Contact Us
Terms and Conditions
Distinct Mastering Seasonal Offers
Sign up to receive exclusive seasonal offers and updates on new music
releases from Distinct Mastering. Stay in the loop with our latest promotions
and special discounts by opting in to our SMS messaging program.
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Simply text "STOP" to
the shortcode. Upon sending "STOP," we will confirm your unsubscribe
status via SMS. Following this confirmation, you will no longer receive SMS
messages from us. To rejoin, sign up as you did initially, and we will resume
sending SMS messages to you.
If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply with the keyword
HELP for more assistance, or reach out directly to
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. As always,
message and data rates may apply for messages sent to you from us and to us
from you. You will receive occasional updates. For questions about your text
plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
For privacy-related inquiries, please refer to our
privacy policy.
For further assistance, contact our support team at
[email protected]
or call our toll-free number.
Thank you for choosing Distinct Mastering for all your music needs!
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Distinct Mastering and our audio services.
What’s the difference between mixing and mastering?
Mixing balances individual tracks in a song (like vocals, drums, and synths), while mastering is the final polish on the stereo file—ensuring clarity, loudness, and consistency across all playback systems and platforms.
Do I really need mastering if my mix sounds good?
Yes. Even great mixes benefit from mastering. It adds professional loudness, tonal balance, and ensures your track meets industry standards for streaming, vinyl, and digital platforms.
What format should I send my mix in for mastering?
Please send a a 16, 24 or 32-bit WAV or AIFF stereo file, ideally at the bit rate sample rate of your original session. Leave around -3 to -6 dB of headroom and avoid master bus compression unless it's part of your sound. Turn off any limiting on the master bus.
Can I request a mastering sample before purchasing?
Absolutely! We offer all first time clients one free mastered sample so you can hear how your music will sound with our touch. It’s the best way to feel confident before committing to a full project.
What’s the turnaround time for mastering?
Most projects are delivered within 2–3 business days. Rush options are available if you’re on a tight deadline—just let us know.
Contact Us
(619) 850-1984
2635 Ariane Drive, San Diego CA 92101
