Mastering for a Label

[Chris Bauer]

Firstly, congratulations and well done. Secondly, I would listen to the previous material before mastering the new stuff. I do this when clients send me album tracks to master over an extended period. That way I can normally assimilate the kind of sound I went for previously. If you want to re-use settings, just make a note of them or, if working ITB, save everything in your DAW.

[polybonk]

Just do the best you can for each track!
The label will get the consistent sound by picking the tracks they want to represent.

[Suade]

The different labels I work with often have different preferences for the results they want to hear after the mastering process. Some have loudness as a priority, some like the tracks brighter with less bottom end, others prefer a deep rich, warm sound with lots of clarity. I always consult with the label about their preferences before I begin working for them and I also make a note of any feedback they give.

In order to keep those differences fresh in my mind I take a minute or two to quickly reference a few of the tracks I've previously worked in comparison to the new piece of work.

[Razik]

Congratulations! If the record label releases only one genre of music, I would probably send them three different masters of the same track and use the one they choose as a reference next time.

Razik Mastering

[DrMV]

Listen to the tracks and use metering. The Dorroughs are a must. Frequency analysis, etc. Some stuff just can't be helped (ie: different studio, different gear).

[SclosaPostAudio]

thanks a lot for this info its of great use.