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The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering Welcome to The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering! A long established music Mastering Engineer to the Wor We look forward to hearing from you!

Mike Marsh is a World renowned, Grammy nominated Mastering Engineer with over 34 years' experience in all aspects of mastering audio for Vinyl, CD, DVD, HD Audio and Digital Downloads. Following his 28 years' mastering experience at The Exchange Mastering Studios in London, working on all genres of music at an International level, relocating and opening Mike Marsh Mastering was the logical next st

ep in continuing to make great music sound better! Being totally tuned to the acoustic environment in The Exchange Studio 2, the most important consideration was to recreate this in his brand-new facility in East Devon. Mike has gone to great lengths ensuring the listening experience in his new mastering studio is identical to the one he left behind! Mike spent 28 years mastering at The Exchange Mastering Studios in London beginning with its creation in 1986. He was actively involved in the technical construction of the studios before they went 'on-air'. On leaving school in 1984, Mike started his career as a recording engineer in a multitrack Westcountry studio, learning the hard way - no pro-tools, no hard-disks, no samplers and no automation! After spending two-and-a-half years of his life tearing his hair out controlling numerous reprobates who made it up as they went along, he started a new life at The Exchange and quickly settled on mastering as his knob- twiddling job of choice. Immediately establishing himself as an in-demand engineer with artists, producers and record companies alike, Mike began to quickly carve a niche for himself turning his hand (and ears!) to many, now legendary, albums and singles of the day: Stereo MCs - Connected, Bjork – Debut, Massive Attack – Protection. Not wanting to pigeon-hole himself in any particular music genre, Mike became respected for his mastering work on rock, pop and dance-music alike and includes the likes of Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Oasis, Prodigy, Jamiroquai, Depeche Mode and The Darkness in his Discography. Ask Mike what kind of music he would play at home and he'll tell you his choice would be very mixed! He'd be just as happy putting on Michael Jackson's Off The Wall as he would AC/DC’s Back in Black. If his son, Benjamin, starts messing with the controls as well then you could also throw in a bit of Abba, a big bag of R 'n' B, and a large portion of current chart hits! Mike also threw himself into a part-time broadcasting career on a large ILR station near his native Devon, culminating in presenting a self-produced, non-playlisted, across-the-board dance music show which lasted 7 years before he totally ran out of any spare time to do it any more and then had kids! Whilst still pushing the boundaries at Mike Marsh Mastering to maintain working standards at 110%, Mike spends his spare time at the beach in Devon with his son – either in the water or on it! In Mike's words "I'm a bit of a self-confessed beach bum – give me sun, sea, sand and outdoor action and I'm more than happy. Getting back to basics in Devon gives me the headspace and time to re-energize in order to throw myself full-on into the crazy world of mastering when I’m on the buttons – If you don’t get away you can't keep coming back!"

Apart from music Mike has many hobbies and interests and enjoys doing fun things with his son. He's passionate about cooking and thinks nothing of spending hours in the kitchen experimenting and perfecting his culinary skills adding a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Mike also holds an Amateur Radio Licence allowing him to communicate with Radio Hams worldwide. He regularly gets the tool kit out to maintain his 40 year old MGB Roadster, spends afternoons on the sea fishing for mackerel and meddles about in his garden - although he confesses "I can’t really tell the difference between the flowers and the weeds!"

Having been a mastering engineer for over 30 years now, Mike expects to be mastering for at least another 30 years - or until he needs a hearing aid and a zimmer frame, whichever is the earliest! If you would like some more information, or would like to make an enquiry about pricing and availability, get in touch with Mike Hinton – Studio Manager on [email protected] or via telephone on +44 (0) 20 8399 0718. There is much more information about mastering on the website and you can get an up to date copy of Mike’s CV detailing his entire career back catalogue and most recent projects – head over to www.mikemarshmastering.co.uk to find out more!

It's here!!!! Brand new music from Burns. Love this and the addictive groove! Go follow the link and checkkit......Maste...
02/08/2025

It's here!!!! Brand new music from Burns. Love this and the addictive groove! Go follow the link and checkkit......

Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering.

"Need U" - Out Now

https://BURNS.lnk.to/NEED-U

Stannnd by for some very important noises incoming from the Soulwax factory!!! We have been working on a new album, out ...
27/07/2025

Stannnd by for some very important noises incoming from the Soulwax factory!!! We have been working on a new album, out this October, but in the meantime, here's a teaser of what's in store!

"Run Free" and "All Systems Are Lying"

Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering.

Such a joy to work with Ampersound on their INCOMMING Brand New Album! Go check out one of the new tracks and the latest...
27/07/2025

Such a joy to work with Ampersound on their INCOMMING Brand New Album! Go check out one of the new tracks and the latest single "Love Like Water" featuring Steve Edwards. LUSH............

Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering.

We’re so excited to announce our new single “Love Like Water” featuring the legendary Steve Edwards — out this Friday.

Pre-save now — link in bio.

28/03/2025

NEW ALBUM FRIDAYYYYYYYY!

Not just any old album....THIS is the brand new album from The Darkness and I think it's their best work yet.

The boys are TOTALLY on fire and sounding sooooo freaking tight. Packed full of Darkness gems, monster riffs and super clever lyrics, "Dreams On Toast" is definitely gonna make you smile and it was an absolute pleasure to work on.

Good luck guys!
Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering

Fresh start.....NEW TUNE!!! Loving the brand new Jonas Blue and Izzy Bizu springtime vibes."Lifeline" is OUT NOW!Mastere...
03/03/2025

Fresh start.....NEW TUNE!!! Loving the brand new Jonas Blue and Izzy Bizu springtime vibes.

"Lifeline" is OUT NOW!

Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering.

31/01/2025

Hey y'all......have you ever fancied being a Rock 'n' Roll Party Cowboy? Have you any idea of how many ingredients you will need to actually pull it off? Fear not........the BRAND NEW single from The Darkness has ALL the instructions you need......right here!

Rock 'n' Roll Party Cowboy is OUT NOW!
Mastered by Mike Marsh at The Exchange Mike Marsh Mastering

Just had the pleasure of a BIG CHAT with Mike Indovina at Masteryourmix talking about what I've been up to for the last ...
17/01/2025

Just had the pleasure of a BIG CHAT with Mike Indovina at Masteryourmix talking about what I've been up to for the last 40 Years!! Go check it out by clicking on the link. I hope I don't send you to sleep with my ramblings!!!

Mike Marsh is a world-renowned mastering engineer with over 30 years of experience in mastering audio for vinyl, CD, DVD, HD audio, and digital downloads. After nearly three decades at The Exchange Mastering Studios in London—where he worked on iconic albums for artists like Björk, Massive Attack, and Oasis—Mike established Mike Marsh Mastering in East Devon to continue his legacy of making great music sound even better. His meticulous attention to acoustics ensured his new facility replicated the exceptional listening environment he had perfected at The Exchange.
Mike's career began in 1984 as a recording engineer in his native Westcountry, where he honed his skills with analog equipment before transitioning to mastering at The Exchange in 1986. Over the years, he became respected for his versatility across genres, mastering projects for artists such as The Chemical Brothers, Jamiroquai, and Depeche Mode. His adaptability and ability to enhance music without compromising its artistic integrity have made him a trusted collaborator for both industry legends and emerging talents.
Recently, Mike has worked on high-profile projects for Calvin Harris, Jonas Blue, and Zedd, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. His commitment to excellence has earned him widespread acclaim, with artists and producers seeking his expertise to bring their sonic visions to life.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

- Shooting your shot and creating opportunities for yourself
- The importance of learning how to record, mix, and master records
- Preserving mixes vs improving them in mastering
- Picking the right reference tracks
- Mike’s magical E.A.R. EQs: What makes them so special
- Balancing loudness vs clarity
- The specific requirements and challenges of mastering for vinyl
- Being strategic with track order when making vinyl records

Check out the episode here: https://masteryourmix.com/podcastep232mikemarsh/

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Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
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Mike Marsh - MASTERING ENGINEER

Mike Marsh is a World renowned, Grammy nominated Mastering Engineer with over 33 years' experience in all aspects of mastering audio for Vinyl, CD, DVD, HD Audio and Digital Downloads. Following his 28 years' mastering experience at The Exchange Mastering Studios in London, working on all genres of music at an International level, relocating and opening Mike Marsh Mastering was the logical next step in continuing to make great music sound better! Being totally tuned to the acoustic environment in The Exchange Studio 2, the most important consideration was to recreate this in his brand-new facility in East Devon. Mike has gone to great lengths ensuring the listening experience in his new mastering studio is identical to the one he left behind! Mike spent 28 years mastering at The Exchange Mastering Studios in London beginning with its creation in 1986. He was actively involved in the technical construction of the studios before they went 'on-air'. On leaving school in 1984, Mike started his career as a recording engineer in a multitrack Westcountry studio, learning the hard way - no pro-tools, no hard-disks, no samplers and no automation! After spending two-and-a-half years of his life tearing his hair out controlling numerous reprobates who made it up as they went along, he started a new life at The Exchange and quickly settled on mastering as his k**b- twiddling job of choice. Immediately establishing himself as an in-demand engineer with artists, producers and record companies alike, Mike began to quickly carve a niche for himself turning his hand (and ears!) to many, now legendary, albums and singles of the day: Stereo MCs - Connected, Bjork – Debut, Massive Attack – Protection. Not wanting to pigeon-hole himself in any particular music genre, Mike became respected for his mastering work on rock, pop and dance-music alike and includes the likes of Chemical Brothers, Basement Jaxx, Oasis, Prodigy, Jamiroquai, Depeche Mode and The Darkness in his Discography. Ask Mike what kind of music he would play at home and he'll tell you his choice would be very mixed! He'd be just as happy putting on Michael Jackson's Off The Wall as he would AC/DC’s Back in Black. If his son, Benjamin, starts messing with the controls as well then you could also throw in a bit of Abba, a big bag of R 'n' B, and a large portion of current chart hits! Mike also threw himself into a part-time broadcasting career on a large ILR station near his native Devon, culminating in presenting a self-produced, non-playlisted, across-the-board dance music show which lasted 7 years before he totally ran out of any spare time to do it any more and then had kids! Whilst still pushing the boundaries at Mike Marsh Mastering to maintain working standards at 110%, Mike spends his spare time at the beach in Devon with his son – either in the water or on it! In Mike's words "I'm a bit of a self-confessed beach bum – give me sun, sea, sand and outdoor action and I'm more than happy. Getting back to basics in Devon gives me the headspace and time to re-energize in order to throw myself full-on into the crazy world of mastering when I’m on the buttons – If you don’t get away you can't keep coming back!" Apart from music Mike has many hobbies and interests and enjoys doing fun things with his son. He's passionate about cooking and thinks nothing of spending hours in the kitchen experimenting and perfecting his culinary skills adding a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. Mike also holds an Amateur Radio Licence allowing him to communicate with Radio Hams worldwide. He regularly gets the tool kit out to maintain his 40 year old MGB Roadster, spends afternoons on the sea fishing for mackerel and meddles about in his garden - although he confesses "I can’t really tell the difference between the flowers and the weeds!" Having been a mastering engineer for over 30 years now, Mike expects to be mastering for at least another 30 years - or until he needs a hearing aid and a zimmer frame, whichever is the earliest! If you would like some more information, or would like to make an enquiry about pricing and availability, get in touch with Mike Hinton – Studio Manager on [email protected] or via telephone on +44 (0) 20 8399 0718. There is much more information about mastering on the website (currently undergoing re-design) and you can get an up to date copy of Mike’s CV detailing his entire career back catalogue and most recent projects – head over to www.mikemarshmastering.co.uk to find out more! We look forward to hearing from you!