Informations

BEFORE SESSION
Here are some tips to keep in mind before coming in for the mastering session:

• if possible, record your audio material on a high resolution format (24bit - 44.1/48/88.2/96/176,4/192KHz, DSD);
• if possible, record different versions of the same track and take note of the changes made, such as: high/low voice, high/low solo, etc.
• if you are not satisfied with solo volume or the volume of other instruments, it is possible to record single audio tracks (bounces) to be processed separately (stem mastering);
• please bring us both the copy and the original version of the recorded material: while duplicating on DAT, even if digitally, errors and noises may occur; start recording at least after 1 minute of blank tape.
• never process audio files and, if there is a processor on the master of your mixing session, record another version of the song without the processor: this will give the mastering engineer more room to operate; one may not even imagine the damage some low-quality or badly adjusted processors or plug-ins can do.
• do not edit on computer the beginning and ending of files but leave them as they were originally recorded;
• if the track requires fade-out, leave the original track complete till the end. If you wish, create a copy with fade-out as well, this will serve as a reference for the mastering engineer;
• please always provide all necessary indications about final track sequence, different versions needed and titles included in the recording;
• in case the format of the recorder/file to master is not listed among those supported by our studio, inform us in advance so that we can get the appropriate equipment;
• you can bring in one or more reference CDs to be compared with the material to process;
• please come in providing the complete list of tracks, ISRC codes and catalogue number: these are all essential requirements to be provided, otherwise it will not be possible to complete the mastering session or it will take more time to produce the final master.

SUPPORTED FORMATS

• Analog: 1/4" stereo tape at 19/38/76 cm/sec., 1/2" stereo tape at 19/38/76 cm/s, with or without Dolby A/SR, 24 channel tape on 2” at 38/76 cm/sec.- AES and NAB eq., audio cassette.
• Digital: HFS/HFS+/FAT32/NTFS Hard-disk, CD-Audio, CD-ROM PC(ISO9660), Mac (HFS/+), UDF, with SDII/AIFF/WAVE/BWF files, 16/24 bit-44.1/48KHz,32KHz DAT, 8-track 16/20 bit 44.1/48KHz ADAT, Minidisc.