MIXING AND MASTERING PRICES

Prices for mixing and mastering are an important criterion when deciding on the right mixing or mastering studio, especially for artists with a limited budget.

You have the choice between analog processing and pure digital processing your project. The digital processing dispenses with external analogue outboard equipment and is therefore price cheaper. The studio room and engineer don't change here!

With our prices for mixing, mastering, lessons and services, we have tried to make them as transparent as possible. We are happy to offer generous discounts for larger projects!

 

So feel free to contact us and we will create it based on your budget a suitable offer

MIXING PRICES

ONLINE MIXING SERVICE ANALOGUE

The perfectly balanced sound experience is provided by our online mixing with high-quality analog sound.
from 120 per song
  • Depending on: number of tracks; Quality; Imaginations.
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ONLINE MIXING SERVICE DIGITAL

A perfectly balanced digital mix without the use of analogue outboard for our price-conscious customers
from 100 per song
  • Depending on: number of tracks; Quality; Imaginations.
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PROFESSIONAL MIXDOWN ANALYSIS

In our mix analysis, we tell you whether your song is ready for mastering and what you can possibly improve.
from 15 per song
  • Individual analysis including suggestions for improvement.
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ANALOG MASTERING PRICES

(use of external outboard)

ANALOG STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our audio online mastering for CD or vinyl guarantees an analogue sound experience with New York sound.
85 per song *
  • Analog mastering of a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 change versions included.

ANALOG STEM MASTERING COSTS

Mastering of subgroups. Stem mastering enables deeper editing of your audio masterial.
from 55 per stem **
  • Analog mastering of subgroups.
  • max. 150 € with 3-5 stems
Tip

STREAMING MASTERING COSTS

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

 

DIGITAL MASTERING PRICES

DIGITAL (without external outboard – only in the box)

DIGITAL STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our audio online mastering for CD or vinyl guarantees an analogue sound experience with New York sound.
60 per song *
  • Digital mastering of a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 change versions included.

DIGITAL STEM MASTERING COSTS

Mastering of subgroups. Stem mastering enables deeper editing of your audio masterial.
from 40 per stem **
  • Digital mastering of subgroups.
  • max. 110 € with 3-5 stems
Tip

STREAMING MASTERING COSTS

Digital master for streaming services such as Spotify and co. Can be booked as stereo or alternatively as stem mastering.
from 40 per stem **
  • Manufacture according to the guidelines of the provider.
  • max. 110 € with 3-5 stems

 

PODCAST / LESSONS / DDP

PODCAST / PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER

We refine your podcast analogously. We also offer 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 class, we offer help with deficits directly in your studio environment or online.
85
60 for hours
  • Discount for multiple bookings. Subscription possible.
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DDP MASTER IMAGE COSTS

Creation of a DDP image file including break times and CD text for delivery to the press shop of your finished master files.
60 per DDP
  • Especially for delivery to the press shop.
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* Stereo mastering = 1 stereo track. When uploading several group tracks, the stem mastering is booked automatically. ** at least 2 stems price including VAT

WHAT COSTS A MIXING INCL. MASTERING?

Prices for analog mixing and mastering depend heavily on the quality of the raw material, as well as on how the song should sound in the end. Here you can find an example calculation for common song projects with analog mix and mastering:
SERVICES PRICE
10-20 tracks
150-200 €
21-30 tracks
200-300 €
31-40 tracks
300-400 €
41 and more tracks
350- approx. 500 €
editing
50-100 €
Vocal tuning (pitch correction, auto tune)
50-150 €

SAMPLE CALCULATION FOR THE PRICE DETERMINATION OF ONLINE MIXING

To have a little understanding of the composition of the prices of recording studios and especially from ours Online mixing and Mastering studio to understand, we would like to bring the whole thing closer to you using a sample calculation. Of course, not all points are listed here in detail that are necessary to process an order. However, the times are included in the respective total time for the recording studio operator of the individual points.

SERVICES DURATION PRICE
Email contact including inspection of evidence and invoicing before the start of the order
approx. 20 min.
about 33 €
Create a project, edit tracks, create a mix, implement customer requests
approx. 120 min.
about 200 €
Carry out change requests and, if necessary, mastering
approx. 35 min.
about 50 €
Upload tracks and archive the project
approx. 5 min.
about 8 €

Of course, not all points are listed here in detail that are necessary to process an order. However, the times are included in the respective total working time for the recording studio operator.

 

WHAT DOES A MIXING OR MASTERING ENGINEER REALLY HAVE FROM ITS “EXPENSIVE” PRICE?

So here we come to an approximate Total result of about 290 € that were scheduled for the mix. But what is left of it for the engineer?

Of course we asked ourselves this and have the bill for you:

EXPENDITURE PRICE
Tax (roughly times 25% - is a little different everywhere)
58 €
Electricity (electricity price including taxes and surcharges)
6,00 €
Running costs including maintenance costs (5%)
23,2 €
Reserves for times of low order (15%)
31,50 €
Investments (10%) e.g. new devices etc.
21,00 €
Total
150,30 €
Engineer working hours: Difference income - expenses
48,17 €

CONCLUSION OF THE CALCULATION:

As we noted above, we have € 290 on one Mix and Master deserved. But now there is still some expenditure to be made before we can determine our actual hourly wage.

So we see here that the mastering engineer on average one Hourly wage of € 48,17 Has. For this he has years of experience, possibly one or more studies behind him, possibly learned countless instruments and invested a lot of money, time and uncertainty about the future.

We personally leave it up to everyone to make their own judgment as to the adequacy of this result. We just want to point out the tiny ingredient that unfortunately cannot be measured by money. Namely the creative energy and passion for music! Be it in mixing or in Audio mastering of music. This is simply priceless!

We personally leave it up to everyone to make their own judgment as to the adequacy of this result. We just want to point out the tiny ingredient that unfortunately cannot be measured by money. The creative energy and passion for music, but also the experience! Be it in mixing or audio mastering of music. This is simply priceless!

ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR MIXING AND MASTERING PRICES?

Send us a message - we will usually get back to you within 3 hours (on working days).

You can reach us by phone from Monday to Friday from 09 a.m. to 20 p.m.

OUR MIXING AND 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!

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