I was wondering if there was a "better way" to process your final mixes in terms of dither and resampling, if necessary.

I assumed,

1. Highest quality final mix.
2. Limiter, master effects etc.
3. Dither to 16-bit.
4. Downsample to CD Sample Rate from 48khz to 44.1khz

Is this a rule or does it matter.

I'm recording on Protools, then putting my final mix onto 1/4" tape.
Assuming the Mastering House has both computer editing and 2-trk tape machine, should I take them a 1/4" tape or a CD with the stereo files on it and have them dump it to tape (cuz they might have a 1/2")?

Just wondering what you guys might think.

I have a couple of tracks with one or two plosives on the lead vocal that I just could not avoid in the tracking. Is there any way to correct this in the mastering process? I know that it would be better to avoid this and not have to "correct" it after the fact, but I was just wondering what you guys can do.

Thanks,
Rob

Is the T.C. Electronics Finalizer good for mastering? If not...what are some compressors, eq's,etc...that I could use to master with? Is a La2a good for mastering? :p

hi everyone!

i am thinking to sell some of my outboard efxs (tc fireworks and Lexicon pcm 80-interested anyone?) and go for a tc electronics m6000 which i would use for mastering and mixing purposes. has anybody used m6000 with md3 an massenburg eq packages on a stereo m6000.
what do you think about m6000 as a mastering/mixing tool?

tnx in advance

We're finalizing a project for a fairly well-known singer/songwriter and, for logistic reasons, are looking to master in the LA area. We've got a few initial appointments set-up at a few of the larger mastering facilities (The Mastering Lab - Doug Sax, Bernie Grundman, Precision Mastering).

how can u tell when your mix is good enough and ready to send out to be mastered when each system you play your recording on it sounds different not enough high, too much highs etc. etc

Hello,

I'm just wrapping up a four song demo for some young rockers who play a very similar style to Tool, Poison the Well, Deftones, Primus, etc.

They need a CD to take to clubs to solicit live gigs.

Dear All,

What kind of console do you use to put all your rack gear in?
I'm very interested in the one Joe Lambert uses! who makes it?

Best regards

Does anyone use the GML 8900 for Mastering here ?

What is a good starting Preset ?

Any Tips ?

Thanx