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HDQTRZ (pronounced Headquarters) Digital Mastering Studios has been the secret weapon behind record labels for years, creating the best sounding mastered tracks in the music industry. Send us your music and listen for yourself. Earle Holder is considered among the top Professional Mastering Engineers worldwide. He is passionate about insuring your music sounds the absolute best. We specialize in all styles of music including classical, rock, hip hop, jazz, trance, techno, etc. |
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At HDQTRZ we endeavor to produce a truly professional result at a reasonable price. Rates are as follows: $15 per song minute*(A three minute song would be $45.00)
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Mastering is the final step between the recording studio and the manufacturing plant; It is where the tracks are optimized for level and EQ, Giving your recordings Clarity, Depth and Punch. In today's music market place, mastering is more important than ever and it's critical to have a mastering job that makes your CD compete with other commercial releases. Don't leave this critical step to an amateur!
The bottom line is results! I will listen to your mix and analyze what is needed, setting a plan for where it needs to be. My goal is to Master your music to the highest possible fidelity so that it stands out from the crowd and sounds the way you intended it to sound...
"Clean, Clear, Loud and Punchy!"
I will get you the sound you hear on the radio, played in the clubs and sold in the stores...Guaranteed!
Mastering sessions are done privately. If you insist on being present for the mastering session an additional rate will be charged. We have found that the client is unable to discern the subtle changes that are made during the mastering process and sometimes poses a distraction.
Answer #1: At HDQTRZ Digital Studios it is our policy to do what is best for the job, and it is of equal concern to make sure the customer is pleased. If that means that you have to be present for editing then by all means you may be there. I have to warn you that it is a "slow, boring process" to the untrained. I have done a great deal of jobs where I have 5-6 people staring at my back. I don't really like to work this way, but I will if that is what you really want. Honestly though, it detracts from my attention because I end up explaining why I am doing things as much as doing them. It can disrupt the proper focus and can affect the end result to some extent.
Answer #2: It *is* a slower process when the client sits in, and I can understand why a studio might charge extra for this. This is because, without exception, the client gets in the way and makes the engineer's job much harder. Normally the engineer sits, analyzes, and continually tries things and makes adjustments. With the client present there is a lot of unnecessary chatter that adds time and might possibly result in distracting the engineer from something crucial. It really comes down to the syndrome of not being able to work with undivided attention while you have someone staring over your shoulder.
It isn't a matter of time as much as effort. Heck, I make more money when the client sits in because it takes twice as long. But the real issue is that the engineer needs to work harder to see beyond the over-the-shoulder phenomenon of the client sitting there. Also, as just stated, all it takes is a split second to miss a glitch that could end up your master because of explaining what is going on at a given moment to the client. Generally, this is why there is the attitude that for this, the engineer deserves to be paid more.
Generally I would say that it is best to stay away from your mastering sessions if you want the best results. Besides, it isn't something you want to see anyway. It's like watching your own surgery. The last word is that if you aren't pleased with the results we produce, they will be corrected until you are satisfied. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Answer #3: I usually take several attempts at working out the best sound, resting my ears in between, and always coming back to it fresh. Working with a customer and doing it all in one session is not as productive.
Answer #4: Mastering is meant to be the last place where you can impartially make beneficial changes and fix mistakes. Members of the crew are usually not objective as to what needs to be done by this stage in the recording process.
All services to be paid in full before any, CD's or printed materials leave the studio. We cannot be responsible for items or materials left at the studio.
HDQTRZ Digital Studios
Ph: 678 570-0039
Contact Earle for Mastering
Contact Professor Griff for Track/Song Creation
Ph: 678 557-2919
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