- What is audio mastering?
- Why pay for mastering?
- How does 24mastering work?
- How much does it cost?
- How can you be so cheap?
- What kind of equipment do you use?
- Do you have some examples?
- Can I get a mastering demo
- What else can you do?
- What are the system requirements?
- What if I don't like the mastering?
- How do i prepare my music?
- Which media formats do you accept?
- How long will mastering take?
- Where can I print my CD's?
- How safe are my files and payment?
- How do I book a mastering?
What is audio mastering?
Mastering is the final creative step that comes just before manufacturing a CD, Vinyl or selling your MP3’s online. It's a crucial step that can literally separate the hits from the rest of the market.
The mastering engineer has a fresh and objective ear, he also has the equipment, the experience and the facility to hear the tiniest details and make corrections where necessary.
He prepares your music so it translates with the best optimum sound on all sound systems.
You may think your mix sounds great but you will be amazed how much room there is for improvement. Mastering takes your final mix and tweaks, processes and polishes it.
It's what gives depth, punch, clarity and volume to your tracks. It is part science, part craft, and part alchemy.
Mastering is sometimes confused with mixdown
Here are some before and after mastering examples