A Mastering Session includes:
Complete upload to Waterfall Music Groups 24-bit digital audio workstation
Nondestructive editing (fades, cross-fades, pauses, etc.)
Applying Pure Class-A compression and equalization combined with spectral enhancement
Setting final track order and filtering of most common noises, such as hissing, clicking, etc.
Advanced Noiseshaping Redither, standardized to 16-bit Red Book Compact Disc Digital Standard
PQ encoding (start point, end point, and indexes for each track)
ISRC encoding (12 alphanumeric characters per song; used for copyright, broadcasting, and royalties)
UPC encoding (12 digits per CD; used for bar-code and retail distribution)
PQ Master on DDP tape (Exabyte/digital data protocol) for CD replication and glass mastering
Reference CD-R for final client approval
Back-up of all masters, montage, and 24-bit files to back-up tape for future use.If you need more information, have a specific question, or wish to discuss a project, please Click Here! |
