Mastering Services
Mirror Sound's mastering and duplication services are a 1-stop solution for anyone needing high-quality mastering and/or duplication at an affordable price and with a fast turnaround.
- We start by working with you to get your feelings on each song.
- We take your input and begin the mastering process.
- During the process we use Samplitude 10 as our host DAW, Waves Mastering Software (phase coherent multiband compressors, L2 and L3 normalizing, phase accurate lo-band filter, and possibly X-Noise filtering), as well as various analogue hardware options.
- Our multiple monitor systems and finely tuned, acoustically balanced control room contribute to our record of getting the most out of your mixes and creating the final master right the first time.
- All songs will have proper PQ placement, accurate spacing and sequencing and an appropriate overall loudness to give your CD a smooth cohesive sound.
- Frequency balance will be adjusted to enhance the feel of your songs, adjust for inconsistencies track to track, as well as bring the overall CD to a industry standard frequency balance acceptable for Radio play or MP3 distribution. We then create a reference CD for your review.
- Once you approve the sound, we complete the process and render your master Red Book CD's complete with TOC (table of contents) ready for duplication.
- In most cases, customers are delighted with the improvements our mastering has made to their songs, however if changes are desired they are handled free of charge.
Shaping-Dynamics
Tone Shaping-Dynamics Control
Enhance the sound quality of your audio by precisely adjusting frequency response and volume levels. This process involves shaping the tonal balance, controlling the dynamic range, and fine-tuning the overall sound character to achieve your desired sonic outcome.
Normalizing-Loudness
Normalizing-Loudness Adjustments
Ensure consistent volume levels across your audio files by applying normalization techniques. This process prevents sudden volume jumps or drops, resulting in a more pleasing and professional listening experience
Vocal Removal
Vocal Removal
Isolate and remove vocal tracks from your recordings using advanced audio processing techniques. This allows you to create instrumental versions, karaoke tracks, or focus on specific elements of the audio, providing greater flexibility and creative possibilities
What Our Clients are Saying...
"I just want to thank you for the nice job you did on the Streams of Yellowstone project. The synth sounds were more clear and your mastering made the instruments sound more real. At the same time the instruments seemed to be better blended. All in all the tracks were more powered up, the sounds were sweetened and there was increased clarity. As I said before: I did my best and asked you to do what I cannot do - and you did it. Thanks again Ken!"
Doug Higgins-Arranger/Composer
"Great job on the mastering, good response from friends and fans!! I have reached iTunes and many other online music sites I'm looking forward to doing more work with you! Your advice is very helpful. To write a song is a goal but to make it great is a passion!"
Chad Robinson
"First, the mastering sounds great. Really good. There are some things that used to jump out at me that seem to have been smoothed out through the mastering process, and on the flip side, some other things that I can hear a lot better now after mastering. Kick ass! "
Angela Hammontree
"Great spot, Been Bumping my new Project "The E.P" Just mastered recently at Mirror Sound Studio. Great Sound As Always! ... GO HERE!"
Kisar Jones-Fryberg
"I'd like to give a special thank you to my mastering engineer Ken Fordyce at Mirror Sound for his efforts in the mastering of my projects, his work is impeccable! Cyze-O-Graph Music"
Robert Hammertrom
Analogue Tape Processing
Preserve your vintage recordings with our expert analogue tape processing. We ensure optimal sound quality, capturing every detail from your tapes for digital or physical formats.
CD Text insertion
Enhance your CDs with custom CD text insertion. Display track titles, artist names, and album information directly on compatible players for a professional touch.
Red Book Standard Table Of Contents
Comply with industry standards using our Red Book-compliant table of contents. Perfect for ensuring your CDs meet professional audio CD specifications.
High Quality MP3 Encoding
Get crisp, clear digital audio with our high-quality MP3 encoding services. Ideal for online distribution or personal archives without compromising sound integrity.
Short-Run Duplication -Quick Turnaround
Need discs fast? Our short-run duplication offers quick turnaround times without sacrificing quality. Perfect for small batches and tight deadlines.
Vinyl Restoration, Noise Elimination
Revive your vinyl records with our expert restoration services. We eliminate noise, pops, and cracks, bringing your cherished recordings back to life in pristine quality.