My name is Nick, I do audio mastering. 

I caught the mastering obsession when I was learning to record my own music. Over time, mastering  turned from an obsession to a professional endeavor. Mastering coincides with my formal background in music theory and composition where critical listening, technical understanding, and artistic impulses all meet. I use a mix of transpatent analog tools to create a sense of depth within the stereo image, and digital tools for precise repair, correction, and optimizing loudness. Despite having specialized tools, I view mastering as fundamentally a process opposed to processing.  Nothing replaces a trusted ear with outside perpective and technical understanding.

FAQs

What files should I send for mastering?

I need .wav files at 24 or 32 bit depth at the sample rate the song was mixed at. Please leave on any bus processing that was mixed through, or is intentionally used for color as a part of the mix. Take off any processing that is intentional or used just for final loudness. No need to bring down the dbfs as long as there is no unintentional clipping or true peak overshoots.

What are your rates?

My rate for independent artists is $75 a song, and $10 for each additional version (instrumentals, tv, etc.)

What is your turnaround time?

I priortize a quick and realiable turn around for clients. I will give an a deadline when a session is booked. If you have a specific deadline, let me know and I am glad to accomodate.

What gear do you use?

I use gear from Zaehl, Elysia, SPL, Louder Than Liftoff, Cranborne Audio, and cabling from Grimm Audio. Each piece was chosen for transparency, and for adding a sense of depth and clarity in the stereo image.

What do you use for monitoring?

I use a pair of A18t from 64 audio. I found out about these after hearing an interview with top tier mastering engineer and was confirmed in my decision in a conversation with a billboard topping mixer and audiophile. I exclusively use these pair of IEMs and high spec clean DACs when both mastering and listening to music throughout my day.