Recording Studio · Decatur, GA

Mixing and Mastering in Atlanta & Decatur

From a single to a full EP, our mixing and mastering studio in Atlanta balances, polishes, and masters your records so they translate on every speaker, earbud, and car system — and hold up next to anything on the playlist.

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A great take is only half the song. The difference between a record that sounds “homemade” and one that sounds like a release is the mix and master — the part where levels get balanced, space gets carved, and the whole thing gets the loudness and polish that makes people turn it up instead of skipping.

At Ocean Blue, we mix for the way music actually gets heard today: phone speakers, AirPods, cheap car systems, and big rooms. That means your low end stays tight, your vocals sit forward, and your record sounds intentional everywhere — not just on studio monitors. We work across hip-hop, R&B, pop, and more, and we mix to the standards of the genre you're competing in.

Send us your stems or track them with us in the same room. Either way, you get a clear revision process so the final master lands exactly where you want it before it goes out to the world.

Good fit for

After your recording session — or files from anywhere

  • ✓ Rappers who need vocals balanced with the beat.
  • ✓ R&B and vocal artists who want a cleaner, smoother blend.
  • ✓ Producers who want a second set of ears.
  • ✓ Artists who recorded at Ocean Blue and want the next step.
  • ✓ Artists sending stems or session files from another studio.
Hip-hop & rapR&B & soulPopSingles & EPsIndependent artistsProducers
What you get

What's included

🎚

Full mix

Level balancing, EQ, compression, effects, and automation across every element of your session.

💿

Mastering

Final loudness, tonal polish, and platform-ready exports so your record competes on every streaming service.

🔁

Real revisions

Included revision rounds — you give notes, we refine, until the mix is genuinely right.

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How it works

From booking to finished audio

01

Send or record the stems

Upload your session files, or track with us in-house so the hand-off to mixing is seamless.

02

We mix the record

Your song gets balanced, tuned, and shaped to fit the genre and the references you share.

03

Review & revise

You listen, you give notes, we refine. Your package includes revision rounds so it lands right.

04

Master & deliver

We master to commercial loudness and deliver streaming-ready files, distribution-ready.

The difference

Mixing vs. mastering

🎛️

Mixing

  • ✓ Balances your vocals against the beat or instrumental.
  • ✓ Sets levels and shapes tone with EQ, compression, and effects.
  • ✓ Shapes the feel and clarity so every element sits right.
💿

Mastering

  • ✓ The final polish applied after the mix is done.
  • ✓ Brings the track to release-level loudness for streaming platforms.
  • ✓ Helps the song translate across earbuds, car systems, and big rooms.

Most artists want both — a polished, professional-quality mix and master.

Next step

Turn your session into a polished, finished song

Get mixing and mastering support from Ocean Blue Recording in Decatur.

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Who it’s for

Who mixing and mastering is for

Rappers & hip-hop artists

You recorded your vocals and want a cleaner, fuller finished sound that competes with the records on your playlist.

R&B & vocal artists

You need your vocals blended smoothly with the instrumental, with the harmonies and ad-libs sitting right.

Producers

You want a second set of ears to balance and finish a track before it goes out.

Finishing a song after a vocal session

You tracked your vocals with us and want to roll straight into the mix and master as the next step.

Recorded with us already? Mixing and mastering is the natural next step after your vocal recording session. Recorded somewhere else? Send us your stems and we can mix and master from there.

The workflow

Mixing and mastering after a vocal session

Recorded your vocals? Mixing and mastering is the natural next step. A typical end-to-end flow looks like this:

01

Record vocals

Track your vocals with or without an engineer to start the project clean.

02

Clean up & balance the mix

We balance your vocals against the beat and shape the levels and tone.

03

Add polish & effects

EQ, compression, and effects bring out clarity and the feel of the genre.

04

Master for release

A final master sets loudness and consistency for streaming and download.

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Pricing

Pricing & packages

Single

Mix & master — one song

From $350

A full mix and master for a single, with included revision rounds. Add-ons like autotune are priced per song.

EP package

Full EP — up to six tracks

$1,800

Mix and master a full EP of up to six tracks in one package, finished consistently across the project.

Prices and packages may change — view the pricing page for the latest rates, or see how it fits your budget in our studio time prices guide.

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Ready to finish your record?

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How to prepare your files for mixing

  • ✓Export clean vocal files or session stems — each part as its own file.
  • ✓Label your files clearly so nothing gets mixed up.
  • ✓Include the beat or instrumental.
  • ✓Note the BPM and key if you know them.
  • ✓Send a reference track or two for the sound you are chasing.
  • ✓Add a quick note on creative direction and any effects you want.
  • ✓Make sure your files are clean — no clipping or distortion.
  • ✓Sending large files? Ask us first about the easiest way to deliver them.

Clean, separated stems get you the best result.

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In the room

Record and finish in one studio

Tracking your vocals and mixing in the same Decatur studio keeps your sound consistent and the hand-off seamless — no shipping sessions between rooms, no guesswork. Bring your project to one place from first take to final master.

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Why mix and master at Ocean Blue in Decatur

Ocean Blue Recording is at 2223 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032 — convenient for artists in Decatur, East Atlanta, South DeKalb, East Lake, Kirkwood, and across the metro. Recording and finishing in one place keeps your workflow smooth, with online booking and clear pricing throughout. Learn more about our recording studio in Decatur, GA, or explore all of our studio services.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between mixing and mastering?
Mixing balances all the individual parts of your song against each other — vocals, beat, ad-libs, effects. Mastering takes that finished mix and gives the whole song its final loudness and polish so it competes on streaming. You generally want both.
How much does it cost?
A basic mix and master for one or two songs starts at $350. A full EP or project package (up to six tracks, three revision rounds) is $1,800. Add-ons like autotune are priced per song. See the pricing page for the full breakdown.
Can you mix a song I recorded somewhere else?
Absolutely. Send us your stems (each part exported as its own file) and we'll mix and master from there. Clean, separated stems get you the best result.
How many revisions do I get?
Single-song mixes include revision rounds, and the EP package includes three. We'd rather get it right than rush it out, so we build review into the process.
How long does it take?
Turnaround depends on the project and our queue, but most single songs come back within a few days. We'll give you a clear timeline when you book.
Do I need mixing, mastering, or both?
Most songs need both. Mixing balances and shapes all the parts of your song, and mastering gives the finished mix its final loudness and polish for release. If you only need one, just let us know and we will point you the right way.
Can I add mixing and mastering after a vocal session?
Yes. Recording and finishing in one place keeps things smooth: track your vocals with us, then roll straight into mixing and mastering as the next step so your record is ready to release.
Do you offer autotune or vocal effects?
Yes. Autotune and vocal effects like reverb and delay can be part of your mix, and autotune is also available as a per-song add-on. Tell us the sound you want and we will dial it in.
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★★★★★ Loved by Atlanta artists

Rated 5.0 on Google.

Verified Google reviews from the rappers, singers, and podcasters who record at Ocean Blue in Decatur, GA — rated 5.0 across 18 reviews.

★★★★★

“Very professional, very clean, very reasonable packages for mixing and mastering — I was able to get a great sound. This might be the best studio on the east side.”

— Mr P. · Google review
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“My session ran smoothly and the final cut was crisp and clean.”

— Esha N. · Google review
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“Loved how the staff treated my project like it truly mattered.”

— Tyson W. · Google review
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