I paid for Mercury Mastering online and paid an extra $25 for Rush Mastering. I had a strict deadline to meet and it clearly states "24 Hours" on their website. I have already been charged $100 and it has been 4 days with no response or track. I missed my deadline and had to pay for another studio to master my track. Meanwhile, Mercury Mastering still has my money and has yet to acknowledge my existence. If you don't want to get scammed, don't use Mercury Mastering. read more

I really had a great experience at Mercury! I went with the stem mastering option because they said it would ultimately sound better and they were right. It blew me away and was significantly better than regular mastering that i received in the past. The customer service was also really good--it was easy to communicate by email and i got my song back in a timely fashion. I didn't need any revisions but it's nice to know that they offer them for free. If I had to some it up, it's all about sound quality and excellent customer service. Mercury definitely checks both of those boxes. read more

I regret to be writing this review, but I feel as though I'm out of options. I chose Mercury Mastering to master my most recent album in part because of their claim of being "Grammy Award-winning", as well as the guaranteed 110% money back if I wasn't satisfied. After being initially excited about receiving the masters back, I spent time evaluating the work in depth and found that there was a number of things I disliked about the masters, and a round of revisions didn't solve anything to my ears. I decided that their work was different enough from what I was aiming for (and I felt the quality was sub-par to what their website suggests about their work) so I indicated my intention to take the work to another studio. The refund process supposedly began back in January, and I have yet to receive a penny back. Blake has said it's likely a problem with Stripe or his bank, but I haven't seen any evidence that the refund was processed. I recognize it's not an overnight process, but we're now at the end of March and I believe it's possible Blake simply doesn't want to refund my money, even though his website specifically states that refunds will be given with no questions asked. I haven't heard back from Blake in a few weeks. Forget 110% back... I just want back the money I paid. read more

From our initial contact with Mercury Mastering, we could tell that Blake knew what he was doing. He was very responsive to all of our communications, guiding us through our second mastering project like we were beginners. It had been five years since we last had to have a CD mastered and a lot has changed in that time, so we were essentially beginners again. Blake was patient and helpful throughout the process, and even did all of the embedding of codes and information so that it would be ready for duplication. Now to the sound ... Blake achieved a cleanness, richness, and warmness that had been missing from the previous recordings. This recording has the appropriate loudness and balance along with a good punch. Also, very importantly, Blake and Mercury Mastering got the mastering right the first time unlike the Bernie Grundman Studios where I had to send it back TWICE. So learn from our bad Hollywood/LA mastering experience ... go local and go with Mercury Mastering. You will be very pleased! read more

Mercury Mastering definitely stands out from the competition, not just in industry standard equipment, but in talent as well. Blake has the ability to take any mix and bring out the best in it to make it sound as commercially viable as possible. Prior to sending my mix to Blake, the biggest struggle my engineer and I were facing was getting the mix to sound punchy, making my vocals stand out and be the focal point of the song, and also eliminating the harshness of the mix at loud volumes. We decided to send it over to Blake and lo and behold, all 3 of those problems were solved!! It came back sounding absolutely amazing ... punchy, loud, clean, bright, and clear at loud volumes. This is the 3rd project I've worked with Blake on, and I'll definitely be coming back for my next one. Blake is extremely professional and such a nice guy to deal with. I highly recommend Mercury Mastering for all your mastering needs! read more

My band recently finished recording a pop/reggae album. We looked far and wide for a mastering company that could produce a clean, radio quality sound. Blake at Mercury Mastering met all our needs in a professional and timely manner. He has the ability to listen to your work, understand your vision and know immediately what needs to be done to make it happen. We are very pleased with the end product and recommend Mercury Mastering wholeheartedly. read more

It was an absolute pleasure working with Blake at Mercury Mastering. I am really thrilled with all the effort he put into mastering my album. His professionalism has gone above the industry standard. Also, the sonic quality of his work is unparalleled. The EQ on my project was so balanced that it made the unmastered tracks sound like they were coming from a telephone. I was amazed to discover this upon comparison. And their compressors are very transparent and musical, naturally making things louder without knowing they're working. I am very satisfied. I highly recommend Mercury Mastering! read more

Mastering. There comes a point in your recording career when you realize the value of this process. To have Fresh ears listen to your project, to glue the tracks together, pull the best out each mix, and make the track as cohesive as it can be. That being said, I've gotten the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the business, and Mercury is right at the top of the list. The price point is extremely cost effective and the professionalism is why I keep coming back to them. Grateful to have people this good in my list. read more

Super professional, extremely knowledgable, excellent communication, great equipment and super reliable and trustworthy. So thankful for Blake and Mercury Mastering. I can be very picky... but with Mercury Mastering I am at total ease knowing I'm in good hands. I'm always highly impressed by the quality of the audio recordings. There working with great equipment with acoustically set up rooms and with both digital and analog stuff and the whole kit and kaboodle. The quality for what you pay is unbeatable!!!! Blake in general is a super talented musician and on another note he and his wife volunteer their talents to the community when not working which is always a plus in my book. I would recommend them in a heartbeat! Mercury Mastering is a hidden gem!!! read more

Overall, we had a poor experience with Mercury Mastering. The website claims they give: FREE Mastering Preparation Advice FREE Mastering Revisions FREE Mixing Advice FREE Sample 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Standard Turnaround Time 2-7 Business Days Well, we got none of those. Our original mastered song and two revisions took multiple weeks each when the website says 2-7 business days. We were not happy with the sound quality that was sent back to us. We asked for support multiple times and rather than have a phone conversation with us, we were told to just email what we wanted done. We never got any of our phone calls answered or returned aside from one of my calls got a response by email. That particular email stated that the best thing to do was to describe what we wanted done in an email. When we asked to make our song louder it actually came back softer. I have sent two emails since the last revision and haven't even got an email response back. Today I emailed them again asking to process a refund since the website also says: "We will refund 110% of your money as well if you are unhappy with your mastering, no questions asked!" We'll see how that goes. Not holding my breath. It's not about the money, though. I just hope this review makes the people at Mercury Mastering step up their customer service and address some issues that are clearly present. We are relatively new to music production and we got treated like we were new. All we wanted was some simple questions answered over the phone, but it seems like that was too much to ask for. Won't be using MM again. read more

This is my first time dealing with them and I'm already regreting using their service. I submitted my song March 7th and it's now March 19th and I haven't received my song yet. I've tried to contact then at all the contacts they've provided and I've gotten no response from them yet. It states on their website that it takes 2 to 7 business days for them to master a song and it has pass that time. This is unprofessional and annoying. I wrote this because this is the only way they'll respond to their clients. read more

I've been working with Mercury Mastering for several years now and have nothing but good things to say. I operate a recording studio and have sent many clients to them and worked with them directly as well. They stand behind their commitment to the client's satisfaction. Most of the time the first master is perfect, but when revisions are requested they always come back quickly. Their communication is great and it is clear they really value their customers. I will continue to use them for future projects! Very glad I found Blake and his team. read more

They did an excellent job with my track and gave it some of that professional sonic character that you just can't add yourself with only software at home. The first master they sent sounded great but I wanted it a bit louder. A few days late they sent me one that I'm more than happy with. All in all a great experience that I would definitely use again. read more

Blake and the team at Mercury Mastering are the best of the best! Total consummate pros who are customer focused, friendly and amazing at their gig! read more

Mercury Mastering is the real deal. Incredibly communicative and willing to work with any changes/notes I needed for my project. I've had some bad luck with online mastering/mixing services in the past, and now it's great knowing I can trust these guys to make my tracks sound the way I hear them in my head. Definitely my go-to choice into the future. The clarity of the finished product is amazing, thank you!! read more

I definitely want to show my thanks and appreciation for Blake of Mercury Mastering! He did an excellent job on my double cd with excellence and unshakable understanding and patience. (He know I ran him crazy lol) My music sounds excellent and I have this gentleman and his staff to thank big time! My wife and I are more than pleased with his excellent attention to detail and superb customer service. This being my first album I was VERY nervous sending my music and money to a stranger but Blake made me feel comfortable and confident that they both were good hands! If you're looking for excellent sound and service than stop your searching and select Mercury Mastering! You'll be amazed at his quality of work! And believe me he will make sure every song is to your liking or it's not done! Thanks again Blake! read more

This place actually did a great job with mastering. The tracks came back a little later than I expected, but other than that pretty solid. Just for comparison I simultaneously sent one of my tracks to another reputable studio that does online mastering, and I have to say the Mercury product was better. read more

I have been attempting to contact this company. I have reached out three times this week to be refunded for my purchase. They have yet to send me an email back, and have not refunded me. They have not mastered my track either, all I want is my money back, please. read more

I had a rush needed for an interview for film festival. Contacted Mercury Mastering and paid extra for a rush. They completed the audio file in a few hours and it was up that night. Amazing! Thank you Mercury Mastering Blake and Conor ! You delivered and I highly recommend your service read more

I submitted a 1 song, "Rush order" mastering job. They were not exactly prompt with their 24 hour rush commitment. They delivery of the file was a little over 6 hours late with no notice given regarding lateness. I had a minor revision needed on the job as I asked for extremely minimal processing and the file provided was a bit over-treated with respect to the vocals. Nothing terrible mind you. I provided my feedback within a few hours of receiving the file and asked for adjustment. Unfortunately I had to follow-up with them for 3 consecutive days to request an update as I had not received the file. I also left a voicemail that was not returned. By the 4th day back with zero response I requested my money back and of course haven't heard back. It's quite simple and other mastering services practice this - do not accept mastering jobs if you are unable to complete them. Judging by prior reviews this behavior is not new and the company has not addressed this poor communication habit. Absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable. read more

Many better mastering companies out there. The chief engineer is rude & refused to give me my refund after i said i was no longer interested in his services. After he refused i waited an extra day for the "mastered" track. It was crappy & not worth the 200 bucks. read more

Amazingly professional group of guys who work quickly and efficiently. If you are looking for a HUGE friggin' sound with commercial quality, these are the guys to go to. I cannot stress enough how great these guys are for any extreme metal bands out there. - Brice read more

DO NOT USE Mercury Mastering! They are not professional and my def Grandmother can mix better sound then their engineers. OMG. After the terrible stem mastering they gave, they refused to do any more work when I complained that it sounded bad. Way too compressed and the vocals where away to loud. CRAZY!!! DO NOT USE MERCURY MASTERING!!!!! read more