What is Mastering? How is it done? On episode 8 of our podcast we explain all about it: corrective EQ, compression, enhancement, saturation, limiting, loudness, M+S techniques, iTunes compatibility.
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In Episode 8 you will learn about: – What is mastering. – Correcting problems before enhancing. – Choosing the right compressor. – Widening the stereo image. – Reinforcing the low end. – Convey character and texture. – Choosing the right limiter. – Preserving and improving transient information.
On this episode we mention the following gear:
– Thermionic Culture Fat Bustard – Izotope 7 plug-in – Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Compressor – Tube-Tech SMC 2B Multi-band Compressor
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Episode Summary:
00:00 – Introduction 00:17 – What is Mastering 01:04 – Mastering steps 02:45 – Texture and saturation 04:19 – Mastering Compression 11:50 – Correcting and Enhancing with EQ 17:13 – Why Limiting 19:40 – Treating Transients 22:50 – Multi-band compression 25:45 – A typical mastering chain 26:45 – Enhancing the stereo field 30:05 – Mastered for iTunes explained 32:00 – Q&A
Questions: 32:07 – Q1 What is the oversampling parameter on mastering limiters (2x, 4x, etc)? 33:30 – Q2 What is the difference between mixing and mastering? 33:52 – Q3 What are good practices for preparing mixes to be sent for mastering? 38:25 – Q4 For mastering is it better to use just one track, or to go for stem mastering? 40:15 – Q5 Is it ok to use non mastering plugins for Mastering?
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