Mastering Flashcards
What is it called when a mix is compared on multiple sets of speakers?
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Why may a radio edit be created?
To remove lengthy introductions or solos
What is a common issue with 1960s tracks?
Extreme/polarised panning
When mastering, what can reverb be used for?
to glue mix elements together or to add a sense of stereo width
Masters from which decade tend to be warmer, with less upper-mids and high frequencies?
1970s
Masters from which decade tend to have more upper-mids and high frequencies?
1980s
What are the masters of modern music like?
Low and high frequency heavy
When mastering, what can be used on the whole mix to remove rumble and other inaudible sub-bass sounds?
A high-pass filter with a cutoff set below 35Hz
When mastering, what can be used on the whole mix to add brightness?
A high shelf boost
When mastering, why is compression used?
To reduce the dynamic range and increase the average volume/perceived loudness
When mastering, why is limiting used?
To prevent distortion or peaking
When mastering, why are fades in and out used at the beginning and end of tracks?
To avoid a click
