If you would like to send the tracks in physically, then a PC or MAC data CD/DVD containing WAV or AIFF files is perfect.

Ideally a 24bit mixdown and 44.1khz sample rate is best if your intended target is for physical CD, but any bit depth (16/24/32 float) and sample rate (44.1/48/96/192khz) is fine.

Audio CD's are no problem and I also accept good old fashioned DAT tapes if you prefer to work this way.

If you are unsure about how to best present your tracks, just ask.

Yes absolutely. I can provide you with Blacklisted's FTP details or alternatively, feel free to upload them to your own space where I can access them.

In a word, nothing. Please don't use Limiters or Multiband compressors before submitting, especially if they serve no musical purpose other than to make volume.

Eq'ing and balancing a dynamically flat track that is constantly hitting 0.0 db can be a frustrating task at the best of times so please leave this to me.

Mix compression, if carefully applied can be an important part of the mixes vibe and meaning though so don't be afraid to use a little of this if it is relevant musically! Again if you are unsure about anything, just ask or get the mix over to me first.

Top and tailing (fades), EQ, transparent through to creative compression, click removal, spatial balancing, volume balancing and limiting.
Additionally I can edit your tracks for radio, or any other kinds of editing which you are not able to do or are unsure about before mastering.

The most important thing for me is that you are happy with what you hear. If there is anything you are unsatisfied with, let me know. I want to find out what you are not happy with and ensure that any subsequent changes I make are right.

There are no charges for this. It's important you are happy with the work and it's important for me to know that you are happy.

This can vary, but as a broad rule anywhere from 1-5 days. I will always let you know if there is a lot on that may mean a slightly longer wait. If you have something urgent then please speak to me first and I will always do my best to get the masters back to you in time.

Aside from CD production and digital downloads, mastering your music can be extremly beneficial if you are preparing demos for record labels and want to create the best impact. Maybe you have your own website that your using to get interest in your music, or maybe you're selling your own CD's at gigs. Maybe you are cutting vinyl at an unattended cut and would like to provide a pre-master. Under these circumstances I can give the time to your mixes that isn't always possible in a large commercial facility that has a very limited time per booking. Whatever the intended application, theres no substitute for good mastering!

Paypal, Bank Transfer and Cheques are all accepted once you are happy with the master.