Mechanical License - a license which permits the production of audio (cassette, CD, DAT, etc.) recordings of copyrighted songs. Permission is required for all recording projects, whether or not the recording is being sold.

Statutory Rate - the per unit fee set forth by copyright law for mechanical licensing The current mechanical statutory rate is $.091 per song/per copy or $.0155 per minute whichever is greater.

Photocopy License - a license which permits the production of photocopies, typed copies or hand written copies of a copyrighted song. Permission is required to make any copies of copyrighted material, whether or not the material is out of print.

Master Use License - a license which permits the use of pre-recorded material (accompaniment tracks, etc.) on a CD, cassette, video, etc. It is important to understand that a mechanical license does not cover master use and a master license does not cover mechanical use. Both licenses are required for a mechanical project in which a master recording is being used.

Print License - a license which permits the publication of lyrics and/or music of a song.

Synchronization License - a license which permits the use of a copyrighted song in a video or film or on television. This license does not permit the recording to be broadcasted.

Rehearsal Track License - a license which permits the duplication of SpiritSound Music Group rehearsal tracks.