It is a place for engineers starting out seeking advice about the fundamentals of mastering. Seasoned pros with a bit of time and...

Let me take a moment to type up a PQ primer... PQ codes refer to 2 of the 8 subcode channels P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, that run...

Any tips on level matching when mastering in a hybrid system? I’m trying to compare what the outboard is doing, and so was...

Hi, I'm preparing original tracks for sale and download from a website. I'm mastering each track as a wave file which I will...

i have released numerous records sometimes using separate streaming masters when appropriate and sometimes using just a...

Hey guys, an area of my track is clipping and I'm not sure how or why. I'm working in elevate and I have the ceiling set at...

Hi everyone I want to make two master of the same project, one for cd production and one for streaming.. I normally master with...

Hello, Does anyone within Europe have the Golden Ears Audio Ear Training Programme CDs that they would like to sell? Thanks.

hi there I'm doing a master with Ozone 9 and I'm facing an issue that makes me feel a complete novice: In the module dynamics,...

Hi everybody. I know dithering is for when reducing bit depth. The label I'm working with would be releasing vinyl and bandcamp...

Hello there. I run a YouTube channel where I make video essays on shows/movies that I like. Currently, to record my voice, I use...

Hey Slutz! I think everyone is finally on the same page that mastering is in fact necessary. But now that we’ve arrived at that...

I've begun mastering for some small-time ambient/drone artists, and I think it's got to be the easiest genre to master in a lot...

hi everyone, what are your advices for preparing a good mix before it's mastered? By looking around I saw that there are...

Hi all, Here's a newb sort of question for one of the many patient mastering engineers present. I'm learning how to limit...

hi everyone, I'm working on a master where I'm using Izope's dynamics and I realized I went too far expanding the high end,...

Hi! I am fighting with a track and I’m looking for guidance. The mix sounds good, but the snare tends to lose significantly...

From 'back in the day"... ....I am used to using a TC Finalizer + 96k. But the one I have is in use. I need another 2 Ch...

I'll make it short and sweet: Best modern interface ~$500 with mastering quality D/A converters? Shoot!

Hi there, since a DDPi can be sent in higher resolution that 1648 does it make sense to let the pressing factory take care of...

Hey guys! Quick question. Running Logic Pro X. Looking to run audio out of my interface and BACK in for printing. But looking to...

non

Hi! I'm having an issue on the mastering side of things and wondered if one of you could shed some light on things. I...

First let me say that I TRY to master my music and I'm in no way a Pro, although I've been working at it for some years now....

The rise of home recordists and audio hobbyists have impacted the professional territory of the music industry. Currently a trend...

I have a stem of high hats and shakers where the shakers are way too quiet but the highhats are good I don't want to mess with...

When I first got into recording back in 2005 I simply loved capturing performances or song ideas. With kids a long hiatus came...

Hi, I read that the recommend LUFS today for YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music is -14LUFS so I check a few songs. I downloaded from...

I’ve searched for previous threads but was looking for a bit more discussion if possible. I only do this as a hobbyist, but am...

Sceptre S8+TS108 User here，also has adam a7x & NS10M pro. I'm very satisfied with Sceptre's sound field performance and...

Hello Gearslutzzz, I'm doing some audio recordings again - after a 10 years break or so - and I need some help. I have...

Hi all, I'm a high school teacher show is starting a big project that will involve the recording, editing and mixing of...

Looking to have a couple of mixes recorded to cassette and back into Pro Tools for an alternative release. Anyone ever do this,...

Hi all, Question for everyone here, but especially the Mastering Engineers if they don't mind. How in the hell do you master so...

"Mastering for Beginners:" Isn't that a bit like 'DIY Unexploded Bomb Disposal?'

Situation: The project in question has both vocal and plug-in instrument tracks. I plan to prepare this project to be mixed and...

I'm currently working on a song which has two vocals one is male vocal and the other is female vocal. I'm using...

A song I recently mixed and did my own make it louder master was uploaded to Reverbnation. On playback it sounds compressed and...

Hi everybody, I recently started a collaboration as mixing and mastering engineer for a small funky house / disco house...

Hi guys, I got a track mastered and the engineer gave me a version that is less compressed (in terms of dynamics) for streaming...

Hi all, My first question on the board, I think. I have a project that I will master that contains a range of genres and...

im in the mixing process of a song and im lacking some high end in the overall mix is it ok to strap a eq on the master channel?...

Hi there, I'm new to mastering so apologies if this is obvious.. :) Thank you in advance for your help. Two...

I am new to the site. I came on here specifically to seek advice on having a song mastered. I'm an artist that lost the original...

Hello! I'm having a hard time finding my 1st Mastering EQ. I've had my eyes set on the Maag 4M, TK-Lizer 2 and a few others in...

Hi Guys, I hope you experts out there can help me out with this mastering question I have. Most of the reference tracks I...

My masters often come out quiet because I don’t push limiter as hard due to crackling (probably distortion would be more...

Like the title says, is there a standard for this? How much silence do you leave on the actual file? In HOFA I can make the pre...

I have Bob Katz's Mastering Audio (3rd edition) and was just wondering if it's worth buying Bobby Owsinski's book on mastering? I...

Hi everyone, I'm upgrading my monitors and wondering if the PMC Result 6 are up to task for mastering? As I understand it,...

Totally newbie here at mastering, but id like to try my hand in it, I mostly do things inside the box. so what plugins do you...

Hi all, The ME I've chosen for my latest project has asked me to please "leave off any peak limiting or loudness...