Knurl Mastering is a music mastering studio founded by engineers Miguel Pinheiro Marques and Clara Araújo, driven by a deep respect for records, sonics, and the pursuit of high fidelity.
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Our name is inspired by the crisp, crosshatched knurls formed through metalworking on a lathe and the organic, unpredictable beauty of wood grain in a natural knurl. One is engineered with precision; the other, shaped by nature. This balance between technical accuracy and aesthetic sensibility guides our practice, bridging the science and the art in mastering.
From the coastal mountains of northern Portugal, we collaborate with artists both near and far, across genres and labels, from independent to major. Our studio setup combines analog precision with sonic flexibility, allowing us to create unique signal chains for each record and bring out the best in every album and song we work on.
We've mastered countless records for vinyl and we're on Apple's list of certified partners for the Apple Digital Masters program. Whether your music is headed to turntables or the latest digital streaming platforms, we'll deliver the right masters for each and guide you through the entire process.
Our mastering rates typically range from €50 to €80 per track (or $60 to $100 USD), depending on the length of the record and the engineer working on the record.
All standard deliverables (high-resolution files, DDP for CD, vinyl pre-masters, etc.) are included in the price, we do not charge extra for different formats.
Feel free to get in touch with your project details, and we'll be happy to send you a precise quote.
We accept all standard audio formats up to 768kHz and 32-bit, including native playback of DSD files. Whether you're working with WAV, AIFF, FLAC, or DSD, we've got you covered. Ideally, send your mixes at the sample rate they were mixed at, don't convert anything to send up to mastering.
Our standard deliverables include:
Other formats or custom deliverables can be provided upon request, just let us know what you need.
We typically deliver the first version of your mastered track or record within 2-3 business days after receiving all the necessary files.
If revisions are needed, we usually turn those around in 1-2 business days, depending on the scope of the changes. We'll keep working closely with you until you're fully satisfied and the final masters are approved.
If you're on a tight deadline, just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Absolutely! While most of our sessions are handled remotely (clients send us their files, and we deliver the masters for review) we're happy to have you attend the session in person, as long as it's booked in advance.
Just let us know your preference when scheduling, and we'll make the necessary arrangements.
You might have a project in mind or simply be looking for more info, either way we'd be happy to hear from you. If you'd like details on pricing, availability, or lead times, feel free to reach out.
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