Aardvark Record Mastering

Aardvark Record Mastering
4485 Utica Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 455-1908

Prices	Seven Inch	Twelve/Ten Inch
Mastering	$75	$160
Plating	$157	$182
Shipping/Handling	$25	$25
Total	$257	$367

Optional Reference Lacquers: 7" $30, 10" $40, 12" $50

If you want your source material returned, please add $5.00

The Shipping and handling charge is per order, not per record. If two records are being ordered together, include only one $25 fee for shipping and handling.

The mastering and plating charges are per record, not per side. Plating is two step. Please understand that you will be charged for replacement plates if the pressing plant requires additional plates. In most cases, if plates break, they will be replace d at no charge. My plater guarantees stampers for the first 1000 records.

Reference Lacquers are a good way to tell how well your songs will transfer to vinyl. Also DJs use reference lacquers to preview their songs in clubs to see if the record is worth the expense of pressing. There is no additional shipping charge for Refer ence Lacquers.

Time Per Side Reference

Seven Ten Twelve

45 Loud 3 mins 6-1/2 mins 10 mins

45 Normal 4 mins 8 mins 12 mins

45 OK 4-1/2 mins 9-1/2 mins 14 mins

45 Quiet 7 mins 12 mins 17-1/2 mins

45 max I've done 9 mins N/A N/A

33 Loud 4-1/2 mins 9 mins 13 mins

33 Normal 6 mins 11 mins 15-1/2 mins

33 OK 7-1/2 mins 13 mins 18-1/2 mins

33 Quiet 8-1/2 mins 16 mins 23 mins

33 max I've done 13 mins N/A 37 mins

I have cut longer than suggested times. A lot has to do with the levels of bass for the amount that can fit loudly at a given speed. Distortion tends to happen in the high end, so music with a lot of high end will be cut quieter to avoi d this distortion. I try not to compress the music, but occasionally, I will limit the extreme peaks.
Dance club music is usually heavy in bass and should stay at about 12 mins on a 12" record, and 8 mins for a 10" at 33.

Formats accepted are DAT, Minidisk, CD, CDR, 1/4 or 1/2 inch Reel to Reel at 7-1/2, 15, and 30 IPS. Cassettes are also accepted, and preferred over transferring a cassette master to another format.

Turnaround time is about 2 to 3 weeks from receiving your tape to plates delivered to the pressing plant.

When Placing an Order Include:
1. Size and Speed of the record
2. The Matrix Number
3. The Destination Pressing Plant
4. Timed List of Selections for Each Side of the Record
5. Phone Numbers Where You Can be Reached Including Weekends
6. Any Messages to be Written in the "Wax" in the Center of the Record
7. Payment Prices above. Check or Money Order. No charge cards.

You may print out a simple order form here
We would prefer too much information rather than not enough.

Additional Weirdness:

Inside out cuts: Record starts at the middle, plays to the edge, and falls off. No extra charge, keep times to OK, normal or loud.

Double Grooves: Two distinct tracks recorded interlaced. Times have to be equal for each groove, and each selection must be half the length of a loud cut. Extra charge of $10/side for 7", $20/side for 10/12".

Locked Grooves: Groove intentionally repeats every turn of the record. Time for a lock is 1.8 seconds at 33, and 1.333 seconds at 45. No extra charge for up to 2 per side, After that $2 per additional locked groove.

Aardvark can offer these prices because we operate as a hobby out of our home. Reaching us during the day can be difficult. The best time to reach us is late afternoon on the weekends or between 8 pm and 9 pm mountain time during the week.

Aardvark also assumes no liability for loss or damage of your master tapes. It is always wise to make a safety master before sending your order. Aardvark also will not be held responsible for licensing or copyrights, or infringements thereof.