In the United States, the Copyright Royalty Board issues compulsory Mechanical Royalty rates, known as “statutory rates.” For physical sales/downloads, this rate is 9.1 cents for songs that are under five minutes. For pieces over five minutes in playing time, the rate is 1.75 cents per minute. The rate for ringtones is 24 cents per ringtone.
What Should You Look For In A Good Mastering Engineer?
If you’re in the music biz, then you need good mastering before you launch your records. But, what should you look for in a good mastering engineer? Discover 5 of the most important qualities to make sure you make the right choice to give your tracks the competitive edge inside!
