourly wage.

Here, we can see that the mixing engineer or Mastering Engineer on average, has an hourly wage of € 41,67 . For this, they have years of experience, possibly one or more degrees, learned countless instruments, and invested a significant amount of money, time and uncertainty about the future.

We personally leave it to everyone to judge the adequacy of this result. We just want to point out the tiny ingredient that unfortunately cannot be measured with money: the creative energy and passion for music! Whether it is in mixing or in Audio Mastering of music. This is simply priceless!

In the background article on the income reality in recording studios, we explain why professional audio services don't work at dumping prices, using a concrete sales calculation.

👉 What does an audio engineer earn?

Any questions about our mixing and mastering prices?

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