Online mixing and mastering service

Independent artists, bedroom producers, bands that record themselves, podcasters and small labels.

A fixed price per song or per episode, with packages for EPs and albums, and extra fees for additional revisions or stems.

• Mixing and mastering
• Clear communication about feedback
• Managing deadlines

• Competition from international online services, so find a style or niche
• Agree ownership, credits and file storage terms in writing
• Check whether professional indemnity or public liability insurance suits your work
• Invest in good monitoring and room treatment, as results depend on accurate listening

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your monitoring, room treatment and software. Results depend on accurate listening, so good monitors and a treated room are worth investing in.

Agree ownership, credits and file storage terms in writing with clients. Check whether professional indemnity or public liability insurance suits your work, and expect competition from international online services, so consider a style or niche.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many tracks you mix and master and your pricing. The estimates assume at least about 6 hours a week, with deadlines managed carefully.