Bringing your music to life with a unique mid/side audio mastering service for vinyl and no limits on revisions within 30 days
Our online audio mastering will turn your mixes into fantastic sounding masters specially prepared for vinyl! Operated by Tom S. Ray, one of the UK’s leading mastering engineers.
Mastering for vinyl and how it's different to normal mastering?
You might wonder why you might need mastering for vinyl for your vinyl release? There are many aspects that affect the sound of the vinyl and mastering specifically for vinyl is very recommended to get the right sound for the analogue playback.
Few points on how mastering for vinyl is different to mastering for streaming of CD.
- Different max output (ceiling)
- Stereo image approach
- Dynamics vs digital
- Dynamics depending on track positioning
- Mono rules different to digital
What can you expect from mastering?
increase in overall dynamics
correction in mix deficiencies
removal of unwanted noise
more focused low end
more crispy and airy high end
- improved panorama spectrum
- event out songs levels
- well planned space between songs
- musical fades between songs
- more punch and depth
- CD text input (artist,album,song)
- ISRC (international standard recording code)
- duplication ready delivery
- songs meeting industry standards
- music sounding great on every device
Audio mastering samples
Will Langston (Indie) Before After Mastering
Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Tom S. Ray Audio mastering sample – Will LangstoneIndie We’ve started to work with Will in 2016 when he
Deadloch (Electronics) Before After Mastering
Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Tom S. Ray Audio mastering sample – Deadloch Electronics Deadloch has been prominent musicians on Scottish electronic music scene.
J. Sands, Lone Catalysts (Hip Hop) Before After Audio Mastering
Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Tom S. Ray J. Sands (Lone Catalysts), BUKA EntertainmentHip Hop J. Sands is a Pittsburgh hip hop legend. Member
Fawkes (Rock) Before After Audio Mastering
Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Tom S. Ray Audio mastering sample – FawkesIndie Very talented Scottish three-piece rock band. Guys been in touch with
Laura Farrow (Folk) Before After Audio Mastering
Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Tom S. Ray Audio mastering sample – Laura Farrow Acoustic folk-pop Prior to get her CD manufactured, Laura worked
GIWHA (Soul, RnB) Before After Audio Mastering
Last Updated on March 2, 2021 by Tom S. Ray Audio mastering sample – GiwHa R&B Multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer and writer from Brighton. Very talented man.
Absolutely amazing service just received my cd sleeves today and they look sooo good!! Tom was absolutely brilliant I’ve never done this before and he helped me through the entire process and went that extra mile to make sure I got the cds before a gig highly recommended and will be using there service again in the future ❤️
Stevo ClarkNovember 12, 2021
If ya looking for the right sound of your product, dont waste your time. Tom is the person you need!!
Henna JonezDecember 16, 2020
Thank you for all the help with mastering my tracks.
I happily recommend anyone looking to have work mastered to use Audio Unity. Their service is fast, professional and incredibly understanding and helpful. Definately using you guys again in the future.
The songs sounded crisp and nicely balanced……..great job!!!
Many thanks
Tony DelicataNovember 16, 2020
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FAQ
1. What is audio mastering?
Audio mastering is a process of getting a FINAL MIX processed using various different audio processors to enhance, balance, fix a mix and get it ready for broadcasting using industry standards guidelines. Audio mastering focuses on stereo output of the mixed song.
2. How should I prepare my mix for mastering?
Your mix should be created in the same frequency your project has been mixed. If you have mixed in 48kHz or 96kHz, do not convert to 44.1kHz. Do not convert 44.1 kHz up to any higher resolution as it will only add zeros and won’t change audio quality. Provide files in either .wav or .aiff format. Make sure that at the highest peak the song does not hit 0dB and if it does, drop the level and bounce again. I would advise to leave -6dB headroom.
3. Should I use any effects on master channel eg. normalize or peak limit prior to mastering?
Do not use any effects such as limiting, clipping, etc. on you stereo output track. Normalizing functions in audio workstations can actually degenerate the quality of your audio. If you feel you need to run a compressor on the mix buss but you’re unsure, bounce out two versions: with and without it. Listen with the compression switched in and out but compared at equal levels. It’s possible you may slam it too hard, or the attack or release may not be quite right. It’s very difficult to repair that kind of damage to your audio files.
4. Do you do stem audio mastering?
Some audio mastering facilities do mastering by utilizing a separation of basic elements of your mix. Since these elements must still be mixed together at some point, technically-speaking doing this kind of work is actually a post-production mixing process. When you order mastering services from Tom S. Ray Audio Mastering you’re ordering true mastering work, meaning work is done on the final stereo mixdown. That is what constitutes actual audio mastering work. Most of the time our clients have mixes that have been done well enough that mastering work is all they need to get fantastic sounding tracks.
5. Why should I choose Audio Unity Group over another mastering studio?
Audio Unity Group is the only purely audio mastering studio in Glasgow, UK. but there are a number of reasons to choose the Audio Unity Group for your audio mastering. With years of experience on the highest-quality industry gear, I’ve mastered both the techniques and equipment in order to provide you with a superior service. Plus, you’ll pay a fraction of what you would at another mastering studio all while receiving exceptional service and attention to detail.
6. Will mastering help within the music industry?
Of course. Having your tracks properly mastered gives you massive advantage over the amateur artists not investing in the audio mastering process. Audio mastering will make sure your music is ready for international broadcasting as well as delivering outstanding experience to the audience.
7. How long does it takes to get my music mastered?
Delivery of the masters depends on the amount of songs and the work involved. 1 song takes usually 48 hours. 12 track album from 7 to 10 days.
