Los Angeles CA -
Austin TX - East Coast
Beep Tone Mastering
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Audio Mastering "Getting Your Project Started
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We accept your mixed
recorded master
on one of the following formats:
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Audio CD
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Data Files (wav, aiff, SDII, FLAC, etc.) on CD-R, DVD-R, flash drive, or
via upload
*Compressed file formats
such as MP3, AAC, or WMA files are not acceptable as a source for
mastering.
Masters with excessive level, clipping or audible
distortion may also prevent us from mastering your project to its
fullest potential. Leaving 3-4 dbs of headroom during mix down is a good
rule to follow to avoid clipping and distortion on your master.
If any of the above issues are found on your
submitted master we may request that you correct the issue and submit a
new master before we proceed.
Handling masters
Handle all masters carefully, both before and after recording. Touch CDs
only by the edges and keep them free of fingerprints and scratches that
can cause data errors. Make sure your master CD is labeled clearly with
your contact information.
It is very important that you download and
fill out the BeepTone Engineering questionnaire to help our
engineers get the most out of your master. If you are submitting a
physical master please include a copy of the BeepTone questionnaire with
it. If you are uploading your master you will be able to fill out a
BeepTone questionnaire during the upload process that will be submitted
electronically with your files.
Track Listing form for Audio Mastering
You must complete a Track Listing Form with your
master. Required information on the form includes a complete and
accurate running time log listing all events (tones, silences, songs,
outtakes, noises, etc.) as they occur. The Artist, Title, and track
names entered on this form will be used to add CD-text to your master. Please ensure all information is accurate.
For CDs, the maximum length is 79:45 minutes. Exceeding 74 minutes on a CD is not recommended because it does not comply with the "Red Book" standard. CD duplicators may require that clients sign a release if CDs exceed 74 minutes because they may not play properly on all CD players.