About The Kitchen
We are an award winning, full-service, stereo & surround audio mastering facility located in Carrboro, NC, USA. Servicing clients worldwide since 1992. Call 919.929.4494 or book online.
Audio Encoding
We are an MQA and Apple Certified encoding facility offering MQA, MFIT, & mp3 audio encoding.
Stereo Mastering
Analog & digital stereo mastering, utilizing high-end custom & boutique equipment set in an ITU stereo compliant, high-end acoustic monitoring environment.
Surround Mastering
Digital surround audio mastering for both audio and video projects in 5.0, 5.1, 7.1, & 5.4.1 formats.
Mix Consult
A service in which we preview your mixes prior to mastering, drafting a detailed narrative singling out any particular issues.
Our Philosophy is
To realize your vision with our ears!
Our Team
Our engineers have the ears and skills to realize the maximum sonic potential inherent in your mixes.
Brent Lambert
Founder - Chief EngineerChris Boerner
EngineerJason Richmond
EngineerrIan Schreier
EngineerSome Fun Facts
Over the past 25 years, we have mastered a lot of music which has yielded some interesting statistics.
Projects Mastered
Feet of Tape Used
Calls asking for Takeout
Project Grammy
Nominations
Our Facility
Located in the heart of North Carolina, The Kitchen boasts an acoustically accurate monitoring environment designed by John Arthur of JADG (RedWerks).
Studio
Our studio features both custom and RPG acoustic treatments and custom furnishings. View photo
Frequency Response
Our monitoring coupled with excellent interior acoustics yields an astonishingly accurate in-room frequency response. View chart
Equipment
Our equipment includes stock, custom and modified gear from the finest manufacturers and independent designers.
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Our Clients
Over 3,000 extremely satisfied clients!
- "Welcome to the first classic album of 2013. With 'Songs I Like A Lot', John Hollenbeck has created an absolute masterpiece..."
Frank Alkyer - Downbeat Magazine
- "Won a French Canadian Grammy for Le Fou. Thanks for everything."
Zachary Richard
- "Terrific! I love the way all the tracks are sounding!"
Ani DiFranco
- "Great work on the master for 'You Can't Outrun The Radio'. The tones are authentic to my memory of the session."
Jonathan Byrd
- "Hey, it all sounds great... Great working with you on this record."
David Lowery
- "It's such a rush to finally hear it, I'm actually excited about my record again."
Alejandro Escovedo
Contact us
Questions? Give us a call or send us an email.
Our Address
- 109a Brewer Lane
Suite A
Carrboro, NC 27510 - (919) 929-4494
- info@kitchenmastering.com
- www.kitchenmastering.com
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Resources
Frequently asked questions and helpful information.
Mastering Policies and Recomendations
MQA Encoding
MQA is a process involving both hardware and software that produces a specially encoded file that exceeds the quality of what is currently available from lossless or 'lossy' encoders.View Details
Mastered for iTunes (MFIT)
"Mastered for iTunes" involves a specific process and a subjective evaluation of the impact that the iTunes encoder has upon a particular master file. View Details
HD Tracks
Do you wish that there was an easy way to sell your high-resolution masters to the general public? Wish no more, HDtracks is the premier online etailer of high resolution audio. View Details
About ISRC and UPC Codes
You may have been wondering what these codes are and why you are required to have them to distribute your music on iTunes? The answer lies in the process of distributing income from sales of tracks and albums. View Details
Vinyl Prep
Vinyl has made a big comeback in the back half of the second decade of the 21st century. Artists are reporting high demand at 'merch' tables for vinyl and special events such as 'Record Store Day' have had an impact on the demand for vinyl as well. View Details
Streaming Audio Considerations
With the gaining acceptance and utilization of the current major streaming content providers, it is of utmost importance that your music sounds its best and as close to a high-resolution master as possible. View Details
CD Text and Metadata
A common request we hear is: "I want the artist name and song titles come up in my media player when I insert my new CD." View Details
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