"Some people think mastering is just something they have to do. They don't realize the powerful effect it can have on their music."

- Ron Leeper

“Thank you. I've received the master and it sounds great. I love what you did, the sound is more dimensional now and it's much fuller. My songs sound amazing.”

- Anna S, NJ

"Twiztid reaches a new chart high with its seventh studio album "W.I.C.K.E.D." (Psychopathic Records) at No. 11, shifting 23,000 plus units."

- Keith Caulfield, Billboard Magazine.

“Thank you for so much for helping us with our tight time line on this project. You have been very helpful throughout this process.”

- KC Powers, Nashville TN

"Hi Ron, Our single Foolish Man, has been doing well on national radio. Thanks for the great work”.

- Robert Turner, GADA. Sacramento, CA

"Jimmy Levine’s, 'Share My Love', album on Thump/Universal records, went to #1 for 16 weeks on the R&B charts in Europe. Highly regarded magazine, Blues and Soul awarded the “Share My Love” CD with a Best Album award."

– Steves Soul Sounds UK.

“We use Ron or we use no one.”

- Martin Roberts, The Plain Hard Truth. Laguna Beach, CA

"Ron, your work was amazing! Thank you so much for your contribution to this CD.  We have been and will continue to recommend you to others as  the only choice for CD mastering."

- Chris H. La Mirada, CA

"Thanks again for all your hard work Ron. You'll be getting more work from us in the future for sure!"

- Bob Rissolo, High Tide. San Diego,CA

"Ron, Thank you so much for all your hard work and excellent ear on Tom Renaud's album.  It was a real pleasure working with you.  I hope to again soon."

- Steven Leavitt, Producer. Los Angeles,CA

CONTACT

Phone: 800-570-6656
Fax: 714-975-5898

Email: soundaffair@sbcglobal.net

Studio Address:
Sound Affair Mastering
2727 S. Croddy Way, Suite G.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Map/Directions

WE BRING SUCCESS TO YOUR PROJECT

Our 30 years of experience gives you confidence about the end result you will receive and a terrific feeling of comfort while working with us. Hundreds of satisfied clients have put their trust in us and can attest to our rigorous standards and tradition of audio excellence, since 1978.

At Sound Affair Mastering, we combine our expertise with the correct tools to deliver excellent sound. Mastering is our specialty. We take the utmost attention in giving warmth, air and impact to your music.

All work is done in a balanced listening environment that provides the accuracy necessary to ensure that your master will sound great everywhere.

Considerable time has been invested to build a studio that has all the specialized mastering equipment, including the best compressors, monitors, converters and EQs.

Our vast experience and knowledge ensures that your finished master is technically perfect and provides the results you imagined. You are guaranteed to receive a master made to RIAA and Red Book industry standards.

We are committed to providing you the highest quality production masters for CD and vinyl.

ABOUT RON LEEPER
Ron Leeper, has been recording, mixing and mastering for over 30 years. He has had the pleasure of working for some of the top record companies, artists and studios in the country. Ron studied audio recording and mastering at the Institute Of Audio Research in New York. Upon completion of his studies, he was fortunate to be able to intern in some of the finest studios in both New York City and Hollywood. Before opening his own studio, Sound Affair Ltd., in 1978, Ron was employed as a mastering and recording engineer at Quad Tech Studios and DCT Mastering, working with the Neumann and Scully disc cutting systems for the production of master disks for vinyl records. He has worked on recording and mixing sessions at the Record Plant, United Western Recorders, Ocean Way Recording and Sear Sound Studios. Mastering almost exclusively for the last 20 years, Ron also enjoys audio restoration work. Ron is a member of The Audio Engineering Society and a voting member of The Recording Academy (the Grammys). His clients include major labels such as Capitol, Polygram, Reprise, Warner Bros,Thump Records, Universal Music Group, The National Football League, Paramount Pictures, HBO Films and numerous independent labels.

Ron mastering with the Ampex ½” 2 track master recorder.

Our studio manager and project coordinator Andrée Hogg.

At Sound Affair Mastering we have a technician available seven days a week. With a thorough maintenance program, this ensures the highest possible level of equipment performance and reliability. Our equipment is constantly being updated to meet or exceed manufactures specifications. In Addition, special equipment not commercially available is designed and built in our own lab.

The Tech Lab at Sound Affair Mastering.

Songwriters Experience Conference in Palm Springs California December 2009. Left to Right, Ron Leeper-Sound Affair Mastering. James Leach-S.E.S.A.C. Associate Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations. Scott Lowell-Record Producer. Steven Geyer #1 Hit Songwriter. Lee Silver-Record Producer and Rob Case-Publisher/Record Exec, New Pants Music.

The mastering console at Sound Affair Mastering.