Deep mastering pass
Focused mastering by Mike Caplan for weight, clarity, translation, dynamics, and emotional feel.
Lionfox Mastering Elevated
High-touch mastering for serious records.
For records that need deeper listening, cleaner decisions, and a final master that feels finished.
Scoped before booking · Built around the music
Some records need more judgment before the final master.
Standard mastering is direct. Elevated is for records that need more judgment: sequence, tone, versions, timing, and delivery.
What is included
A controlled mastering pass for records where the details matter.
Mix and reference review
Reference tracks, mix concerns, low-end behavior, and release goals are checked before the master is finalized.
Sequence and version planning
Single, EP, album, instrumental, clean, alternate, and platform-ready versions are organized before delivery.
Private review path
Clients review in a focused listening link with notes and revisions handled clearly.
Final delivery package
Approved masters and required formats are delivered together with clear file naming and next-step notes.
Direct communication
Scope, deadline, revision expectations, and delivery needs stay visible from intake to final approval.
Choose the right lane
If the song only needs a release-ready master, book standard mastering. If the record needs deeper scope and hands-on handling, start with Elevated intake.
Standard Mastering
For singles and albums with clear scope, ready mixes, and a direct mastering path.
From $150
Book Standard Mastering →Lionfox Mastering Elevated
For serious releases that need extra review, sequencing, version planning, revision support, and polished final delivery.
Scoped after intake
Discuss Elevated →How the project moves
A clear path from mix delivery to approved masters.
1
Send details
Share mixes, references, song count, deadline, and concerns.
2
Scope check
Mike confirms whether Elevated is the right lane.
3
Mastering
The record is mastered in a calibrated listening environment.
4
Review
Private listening link, notes, and revision handling.
5
Delivery
Approved masters and release formats are delivered cleanly.
Use Elevated when the record needs extra care before release.
If the scope is unusual, the deadline is tight, or the record needs deeper review and version planning, send the project details first.
Lionfox Mastering by Mike Caplan since 1999.