Pricing
Live sound and event production across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Remote mixing and mastering for rock, hard rock, punk and metal worldwide. Based in Walnut Creek, California. Browse rates and packages below, then get in touch for availability and a quote.
Consult
Free — One song per client
Not sure if your mix is ready? Send me a track, and I'll give you an honest assessment with my top 5 recommendations—no strings attached.
Mixing
$250 per song
What’s Included:
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Full mix from your multitrack stems
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EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and automation
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Up to 7 revision rounds
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Delivery in WAV (48kHz/24-bit)
Turnaround depends on availability. Rush jobs available for an additional fee.
Discounts available for EPs and albums.
Mastering
$50 per song
What’s Included:
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Where possible, liaise with the Mixing Engineer on vision and technical issues
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Stereo master optimised for streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
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Loudness targeting to platform specs
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Up to 7 revision rounds
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Delivery in WAV and MP3
Turnaround depends on availability. Rush jobs available for an additional fee.
Discounts available for multiple songs.
LIVE EVENTS & ENGINEERING
Live Engineer — starting at $550
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Front-of-house engineer for your show
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Works with the venue or supplied PA and console
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Soundcheck and show coverage
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Available to travel
Full PA Production — starting at $2,200
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Complete sound system, monitors, microphones, and stands
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Front-of-house mixing
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Setup, soundcheck, show, and strike
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Lighting available on request
Freelance Production Support — custom quote
Available for production companies requiring experienced freelance audio support.
Every live event is different. Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing the venue, schedule, equipment, crew, and travel requirements.
Backing Track Mastering
$120 per block of 15 tracks
What's Included:
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Level matching across all tracks
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Consistent EQ and limiting
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Performance-ready files
Turnaround: 3–5 business days
Audio Restoration
$75 per 10 minutes of audio
What's Included:
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Noise reduction
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Click and pop removal
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Hum and hiss cleanup
Turnaround: 3–5 business days
Packages
Save when you bundle. These packages include mixing and mastering with the same turnaround and revision policy as individual services.
Single Release
Mix + Master (1 song) $280 (save $20)
EP Package
Mix + Master (5 songs) $1,350 (save $150)
Album Package
Mix + Master (10 songs) $2,500 (save $500)
Mastering Only — EP
Master 5 songs $225 (save $25)
Mastering Only — Album
Master 10 songs $400 (save $100)
Whether you’re recording in the studio, perfecting your live performance, or restoring precious audio, Milbourne Sound has the expertise to bring out the best in your music. Contact us today to discuss your project and let’s make something incredible together!
REVISION POLICY
All mixing and mastering services include up to 7 rounds of revisions. Additional revisions are billed at $25 per round. Revisions must be requested within 14 days of delivery.