Meters and Analyzers and Scales - Oh My!
Once in a while, we (mastering engineers in
general) get accused of being “pompous” or
“elitist” (for lack of better terms) when
we suggest that RTA (Real Time Analyzers),
phase analysis meters, loudness meters,
etc., aren’t as handy as simply
listening and using your ears.
Recent posts on a particular forum inspired
the following rant about using the right
senses for the right job - and saving
optional analysis for when it’s needed.
Toward the end is a pair of metaphors that explain the traditional role of the mastering engineer in the recording production process (as it might relate to other vocations). For those who are ‘new to the game’ it might clear up a few things... There's More...
Toward the end is a pair of metaphors that explain the traditional role of the mastering engineer in the recording production process (as it might relate to other vocations). For those who are ‘new to the game’ it might clear up a few things... There's More...
Proper Audio Recording Levels
You're probably tracking too hot. Here's
why...
This entry was viewed over 110,000 times in 2008, nearly 300,000 times in 2009 -- And is *still* waiting for tweaking...
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This entry was viewed over 110,000 times in 2008, nearly 300,000 times in 2009 -- And is *still* waiting for tweaking...
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Mastering the Mixdown
REMEMBER: MIXDOWN IS CRUCIAL in more ways
than one. A good mastering session can go
very well, or very poorly depending on what
happens during mixdown. Much of this is
common sense, yet much of it isn't common
sense until you've experienced the fallout
a few times...
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Mastering - By Mail?
January 11, 2008 - 13:48 Filed in:
Articles
Generally speaking, MASSIVE Mastering isn’t
a “master by mail” place. Although
admittedly, probably 75% of all sessions
here are unattended. So, it’s worth
addressing that we (and basically every
other mastering facility) can act as a
“master by mail” facility.
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