The source material is processed using equalization, compression, limiting, noise reduction and other processes. Subsequently, it is rendered to a medium such as CD or DVD. This mastered source material is also put in the proper order at this stage. This is commonly called the assembly or track sequencing. More tasks such as editing, pre-gapping, leveling, fading in and out, noise reduction and other signal restoration and enhancement processes can be applied as part of the mastering stage.
The process of audio mastering varies depending on the specific needs of the audio to be processed. Steps of the process typically include but are not limited to the following:
1. Transferring the recorded audio tracks into the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) (optional).
2. Sequence the separate songs or tracks (the spaces in between) as they will appear on the final product (for example, an audio CD).
3. Process or "sweeten" audio to maximize the sound quality for its particular medium.
4. Transfer the audio to the final master format.
Examples of possible actions taken during mastering:
1. Edit minor flaws.
2. Apply noise reduction to eliminate hum and hiss.
3. Adjust stereo width.
4. Add ambience.
5. Equalize audio between tracks.
6. Adjust volumes.
7. Dynamic expansion.
8. Dynamic compression.
9. Peak limit the tracks.
The guidelines above are mainly descriptive of the mastering process and not considered specific instructions applicable in a given situation. We need to examine the types of input media, the expectations of the source producer or recipient, the limitations of the end medium and process the subject accordingly. General rules of thumb can rarely be applied.
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