Frequently Asked Questions 1. How much does mastering cost? How long does it take? 2. What can I expect from you? What are you going to do to my album exactly? 3. What do I need to provide to you (file format, etc.) to facilitate mastering? 4. How do we work together if I am not attending my session? How do I deliver files online or use FTP? 5. What are ISRC codes, and how do I get them on my release? 6. How do I make my song titles appear in iTunes or other computer software? 7. Can you help me make vinyl instead of / as well as CD's? 8. What extra services do you offer? What is analog summing and tape layback? 9. Will you make my CD louder than a hydrogen bomb if I ask nicely? 10. What's the deal with the studio? Who works there? 7. Can you help me make vinyl instead of / as well as CD's? Preparing your album for vinyl is a multi-stage process. We can provide you with a vinyl premaster, which is an audio or data disc comparable to your CD master, but optimized for the second stage, which is having a lacquer or metal disc cut. From here one requires electroplating (for lacquers), mother masters, stampers, etc., but all of this is typically handled by the vinyl manufacturer. With the vinyl premaster disc we prepare, you can go to any vinyl broker and have records produced (see links page for some suggestions.) If you would like us to assist you with the process, we can have lacquers made for you, and will also be happy to audition your test pressings to make sure no problems have arisen. Lacquers cost $350 + shipping to the pressing plant of your choice. Check back here soon for more information about how we can help you along with this process.