audio post-production

Frequency, measured in Hertz (Hz), quantifies the rate of a cyclical phenomenon. In the context of digital signal processing, Hz is employed to characterize the properties of sound waves. For instance, a sound wave with a frequency of 1000 Hz undergoes 1000 cycles every second. Sampling rate...

What is the approximate level at which the master volume should be set in order to export for audio mastering?

The world runs on time, folks. Time is a concept we experience daily, from the slow crawl of hours to the fleeting rush of moments. But for scientists and engineers, measuring time with extreme precision is essential. A millisecond is a unit of time specifically designed to quantify very short...

I don't understand why some people recommend mixing to -6 dB, because when I try to process tracks at -7 loudness units full scale, everything becomes very muddy, especially the bass.

This APU Loudness Meter plugin update simplifies the user interface, fixes resizing issues, and makes the meter run smoother. It also resolves microphone access on macOS and ensures compatibility with more professional music recording software.

I mix at a very low volume in Image-Line's FL Studio. As a result, when I master a track, it only comes out slightly louder and remains well below 0 dB. While I'm happy with the sound itself, I'm concerned about how quiet my tracks are compared to most commercially available music, especially...

What are the best headphones for mixing and mastering music?

Many people now offer cheap audio mastering services, with some in the UK claiming to master tracks for as low as £30. However, the quality of service at this price point is unclear, which can lead to misunderstandings and a negative perception of the audio post-production industry...

Is audio mastering with headphones a good approach to finishing off a song or a record?

I'm wondering how to offer mixing and mastering services when I don't have a portfolio yet. Any tips or advice would be super helpful. Thanks!

I've been curious about the process of mastering and how it differs from mixing. Specifically, I'm wondering how a mastering engineer treats a song. What are the steps involved in mastering a song, and how do they go about achieving the desired sound? Any insights would be appreciated.

In PreSonus Studio One DAW what is the difference between a bus channel and an FX channel?

How often are stereo enhancers used in audio mastering?

I often hear people describing the sound of a paramatric EQ having that unique 3D sound. What is that all about?

I wanna know if there is a particular sample rate that pro studios use. Any ideas? I normally just stick to whatever the default sample rate is inside a DAW. I have never changed it.

When you are mastering your own podcasts, your buddies' podcasts, or whatever, make sure you've got an average or integrated loudness of -14 LUFS and you've got your audio software brickwall limiter plug-in ceiling output set at -3 dBFS. It's best to stay within this range when mastering in...

Are there shortcuts or a fast-track process of rapidly improving mixing and mastering skills for music? I want to be able to do some gigs on Fiverr for passive income. Any tips and hints?

I am sorry if this is a real noob question. But the sheer number of digital equalizers is so overwhelming. Is hoarding a natural part of music production? What about if you opt to only use one digital equalizer does that cover all bases in either mixing or mastering?

Can you tell me what the difference is between +4dBu and -10dBV?

When you have finished working on a record. Is it best to master the tune in the same project or to render it to a WAV file and then start a separate project session for mastering?