Bakery Mastering

Bakery Mastering is a small audio mastering studio located in Culver City, California. Founded by Eric Boulanger, the studio employs three people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. Bakery Mastering boasts a rich history, rooted in over 45 years of sonic excellence established by Doug Sax of the renowned Mastering Lab. Bakery Mastering specializes in audio mastering for a variety of media, including CDs and vinyl records. Their mastering process utilizes a suite of custom-designed electronics, from tape machines to equalizers, compressors, limiters, and monitoring amplifiers, all meticulously crafted for optimal audio quality. They offer both DDP format for digital delivery and WAV masters for client convenience. What sets Bakery Mastering apart is their commitment to achieving exceptional sonic fidelity, particularly in the realm of vinyl mastering. Their proprietary vinyl cutting lathe, nicknamed "RoboLathe," combines a Neumann VMS 70 lathe with a SX-74 cutterhead powered by a DSP-based platform designed by Boulanger. This innovative system allows for fully automated half-speed cutting, ensuring precise and repeatable results that capture the nuances of the mastered audio. To connect with Bakery Mastering about your audio mastering needs, visit their website at thebakery.la.