Post-production

We have gathered some insite, knowledge, tips & advice from some of the best recording engineers in the business on each area of the recording process. Here's what they have to say.

 

Randy Burk--Stout Recording: - What is mastering? Again, the band will need time to listen to the final mixes. You may have to return to the studio for a remix or two. Mastering is the final step in post production. The mastering engineer listens to the final mix as a collection of songs. They will make adjustments as needed according to the relative volume and tonality from song to song.Traditional mastering studios can master from any two-track format, analog or digital. They can master from CD, CD24, 1/4" analog, 1/2" analog, DAT, etc. They strive for continuity of sound,
clarity and optimized volume. Not all studios do mastering. It tends to be a specialized field. It is the final step in the recording process.

John Jones--"Thumper" Custom Drums: You can use your final recording to find work for you as a session drummer. You may even be asked to do future projects at the studio you recorded in, so it's important to make a good impression.