PREPARATION GUIDE
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FILE FORMAT
Stereo WAV or AIF.
No mp3 or lossy files.
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BIT-DEPTH
32-Bit Float (No Dither) is prefered.
24-Bit (Triangle Dither) is okay.
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SAMPLE-RATE
44.1k Minimum.
Keep this matched to your mixing session,
Do not upsample.
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MASTER-BUS PLUGINS
Mixing into processing makes it part of your mix!
Mastering is ideally performed on the mix you’ve listened to while making your decisions. Feel free to provide options ‘with and without’ if unsure.
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LIMITING & CLIPPING
Cautious limiting on rouge peaks is acceptable.
Reduction past a few dB can create irreversible artefacts. If you’ve limited hard, lower this as much as possible without changing your mix. Avoid clipping.
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REFRENCES
An effortless way to explain where you’re aiming.
Artist and Track Names are perfect, with lossless streaming we can acquire the HQ versions required for auditioning. Wav or Aif files are also great, no mp3!
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UPLOAD
Upon completion of the online order form, you’ll be re-directed to our dedicated upload page.
Sending download links e.g. DropBox and WeTransfer via email is also okay.
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HEADROOM
Leaving a few dB between your highest peaks and 0dBfs is essential when sending a 24-Bit Mix.
This isn’t necessary when sending 32-Bit Float.
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CHECKS
All mixes are carefully checked before Mastering, we’d kindly ask you to do the same.
If any issues are found or possible areas for improvement in the mix we’ll be in touch.