The Final Stage of Audio Production
Mastering is the final stage of audio production, preparing your finished mix for release across streaming, download, CD and vinyl. At Granite Ridge Audio, mastering can include corrective and creative EQ, analogue or emulated harmonic processing, stereo-field adjustment, dynamic control and loudness optimisation, depending on the needs of the music.
Download Granite Ridge Audio’s guide for formatting your pre-masters
FULL-LENGTH ALBUM: £385
5-TRACK EP: £220
SINGLE TRACK: £55
Extra versions (e.g. instrumental) supplied at the same time, same settings: £7 per track
New mix supplied, same settings (only very minor changes): £12 per track
New mix supplied, new settings required (significant changes): £55 per track
Rates include:
Mastering session attended or unattended (5-8 hours for an album)
One optional unattended follow-up / tweak session
Digital files for most delivery formats (CD/streaming platforms etc) as 16 or 24 Bit WAV files or high quality mp3 files
Make Your Recordings Sing
Mixing turns your multitrack recordings into a finished stereo mix, balancing levels and panning and using EQ, compression, ambience and other processing as needed. Granite Ridge Audio uses a hybrid analogue and digital approach to create clear, balanced mixes that serve the music.
Per day: £250 (8ish hours)
By the hour: £40
1 hour / minimum charge: £48
Analogue and digital processing are combined where appropriate, using Universal Audio A/D conversion.
We happily mix music recorded at other facilities. Music recorded in other DAWs will be transferred to Pro Tools. You are welcome to attend the mixing sessions.
Honest, High-Quality Audio Capture
Recording at Granite Ridge Audio centres on the live room: a four-metre-high vaulted space designed for recording, with natural, lively acoustics and large windows looking out across the garden and village. Up to 24 microphones can be recorded simultaneously, allowing musicians to perform together or individual instruments to be closely miked.
Per day: £250 (8ish hours)
By the hour: £40
1 hour / minimum charge: £48
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Back up your memories and remove hiss, pops, clicks, crackle…
Granite Ridge Audio can transfer recordings from a range of older media formats to digital files, as well as restore damaged or noisy audio using iZotope RX. Depending on the source, restoration can reduce hiss, hum, clicks, pops, crackle, background noise and other unwanted sounds.
We can tackle anything from dog barks, string squeaks and sirens to rustles, clipped audio and other unwanted sounds. The possibilities are huge - GET IN TOUCH to enquire about your needs.
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Acoustic Measurement and Advice
Acoustic measurement helps identify how a room behaves by analysing factors such as frequency response, sound-pressure level and reverberation time. Granite Ridge Audio can measure rooms, identify problem areas and advise on practical improvements for sound quality or noise control.
GET IN TOUCH to discuss your project
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Granite Ridge Audio offers a range of recording, mixing, mastering and audio services. If your project doesn’t fit neatly into one of the categories above, get in touch and we can discuss what you need.
Built in 2023, the live room was designed from the ground up with recording in mind. The four-metre-high vaulted space has natural, lively acoustics, while the absence of parallel walls helps reduce problematic reflections. Large windows look out over the garden and village in one direction, and towards the fields and village church in the other.
The control/listening room is acoustically treated for accurate monitoring and critical listening. Tuned bass traps and strategically placed acoustic treatment help control low-frequency build-up and reflections, creating a balanced listening environment for reliable mixing and mastering decisions.
Download, keep and use a free collection of one-shot drum samples recorded in Granite Ridge Audio’s four-metre vaulted live room on Dartmoor. Hear the room’s natural, lively acoustics and use the samples in your own productions.
I set my drums up in the large open live room with vaulted ceilings that overlooks fields and the picturesque village. The live room is very comfortable due to its size. As you sit behind the drum kit you are overlooking fields that adds to the recording experience. The feel in the space is incredible due to its design; big, spacious and open sounds.
The listening room is modern and offers a comfortable space to sit and listen back to the recordings via very good speakers; all equipment is high quality.
Tom is innovative using different mic set ups - and repurposing old speakers to use as mics - to capture a variety of sound depth and detail in addition to the very comprehensive traditional mic set-ups for a drum kit. The space and mics captured some fantastic sound and the initial mix sounded great. Really looking forward to hearing how other members of the band will sound!
Tom is a fantastic and knowledgeable engineer. He puts you at ease with a no-pressure atmosphere and attitude. Communication was clear during the recordings and Tom provides feedback and inspiration/ideas during the sessions. He allowed me as the musician to lead in how I wanted to record my sessions but offered advice and guidance where needed.
I loved my recording sessions at Granite Ridge Audio and very looking forward to returning for more sessions. The space, equipment and Tom made the experience my most enjoyable recording session to date.
You asked, we answered…
Once we settle up, all digital files belong to you and are encouraged to bring a removable data storage device to take it all with you. I can store files for a limited time but take no responsibility for storing the master copies.
No but you are welcome to bring snacks and light refreshment with you. There is a small supermarket 5 minutes away and several large supermarkets within 15 minutes. The local pubs serve food most days and there is a Chinese, Indian and Fish’n’Chip take-away 5 minutes drive away.
Granite Ridge Audio is not a residential studio but there are plenty of accommodation options in the local area. The Walkhampton Inn is a 2 minute walk away https://walkhamptoninn.co.uk/
Primarily recording, mixing and mastering. However, we also offer audio restoration and acoustic measurement and treatment advice. If your audio project falls outside of these categories, please get in touch to see if we can help.
If you have questions about any aspect of your project or Granite Ridge Audio, please do be in touch
Granite Ridge Audio 2026
Granite Ridge Audio 2026
