So, I've been archiving for a band for several years, and they've asked me to lead the charge in mastering shows for sale both as 2-disc sets and downloads. At this point, I'd be looking at 15+ shows. If I were to do this, I would consider re-transfering from original DATs for all new sources. With this would undoubtedly come the mastering. Sound is very good to begin with, but the normal D>CD mastering for sure. Each show is about 2 - 2 1/2 hours in length and would be going from my original master DATs > WAV etc...
Anyone have an idea what the going rate on this type of work is? This band has been around for about 40 years, with tons of touring and several albums, so they're not a garage band looking for some CD-Rs.
I'm anticipating 8-10 hours of work per show, some less, some more. I'll also be recording the upcoming tour, so I'm looking at a whole new batch of sources. I have NO idea how many copies of each show would be sold, but just for shits and giggles, maybe 500.
I'm not looking to get rich off of this. Hell...just to be associated with these guys is cool in my book...I'd probably do it for free, but they've offered to pay me and help purchase gear etc....
Thanks folks,
Mike