Second Listen

Know what your mix needs next.

An experienced, objective second opinion for independent artists, producers, and mix engineers before release, mastering, or another round of revisions.

A diagnostic—not a mix revision. You retain control of the work and leave with clearer decisions.

Choose your level

$49Written diagnosticChoose written
$99Diagnostic + personalized video walkthroughChoose video
Per song · Up to 15 minutes · Delivery in 3–5 business days. Secure checkout returns you here to submit the mix.

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What you receive

01

Written diagnostic

A concise report connecting the most important observations to practical next steps.

02

Timestamped notes

Specific moments show you exactly where an issue appears and what to listen for.

03

Prioritized recommendations

The highest-impact improvements come first, so you avoid unnecessary revisions.

04

Translation assessment

Perspective on how the mix communicates across headphones, speakers, car playback, and mono.

05

One follow-up

A clarification round is included after delivery.

Inside the diagnostic

Feedback designed to create movement.

Sample observationHigh priority
Observation
The chorus arrives without the expected lift.
Likely cause
Heavy bus compression and prominent overheads reduce contrast.
Recommendation
Re-establish drum impact and compare the section at matched loudness.

The process

Focused, clear, and contained.

  1. 01

    Submit

    Send a 24-bit WAV, your goals or concerns, and optional reference tracks.

  2. 02

    Evaluate

    The song is reviewed for balance, impact, frequency relationships, dynamics, and translation.

  3. 03

    Diagnose

    Observations are organized by consequence—not simply listed by instrument or plugin.

  4. 04

    Act

    You receive a clear revision order and can ask one round of follow-up questions.

What to submit

Give the listening a useful target.

Required: Current stereo mix and notes about your goals, concerns, or questions.

Preferred: 24-bit WAV at 44.1–96 kHz.

Optional: Reference tracks and a private streaming link.

Not included: Mixing, mastering, editing, tuning, production, stem revisions, or session modifications.

Ready for clarity?

Choose your diagnostic, then send the mix through the guided form.

Submit your mix