why have your music Mastered?
© Loud Crow Audio Mastering 2012 - 2026
*(Terms & Conditions for Sales / Discounts & Promo Codes) Please be aware that our New Client Discount can not be used in conjunction with other discounted Promo Codes and only with
our usual price list prices. Discount Promo Codes or Special Price Promo Codes can only be redeemed while relevant promo banners are present on this website or otherwise stated in expiry
dates listed at the time. All tracks must be registered at the same time on promos and new customer discounts. Promo Codes cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes at the same
time. Label discounts can not be used in conjunction with other website offers or discount Promo codes.
**(No upfront payment terms) Our number one goal is to produce a result you will love on our 1st try, but In the event that you are not happy with our mastered sample, we will provide 2
revisions before payment. however for our General Mastering option we can provide 3 more revisions after payment if you feel we are getting closer to your required result. After this we charge
£10.00 per 3 revisions per song. However for our Priority Plus option we provide unlimited revisions for up to 5 days after payment. Our full terms & conditions can be found here
payment providers
Drum & Bass (Not Mastered)
This is a sample of the detail the
streaming sites codex and normalization
will remove from your music
Drum & Bass (Mastered)
rock / indie (Not Mastered)
rock / indie (Mastered)
hip hop / rap (Not Mastered)
hip hop / rap (Mastered)
house music (Not Mastered)
house music (Not Mastered)
dubstep (Not Mastered)
dubstep (Mastered)
techno (Not Mastered)
techno (Mastered)
Your music deserves the best finish. With more than 25 years of mastering experience, the engineers at Low Price Audio
Mastering from Loud Crow enhance every element of your sound for maximum impact and quality.
Enhance Your Sound like Never Before!
Mastering is the final polish that transforms a finished mix into a release‑ready piece of art.
It’s the last stage of the production process, where a skilled audio engineer enhances and
refines the sonic character of your music so it translates beautifully across every playback
system.
Mastering brings balance, clarity, and cohesion to your tracks. By shaping tonal balance,
dynamics, and stereo width, it elevates your music to a professional standard and gives it that
polished, competitive edge.
It also ensures consistent loudness across all tracks in an album or playlist. This helps your
music sit comfortably alongside commercially released songs without sacrificing dynamic
range or musicality.
A great mastering engineer can reveal subtle details that may be hidden in the mix. Through
precise EQ, compression, and other processing techniques, mastering enhances depth,
presence, and overall clarity.
Technical issues can also be addressed during mastering. Problems like uneven frequency
response, unwanted noise, or distortion can be corrected, ensuring your music sounds clean
and intentional.
Finally, mastering prepares your music for distribution across all platforms — streaming
services, radio, CDs, vinyl, and more. By optimizing your audio for each format, mastering
guarantees your music translates consistently and effectively wherever it’s heard.
In short, mastering is an essential step that elevates your tracks to a professional level. It
enhances sonic quality, ensures consistency, and prepares your music for release to a wider
audience. Never underestimate how much mastering can transform the impact of your music.
SOME OF Our Analogue Mastering Suite
we have available to us
At the heart of our studio lies a meticulously curated selection of world-class analogue hardware.
We combine legendary British console heritage with modern German precision to provide your
music with unparalleled depth, clarity, and "glue."
Mastering Equalizers
SSL Origin Evo: Drawing from Solid State Logic’s legendary heritage, this provides the classic
SSL "snap" and clinical precision required for modern, high-energy productions.
Manley Massive Passive (Mastering Version): A specialized tube EQ that uses passive
components to shape tone. It is renowned for its organic, musical character, allowing for
significant tonal shifts without ever sounding "processed."
Chandler Limited TG12345 Curve Bender: Based on the vintage EMI consoles used at Abbey
Road, this EQ delivers the iconic "Big British Sound." It adds a unique harmonic weight and
silkiness to the high frequencies.
Mastering Dynamics & Compressors
Elysia ALPHA Compressor: A flagship of modern engineering. This discrete Class-A compressor
offers absolute transparency and sophisticated M/S (Mid-Side) processing, allowing us to treat
the centre of your mix differently from the stereo image.
Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus: An all-valve "Vari-Mu" compressor. It is our "secret
weapon" for adding natural warmth, smoothing out harsh transients, and providing the final
"expensive" sheen to a master.
Conversion & Routing
Lynx Studio Hilo Reference A/D D/A: To ensure your music moves between the digital and
analogue worlds without losing a single detail, we use the Hilo system. It is widely regarded as
one of the most transparent converters ever built.
SPL Hermes Mastering Router: This 120V rail router allows us to instantly reorder our analogue
chain or compare different hardware combinations without any signal degradation, ensuring the
most efficient workflow for your project.
Our Listening Environment
ATC SCM45A Pro (Active Monitors): We monitor on the industry benchmark. These high-output,
three-way monitors allow us to hear every micro-detail of your mix, from the deepest sub-
harmonics to the most subtle vocal breaths, ensuring your master translates perfectly to every
playback system.
Our Mastering Process
1. Multi Band EQ:
Experience a sonic revolution as we balance and shape the frequency spectrum across multiple bands, giving your tracks a rich, full-
bodied sound that captivates listeners.
2. Compression:
Unlock the true dynamics of your music with precision compression techniques. Say goodbye to uneven levels and hello to a polished,
professional sound that grabs attention.
3. Dynamic Expansion:
Breathe life into your audio by intelligently enhancing its dynamic range. Our dynamic expansion techniques bring out the nuances and
subtleties in your music, creating a captivating listening experience.
4. Stereo Enhancement:
Immerse your audience in a three-dimensional sonic landscape with our stereo enhancement technology. We widen the stereo image,
adding depth and dimension to every note.
5. Noise Reduction:
Bid farewell to unwanted background noise that can detract from the clarity of your tracks.
Our advanced noise reduction techniques
ensures that only pure, pristine sound remains.
6. Peak Limiting:
Maintain optimal levels without compromising on sonic integrity. Our peak limiting
techniques prevent clipping while preserving the dynamics of your music.
7. Normalization:
Achieve consistent loudness across all tracks with precision normalization algorithms. Say
goodbye to volume discrepancies - every song will be perfectly balanced.
8. Bass Management:
Ensure that low frequencies are reproduced accurately and powerfully across different
playback systems with our comprehensive bass management techniques.
9. Input Maximization:
Harness the full potential of your mix by maximizing input levels without distortion or loss of quality - it's time for every detail to shine
through!
10. Output Maximization:
Make your music stand out in any playlist with our output maximization techniques. Achieve the perfect balance of loudness and clarity that
demands attention.
11. Volume Levelling:
Smooth out any inconsistencies in volume levels across different tracks to create a cohesive listening experience. Your music will flow
seamlessly from one song to the next.
12. Vocal Levelling:
Achieve professional sound quality with vocal levelling. We will Enhance the balance and clarity of your vocals to make your music stand
out.
13. Mastering Reverb:
Add a touch of ambiance and depth to your tracks with tasteful mastering reverb. It's the secret ingredient that takes your sound to the next
level.
14. Fades and More:
Polish your tracks with seamless fades, ensuring smooth transitions between sections and creating a professional, radio-ready sound. We
will also make sure you do not have any phase issues.
Trust us to take your music from good to extraordinary,
ensuring that it stands out in today's competitive landscape.
FILE FORMATS we provide & offer
you as your master
WAV (24+16Bit) - Crisp - Clear High Res
For the audiophiles out there, our WAV files offer unparalleled sound quality. While the file sizes might be large, you won't compromise on the
clarity of your music.
ALAC (24Bit) (Apple Lossless) - Hi-res, low size
Dive into hi-res audio with ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) offering 24bit resolution maintaining the quality of your music while keeping file
sizes low. Ideal for audiophiles!
MP3 (320 kbps) - Small size, big convenience
Looking for convenience without compromising too much on quality? Our MP3 format is perfect for storing music on your devices while ensuring
a small file size. It's the go-to choice for on-the-go music lovers!. we encode at a slow very high quality process to ensure the best possible
sound.
ALL FILE TYPES WE OFFER ON REQUEST
.aac .ac3 .adts .aifc .aiff .aif .amr .ape .au .caf .cda .dct .dts .flac .gsm .m3u .m4a (ALAC Encoding) .m4b .m4r .mov .mp1 .mp2 .mp3 .mpc .ogg
.opus .pls .raw .rss .spx .txt .vox .wav .wma .wpl
MASTERED FOR STREAMING
Did you know? That streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and others have specific
recommended loudness and delivery requirements. We offer a mastering service specifically for
streaming services. This option is available via our registration process.
SAMPLES OF WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Please be aware that these samples could take a little time to load & should only be used as a
guide as they are 320kbps Mp3 so to keep the bandwidth low
ARE YOU RELEASING YOUR MUSIC on
streaming sites?
Then you might want to choose the mastered for Streaming
Services option as most of the streaming service providers
including Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music etc broadcast
their music at a loudness normalization at around -14 to -16
LUFS depending on service so this means if you have a very
loud master they are going to drastically reduce the
normalization / bit rates and could reduce quality. We will
master and provide you with a track that sounds great with
their recommended requirements.
Genres also play a big part in loudness so we will take this
in to consideration.
mastering process
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recommended Preparation & Delivery Guidelines
please follow these technical specifications when submitting your mixes to get the best out of your master: File Format Please provide uncompressed WAV or AIFF files. We recommend 24-bit or 32-bit (float) depth at the original sample rate of your session (e.g., 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz). Headroom Ensure your master bus is not clipping. Ideally, peaks should hit between -3dB and -6dB. This provides the necessary "air" for our analogue gear to react musically to your transients. No Master Bus Processing Please remove any limiters or heavy compression from your master output. While "top-down" mixing is fine, we need the dynamic range intact to apply our professional outboard processing effectively.
Go by your own mix!
If you are serious about getting your songs mastered
send us your song(s) today!
*(Terms & Conditions for Sales / Discounts & Promo Codes) Please
be aware that our New Client Discount can not be used in conjunction
with other discounted Promo Codes and only with our usual price list
prices. Discount Promo Codes or Special Price Promo Codes can only
be redeemed while relevant promo banners are present on this website
or otherwise stated in expiry dates listed at the time. All tracks must be
registered at the same time on promos and new customer discounts.
Promo Codes cannot be used in conjunction with other promo codes at
the same time. Label discounts can not be used in conjunction with other
website offers or discount Promo codes.
**(No upfront payment terms) Our number one goal is to produce a
result you will love on our 1st try, but In the unlikely event that you are
not happy with our mastered preview sample, we can provide 2 extra
revisions before payment. however we can provide 3 more revisions after
payment if you feel we are getting closer to your required result. After
this we charge £10.00 per 3 revisions per song.
Our full terms & conditions can be found Here
Enhance Your Sound
like Never Before!
Your music deserves the best finish. With more
than 25 years of mastering experience, the
engineers at Low Price Audio Mastering from
Loud Crow enhance every element of your
sound for maximum impact and quality.
why have your
music Mastered?
Mastering is the final polish that transforms a
finished mix into a release‑ready piece of art.
It’s the last stage of the production process,
where a skilled audio engineer enhances and
refines the sonic character of your music so it
translates beautifully across every playback
system.
Mastering brings balance, clarity, and cohesion
to your tracks. By shaping tonal balance,
dynamics, and stereo width, it elevates your
music to a professional standard and gives it
that polished, competitive edge.
It also ensures consistent loudness across all
tracks in an album or playlist. This helps your
music sit comfortably alongside commercially
released songs without sacrificing dynamic
range or musicality.
A great mastering engineer can reveal subtle
details that may be hidden in the mix. Through
precise EQ, compression, and other processing
techniques, mastering enhances depth,
presence, and overall clarity.
Technical issues can also be addressed during
mastering. Problems like uneven frequency
response, unwanted noise, or distortion can be
corrected, ensuring your music sounds clean
and intentional.
Finally, mastering prepares your music for
distribution across all platforms — streaming
services, radio, CDs, vinyl, and more. By
optimizing your audio for each format,
mastering guarantees your music translates
consistently and effectively wherever it’s heard.
In short, mastering is an essential step that
elevates your tracks to a professional level. It
enhances sonic quality, ensures consistency,
and prepares your music for release to a wider
audience. Never underestimate how much
mastering can transform the impact of your
music.
MASTERED FOR STREAMING
Did you know? That streaming services like Spotify,
Apple Music and others have specific
recommended loudness and delivery requirements.
We offer a mastering service specifically for
streaming services. This option is available via our
registration process.
Our Mastering
Process
1. Multi Band EQ:
Experience a sonic revolution as we balance and
shape the frequency spectrum across multiple
bands, giving your tracks a rich, full-bodied sound
that captivates listeners.
2. Compression:
Unlock the true dynamics of your music with
precision compression techniques. Say goodbye
to uneven levels and hello to a polished,
professional sound that grabs attention.
3. Dynamic Expansion:
Breathe life into your audio by intelligently
enhancing its dynamic range. Our dynamic
expansion techniques bring out the nuances and
subtleties in your music, creating a captivating
listening experience.
4. Stereo Enhancement:
Immerse your audience in a three-dimensional
sonic landscape with our stereo enhancement
technology. We widen the stereo image, adding
depth and dimension to every note.
5. Noise Reduction:
Bid farewell to unwanted background noise that
can detract from the clarity of your tracks. Our
advanced noise reduction techniques ensures that
only pure, pristine sound remains.
6. Peak Limiting:
Maintain optimal levels without compromising on
sonic integrity. Our peak limiting techniques
prevent clipping while preserving the dynamics of
your music.
7. Normalization:
Achieve consistent loudness across all tracks with
precision normalization algorithms. Say goodbye
to volume discrepancies - every song will be
perfectly balanced.
8. Bass Management:
Ensure that low frequencies are reproduced
accurately and powerfully across different
playback systems with our comprehensive bass
management techniques.
9. Input Maximization:
Harness the full potential of your mix by
maximizing input levels without distortion or loss
of quality - it's time for every detail to shine
through!
10. Output Maximization:
Make your music stand out in any playlist with our
output maximization techniques. Achieve the
perfect balance of loudness and clarity that
demands attention.
11. Volume Levelling:
Smooth out any inconsistencies in volume levels
across different tracks to create a cohesive
listening experience. Your music will flow
seamlessly from one song to the next.
12. Vocal Levelling:
Achieve professional sound quality with vocal
levelling. We will Enhance the balance and clarity
of your vocals to make your music stand out.
13. Mastering Reverb:
Add a touch of ambiance and depth to your tracks
with tasteful mastering reverb. It's the secret
ingredient that takes your sound to the next level.
14. Fades and More:
Polish your tracks with seamless fades, ensuring
smooth transitions between sections and creating
a professional, radio-ready sound. We will also
make sure you do not have any phase issues.
Trust us to take your music
from good to extraordinary,
ensuring that it stands out
in today's competitive
landscape.
FILE FORMATS we
provide & offer you as
your master
WAV (24+16Bit) - Crisp - Clear High Res
For the audiophiles out there, our WAV files
offer unparalleled sound quality. While the file
sizes might be large, you won't compromise on
the clarity of your music.
ALAC (24Bit) (Apple Lossless)
Hi-res, low in size
Dive into hi-res audio with ALAC (Apple
Lossless Audio Codec) offering 24bit
resolution maintaining the quality of your
music while keeping file sizes low. Ideal for
audiophiles!
MP3 (320 kbps) - Small size, big
convenience
Looking for convenience without compromising
too much on quality? Our MP3 format is
perfect for storing music on your devices while
ensuring a small file size. It's the go-to choice
for on-the-go music lovers!. we encode at a
slow very high quality process to ensure the
best possible sound.
ALL FILE TYPES WE
OFFER ON REQUEST
.aac .ac3 .adts .aifc .aiff .aif .amr .ape .au .caf
.cda .dct .dts .flac .gsm .m3u .m4a (ALAC
Encoding) .m4b .m4r .mov .mp1 .mp2 .mp3
.mpc .ogg .opus .pls .raw .rss .spx .txt .vox
.wav .wma .wpl
SAMPLES
OF WHAT WE
CAN DO FOR YOU
Please be aware that these samples
could take a little time to load &
should only be used as a guide as
they are 320kbps Mp3 so to keep the
bandwidth low
Drum & Bass (Not Mastered)
Drum & Bass (Mastered)
rock / indie (Not Mastered)
rock / indie (Mastered)
hip hop / rap (Not Mastered)
hip hop / rap (Mastered)
house music (Not Mastered)
house music (Not Mastered)
dubstep (Not Mastered)
dubstep (Mastered)
techno (Not Mastered)
techno (Mastered)
ARE YOU RELEASING YOUR
MUSIC on
streaming sites?
Then you might want to choose the mastered
for Streaming Services option as most of the
streaming service providers including Spotify,
Apple Music, Youtube Music etc broadcast
their music at a loudness normalization at
around -14 to -16 LUFS depending on service
so this means if you have a very loud master
they are going to drastically reduce the
normalization / bit rates and could reduce
quality. We will master and provide you with a
track that sounds great with their
recommended requirements.
Genres also play a big part in loudness so we
will take this in to consideration.
This is a sample of the detail the
streaming sites codex and
normalization will remove from
your music
Go by your
own mix!
If you are serious
about getting your
songs mastered
send us your song(s)
today!
mastering process
real mastering engineers
25+ years of mastering
experience
no upfront payments
required**
At the heart of our studio lies a meticulously
curated selection of world-class analogue
hardware. We combine legendary British
console heritage with modern German precision
to provide your music with unparalleled depth,
clarity, and "glue."
Mastering Equalizers
SSL Origin Evo: Drawing from Solid State
Logic’s legendary heritage, this provides the
classic SSL "snap" and clinical precision
required for modern, high-energy productions.
Manley Massive Passive (Mastering Version): A
specialized tube EQ that uses passive
components to shape tone. It is renowned for
its organic, musical character, allowing for
significant tonal shifts without ever sounding
"processed."
Chandler Limited TG12345 Curve Bender:
Based on the vintage EMI consoles used at
Abbey Road, this EQ delivers the iconic "Big
British Sound." It adds a unique harmonic
weight and silkiness to the high frequencies.
Mastering Dynamics & Compressors
Elysia ALPHA Compressor: A flagship of
modern engineering. This discrete Class-A
compressor offers absolute transparency and
sophisticated M/S (Mid-Side) processing,
allowing us to treat the centre of your mix
differently from the stereo image.
Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus: An
all-valve "Vari-Mu" compressor. It is our "secret
weapon" for adding natural warmth, smoothing
out harsh transients, and providing the final
"expensive" sheen to a master.
Conversion & Routing
Lynx Studio Hilo Reference A/D D/A: To ensure
your music moves between the digital and
analogue worlds without losing a single detail,
we use the Hilo system. It is widely regarded as
one of the most transparent converters ever
built.
SPL Hermes Mastering Router: This 120V rail
router allows us to instantly reorder our
analogue chain or compare different hardware
combinations without any signal degradation,
ensuring the most efficient workflow for your
project.
Our Listening Environment
ATC SCM45A Pro (Active Monitors): We
monitor on the industry benchmark. These high-
output, three-way monitors allow us to hear
every micro-detail of your mix, from the deepest
sub-harmonics to the most subtle vocal
breaths, ensuring your master translates
perfectly to every playback system.
SOME OF Our Analogue
Mastering Suite we
have available to us
recommended
Preparation & Delivery
Guidelines
please follow these technical specifications when submitting your mixes to get the best out of your master: File Format Please provide uncompressed WAV or AIFF files. We recommend 24-bit or 32- bit (float) depth at the original sample rate of your session (e.g., 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz). Headroom Ensure your master bus is not clipping. Ideally, peaks should hit between -3dB and -6dB. This provides the necessary "air" for our analogue gear to react musically to your transients. No Master Bus Processing Please remove any limiters or heavy compression from your master output. While "top-down" mixing is fine, we need the dynamic range intact to apply our professional outboard processing effectively.
© Loud Crow Audio Mastering 2012 - 2026
