Mix Note 106 / Mastering New
Print an alternate without the limiter
A final limiter may be useful for presentation but unsuitable for another mastering step.
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Export clearly named limited and un-limited versions when the recipient requests them.
Do this- Confirm whether a limiter-free mix is needed.
- Export clearly labelled versions.
- Check matching starts and complete tails.
Listen for this.
Verify both versions have identical starts and complete tails.
Know when to back off.
Keep the mix-bus processing that is part of the sound unless requested otherwise.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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