Daily Archives: Thursday, March 14, 2024

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Robinella

“Baker has a great pair of ears! I’ve known Baker and Sherri Vaughn at Digital Express professionally and as a friends for some years now and I know when I need some work done I can count on Digital Express to finalize a project for me without having to leave my home town of Maryville TN. Baker did a fantastic job polishing up my collection of live recordings to make “Sunday Kind of Love”. I will continue to use their expertise in the future!”

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

2013-08-05T20:03:48-04:00

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Matt Wahl

“Hey Baker, the master is perfect. I played it on my portable CD player…through my Bose Acoustic Wave System™ and it sounds great!”

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

2013-08-14T03:44:06-04:00

“Hey Baker, the master is perfect. I played it on my portable CD player…through my Bose Acoustic Wave System™ and it sounds great!”

https://digitalexpressmastering.com/testimonials/matt-wahl/

Dennis K. Hardison. CEO / Founder

"Our mastering association with Baker Vaughn is nearing 10-years...The first piece he mastered for us was called: A new day, the beginning of a change. The song was recorded in Berlin, Germany, and shipped to Digital Express Mastering shortly after we returned to the States. This product received rave-reviews throughout Eastern Europe...We highly recommend Baker at Digital Express Mastering for any of your mastering jobs; he is one of the best in the industry. He is diligent in his professionalism; and he delivers the products in a timely manner!"

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

2013-08-14T03:45:22-04:00

https://digitalexpressmastering.com/testimonials/dennis-k-hardison-ceo-founder/

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

Ten fundamental steps in preparing your material for Mastering

Getting your mix ready for Mastering is not always common knowledge. Below you’ll find the problems most often encountered during the process, along with proposed solutions that should work for you in most cases.

Avoid Using Premastering Techniques

While it is natural to do premastering during mixing to improve your sound, doing so actually makes it harder for the mastering engineer to produce a great master. In any case, if you are required to use processors or plug-ins directly on the stereo mix please let me know.

Maintain Each Track’s Levels in the Range of -3db to -6db

Provide adequate headroom ( -3db to -6db ) so that you provide enough room to work and get a better final product.

Remove Noise From Your Mix

The Mastering process will bring the overall level of your mix up in volume, thus raising the noise floor. Be sure and remove any pops, clicks, background noise etc. If you need help with this contact me. (Noise Reduction Services billed seperately).

Leave Your Mix Dynamic and Clean

Limit frequency buildups that result in “muddy” and unclear sound by using appropriate filters. Don’t suppress your mix but keep it as dynamic as possible, so that the dynamics can be manipulated towards the best result.

Go With the Highest Possible Resolution

Make sure your file’s resolution is the one you used during mixing. Go with lossless file formats, (.wav, .aiff etc.) to get the best possible quality. Avoid .mp3 - Contact me for specifics.

Provide Reference Samples and Instructions

Although I strive to bring the levels up to market demands, you should try and provide some sample mixes that resemble the sound you want. Sending written instructions and notes with your mixes will also prevent unnecessary revisions and will help you get the expected results. Always include complete song titles, especially if you require CD-Text embeds.

Don’t add Spaces, Fades and Cross Fades

I normally just chase your original fades. If you need something specific, please add it to your notes.

Don’t Use Dithering

Dithering is best applied during mastering. If you have used dithering from some reason, let me know.

Benchmark your Mix

Compare your mix with similar songs and modify the appropriate factors accordingly. You can also play your mix on different sound systems, to better adjust it for the widest possible audience.

Make your Mix Sound The Way you Like It!

Do your best to ensure that your mix sounds exactly the way you want it, in terms of individual instrument levels within the mix.

Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle

"Digital Express has been our number one choice for CD duplication since our first recording back in 2000. We've never even considered using another company since. We can always count on the quality and service we're provided."

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

2013-08-14T15:14:44-04:00

https://digitalexpressmastering.com/testimonials/jeff-barbra-sarah-pirkle/

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

Jimbo Whaley

"Great Pricing and Superior Product"!

"I've been selling CDs to the public for the last 15 years. Whether it's 5,000 pieces or 100 pieces, Digital Express Mastering always delivers on time with great pricing and superior product!"

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

2013-08-14T15:12:56-04:00

"Great Pricing and Superior Product"! "I've been selling CDs to the public for the last 15 years. Whether it's 5,000 pieces or 100 pieces, Digital Express Mastering always delivers on time with great pricing and superior product!"

https://digitalexpressmastering.com/testimonials/jimbo-whaley/

CD - DVD Duplication & Audio Mastering

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Celebrating 19 Years in Business

Daily Archives: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Robinella

Matt Wahl

Dennis K. Hardison. CEO / Founder

Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle

Jimbo Whaley