Payment Options
We can accept payments via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, cash, check, money order, or international wire transfer. We can provide a secure online page, hosted by Square where you can send payments via credit card, CashApp or bank transfer, via a link included in our emailed invoices. In general we require a deposit of 60% for any Online Mastering Packages. For some rush orders or quick-turn singles we may require pre- payment made in full. Unless arrangements for other terms are approved in advance by TSM in writing, any balance due must be paid in full at the end of any attended studio session, and/or prior to the release or posting of any master/session files, discs or tapes. All orders with Total Sonic Media are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions.
© 2024
Total Sonic Media
updated pricing effective April 15, 2024
(if you are a longtime prior client discounted rates may be applied)
all prices are in US dollars
Attended Studio Sessions
Studio Time - mastering - $88/hour
1 hour minimum, billed in 15 minute increments after 1st hour Online “E-mastering” Package Ratesare calculated based on the formula of:
$35/track + $5/each minute of program material
+ flat rate per each master format
$20/track for additional instrumental or edited mixes All online orders are delivered via downloads as 24bit & 16bit 44.1kHz wav files, with other formats available on request, and include in the package price one free revision if you wish any changes after hearing your reference files.Please complete our Contact Form (including number
of tracks and number of minutes for your album) in
order to receive a quote for your order.
Pricing examples:Single Track (up to 4 minutes length) - $70
Single track (up to 3 minutes length) - $65
Single track (up to 5 minutes length) - $75
7-inch Special - $155
2 tracks up to 9 minutes total delivered as 16bit & 24bit/44.1kHz wav files for digital download masters and 24bit/96kHz hi-res wav files optimized for transfer to lacquer or DMM master for vinyl records10 track album example:
10 tracks x $35/track = $350 40 minutes x $5/minute = $200 set up of digital files for download = $40 TOTAL = $590 Master FormatsStandard Digital
24bit & 16bit 44.1kHz wav (+cue) for streaming, downloads and CD’s Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $15 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $25 LP (7 - 14 tracks) - $40 XLP (15 + tracks) - $60Hi-Res Digital
24bit 96kHz wav files (or 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 192kHz on request) Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $15 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $25 LP (7 - 14 tracks) - $40 XLP (15 + tracks) - $60Vinyl Record Digital Pre-masters
hi-res wav files optimized for transfer to vinyl record masters Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $25 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $40 LP (7 or more tracks, or over 15 minutes each side) - $60mp3 / flac / aac / ogg / tagged wav
id3 tagged files for direct from artist streaming & downloads Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $15 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $25 LP (7 - 14 tracks) - $40 XLP (15 + tracks) - $60DDP master files (for Compact Discs) - $60
file format that can be uploaded to most CD manufacturersquoted on request:
Session File Backups Stem Mastering Sequenced 1/4” 15ips 2-track reels for “100% analog mastering” CD-R master discs DVD Audio masters Enhanced CD / CD Extra authoring Archival Transfers Audio Restoration Mixing Specialized RecordingFree Samples
If you have never used our services before, as our schedule permits, we can offer a free sample of a single track up to 5 minutes (delivered as a 16bit 44.1kHz wav sent online, with no revisions included in this offer). Please email us to check availability for this. Above pricing is for independent artists and labels only. “Major” record labels or other organizations requiring terms without a prior account history are billed at 2 times above rates. All pricing is subject to change without notice.Payment Options
We can accept payments via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, cash, check, money order, or international wire transfer. We can provide a secure online page, hosted by Square where you can send payments via credit card, CashApp or bank transfer, via a link included in our emailed invoices. In general we require a deposit of 60% for any Online Mastering Packages. For some rush orders or quick-turn singles we may require pre- payment made in full. Unless arrangements for other terms are approved in advance by TSM in writing, any balance due must be paid in full at the end of any attended studio session, and/or prior to the release or posting of any master/session files, discs or tapes. All orders with Total Sonic Media are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions.
updated pricing effective April 15, 2024
(if you are a longtime prior client discounted
rates may be applied)
all prices are in US dollars
Attended Studio Sessions
Studio Time - mastering - $88/hour
1 hour minimum, billed in 15 minute increments after 1st hour Online “E-mastering” Package Rates are calculated based on the formulaof:
$35/track + $5/each minute of pro-
gram material
+ flat rate per each master format
$20/track for additional instrumental or edited mixes All online orders are delivered via downloads as 24bit & 16bit 44.1kHz wav files, with other formats available on request, and include in the package price one free revision if you wish any changes after hearing your reference files.Please complete our Contact Form
(including number of tracks and
number of minutes for your album) in
order to receive a quote for your
order.
Pricing examples:Single Track (up to 4 minutes length)
- $70
Single track (up to 3 minutes length) - $65
Single track (up to 5 minutes length) - $75
7-inch Special - $155
2 tracks up to 9 minutes total delivered as 16bit & 24bit/44.1kHz wav files for digital download masters and 24bit/96kHz hi-res wav files optimized for transfer to lacquer or DMM master for vinyl records10 track album example:
10 tracks x $35/track = $350 40 minutes x $5/minute = $200 set up of digital files for download = $40 TOTAL = $590 Master FormatsStandard Digital
24bit & 16bit 44.1kHz wav (+cue) for streaming, downloads and CD’s Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $15 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $25 LP (7 - 14 tracks) - $40 XLP (15 + tracks) - $60Hi-Res Digital
24bit 96kHz wav files (or 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 192kHz on request) Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $15 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $25 LP (7 - 14 tracks) - $40 XLP (15 + tracks) - $60Vinyl Record Digital Pre-masters
hi-res wav files optimized for transfer to vinyl record masters Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $25 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $40 LP (7 or more tracks, or over 15 minutes each side) - $60mp3 / flac / aac / ogg / tagged wav
id3 tagged files for direct from artist streaming & downloads Single (1 - 2 tracks) - $15 EP (3 - 6 tracks) - $25 LP (7 - 14 tracks) - $40 XLP (15 + tracks) - $60DDP master files (for Compact Discs)
- $60
file format that can be uploaded to most CD manufacturersquoted on request:
Session File Backups Stem Mastering Sequenced 1/4” 15ips 2-track reels for “100% analog mastering” CD-R master discs DVD Audio masters Enhanced CD / CD Extra authoring Archival Transfers Audio Restoration Mixing Specialized RecordingFree Samples
If you have never used our services before, as our schedule permits, we can offer a free sample of a single track up to 5 minutes (delivered as a 16bit 44.1kHz wav sent online, with no revisions included in this offer). Please email us to check availability for this. Above pricing is for independent artists and labels only. “Major” record labels or other organizations requiring terms without a prior account history are billed at 2 times above rates. All pricing is subject to change without notice.
© 2024
Total Sonic Media
