Azimuth MasteringMastering for independent musicians
CD, vinyl and streaming masters from a New Jersey studio, with a quick turnaround at affordable prices.
- 24-48 hour turnaround
- Free sample master
- From $40 per song
You only pay once you've heard and approved your sample.
4,268 albums · 24,418 songs mastered at Azimuth since 2006
See the full client listMasters for The Wonder Years · Motion City Soundtrack · In Flames · The Ventures · New Found Glory · Sponge · Misery Signals · Eve 6 · Title Fight · Now, Now · Tigers Jaw · Braid · Balance and Composure · Four Year Strong · Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Mastering prices
Album / LP
$199
Full-length releases
EP
$125
4-7 songs, under 30 minutes
Singles
$40 per song/ song
For 3 songs or fewer
Every master includes standardizing volume, EQ, compression, track sequencing and standard fade ins and outs. Detail work such as noise reduction can be quoted hourly.
Vinyl masters $39–$75 when added to a digital master Master CD or DDP image $39 Mixing get a quote
How it works
- 1
Upload your mixes
WAV or AIFF, peaking around -3 dB, straight from your browser.
- 2
Approve your free sample
Usually within 24 hours. Ask for any changes until it sounds right.
- 3
Get your masters
Most albums are finished within 48 hours. There's never a wait list.
Hear the difference
Before and after samples from releases mastered at Azimuth.
The Wonder Years – "I Was Scared and I'm Sorry"
Dishon – "I'm On My Way"
Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer – "Happy Birthday Ralph"
About Azimuth
Azimuth is run by Bill Henderson, an independent songwriter who has been making records in his own studio since 1998. Every album and song gets full personal attention, and your master isn't final until it sounds the way you want.
Mixing and more
Song and album mixing with the same quick turnaround, plus a discount when you mix and master together. Also master CDs, DDP images and cassette restoration. Get a mixing quote
Questions?
File formats, levels, loudness, vinyl and ISRC codes are all covered in the FAQ. Or just get in touch.