Grammy-winning mixer & master | Pop, rock, R&B | Audiobooks
Grammy-winning producer and engineer with 25+ years behind the board. I mix and master radio-ready rock, pop, and R&B — and produce audiobooks for clients including Penguin Random House and the BBC.
Owner of East Coast Recording Company. Clean, commercial sound; clear communication; revisions until it’s right.
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Credits
Interview with Jim Cravero
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Mixing and mastering radio-ready rock, pop, and R&B for release — and audiobook production for clients including Penguin Random House and the BBC. I care about clarity, punch, and a finish that holds up on every speaker.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Several mix/master and audiobook projects through East Coast Recording Company / Mix Music Pro.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes. John O'Reilly JR. Best drummer!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both — whatever serves the song. I work in Logic Pro with high-end monitoring and reach for the right tools for a commercial finish.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do my best to make you happy with your music.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to create every day.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It’s not easy and it’s a life style, not a hobby.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are you looking for? How do you want it to sound. We will come close but I want you to be you.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Look for clear communication, relevant experience, and a provider who welcomes revisions and is focused on serving the song.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Probably would bring a microwave and refrigerator with food.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been professionally recording since 1997
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Fun, relax, but serious. Rock alternative.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Too many to list.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It’s all feeling.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, pop, alternative, country, R and B.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening, putting together the right people, great ear for mixing.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Make your song radio ready.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Pre-production, editing of raw materials, put together team, record, mix and master final. Upload your music.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Pro tools HDX. Logic. Neve, SSL, Universal Audio, Neumann, AKG, Lawson, and many many more options. Live instruments and amps. Yamaha Grand Piano.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing and mastering radio-ready rock, pop, and R&B, plus audiobook production for clients including Penguin Random House and the BBC.
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- EditingAverage price - $100 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $100 per track
- Recording StudioAverage price - $500 per day
- Sound DesignAverage price - $500 per minute
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
Basic $250 (1 song); Standard $500 (mix+master+vocal tune); Premium $1500 (4 songs). All songs must be ≤6 minutes. Longer tracks require an EXTRA CHARGE — client must message before ordering.
- Neumann
- Neve
- SSL
- API
- Pro Tools
- Genelec
- Logic Pro
