WHAT WE DO
-> HOW IT ALL BEGINS: When your project
is received and entered into our system, we check mixes
for any problematic issues. Should we have any concerns
regarding your mix, we will notify you immediately. If
all is in the clear, we will begin your project within
our agreed scheduled timeline.
Once
the mastering session is completed, Blue Jade Audio
Mastering will provide you with 2 copies of your project
(1 Master & 1 Reference Copy for review). Although we
utilize the highest quality industry standards and
attempt to follow your guidelines as closely as possible,
it is imperative that you review your entire reference
copy upon receipt. If you are happy with your reference
copy, the sealed master disc is provided for your
immediate use for replication, duplication, radio play,
etc.
-> REVISIONS: If you are not
completely satisfied and need minor tweaks made on your
master, we are happy to provide one free revision session
per project. Upon completing revisions, a new reference
copy and new master disc will be provided at no
additional cost. Should you require any revisions, please
contact us immediately for further assistance.
Please
keep in mind that mix errors CANNOT be fixed in the
mastering process. If the problem lies in the mix and is
beyond our technical ability to repair, we recommend that
corrections be made via your mix engineer. Any new mixes
that are returned to us for re-mastering, will be charged
at half our normal song rate.
-> ARCHIVES: Although we
maintain a general session archive of all projects
throughout each calendar year, Blue Jade Audio Mastering
cannot guarantee the long-term integrity or availability
of client's archived sessions. We return all original
mixes and do not keep physical copies of a client's
project. All clients, are encouraged to maintain an
archive of their master disc and original mixes. DO NOT
SEND US YOUR ONLY COPY OF YOUR MIXES!
If you
would like us to keep an Archive of your mastered
project, we will do so for an additional $30 US. We
will only Archive material we have worked on. While we
should be able to retrieve the audio files at any given
time,the processing we have used may not be able to be
reproduced exactly due to equipment changes.
WHAT WE NEED
-> MEDIA NEEDED: Blue Jade Audio
Mastering can work with virtually any media. But to
maintain the highest audio quality, we encourage you to
use a high resolution mixing format such as 24-bit
digital. For special project needs, please contact us
directly.
BEST
FORMAT:
16 or
24 bit .wav files
16 or 24 bit .aiff files
16 or 24 bit SD2 files
FTP File Transfer
OTHER:
Standard Audio CD
DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
Analog Tape: 1/4", 1/2" please contact for
details
OTHER
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• You should give us a mix with peaks averaging at
roughly -6db (below digital "0"). This insures that you
are safe from unwanted clipping and also helps maximize
digital resolution.
•
Do not try to make your mixes loud or add overall EQ or
compression.
• Use the highest resolution possible. Always send
us what you recorded at. If you recorded and mixed at 24
bit/48kHz, then send us the mix at 24/48. If you recorded
at 16 bit, then send at 16 bit. NEVER DITHER DOWN.
• Do Not use any "all in one" Mastering boxes, such
as the Alesis Masterlink or TC Finalizer or any
"mastering" plug-ins. These will color the sound and will
leave us with less or maybe even no room to work.
-> POINT OF REFERENCE: Although not
necessary, if there are recordings that you consider the
aesthetic peer of your project, please share them with
us. This will help the overall efficiency of meeting your
project needs and expectations.
->
PAPERWORK NEEDED: All projects must
be accompanied by our MASTERING INTAKE FORM
in
order to insure that the needs of your project are
professionally met. When submitting your mixes in
person or via mail, please provide a copy of the above
downloadable PDF. Please note, that any projects
received without this information may be delayed.
If
unable to print, please provide the
following:
1.
Project title
2. Artist/Band name
3. Contact information (name, phone number and complete
address)
4. Song titles and timings
5. List any production, editing, and sequencing
instructions (cross fades, spacing,
etc.)