Mix Note 107 / Mastering New
Name the master so nobody guesses
Several files named final create a delivery mistake.
The move
Include song, version, sample rate, bit depth, and purpose in a consistent filename.
Do this- Include song, version, and purpose.
- Record sample rate and bit depth.
- Open the intended file before sending.
Listen for this.
Open the intended file and verify its properties before sending.
Know when to back off.
Do not call an alternate master approved until it actually is.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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108 / MasteringSequence the record, not just the songsIndividually balanced masters feel inconsistent when played together.040 / MasteringYour peak meter can miss intersample peaks.Sample peaks do not necessarily capture the highest reconstructed signal level.041 / MasteringYour loud master can get turned down.Loudness normalization can reduce a loud master without restoring dynamics lost to limiting.
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