Mastering

CD Mastering is essentially the stage of audio production process used to “polish” and otherwise enhance replication and distribution. It is the last stage where decisions about the audio quality and presentation are made, and is therefore of critical importance to your final project.

• Overall Equalization for Clarity and Consistency
• Making Volume Levels Consistent and Competitive Without Being Overbearing
• Editing of Content
• Provide Proper Spacing and Fades
• Noise Removal
• Sequencing of the Songs or Audio Material
• Creating Any Materials Needed for Replication or Distribution(E.G. PQ Lists, Final, Master, Etc.)
• Helps to Ensure That the Audio Will “Translate” Well Between Different Playback Systems
• Provides an Objective “Ear”