Deadlines

I run the studio on a sideline basis and urgent deadlines are not in my power. I will specify the timeframe after evaluating the current workload and the complexity of processing.

Enquiry

In your enquiry, please include your name and surname, contact details (email address) and information about the recording. I need to know the artist's name, album title, genre, track list and total running time. A sample of the recording, rough mix/master and reference song would also be helpful. Include tempo information, audio track format, and your processing requirements including deadline. For context, please indicate whether the recording is a rehearsal room or studio recording. You may also add additional details about how the recording was made.

ISRC code

I do not provide the registration of the international sound recording code.

Mastering for audiotape

For release on audio cassette I will process the mastering to suit the parameters of the chosen tape (Ferric, Chrome or Metal).

Mastering for gramophone

For the release on gramophone I will process the mastering to suit the parameters of the medium. The physical limits of vinyl require specific track processing. Using a conventional master for CD or streaming can lead to unwanted distortion of the sound when played on a turntable.

Parameters of audio tracks

Audio file in WAV format. Sampling frequency 44.1 or 48 kHz. Bit depth 24 or 32-bit. Have uniform parameters for all tracks. Tracks must be clearly named and must be free of clipping, limiting and dithering. Export added time-dependent effects separately. Maintain sufficient headroom (approximately 3 - 6 dB). Keep a reasonable amount of tracks per song (optimally up to 24 tracks). Only accept WAV audio files as input. Please do not send your project in a DAW file.

Payment

Payment is made by transfer to a Fio Bank account or PayPal. The price is set in czech crowns (CZK). When paying from abroad, the equivalent amount in the national currency is paid according to the current exchange rate. Order processing begins after receipt of payment.

Recording in the studio

I'm not currently involved in music production in the sense of recording and creative direction during recording. The studio is equipped to provide post-production services in an online environment.

Reference song

It's a song by another artist, genre-wise related to your own work, whose sound you want to get closer to. It serves as a blueprint to guide the character of your recording's sound.

Re-mastering

Provide a digital version of the final mix as a basis for re-mastering. For older recordings, first digitize the best surviving version of the mix. (In extreme cases, the master version can also be used.)

Revisions

The price of the order automatically includes up to 3 revisions. For mastering I accept 1 single remix, 2 EP remixes and 3 album remixes.

Services

Mixing and mastering of music recordings. I'm also happy to take part in film or radio productions where I can help with postproduction of the audio component of an audiovisual work, spoken word or sound effects.

Stem-mastering

Mastering from more than one stereo track. Allows for greater control over the sound and additional mix balance. The method is suitable where there is doubt about the quality of a mix in which it is not possible to make corrections in retrospect.

Transfer of audio tracks

The data exchange is done via a suitable cloud storage. Please only share final and clearly organized tracks for processing.

Who the services are for

The purpose of my activity is not to compete with professional studios. I provide an affordable alternative, especially for artists and bands in the independent scene, to whom I offer my knowledge and experience in the field.