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"Audio Engineering \u2013 Audio Manuals for the Sound Engineer" Series
\nVolume 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 178 total pages (A4 format \u2013 Font Avenir Book 11 \u2013 Line spacing 1)<\/li>\n
  • 3 pages of index divided into 3 levels (to find each topic quickly)<\/li>\n
  • n. 13 chapters<\/li>\n
  • n. 65 images<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    NOTES ON THE 4TH EDITION 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • modernization of processes, also as a result of the new software resources available<\/li>\n
    • improved the entire section dealing with dynamics and finalization<\/li>\n
    • improved the exposition logic, better distinguishing the preliminary and theoretical parts from the more strictly operational ones<\/li>\n
    • smooth out some expressive tortuosities<\/li>\n
    • insertion of a greater number of images and explanatory diagrams<\/li>\n
    • revisions of the graphic design and cover<\/li>\n
    • the correction has been completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Preface<\/i><\/h3>\n

      Unlike mixing, which requires a mix of technical expertise and artistic skill, mastering is dominated by technical skills, but the sound engineer's artisanal expertise will have a significant impact on the final result.<\/em><\/p>\n

      To do this, the mastering engineer will have to enhance the work of the mix-maker, so that the sound product sounds perfect, clear, energetic and grandiose.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Therefore, he will have to sharpen his weapons, in order to eliminate any confusing tonal patina and enhance the dynamics, bringing out the brightness and depth of the sound, for the benefit of a better enjoyment of the music.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Together, their goal will be to deliver well-calibrated, accurate, and standards-compliant products, offering the most usable versions for the recording, entertainment, broadcasting, and film industries.<\/em><\/p>\n

      The Author<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Manual Index<\/h2>\n

      MASTERING PRELIMINARIES 9<\/strong>
      \nItb and Otb 9
      \nPurpose of Mastering 9
      \nWhat is needed 11
      \nAnalog and Digital 13
      \nMix Analysis 13
      \nLogbook 13
      \nDynamic Analysis 15
      \nListening Impressions 17
      \nStereo-mono compatibility 17
      \nTone Check 18
      \nDynamic Verification 20
      \nMix Review 21
      \nCreating and setting up a session 21
      \nComputer Resources 24
      \nOther specifications 25
      \nComparisons 27
      \nMastering \u201con board\u201d 27
      \nSound levels 29
      \nEDITING 31<\/strong>
      \nCutting, silencing, fading 32
      \nStart Cutting 32
      \nStart Silencing 32
      \nStart Fading 33
      \nEnd cutting, silence, fading 33
      \nMiddle cutting, insert 34
      \nSTEMS 36<\/strong>
      \nStem Mastering 37
      \nAddition and Subtraction 37
      \nWhich stems 38
      \nHow to correctly export stems 40
      \nDYNAMICS AND LOUDNESS 42<\/strong>
      \nDynamics 42
      \nListening 44
      \nNatural Dynamics 46
      \nRecording dynamics 47
      \nLoudness war 48
      \nConsequences on audio 50
      \nLufs 53
      \nThe Streaming Revolution 54
      \nReference loudness 56
      \nTrue Peak level 57
      \nThe new standards 58
      \nTHE WORK SESSION IN MASTERING 61<\/strong>
      \nImporting mixes and stems 61
      \nThe audio chain 64
      \nControl Processors 65
      \nBuilding a template 71
      \nMS MASTERING 72<\/strong>
      \nThe MS 72 chain
      \nLR to M\/S encoding 72
      \nM\/S Processing 73
      \nM\/S to L\/R decoding 74
      \nHow to set up the M\/S matrix on Daw 74
      \nMastering operations with the M\/S 77 matrix
      \nConclusion 78
      \nSTEREO PHASING AND IMAGING 80<\/strong>
      \nPhase correlation 80
      \nTroubleshooting Mix Phase Problems 82
      \nStereo image 84
      \nSymmetry 85
      \nWidth 85
      \nCenter leveling 86
      \nNOISE REDUCTION 88<\/strong>
      \nClick 89
      \nCrackle 90
      \nHiss 90
      \nHum 92
      \nTraffic noise, wind noise and feedback 95
      \nConclusion 95
      \nTONE CORRECTION 96<\/strong>
      \nAcoustic perception 96
      \nHPF and LPF 98
      \nWhat is needed 99
      \nGeneral Imbalances 99
      \nWe operate with eq 100
      \nStatic EQ 100
      \nDynamic Equalization 104
      \nBalance the bass 105
      \nSpectrum Analyzer 106
      \nMedium Mix Test 110
      \nTonal Imbalances in Single Sources 112
      \nColored Equalizers 113
      \nAutomations 114
      \nQuality 114
      \nDYNAMIC CORRECTION 115<\/strong>
      \nTreatment of abnormal peaks 116
      \nTransient Adjustment 120
      \nDe-essing 124
      \nSmoothing Compression 126
      \nLeveling Compression 129
      \nEffects of limiting 129
      \nEffects of leveling compression 130
      \nRisks of the dynamic process 132
      \nMix too compressed 132
      \nComparison and corrections 134
      \nENVIRONMENTAL CORRECTION 136<\/strong>
      \nSetting the Sound 136
      \nIncrease body 137
      \nSharp bass 137
      \nCrushed Mix 138
      \nWidth and depth 138
      \nInstalling Effects 139
      \nMix too reverberated 139
      \nOTHER PROCESSES 140<\/strong>
      \nEnhancement 140
      \nExciter 140
      \nAnalog Tape Saturator 141
      \nInflator 142
      \nFINALIZATION 145<\/strong>
      \nBass Optimization 145
      \nMaximizing bass for small audio speakers 146
      \nSelective bass compression 150
      \nCosmetic Equalization 152
      \nLoudness Check 152
      \nFinalizer Limiter 152
      \nOversampling 154
      \nAlgorithm selector 154
      \nLookahead 156
      \nAttack and Release 156
      \nChannel link 159
      \nCeiling \u2013 Output 160
      \nTrue Peak 160
      \nLUFS Meters 162
      \nGain 164
      \nListening and Comparison 166
      \nDithering and Noise Shaping 167
      \nMastering for Vinyl 168
      \nExport 170
      \nDuplication on Audio CD 172
      \nCD 174 encoding
      \nAutomatic Mastering 174
      \nMonitoring Warning 176<\/p>\n

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