World-class Mastering for Short-run Duplication.

What Is Mastering?

Mastering (aka post production) is the last creative step for your album – the last chance to modify your recorded performance and take your music to another level. Every major label release is mastered to prepare it for radio play and retail sale. The reason? In the studio you record one song at a time, resulting in songs that all peak at different levels and have different EQs. A mastering engineer can unify your album with skillful use of EQ, gain, and compression to give it a consistent sound from track to track. This process also allows the engineer to pump up the volume of your overall album so it's as hot as can be and sounds unbelievable.

With mastering from the SoundLAB you can get the professional sound you want at a fraction of the cost. You'll get the same exact treatment that perfectionists such as Eminem, The Roots, and Jason Newsted of Metallica fame have chosen. All for as low as $99 for one song.

To improve your recording the mastering engineer can:

  • Raise the overall level.
  • Even out song levels and EQ individual tracks for cohesion.
  • Correct minor mix deficiencies with equalization.
  • Enhance flow by changing the space between tracks.
  • Eliminate noises between tracks.
  • Make your music sound great on any sound system.
  • Add IRSC codes (required for digital distribution)
  • Add CD-Text information (Artist, Title, Track Names, that can be displayed by some CD players)

Why Use the SoundLAB?

Quality.
The Disc Makers SoundLAB offers world-class Mastering that makes your music ready for commercial release. Our industry-leading mastering studio offers you access to some of the most advanced audio mastering gear available.

Care.
Your job will receive the individual care and attention it deserves. Since 1959, Disc Makers has been committed to quality and customer satisfaction, and our work is 100% guaranteed.

Rates.
Our rates are targeted and set for our customers – independent artists. The Disc Makers SoundLAB gives you access to the same industry-leading equipment at a fraction of the price of the world's other top CD mastering houses.