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Professional Audio Mixing & Mastering | Dolby Atmos 5.1 & 7.1 at Blak Marigold Studio

Professional Mixing and Mastering

At Blak Marigold Studio, our professional mixing and mastering services are crafted to elevate your music to top industry standards. Whether you're a hip-hop artist with hard-hitting beats, a pop singer looking for polished vocals, or an R&B musician aiming for smooth, balanced tracks, our expert engineers bring clarity and precision to every element of your sound.

Using advanced techniques and a cutting-edge Dolby Atmos 5.1 and 7.1 mixing environment, we enhance your music to achieve a crystal-clear, immersive quality that resonates with listeners. Our state-of-the-art equipment and deep industry knowledge give your tracks the professional edge they need to truly stand out.

Why Mixing and Mastering is Essential

At Blak Marigold Studio in Austin, our mixing and mastering services are vital for giving your music a professional, polished edge. Whether you’re producing a high-energy hip-hop track, a powerful rap anthem, a pop hit, or a smooth R&B tune, our engineers use industry-leading techniques to balance, clarify, and enhance each element of your sound. Our process begins with a detailed analysis of your track, focusing on creating a balanced mix that highlights the unique qualities of your music. Through our Dolby Atmos 7.1 and 5.1 mixing environment, we craft expansive soundscapes that add depth and dimension, setting your music apart from the competition.

We use precise EQ, compression, and effects to bring out the best in both vocals and instrumentation, customizing each mix to align with your genre’s unique style. For artists in Austin and beyond, our professional mixing and mastering services are the key to achieving a world-class sound, whether you're established in the industry or just launching your musical journey.

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Mixing

Mixing is the masterful art of blending all components of a recording to build upon its original sound and make it as powerful and polished as possible. This process involves precise tweaking of vocals, background layers, and levels of pre-recorded tracks. Our skilled engineers use essential techniques like equalization (EQ) to give each instrument or vocal the optimal sound, and they “pan” tracks to create a balanced stereo image that enhances the depth and feel of your music. With our 5.1 mixing environment, we add dimension and clarity that takes the sound to an entirely new level.

Our mixing process also includes adding reverbs, compression, and other effects that give your recording greater depth and professionalism. Mixing is key to achieving that world-class audio quality you desire!

STUDIO SESSION MIXING RATES

Stereo Mix: $50/hr
5.1 Mix: $65/hr (typically requires 2-3x longer than a stereo mix due to its complexity)

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Mastering

Mastering is the critical final step in perfecting a song or collection of songs, ensuring it sounds great across all playback systems. Our mastering process includes balancing levels and achieving tonal balance with EQ, as well as ensuring consistent dynamic range through compression, M/S processing, and limiting. With our 5.1 and 7.1 listening environments, we achieve an immersive, polished sound that highlights every detail of your music.

In addition to enhancing audio quality, mastering involves creating secure masters with essential metadata, including UPC/EAN codes, PQ information, ISRCs, and CD-Text. This meticulous approach ensures a smooth manufacturing process and enables fans to access your music seamlessly. Mastering is essential for releasing music that resonates on every platform and sounds its best everywhere.

SONG MASTERING: $50 /per song

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— Benefits of Professional Mixing and Mastering

Professional mixing and mastering services at Blak Marigold Pro are designed to elevate your music to the highest industry standards. Whether you're a hip hop artist looking for hard-hitting beats, a pop singer seeking polished vocals, or an RnB musician aiming for smooth and balanced tracks, our expert engineers use precise techniques to ensure your sound is crystal clear. Our state-of-the-art equipment and industry knowledge allow us to enhance every element of your music, giving it the professional edge needed to stand out.

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Make sure your trackout files are not metering in the red
Export without compressors, limiters, delays, reverbs, and other effects
Export all tracks at -6db
Export in 24 Bit WAV files in 44.1 or 48 kHz
Include any premix you have for reference

Completing these tasks to you submit your track is essential in order to ensure a high-quality product. We take pride in delivering top-notch music to our clients and these steps help back our excellent reputation.

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Mixing & Mastering FAQs.

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5.1 mixing allows artists to provide a richer, more immersive listening experience, increasing fan engagement and potential earnings.
Yes, artists with 5.1 mixes can expect higher payouts, making it a lucrative option for those willing to invest in the format.
Yes, many studios offer affordable 5.1 mixing services, making it accessible to indie artists looking to enhance their sound quality.
Dolby Atmos is a popular spatial audio format used in 5.1 mixing, but it’s not the only option.
For the best quality, always export stems in high-resolution WAV or AIFF formats. Avoid MP3s, as they are compressed and can lose detail necessary for professional mixing and mastering.
Ensure each track is labeled clearly (e.g., “vocals_lead” or “drums_kick”), exported at the same starting point, and free of effects unless requested. Remove any unnecessary processing, as your engineer will handle that in the mix.
Yes, each of these platforms allows exporting stems for mixing and mastering. If you're using BandLab, Pro Tools, or Ableton, make sure to export individual tracks. For Logic Pro X and Presonus Studio One V7, you can bounce out each track as a high-quality WAV or AIFF file.
Upload your stems to a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox, then share the download link with us. For high-security needs, platforms like WeTransfer offer easy, secure transfer options.
The turnaround time depends on the number of tracks and the quality of the recording. On average, expect 3-5 days for smaller projects and up to a week for larger sessions or more complex mixes.
Yes, many recording studios, including ours, can export stems directly after a session. If you’re using Presonus Studio One V7, we can help you organize and export your stems immediately.
For the best results, record at 24-bit and a sample rate of 44.1kHz or higher. This ensures that your audio is high-quality and suitable for professional mixing and mastering.
We offer a set number of revisions to ensure you're fully satisfied with your mix and master. Discussing your vision with our engineer during recording can reduce the need for extensive changes later.
Absolutely! We can import sessions from most DAWs, including Pro Tools, Ableton, and Logic Pro X. Our studio’s DAW is Presonus Studio One V7, so we’ll convert and mix your tracks accordingly.
Mixing involves adjusting levels, EQ, and effects to make each element sound balanced, while mastering finalizes the track for distribution. In our recording studio, both stages are handled by professional engineers to ensure high-quality results.
Yes, our recording studio provides mastering services optimized for platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. We ensure each track meets the quality standards and volume requirements for professional streaming.