Mastering Rates

Here is a guide to Steve Kitch Mastering’s latest prices. Updated July 2022.

Steve Kitch Mastering

Stereo Mastering

1 track:£50 per track
2-4 tracks:£45 per track
5-6 tracks:£40 per track
7+ tracks:£35 per track
Price includes:
  • 16bit 44.1kHz WAV files (suitable for digital distribution, streaming and CD production).
  • 24bit (up to 96kHz) WAV files suitable for high resolution digital distribution and archival.
  • Unlimited revisions (within reason). Clients submitting new mixes (before final approval) are charged at £10 each.
  • Test master available for new clients.

Please note that these mastering rates are a guide and subject to change.

Optional Extras

Additional instrumentals, radio edits etc:£5* per track
Mastered for iTunes
(Apple Digital Masters) WAV file:
£3 per track
MP3:£3 per track
Vinyl pre-master:£5 per track
Cassette pre-master£5 per track
DDP CD Master:£20
RedBook CD Master:£30
Additional master:£10
Additional reference copy:£7
DVD full project back up disc:£35

* Based on the assumption that the additional version can be used with the same settings as the original. Otherwise charged as an additional track.

Express Priority Service Additional Fee

Single:£15
EP:£30
Album:£60

Subject to availability. Turnaround usually within 48hours. Fee payable in addition to standard mastering cost.

Stem Mastering

Up to 5 stems:£65 per track
Additional stems:£10 per additional stem

What’s Included…

  • Consultation and advice
  • Establishing best method of transfer
  • EQ, compression and limiting
  • Noise reduction, click removal and stereo enhancement
  • Compilation, starts, fades and levels
  • Online approval service
  • PQ encoding (CD Master or DDP)
  • ISRC code insertion
  • Error checked Red Book production master (CD Master)
  • Download delivery
  • DDP Image available
  • Mastering notes and cue sheets (CD Master)

Quoted price includes everything from initial consultation to the delivery of your masters.

Please note: Rates are in UK Pounds Sterling.

Revisions

  • Unlimited revisions (within reason) are completed until you are 100% happy.
  • Please note that revisions that involve submitting a new mix will be charged at £10 each.

Methods of payments

Credit card – UK and Overseas customers

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Switch and Solo are accepted. Once approval has been met then you’ll receive an electronic invoice with a link to pay online.

Cheque – UK customers only

Cheques can be made payable to “Audiomaster Ltd. ”

Bank transfer – UK customers

Use online banking to pay directly. Further information can be found here.

Bank transfer – International customers

Consult your bank to transfer directly. Further information can be found here.

Mastering prices are in £GBP Sterling.

If you have any further questions on our mastering rates then please get in contact here.