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Originally Posted by Hypagen  Do the L&R channels on a WAV (mastered to cut a 12" vinyl) need to be EQ'd differently to translate properly, i.e. the left channel needs to have a duller sound and less volume than the right. |
No - they don't - and as Paul noted it's best if the channels are mono compatible as much as possible (especially in the lower frequencies if you are wanting to cut at hot as possible levels).
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After listening to the pre-master which sounded well balanced with good stereo imaging, I've just listened to the mastered WAV and the left channel sounds dull which is throwing off the stereo image. It also 'looks' at a lower average volume (compared to the right channel) although it's peaking the same on my VU meters. I did a spectrum analysis of the file and the left channel has 2 dips centered around 1200hz and 2700hz with about 5dB reduction each. The right channel hasn't had these EQ adjustments made and sounds fine.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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What things "look" like with digital analyzers doesn't matter for a hill of beans compared to what they sound like on a test cut. Mix to where you want things to sound - and then get a reference acetate or DMM for your approval made prior to having masters cut, plates made and test records pressed. It saves a lot of hassle and guessing.
Best regards,
Steve Berson