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Mastering Equipment
Mastering is the final process in any audio production. Here, the finished mix is fine-tuned by improving the overall sound, uniformity is ensured for all songs on an album, and the production is prepared for distribution in the correct format.
The mastering process usually involves adjusting levels and balance, adjusting the stereo image, adjusting dynamics, and checking for noise, clicks, and other distracting elements. The end result must ensure an optimal production that sounds as good as possible on different formats and systems.
Mastering and adjustments
The first part of the mastering process involves adjusting the volume and balance level. It is about ensuring that the sound level is uniform throughout the recording. If there are differences in the sound level in different parts of the recording, it can create confusion and give a bad experience to the listener.
To ensure a consistent sound, various tools such as equalizers, compressors and limiters are used. Equalizers are used to adjust the frequency ranges in the recording, while compressors are used to adjust the dynamics and limiters are used to prevent the sound level from exceeding a certain limit.
Mastering – tone control
Tone control is an important part of the mastering process. It's about making sure the sound is balanced and pleasant to listen to. An experienced sound engineer or producer will be able to adjust the equalizer to achieve an optimal balance between the different frequency ranges in the recording.
Tone control also involves adjusting the reverberation and spaciousness of the recording. If the recording has too much or too little reverb, it can create a poor sound experience. An experienced producer will be able to adjust the reverb in the recording to achieve the desired sound.
Mastering - quality control
Quality control is an important part of the mastering process. It is about ensuring that the recording is of high quality and free of errors. Quality control involves listening to the recording on different speaker systems to make sure it sounds good on all systems.
An experienced sound engineer or producer will also be able to identify any problems with the recording and correct them. For example, there may be noise, distortion or unwanted feedback in the recording that needs to be corrected before it can be released.
Mastering equipment
At Cyberfarm we have plenty of equipment for Mastering. See here some of our very best offers.
Manley MASSIVE PASSIVE STEREO TUBE EQ
Burl BAD8 - 8 Channel ADC card for B80 / B16 Mothership
Overstayer Stereo Field Effect model 3706
Bettermaker Mastering Limiters
If you need good advice and guidance on which type of Mastering equipment fits your setup, you are always welcome to contact our experts at Cyberfarm.
