Mastering Tips

• Listen to the recording a few times through and discuss with the band what needs to be raised/lowered in the mix.

• Once this has been determined than bring each level to where desired.

• Equalise each track appropriately to how you want it to sound.

• Then again make any final adjustments with regards to individual levels.

• Add any effects you require to the tracks at this point. For example reverb, delays, distortion, overdrive, modulation etc.

• Produce a mixdown of all the tracks; this is the process of converting all the tracks into one individual file/track.

• Make any final overall equalisation on the track and levels etc.

• Add compression to relieve volume spikes and maintain continuity.

• Listen and enjoy!

Should you need help with recording or even more tips on recording or mic'ing technique there are a plethora of resources available on the web from articles to public forums/discussion boards. Please look at the resources section for examples of this.