I am a Hip Hop DJ and in the process of copying over my vinyl songs to CD. I am a newbie to the recording phase of all this and would like some info as far as Mastering at home using a PC and plugins, what are the steps I should do before putting the songs on CDR. Below are the software and plugins I currently have.

This is somewhat related to the previous thread on dynamic range, but with a twist.

I was just marvelling (not) over the amazing loudness difference between some older re-mastered analog Decca recordings (fairly hot), a Dorian release of early music (VERY hot-- turned it down at least 12dB for comfort), and some tasty things from EMI and Nimbus.

Hi This is My first Post here, and I want to say what an incredible place of knowledge.

hi there mastering gurus :D

here is a few questions for you all :

how many (percentage) mixes actually you do not touch at all ?

...and why ? I mean how do you explain that situation ?
is it somehow connected with genre of particular mix ?
is it good mixing room that was used ?
mixing engineer?
pure luck?

Hey Guys,

This is my first post on this forum as I was introduced to it by a member over at the DUC.

Ok, so I'm not sure exactly what kind of magic can be worked in the mastering phase but.I was wondering, can a great mastering house like West West Side Music make a so-so sounding recording sound more proffesional.

Hey guys..i m Shezan. i have few tracks finally mixed and they are sounding very good. the problem is that... my client is comparing the sound level or you can call it gain to indians and those form Hollywood or english side Uk bla bla bla. etc. the difference in the sound is around 14Db and believe me there is no one in my country to do a master like them.

Hi,

I am recording at home with Cubase SX3, & RME fireface, and want to prepare properly before sending my final mixes to get Mastered.

If any of you pros can provide a basic checklist, that would be great! I am new to recording so I have to start somewhere.

I do all my tracking and mixing in my 32xd. I am looking at this program for finish mastering and making a red book compatible master. I would import the wav. files from the 32xd into this program. Any thoughts?

Hi;

Recently recorded a punk / metal album. The album has the feel of an old-school punk band but also has a real metal type sound with big guitar and tight drums. It's mainly me on instruments, with special guests