Hi, I'm Henry Smithson,
Thanks for visiting my website. Click the link if you want to see my video. Otherwise read on...
My philosophy on CD Mastering is to give you, my client...
- the best result,
- in the shortest possible time,
- within your budget.
- And you can be there!
What's happening? Well, Steve, one of my recent clients, brought his video camera along to the mastering session for his new Shadow Kabinet album, 'Nostalgia For The Future'. He's a bit of a wiz with shooting and editing video, and he put together this little video called "The Art of Mastering". Check it out - it's only 6 mins long!
There's also a track, "Angelville", in my ReverbNation player below.
Here are a few tracks from CDs I've mastered.
28 tracks from CDs I've worked on, covering all sorts of musical genres - and I'm adding new ones all the time. Scroll up and down to see them all, using the little green scroll bar on the right.
Because of my huge experience (over 17 years) of audio mastering on all different types of music, I can make quick judgements on what is required, and do what's necessary to make it sound better.
CD Replication: Check out these special offers!
For a limited time only - 1,000 pressed discs in Jewel Case packaging for only £590! (+ VAT) - that's £100 off normal ratecard price!
Or you can have them in the classy D-Pak package for only £840 (+ VAT) - more than £350 off!
About the studio...
- In addition to the acoustic treatment, the studio is equipped with the amazing TACT room correction system - giving a time-aligned flat frequency audio response via...
- ATC SCM50 three-way active speakers, widely regarded as one of the most accurate monitoring systems available.
- SADiE 24/96 and Sequoia/RME recording & editing systems.
- Focusrite analog dynamics & EQ, dbx Quantum digital dynamics & EQ processor, SPL Vitalizer 2 enhancer
- And, of course, you're welcome to attend the mastering session!
Online Audio Mastering? Frankly I'm dubious about these faceless websites offering low fixed price per track mastering deals. Preset price, to me, implies a preset process - a lower level of care than I would be happy to offer.
But, hey, I can do the 'Online' thing - I just don't call it that! Just send me the files via YouSendIt, Dropbox or similar. I'll have a listen and call you to discuss and give you a quote. Then when I've done the mastering you can pay online with a card or PayPal via my 'Rates & Payment' page. Sorted!
So book your session now - or get in touch to talk about your CD project and ask any questions. The 'Contact' page has my details, so email me or give me a call.
PS. Sign up for the Free Mastering Trial offer - and I'll put you on the list for my occasional news, hints & tips emails!
Get signed up now, then when you're ready you can send me a track. I'll master it and send it back. The idea is to give you an idea of what I can do - not to give the service away for nothing - so I'll probably fade it out early or do something so it can't be used. The point is, if you like what it sounds like, call and book a session!
Professional CD Mastering that starving musicans can afford! Serving the UK, from the heart of the Thames Valley, Reading, Berks
What my clients say...
"Henry has been a delight to work with and has done a great job mastering our music. Our album "Holding Space" was proving difficult to master due to the complexity of the harmonics of the hammered dulcimer, but Henry breezed through this with no worries at all! We recommend Him to anyone wishing to get their music mastered and we will definitely use him again in the future. Thanks mate.”
Rob & Anna
Second Nature
