- Precision sequencing of finished tracks for CD production masters including spacing, silencing unwanted sounds before and after individual tracks, reshaping fades, etc.
- Creative use of EQ, compression, limiting and phase-adjustment to help correct minor mix-related problems.
- Overall volume adjustment for "competitive" level
- Relative volume adjustment between songs to maintain a consistent output level.
- Use of Sonic "No-Noise" and other programs to eliminate hiss, hum, and other unwanted noises.
- Transfer and enhancement of older formats (reel to reel, LPs, cassettes, etc) to CD.
CD MASTER REQUIREMENTS
Audio Compact Disc master formats accepted:
Replicated Compact Disc
Red Book CDR (Disc-at-once format) This is 16 bit, 44.1 kHz, .WAV
DDP fileset on CDR
In some instances files can be sent via ftp as DDP or ISO image. Call for more info.
CD-ROM master formats accepted:
CD-ROM Replica
CDR (Disc-at-once format)
DDP fileset on CDR
In some instances files can be sent via ftp as DDP or ISO image. Call for more info.
Note: The most common problem with masters is using a consumer grade programs to create the master for replication. Usually these discs will play fine, but they can have “hidden” problems when used for replication (RW – sub channel, etc.). These are usually caused by incompatibility issues between the programs used and the drives. In many instances, these masters will still work for replication, however the best advice is to use a reputable mastering house.
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