Invoice templates for mixing engineers billing artists and labels for music mixing, balance, and sonic preparation for mastering.
A mixing engineer invoice is issued by a professional audio mixing engineer to a recording artist, band, record label, or music production company for the mixing of recorded music tracks. Mixing involves taking individual recorded tracks (drums, guitars, vocals, bass, etc.) and balancing, processing, and blending them into a cohesive stereo (or surround) mix. Mixing engineers may work in large commercial studios, home-studio setups, or entirely in-the-box (using digital audio workstations). Many UK mixing engineers now work remotely via file transfer services, mixing tracks for artists and labels worldwide. Pricing is typically per song (per mix), with discounts for albums or EPs. Stems (the raw track files) are delivered to the mixer and the mixed stereo bounce is returned. Revision rounds are an expected part of the service.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Single mix (stereo) | 350 | track |
| Album mix (10 tracks, per track discount) | 280 | track |
| Atmos mix (spatial audio) | 600 | track |
| Stem mix delivery (multi-format) | 80 | track |
| Additional revision round | 75 | revision |
| Rush delivery (48 hours) | 100 | track |
Require 50% payment upfront before beginning any mix, particularly for new clients. Deliver the final mix after the balance invoice is paid. Sending the full mix before payment creates a risk that you will not be paid. For album projects, invoice the full amount upfront or 50% at project start and 50% on delivery of all mixes. Avoid mixing 10 tracks and then having difficulty collecting payment at the end. For clients through distributors or labels, confirm payment terms in writing before beginning. Labels may have extended payment terms (60-90 days) that you need to factor into your cash flow. Clearly define your revision policy. Include 2-3 revision rounds in your base fee and charge for additional rounds. A revision should be based on the original mix direction; a complete change of mix approach is outside the standard revision scope.