We are now closed to new questions! Howie will try to get all of the most recent ones answered within a few days' time at most....
Whitecat
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Whitecat
29th May 2013
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Hello and welcome!
Expert Q&As are one of the coolest things we do around here on a semi-regular basis. It's your chance...
Whitecat
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Whitecat
8th May 2013
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With over 30 years experience as head mastering engineer at the world renowned Masterdisk Studios in NYC, Howie Weinberg has...
Whitecat
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Whitecat
3rd May 2013
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Hi Howie,
You've mentioned instances where you didn't have to do much because the mix was great. Somehow I imagine that Howie...
lefthanddoes
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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I am a newbie to audio engineering and very much interested. I found out recently that i cant hear several high frequencies. I...
tranceyhouse
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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thanks for doing this, it s a honour for me to have an answer from you.
i usually mix into a compressor with just a few dB s of...
mrc
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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Like everyone else, I would like to thank you for all the great work you have done !
I would like to ask your opinion on...
alvinphoto&sound
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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What digital brickwall limiter do you use the most?
Thanks for all your great info. It's been a real treat!!!
-Alex
RedTuxedo
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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wondering what your thoughts are on the 100 hz area of the kick and wack
you know making it punch in the chest.
Any...
Kris Bang Boom
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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I've read so many articles recently on how engineers use gentle compression at every stage of recording/mixing to help (amongst...
jaffa
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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You mentioned that in some projects you were requested to be fairly heavy handed in mastering (like RHCP's BSSM).
Can you...
CoreRec
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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Hi Howie,
Do you use some of your work, or others work, as references?
Can you give some exemples of well mastered...
E Artsy Moods
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
4th June 2013
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I frequently find myself in the position where I print the mix the way I want it and the way I want it sent to mastering, meaning...
PRobb
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PRobb
30th May 2013
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hey howie,
what are the majority of big name mixers sending you format wise? 96k wavs? tape? any DSD or 1bit stuff?
also,...
aramism
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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Hi Howie,
Thank you for helping us with your precious answers!
I wonder If you get any soft clipping from A/D converter at...
bbensoy
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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Do you have any tips on finding the right Attack and Release settings using a Limiter when Mastering ?:)
ScumBum
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replies: 2
views: 7,994
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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Hi Howie I would love to know at what stage of your mastering process you downsize to 44.1Khz 16 Bit and What do you do first? Do...
mgarzak
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replies: 1
views: 5,044
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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First off, thank you for taking the time to do this.
I've always loved Streetcore by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. I...
NAJ89
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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Thanks for your time Howie...
I just realized that you did the Mastering for "Ahi Vamos" de Gustavo Cerati, how do...
elcubo
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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Hey Howie!
Thanks for taking the time to give us all a peek inside your world of engineering. It's rare in any industry to get...
indecline
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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Howie, hey!
After finishing an album, have you ever wished you could go back and make (even the subtlest) changes? If so, can...
LouieGooey
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
24th May 2013
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What kind of communication might go on between you and the mixer of a project, and what do you want to know from them?
I'm an...
Grubgoat
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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hi howie!
what's your own favorite master that you did??
nott
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Firstly, do you do this more often than not? What is it mainly that you listen for, ie what are the most important things you...
Sotsirc
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Hello Howie. Thanks again for doing this.
Do you play any instruments? I know many mastering engineers that do (Bob Ludwig...
RedTuxedo
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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I am wondering if you ever use visual cues, such as from a spectrum analyzer or phase meter, to hone in on what your ears are...
jasman
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Hi Howie
When you receive mixes from the BIGS... on average what kind of headroom are they leaving you?
Peaks and RMS if...
jglover
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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I just pulled out a test master for a record our band did in 1986, mastered by you at Masterdisk. The vinyl (or is it even...
thingsbreak
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Hi Howie, welcome and thanks for letting us pick your brain!
When applying any changes (EQ, compression, spatial), do you make...
andychamp
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Hi Howie. You mastered the 'Singles' soundtrack which had included a song I wrote for the band Truly called "Heart and...
mellotronic
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Do you output masters peaking at 0dBfs, or do you leave, say 0.5dB of headroom to reduce clipping when consumers convert to lossy...
Trakworx
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
21st May 2013
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Hi Howie,
thanks for doing this.
As a big Andy Wallace fan, I'm interested in what you think makes his mixes different from...
kosmokrator
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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Great to have you here Howie!
You mentioned using analog EQ and compression. How often and for what reasons do you use any type...
ericmixer
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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Hello Howie,
I would like to know what is/was your approach/set up for cutting a record.
(How) do you process the signal from...
jetam
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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Howie - thank you for making yourself available.
I am curious if you check master mixes on "real world" speakers or...
andrewskee
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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Hi Howie,
Many thanks for taking the time to do this.
For years, I've used The Chili Peppers' "Blood Sugar..." when I...
DanGo
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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Hi Howie!
What are the most consistent problems you face in hip-hop mixes and has it changed over the years because things...
kingrhythm
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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How often on average and for how long do you take a break? Or does it depend on the project?
Ashtray Heart
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Howie Weinberg
15th May 2013
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Hello Howie, thanks for doing this Q&A and congratulations for your spectacular career.
I would like to know as much as...
mordente
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replies: 1
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Brett 123
15th May 2013
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Hey Howie. When using an EQ for mastering what is the best way to determine which frequencies need to be cut or boosted, and by...
Philosopher
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Philosopher
14th May 2013
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Hi Howie- First I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this, and second I want to thank...
JR465
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JR465
10th May 2013
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Hi Howie,
Thanks for coming here and answering our questions. Just recently realized I am a big fan, finding your name on 20+...
lefthanddoes
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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Hello Howie,
A bit of an odd question here but in the last 10 years I played in a couple of bands that had our albums mastered...
23onibaba
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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First, thank you very much for doing this thread. It's great to get a sense of what the process is after the record leaves our...
disinfor
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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Hi Howie
Thank you very much for going this.
When you get mixes that are too transparent/digital sounding that needs color...
Rickard Bengtsso
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replies: 1
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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Brilliant to have you here :)
How do you decide how far to go with "loudness"? You mentioned in an earlier question...
narcoman
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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Hi Howie, Thanks for dropping by.
Can you take a minute to talk about certain frequency areas that are either important for...
GreenNeedle
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replies: 3
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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A while ago you mastered a dance project I worked on as a mix engineer. You did a great job (as expected). But what I want to...
Joram
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replies: 3
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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Hi Howie, Can you share what equipment and techniques you used to master Muse's Black Holes and Revelations? Do you recall what...
softshoe
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Howie Weinberg
10th May 2013
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I think you've done some OUTSTANDING masters over the years. I've also seen a few be remastered to be the modern hot and blah...
CoreRec
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Bob Olhsson
10th May 2013
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hello howie! thank you for taking your time for doing this, really appreciate!
i have only a very basic question:
how do...
JohnnyReverb
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DAH
10th May 2013
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Mr Weinberg, what are a few mastering techniques for enhancing the perceived dynamic range and frequency extension ranges of a...
psykostx
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psykostx
10th May 2013
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Hello Howie,
First off I have to say I love many of the masters you have done and thank you for taking the time to answer our...
mmarra
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replies: 1
views: 7,218
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Howie Weinberg
9th May 2013
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