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I'm finishing up a project for a client. He's going to send off a CDR to a replication house that will create a glass master and then stamp xyz number of copies. I know I need to give him a master CDR that's fully redbook compliant to ensure that there are no problems in the process. (By the way, the project is six songs, right at 25 minutes.)

Compressing in "Stages"

Stage 1: Adding Control Compression
The purpose of this compression stage is to control any sudden high-level peak that could cause the average level to be brought lower. This compression has much the same effect as "tape compression" in analog recording, and can be omitted if the mix was originally recorded on analog tape.

i'm trying to record my old tapes and albums to nero 6 ultra edition. if anyone had done this before,i would appreciate the advice on how to do it. i seent a e-mail to the company but the email doesnt' make much sense. If you have done it, i would like a reply . thanks,stratman22

What exactly does the stereo expansion effect do? How much should it be used in general?

Years ago when I was just learning about audio engineering, I used to work for a University audio department. I had the long grueling job of remastering old reel-to-reel tapes of music by the composer for the symphonic orchestra :? . I would feed the signal into a Goldline spectrum analyzer and find where the peaks and valleys in the frequency spectrum were.

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don't know if this has been posted before. if so please redirect me!

my problem is that when i record a song and make a mixdown in logic, it sounds great on my speakers, but it is way too bassy and has too little hi end when compared to mastered CD's or when played on another system.

I have 3 CD-RW drives and i was wondering if anyone knew of a program that would allow me to utilize all 3 simultaneously. Thanks!

Hey all. I am very new to the world of recording, but have been wanting to get into this my entire life. I just purchased my first setup, which is very minimal: MBox2, PT LE, Behringer Eurorack UB1202, Yamaha EMX 66m powered mixer (needed a PA for the band, this seems to double well by running the tape out of this to the tape in of the Behringer), 10 Cheap Nady mics and an MXL 990 condenser.

Hey RO'ers, could anyone tell me what types of tools are used for mastering? I mean as far as compression, Eq, Limiters, etc. What can I use to get my recordings to have that professional sound?

For "real" mastering, what is everyone using? I do mastering and everyone says that I don't use "real" equipment, although I constantly hear that what I use has been used for major recordings. Also, I have never had a complaint from any of my customers.