Stereo Audio Mastering
Streaming-ready commercial mastering from R299. Optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, radio, and club systems with 48-hour delivery.
Mastering is the crucial final phase that transforms your mix into a competitive commercial record. We balance frequency spectrums, enhance stereo width, apply multiband saturation, and maximize volume to match top chart releases on Spotify and Apple Music.
WHAT WE OFFER & WHO IT IS FOR
Full Service Overview
We master single tracks, EPs, and full albums for South African artists. Every master is checked against strict platform loudness targets, inter-sample clipping limits, and real-world audio playback systems.
Engineered For
THE STUDIO ADVANTAGE
Commercial Loudness Without Distortion
Achieve competitive loudness on Spotify and YouTube without squash, harsh inter-sample peaks, or pumping.
Platform-Compliant True Peak Delivery
Engineered specifically for streaming platforms so your audio does not distort on lossy playback formats.
Rapid 48-Hour Turnaround
Single track masters delivered directly to your inbox within 48 hours with revision passes included.
Real-World Reference Checks
Every master is auditioned on AirPods, smartphone speakers, car systems, and calibrated studio monitors.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EVERY SESSION
HOW IT WORKS STEP-BY-STEP
Send Your Final Stereo Mix
Export your mix as 24-bit WAV with at least 3dB to 6dB of headroom (no limiter on master bus).
Frequency Balancing & Tonal Polish
We apply surgical corrective EQ, smooth harmonic excitement, and stereo width optimization.
True Peak Limiting & Loudness Maximizing
We bring your track to modern streaming loudness (-14 LUFS to -9 LUFS) using transparent brickwall limiting.
Download Ready-to-Release Audio
Receive your lossless master files, ready to upload directly to DistroKid, TuneCore, or Spotify for Artists.
PRICING & SESSION PACKAGES
Includes streaming loudness calibration (-14 LUFS to -9 LUFS), WAV/MP3 delivery, and 48-hour turnaround.
Mastering: Single
1 track, streaming loudness, WAV and MP3, 1 revision, 48-hour turnaround.
- ✓1 complete stereo track master
- ✓Streaming platform loudness compliance
- ✓24-bit WAV & 320kbps MP3 delivery
- ✓1 free revision & 48-hour turnaround
Mastering: EP
Up to 5 tracks, album-consistent level, 2 revisions, 3-day turnaround.
- ✓Up to 5 tracks mastered cohesively
- ✓Song-to-song tonal & loudness balance
- ✓2 revision passes per song
- ✓3-day turnaround time
Mastering: Album
Up to 15 tracks, DDP file included, 3 revisions, 7-day turnaround.
- ✓Up to 15 tracks with full album sequencing
- ✓DDP image file included for CD pressing
- ✓3 revision passes per track
- ✓7-day priority turnaround
RELEASE-READY QUALITY FOR ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS
Your music is competing with chart-topping releases. Every project we engineer is calibrated to translate seamlessly across AirPods, car stereos, smartphone speakers, and club sound systems.
Streaming DSP Compliance
Mastered strictly to platform loudness standards (-14 to -9 LUFS) with true peak control to avoid lossy codec distortion on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
100% Satisfaction & Revisions
We collaborate with you until your track hits your exact vision. Revisions are included with every package with responsive, direct engineer communication.
Lossless Commercial Delivery
Exported as pristine uncompressed 24-bit WAV & 320kbps MP3 files, formatted and tagged for instant distribution via DistroKid, TuneCore, or label submission.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:How much does audio mastering cost in South Africa?
Single track mastering is R299 with 48-hour delivery. EP mastering (up to 5 tracks) is R799, and full album mastering (up to 15 tracks) is R1,499.
Q:What headroom should I leave in my mix?
Leave around -3dB to -6dB True Peak headroom with no brickwall limiter or maximizer on your master output channel.
Q:How fast will I receive my master?
Single track masters are delivered within 48 hours. EPs take 3 days, and full albums take 7 days.
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES
Vocal & Instrument Recording
Professional vocal and instrument recording in Capital Park, Pretoria. Treated vocal booth, real-time monitoring, and dedicated engineer guidance from R350/hr.
Full Track Stem Mixing
Commercial stem mixing for South African artists. Vocal tuning, 808 balance, spatial depth, and radio polish from R449.
Mixing + Mastering Package
Complete post-production bundle from R649. Stem mixdown + commercial master in one seamless workflow across South Africa.
GET YOUR MASTER IN 48 HOURS
Upload your mixdown file now and get streaming loudness that competes with any commercial release.