Description: Patrick Klem has mastered records for Sonic Youth, Alice Gerrard, Six Organs of Admittance, Hiss Golden Messenger, Steve Gunn, & Magik Markers. Affordable, professional mastering.
Klem Sound provides mastering and transfer/restoration services specifically tailored to the strengths of both digital and analog playback. Patrick Klem is fully capable of mastering in contemplation of a vinyl lacquer, glass CD, or the myriad of digital downloadable formats. As one of the first and few North Carolina mastering studios approved for Apple's Digital Masters Providers List (formerly Mastered For iTunes (MFiT)), your album can be certified and uniquely marketed as such when sold by Apple should
Mixes are evaluated in a sonically clean, purpose-built space. The dedicated mastering environment (high-fidelity signal chain, accurate monitor placement and room treatment) often reveal details and aspects of the track that are not readily apparent during the mixing process. (If there are issues that are best addressed in the mixing stage, and remixes are still an option, we'll assist the client with the necessary steps to resolve the issue.)
Digital noise, be it clicks, crackling, or drop-outs can be corrected. Degraded analog recordings can often be restored to reveal clarity and detail masked by distortion.