All masters are optimised for playback on streaming platforms. This mean that all masters provided by Audio Animals as standard have a True Peak of -1db. This ensures your song will not clip and leaves enough headroom for perfect playback and ensures no inter sample peaks (ISP).
All files delivered to our clients are performed to the highest level of excellence and performed to the strict guidelines required for professional distribution. Such guidelines ensure that quality control is in place and the industry as a whole has a standard that is consistently met. As standard all stereo mastering orders include…..
- 44.1k 16bit wav
- 44.1k 24bit wav
- 48k 24bit wav
- 96k 24bit wav
All stereo masters are delivered back to the client in a variety of different formats. These formats include everything you need to distribute your music professionally online and in store.
96 kHz 24bit Wav
- .wav
Full quality hi resolution master file that should be uploaded for distribution if your distributor accept 96k. This is the highest quality file and can be used to create all other masters from.
48/44,1kHz 24bit Wav
- .wav
Standard quality master file, can be used to upload for distribution if your distributor does not accept 96k hi res masters.
44,1 kHz 16bit Wav
- .wav
The 16bit wav master is typically used for CD duplication and can be used to create a DDP file or a Red Book CD.
44,1 kHz 320 kbs Mp3 (on request)
- .mp3
The mp3 file is the lowest quality master typically used for mp3 players and low storage devices. Do not use this file for distribution of your music.
Apple Digital Master (Optional Extra)
- .wav (96k Hi Res Lossless)
This master file can be used to release your music on Apple Music as an official Apple Digital Master. All Apple Digital Masters are performed at 96k which means you will receive the tag on Apple Music of Hi Res Lossless as well as Apple Digital Master. Apple Digital Masters must be performed by a certified studio and engineer.
Vinyl Master (Optional Extra)
- .wav
This master file has been optimised for playback on a vinyl record. It is very important that the cutting house use this master and not the standard master. Strict guidelines must be followed in order to have a great sounding vinyl.
Instrumental (Optional Extra)
- .wav
The instrumental master is a version of your song that has all vocals removed.
Acapella (Optional Extra)
- .wav
The acapella master is a version of your song that has the instrumental removed leaving just the vocals.
PA / Live / Show (Optional Extra)
- .wav
This version of the master is the complete song with the lead vocal removed. Intended for live performance or for a vocalist to practice over.
Radio Edit (Optional Extra)
- .wav
This version is normally shorter in length, typically around 3 minutes 30 seconds or less in length.
Extended Edit (Optional Extra)
- .wav
This version of the master is typically used for DJ’s who require a longer version use in DJ sets. Giving them more time to mix the song in their sets.
Alt (If Required)
- .wav
The alt version can sometimes be required if an alternate mastering process has to be applied.
Dynamic (If Required)
- .wav
If for some reason a more dynamic master is required we will print a dynamic master. Dynamic masters have a more headroom and less limiting applied.
