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Apple Approved Encoding Houses?

In order to submit media for iTunes LP / Extras, it must be encoded by an Apple Approved Encoding House.


Does anyone know how to become approved by Apple? Or have a contact for application?


Been searching for ages, so any information would be appreciated.


Thanks

Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 8, 2011 12:40 PM

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Aug 8, 2011 2:10 PM in response to ragulto13

Thank you for the reply.


I have emailed the itunes marketing team, just not completely confident that they'll respond.


Also, I believe that application is only for somebody wanting to put their content on iTunes, correct (which my label is)? Not for applying as an approved encoding house. Any more info on this?

Aug 15, 2011 12:59 PM in response to mrmr45

If you want to apply, you will need to meet the following requireents (these can be found on the link I gave you earlier): 🙂


The requirements to work directly with Apple are listed below. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you can work with an Apple-approved aggregator instead. Aggregators are third parties that can help you meet technical requirements, deliver and manage your content, and assist with marketing efforts.

Technical Requirements:

  • A Mac running OS X 10.5.8 or later
  • At least 512 MB RAM
  • QuickTime 7.0.3 or later. This is so you can encode and deliver content using our dedicated software.
  • For optimal performance, use an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or later. However, PowerPC G4 and G5 are also supported.
  • At least 20 GB of available hard drive space (more for larger catalogs) is recommended.
  • A broadband internet connection with an upload rate of 1 MB/sec or faster is recommended.
  • To deliver music video or concert film content to the iTunes Store, you must use an Apple-approved encoding house. Encoding houses typically charge fees for their services. Learn more about the differences between encoding houses and aggregators.

Content Requirements:

  • At least 20 albums in your catalog
  • UPCs/EANs/JANs for all products you intend to distribute
  • ISRCs for all tracks you intend to distribute

Financial Requirements:

  • A U.S. Tax ID
  • A valid iTunes Store account, with a credit card on file
  • Apple does not pay partners until they meet payment requirements and earning thresholds in each territory. You should consider this before applying to work directly with Apple as you may receive payments faster by working with an Apple-approved aggregator.



Note: Meeting these requirements and submitting an application does not guarantee that Apple will work directly with you. You may still be referred to an Apple-approved aggregator.


But if you don't meet those, just search the internet for these companies:


Virtual Label

Catapult

CD Baby

IDEA

Avatar

Ingrooves

Tunecore

IODA

IRIS Distribution

Redeye Distribution

The Orchard


They are aggregators. They can help you upload your contents for a price.


Hope this helps. 😉

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