middle mastering.
Music mastering that serves the record
An artist-first, music-focused approach from an independent UK studio built on careful listening, honest communication, and long-standing relationships.
Middle Mastering is the studio of Benjamin Lincoln, whose work spans every style from bedroom projects and boutique releases to major artists. Focused on enhancing sonic character and artistic vision while preserving mix integrity, Benjamin creates masters with depth, clarity, and power.
Everything begins with total respect for the music and the people who make it.
We believe mastering is not about imposing a sound. It is about listening carefully, understanding the intention behind the record and supporting that vision sonically. Every project is approached with genuine reverence for the work in front of us. We know how much time, energy, and emotion goes into creating music, and we treat this responsibility seriously.
Our standards are uncompromising. We take time to explore every detail, question every decision, and refine our process until it serves the music fully. We work closely with artists and labels, offering open communication and consistent support throughout every project. Our role is not to dominate the creative process, but to lift it up and strengthen it.
Above all, we are here to help artists release their work with confidence knowing it has been handled with integrity, care and complete attention.
Our Philosophy.
Selected Discography.
A selection of records we’ve had the privilege of working on over the past decade.
Artists
Rachel Chinouriri | Kiiōtō | Joshua Luke-Smith | Madison Ryann Ward | Jake Isaac | Lou Rhodes | Moncrieff | John Mark McMillan | Sarah Juers | Tofunmi Adorna | Speckman | Natalie Holmes | Ted Jasper | Adi Goldstein | Antarctic Wastelands | Blackboxx | Kate McGill | Malofsky | Alexis | Martin Badder | Deyah | Lucid Green | Joel Baker | Praise Lubangu | Yoed Nir | Jonathan Warman | Lamb | Deep River Audio | Perry Frank | Alice-Lily | Blurstem | Dia Day | Dedani | Polar Snare | Bryonii | Dear Gravity | Be Still the Earth | Center of Attention | We Dream Of Eden | Simon Wester | v e n n | Zeke Countryman | Narrow Skies | Kieldfal | Chris Herbert | Matt Tondut | Silv-o | Lauge | Baba Gnohm | Dani Miché | Litening | Harry Waters | Rachel Jane | Pin Ups | Montell Fish | Kathleen Frances | Infralyd | Six Missing | Kilometre Club | Thomas Erwin | Timothy | OnlyM | BINA | Ybot | Applefish | Joseph Efi | Salt Of The Sound | Timo Zobel | Jacques Miché | Good Weather for an Airstrike | Norvik | Christopher Galovan | Jameson Nathan Jones | Hatsü | CIVIL PARTNERSHIP | Jonathan Ashenafi | Clashing Patterns | Crows Labyrinth | Saros Sky | Man0 | Sadgrove | MÒZÂMBÎQÚE | Dario Crimson | The Stylus Method | zaké | Cat Rea | Spacecraft | Sullen Sky | Unknown Observer | Alamay | Suntapes | Alho | Sunken Grove | Der Waldläufer | Kazuma Okabayashi | E J R M | Calm Transmissions | Stilhed | Kristoffer Wallin | Simple Man | Susie Mills | Hvybones | Jacob Smith | Brightsand | Amelia Dare | Joe Hardy | Two Hands | One Engine | Hilyard | Timo Ji George | Connor Patterson | Makoto Sakamoto | Sensitizer | Sonny Elliot | Eyolf | Graver | Oogie | Jess Caute | Beau Sam | Desolate Horizons | First Light Circus | Serpent Dream | Vignette Audio | Scarlessarms | Baobao | Tom Vigar | Remi Solati | Lost Art of Surrender | Damascus Rd | Ross John Martin | Wreath | Blear Moon | Science Of Sleeping | Matt Borghi | Human Is Alive | Crystalline Reflections | Dreone | Johan Allerfeldt | Vyvyan Hope-Scott | White Cosmo | Useless Loop | Relief | Drifting in Silence | Music Within | Man From Mars | Cloudchaos | Mike Howe | Chamberfield | Aspenfire | Unusual Cosmic Process | FLOINK | IKSRE | Emmy Jones | No Lower | and many more...
Labels
Universal | Parlophone | Kranky | Nude Records | Valley View Records | Unity Group | KOKO | NTS Radio | Kindbrew Records | Ambient Soundscapes | Kudos Records | Headroom Records | On Running | boohooMAN | Reebok | Steezyasfuck | Hyperactive | Medium | Marshall | Somesuch | Red Van Records | Silent Sonic Records | Bigo & Twigetti | Dungeons Deep Records | Footlocker | Echoes Blue | Mellotron Records | Somerset House | Emporio Armani | Just Step Sideways Records | Yellow Rose Records | Statix Studio | Somethin' Else | Sunchild Records | Buddha's Lounge | Orphan No More | Echoes In The Valley | Trapdoor Records | High Vibe Records | MOBO UnSung | Providence Records | Sound Meditation | Oceangazer Records | Labile Records | Badder Label | Folk Boy Records
Over time, we’ve learned that the best records grow from a commitment to understanding what each project is trying to say. For us, mastering is part of the creative journey, not just a final technical process.
By staying closely involved, communicating openly, and listening to the music in front of us with love and care, we're able to make musical decisions that elevate and strengthen the artist’s intent.
The result is work that translates clearly, stands up over time, and feels true to the original vision.
This is a way of working grounded in experience, trust, and a deep respect for the art.
Why our approach works.
Pricing & Deliverables.
Our pricing is straightforward
and transparent.
Mastering is priced on a per-track basis. Everything required for a standard streaming / digital release is included in the base rate, including revisions and secure delivery in the appropriate formats.
Additional formats - such as vinyl and cassette ready masters, DDP for CD pressing or Apple Digital Masters - can be requested at an additional cost.
A small fee will apply if heavily-revised mixes are submitted that require the mastering process to begin again from scratch.
Alt. versions - such as instrumentals, a cappella and TV mixes - are priced at a small fraction of the mains.
Up-to-date pricing for all deliverables can be found below.
