The Final Polish Your Mix Deserves
Mastering is where a good mix becomes a great record—balanced, punchy, and consistent across earbuds, car stereos, and festival PAs. At Blue Horizons our engineers combine precision digital tools with hand-picked analog gear to enhance clarity, widen the stereo field, and hit platform-specific loudness targets without sacrificing dynamics. If you need audio mastering in Kenosha, Racine, or the greater Milwaukee area, we’re ready to take your tracks beyond the horizon.
Why Choose Blue Horizons for Mastering?
- Affordable Expertise — $50/hr with clear time estimates before we start Rates and Pricing
- Hybrid Analog + Digital Chain for warmth, depth, and modern precision
- Platform-Perfect Loudness—we deliver files optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, vinyl, or CD
- Two Rounds of Revisions Included so you can fine-tune until everything sits just right Rates and Pricing
- Fast Turnaround—singles in 48 hours, EPs and LPs on an agreed timeline
- Free QC Report listing peak/RMS levels, LUFS, phase correlation, and spectral balance
Our Mastering Workflow
- Reference & Goals – You send final mix, genre references, and distribution plan.
- Critical Listening – We analyze spectral balance, dynamics, and stereo width in a treated room.
- Surgical Fixes – Gentle EQ, mid-side enhancements, harmonic excitement, and transparent compression.
- Loudness & Limiting – Dial in headroom and ceiling for your chosen platforms or vinyl specs.
- Quality Control – Null tests, mono compatibility, and fade optimization.
- Deliverables – 24-bit WAV, 320 kbps MP3, DDP image (on request), plus metadata embedding.
Rates & Add-Ons
| Service | What’s Included | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Track Master | Full mastering pass, two revision rounds | $50/hr (typically 1–1.5 hrs) Rates and Pricing |
| EP Master (4–6 tracks) | Sequencing, track spacing, up to 10 revision rounds | Package: $3,000 (in EP bundle) Rates and Pricing |
| Album Master (7+ tracks) | Custom quote, liberal revisions, sequencing | Call for pricing Rates and Pricing |
| Instrumental / Radio Edit Stem | Additional bounced versions | +$25/track |
| Vinyl Pre-Master | RIAA curve, side timing, high-pass, spacing | +$15/track |
Need mixing touch-ups before mastering? Ask about our Mix Review add-on for targeted feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you master tracks mixed elsewhere?
Absolutely—just send a 24-bit WAV at -3 dBFS peak and we’ll handle the rest.
How loud will my master be?
We aim for optimal integrated LUFS per platform while preserving punch and dynamics.
Do you offer stem mastering?
Yes, stem mastering (drums, vocals, music beds) is available for projects needing deeper surgical work. Contact us for a custom quote.
Ready for Release-Ready Masters?
Click Book Your Session, call (262) 597-8897 to lock in your preferred date. Let’s capture the tracks that take your music beyond the horizon.