Project Cost Estimator:

Why the weird billing per track?

It's the fairest way for both of us. Each song usually requires a 'start from scratch' method, so 16 songs of 4 minutes each usually requires far more work than the epic 64 minute free jazz improv single track. Given that a large percentage of our work is on records that are composed of a few songs each of long length, this fee schedule parallels our workflow, and makes it far cheaper for the majority of our clients in comparison to places that simply charge a flat fee per minute fee (regardless of the level of work incumbent on the project!)

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Setup & Archive

This fee covers project any conversions, load-in/session configuration and archiving. Need those original mixes or mastered files five years from now? Not a problem...

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Further Information

A production master is used by the replication house for the mass production of vinyl records or CDs and is thoroughly tested for errors. It should not be used for casual listening or for making copies; rather, it should remain sealed and opened only by the replication house. Every production master is inspected visually, listened to in its entirety, and verified digitally via Plextools software. It is accompanied by a PQ timecode data sheet as well as the Plextools validation report. Listening copies do not undergo the same level of data verification. We're happy to encode your ISRCs and/or CD-Text on audio CDs and upload info to Gracenote/CDDB.

Note: even if the final delivery format is data files, the production master fee is still charged as any production master still requires assembling the sequence, spacers, accompanying time code sheet, printing the files according to the plant's specifications, and optional FTP'ing the files to the plant. However, we'll waive this charge if the vinyl is a single song for each and every side of the project.

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Further Information

We sync the record to the digital master and compare the two throughout the program, paying particular attention to tracing distortion, surface noise, low frequency stereo spread, as well as sibilance and high frequency content.

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Explanation of PayPal Fees

Paypal payments incur a 4% surcharge per transaction. However, if Paypal does not assess a surcharge, we will refund the 4% surcharge. You can usually avoid a PayPal surcharge by sending payment as a 'personal' payment, with funds linked to your bank account. Our PayPal address is klem@klemflastic.com.

Payment can also be made via well-concealed cash (at sender's risk), or via personal check (however, we wait for the check to clear before releasing the final masters). If you are not paying via PayPal, we'll send you our postal address.

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The Fine Print

While this is technically an estimate, it is rare for the fee to change. Here are some examples of things that will require the estimate to change:

• Supplying new mixes after a first pass has been sent to you (we'll do free revisions on the mixes originally supplied)
• Wanting different sonic treatment for different formats, e.g., wanting a LOUD CD and also a master for vinyl - the vinyl will sound like crap if you subject it to the in-your-face loudness often heard in modern pop music, so it needs to mastered differently. If reasonable levels (e.g., -12dBFS RMS) are adhered to, it's fine to use the same master for both analog and digital production. More information on the differences between vinyl and digital is available here. After you read this, we'll happily discuss how it relates to your project.
• Significant editing above and beyond a reasonable standard

Analog tapes will be returned with final masters. We don't keep or return CDs or DVDs.

First passes will have 'watermarks' on them (low beeps/noise occurring every 30 seconds or so) and are removed upon remittance of the balance.

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Thank You!

Thanks for contacting Klemflastic Sound. We'll write/call soon. In the meantime, please review the information below. If you're ready to proceed, please visit the 'Preparation' section at www.klemflastic.com for information on how to deliver project materials to us. You can also pay the deposit via PayPal to klem@klemflastic.com or contact us (same address) for our postal address.

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