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The audio mastering process occurs after a song or recording is mixed. At its most basic, "mastering" endeavors to bring up the overall average volume of the recording, especially for use on radio, tv or film.

Audio mastering's tools for the most part include:

  • Ultra-targeted EQ (equalizers)
  • Multi-band compressors
  • Reverbs and virtual 3D spacial tools

Compressors restrict audio from going above or below a certain volume, chosen by the mastering engineer. Multibandcompressors are able to target and manipulate very specific frequencies that need either accentuating or de-emphasizing. In other words, targeted compression can surgically remove sudden spikes in volume (or loss of volume) in an audio recording and therefore create a "master" recording that provides a consistent and clear experience for the listener.

Professionally, mastering is conducted in a devoted mastering studio that has been designed specifically to create an extremely "uncolored" and accurate listening environment.

A good mastering engineer has a deep understanding of the interplay and relationship of different sonic frequencies.

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