# Mixmastered Studios

> Online and Chicago-area recording studio specializing in mixing, mastering, music production, and audiobook production. Founded by Dan Morrell in 1996. Major label quality at indie pricing.

Last updated: 2026-04-27

## Pages

- [Home](https://mixmasteredstudios.com/): Studio overview, services, pricing, booking
- [Audiobook Production](https://mixmasteredstudios.com/audiobook-production.html): ACX-ready audiobook recording, editing, mastering, distribution-ready files for Audible, Findaway, iTunes
- [Privacy Policy](https://mixmasteredstudios.com/privacy-policy.html)
- [Terms of Service](https://mixmasteredstudios.com/terms-of-service.html)
- [Refund Policy](https://mixmasteredstudios.com/refund-policy.html)
- [Cookie Policy](https://mixmasteredstudios.com/cookie-policy.html)

## About

Mixmastered Studios is an online and Chicago-area recording studio. Thousands of records have been through the room since 1996. Apple Digital Masters certified. Founded by Dan Morrell, formerly DJ Smurf on Chicago's B96 (2001 to 2011), Chicago Bears exclusive DJ, and Super DJ Spin-Off champion 2001.

## Location

- City: Downers Grove, IL (with sessions in Chicago)
- Region: Illinois, US
- Postal code: 60515
- Coordinates: 41.7509, -88.0012

## Services and Pricing

- Audio Mastering, Single: $99
- Audio Mastering, Album rate per song (10+ songs): $75
- Audio Mixing, Single (up to 40 tracks): $149
- Mixing + Mastering, Single: $249 (saves $50 vs ordering separately)
- Stem Mastering, Single: $249
- Vocal Tuning, Per Track: $75
- Session Guitar, Per Track: $75
- Music Production Project Deposit: $500 (total quoted after consult)
- Audiobook Production: priced by project (ACX-compliant masters for Audible, iTunes, all major platforms)
- Video Production: priced by project

All mastering is Apple Digital Masters certified. Mixing supports up to 40 tracks per song.

## Contact

- Phone: 1-800-MIXMASTER (1-800-649-6278)
- Studio: https://mixmasteredstudios.com/
- Booking: through the website or by phone

## Founder

Dan Morrell, Chicago-based musician, guitarist, songwriter, and DJ. Formerly DJ Smurf on B96 (2001 to 2011). See https://danmorrell.com for full bio.

## Parent Organization

Mixmastered (https://mixmastered.com), the parent company and business hub for the Mixmastered family of companies, founded 1996.

## Social

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MixmasteredStudios
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/MMStudiosOnline
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mixmasteredstudios

## How It Works
- https://mixmasteredstudios.com/how-it-works/ — Step-by-step online studio process: upload, quote, mix, two revisions, master, deliver. Standard 5-7 day turnaround.

## Genre Mixing
- https://mixmasteredstudios.com/mixing/hip-hop/ — Hip-hop mixing: trap, drill, boom-bap, R&B, alternative, crossover.
- https://mixmasteredstudios.com/mixing/metal/ — Metal mixing: death, tech, prog, djent, metalcore, post, hardcore.
- https://mixmasteredstudios.com/mixing/edm/ — EDM mixing: house, techno, drum & bass, dubstep, bass music, future, melodic.

## Booking
- https://mixmasteredstudios.com/book/ — Submit a session inquiry. Reply within 24 hours.