Mastering: Details - Rules

1. Do not normalize audio files
2. Supply tracks in SDII - AIFF-WAV file format 16 or 24 bit - 44.1khz -88.2khz. - 96khz. Not audio CD. No MP3's or AAC etc.
3. Do not compress or maximize files (when we say compression we mean bus
"compression" over the whole mix that when once done can't be undone.
4. Label everything with/Artist/Titles/catalog #/ record co. name etc.
5. Leave mixes unfaded.
6. Create a mock up CD-R of the correct sequence and fades.
7. Listen to the files you are going to send. all your mixes/every second/ to make sure everything is correct.

Check our UPLOAD page on how to get your files to us quickly. Or you can send your mixes to us via mail. Email us for the address.

ISRC Codes:
LFR Studio does not give out these codes. They may be obtained from the IFPI (Europe) for free. It usually takes 3-5 business days. We must have these codes if you want them on your CD MASTER before making the master. The codes must be embedded in your final CD Master. These codes are not mandatory and no agency requires them. But they are almost always needed for making physical CD's at manufacturing plants and they are requested at all the major download sale sites (ie ITUNES, Napster, Etc.). You can get ISRC info at the IFPI SITE.

PQ CODE :
Simply put - Printout of the exact start and stop times of the tracks, Track length, pauses between tracks - ISRC codes. This info comes from the computer data and would be needed by the manufacturing plant to verify contents. All manufactures need this data. LFR Studio supplies this data only when making MASTER CD's.

UPC - Barcode - You only need one of these if you are going to sell physical CD's. LFR Studio has UPC numbers for clients who need one at a small fee.