The Gallery Audio Productions - Rates

Options and rates (all rates in US dollars)

Option 1: Mastering for download - WAV files

Choose this option if the sample rate and/or the bit depth of the source material does not comply with the CD format (44.1KHz/16 bits) AND you do not want it to be changed to the CD format, just mastered using the existing format of the source material (48kHz to 96kHz, 16 bit or 24 bit). Your tracks will be mastered and made available as WAV file downloads. Individual track lengths should be no more than 8 minutes. Alternate versions of a track will be charged separately.

• 1 to 5 songs:   $35.00 per song

• 6 to 10 songs:   $32.00 per song

• 11 songs and up:   $30.00 per song

Option 2: CD Mastering for download - WAV files

Choose this option if you want the source material to be mastered to the CD format (44.1KHz/16 bits), and the individual mastered tracks made available as WAV file downloads. If the sample rate and/or the bit depth of the source material are different than the CD format, then they will be adjusted accordingly. Your tracks will be mastered and made available as individual WAV file downloads. Individual track lengths should be no more than 8 minutes. The maximum CD duration is 79 minutes. Alternate versions of a track will be charged separately.

• 1 to 5 songs:   $35.00 per song

• 6 to 10 songs:   $32.00 per song

• 11 songs and up:   $30.00 per song

Option 3: CD Mastering for download - DDP file

Choose this option if you want the source material to be mastered to the CD format (44.1KHz/16 bits), and you want to be able to submit a Red Book compliant Master file to a CD duplication facility. If the sample rate and/or the bit depth of the source material are different than the CD format, then they will be adjusted accordingly. Your tracks will be mastered and made available as a DDP (Disk Description Protocol) file download, which can be submitted to a CD Duplication facility for CD production. Additionally, an audio reference FLAC file will also be made available for you to download. If supplied by the customer, ISRC codes and the Product Code (either EAN or UPC Barcode information) will be added free of charge. Individual track lengths should be no more than 8 minutes. The maximum CD duration is 79 minutes. Alternate versions of a track will be charged separately.

• 1 to 5 songs:   $35.00 per song

• 6 to 10 songs:   $32.00 per song

• 11 songs and up:   $30.00 per song

Option 4: CD Mastering - Master Audio CD

Choose this option if you want the source material to be mastered to the CD format (44.1KHz/16 bits), and you want a physical copy of the Master Audio CD. If the sample rate and/or the bit depth of the source material are different than the CD format, then they will be adjusted accordingly. We will ship you two Master Audio CDs that comply to the Red Book Standard (one for the CD duplication plant, one for yourself as a reference). If supplied by the customer, ISRC codes and the Product Code (either EAN or UPC Barcode information) will be added free of charge. Individual track lengths should be no more than 8 minutes. The maximum CD duration is 79 minutes. Alternate versions of a track will be charged separately.

The same Mastering rates apply as for Option 2. An additional $15.00 total will be charged for the two Master Audio CDs. Please note that shipping charges are extra. We will inform you of the exact amount we charge for shipping when we send you the email informing you that your mastered material is ready for review.

Option 5: CD Mastering - WAV files AND Master Audio CD

This is a combination of Options 1 and 3, or 1 and 4. We will make available the mastered WAV files, at the same rates as outlined in Option 1. In addition, we will also make available the DDP files (if you chose Options 1 and 3), or ship you two Master Audio CDs (if you chose Options 1 and 4). The Mastering rate for the CDs or DDP files is as follows:

• $5.00 per song

An additional $15.00 total will be charged for the two Master Audio CDs. Please note that shipping charges are extra. We will inform you of the exact amount we charge for shipping when we send you the email informing you that your mastered material is ready for review.

Payment Process

Payment is due after we have mastered the material, and you have reviewed and approved the 45 second audio samples (please click here for additional details on the submission, mastering and reviewing process). We use PayPal to send invoices and process payments. We will send you an invoice through Paypal to your email. Once we have proof of payment, we will then make the mastered material available to you.