R&B mixing
Hire R&B mixing engineers for your next record.
Verified engineers with credits on SZA, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz and Kehlani.
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Verified R&B engineers on EngineEars have credits with SZA, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, Kehlani, Khalid, Normani, Muni Long, Chris Brown, H.E.R., Coco Jones, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ty Dolla $ign and more.
R&B mixing engineers for hire
R&B mixing engineers at every price
What verified R&B engineers charge to mix one song, and who you’ll find at each price.
R&B mixing for $150–$249
Verified R&B engineers list a mix in this range, including David Fields, with credits on Chris Brown, H.E.R.
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R&B mixing for $250–$499
Verified R&B engineers list a mix in this range, including Mailman, with credits on Majid Jordan, Drake.
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R&B mixing for $500 and up
Verified R&B engineers list a mix in this range, including Crommatic, with credits on Chris Brown, Coco Jones, Trey Songz.
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“He brought out all of my favorite things about the mix and enhanced this track to sound louder and better everywhere it’s played.”
“AM took my rough idea and made it sound expensive. The clarity, the punch, the way he brought my vocals forward… I’ve never heard my music sound this good.”
“Best vocal chain in LA. A professional on all levels. This man will go out of his way to get your mix sounding how you want it.”
“You can tell he really cares about the song you’re working on. The mix always comes out smooth, and I get excited to see what he comes up with.”
“She really took our song to the next level. Vocals sound super full and she did a great job with the pitch tuning.”
“He got the mix basically perfect after v1 and we had two minor notes to get it to the final. He’s super responsive, fast, and always makes sure the mix matches the vision.”
From reviews written by artists after mixing projects they booked with R&B engineers on EngineEars.
No DMs. No guesswork. Send your files, approve the final.
Pick your engineer
Compare credits, reviews, prices and turnaround, and listen to records they’ve mixed.
Book & send files
Pick a package and add-ons, upload lossless stems and references, then pay your way, including Klarna or Affirm.
Review & revise
A/B each version against your reference and leave time-stamped notes right on the waveform.
Approve & release
Approve the final files and your engineer gets paid. Then distribute it or sell it direct.
How much does it cost to mix an R&B song?
Most R&B mixing engineers on EngineEars charge $200 to $400 a song, with a median of $250. Mastering adds a median of $75. Engineers with major-label R&B credits often charge $500 or more, and every price is listed before you book.
- $250
- median price to mix a song
- $200–$400
- what half of engineers charge
- $75
- median price to master a song
- ~$325
- mix + master at the median
Listed per-song prices of 1,204 verified R&B engineers who mix and 975 who master on EngineEars, November 2026.
How to prep your R&B song for a mix
Six steps that get you a better mix, faster, with fewer revisions. Engineers on EngineEars ask for the same things.
- 01
Export dry vocals, separately
Bounce the lead, doubles, harmonies and ad-libs as their own WAV files, with no reverb or delay printed on them. R&B lives in the vocal stack, so the engineer needs every layer.
- 02
Leave the tuning decision clear
If you want a natural tune or a hard, stylized one, say so. Send the vocals untuned if you want the engineer to tune them, and note it in the project.
- 03
Send the beat as stems
Keys, pads, bass, drums and 808 as separate tracks give the engineer room to make space for the vocal. A 2-track beat works, with less control.
- 04
Line everything up
Every file should start at the same point (bar 1 or 0:00), at the same sample rate, 24-bit, with no clipping.
- 05
Add one or two references
Pick songs whose vocal sound you want, like a warm, close lead or a wide, airy one, and say what you like about each.
- 06
Write short notes
Tell the engineer the feel, the parts that matter most (the hook harmonies, the bridge) and anything you don’t want changed.
Pro tools, without the pro setup.
A/B reference player
Switch between each mix and your reference track in lossless quality.
Time-stamped comments
Leave notes on the waveform, reply in threads, and see what’s resolved.
Song versions & revisions
Every version saved, with each revision round tracked in one place.
Secure lossless files
Upload stems and download finals in full quality. Share with private links.
Invite your team
Bring in your manager, producer or label to listen and leave notes.
Pay your way
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna or Affirm. Held in escrow until you approve.
Then release it your way
Once you approve the final master, sell it direct to your fans from your own store or distribute it to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and 350+ platforms, right from the same project.
Mix R&B? Get booked by artists looking for you.
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R&B mixing questions
How much does it cost to mix an R&B song?
R&B mixing engineers on EngineEars list a median of $250 to mix one song, and half charge between $200 and $400. Prices start at $100 and go past $1,000 for engineers with major-label credits. Every price is shown before you book, you can split the cost with Klarna or Affirm, and your payment is held until you approve the final mix.
How much does mixing and mastering an R&B song cost?
At the medians, about $325: $250 to mix and $75 to master. Many engineers offer both, so you can book one person for the whole song.
What does an R&B mixing engineer do?
They build the vocal stack so the lead sits up front with harmonies and ad-libs around it, tune and smooth the vocals, and balance the low end and drums underneath without crowding the voice. The goal is a warm, polished record that still feels intimate.
Should I tune my vocals before sending them?
Only if the tuning is part of the sound you want. Otherwise send the vocals untuned and dry, and check whether tuning is included in the engineer’s service before you book.
How many revisions do I get?
Each engineer sets the revision rounds included with their service and shows it before you book. You request revisions inside the project with time-stamped notes.
Can I pay for my mix over time?
Yes. You can pay with Klarna or Affirm at checkout and split the cost into smaller payments. Approval and terms are set by Klarna or Affirm.
Do I own my mixed song?
Yes. Your music and your masters are yours. Your payment is held until you approve the final files.