Mastering Services
$75 per song* (up to 5 minutes)
Includes:
Professional digital mastering tailored to your genre and style
Streaming-ready optimization (balanced for Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
24-bit WAV and high-quality MP3 delivery
1 revision included per track
2–3 business day turnaround per song
Songs longer than 5 minutes incur an additional $20 per minute (rounded up to the next full minute).
*Multi-song/Album discounts available - Just ask!*
Add-On Options
Additional revision – $15 per track
Instrumental or alternate version – $15 each
Stem mastering (up to 5 stems) – starting at $100 per song
Terms & Conditions
Booking & Payment
A 50% deposit is required before mastering begins.
The remaining 50% is due upon client approval and before final file delivery.
Payments are processed through RALKN Audio LLC (PayPal Business, Stripe, or approved invoice link).
Deposits are non-refundable once work has begun.
Revisions
Each mastering project includes 1 free revision per song.
Additional revisions are billed at $15 per revision.
Revisions cover tonal, EQ, or loudness adjustments only.
(New mixes will be treated as new mastering sessions.)
Turnaround
Standard turnaround time: 2–3 business days per song.
EPs or albums will be quoted based on project size and timeline.
Delivery
Final masters are provided as:
24-bit WAV (master)
High-quality MP3 (reference)
Streaming-optimized version (LUFS-balanced for major platforms)
Additional options upon request:
Alternate or instrumental masters
Credits
Please credit mastering as:
“Mastered by Richard Frey Feder / RALKN Audio LLC”
on all streaming platforms, liner notes, or production credits.
Refund Policy
Deposits are non-refundable once mastering work has started.
If canceled before mastering begins, a refund (minus processing fees) may be issued.
Communication
For the best mastering results, please provide:
Final approved stereo mix (no clipping, ideally -6 dB headroom)
Artist and song titles as they should appear in final file names
Any reference tracks for loudness or tonal balance preferences
Specific notes about desired loudness, vibe, or delivery formats
Clear communication ensures your master sounds exactly as intended.