Mastering A Vinyl Record

Vinyl has its own character and vinyl listeners expect it to sound analog.

Mastering a vinyl record.

Only they know what can really fit on record. But many vinyl cutters have been benefitting from the constant development and growing versatility of the plug in world. Following these instructions will ensure that you are satisfied with the final product read more. Vinyl mastering facilities rely on de essers that are built for this particular problem.

Obviously a vinyl record is a different thing from a cd or a wav file but does it require a separate dedicated master or are the two formats basically made from the same mastered file. Otherwise it s just like mastering for digital release. Knowing how to master for vinyl may mean the difference between being able to keep a client and losing a client to a mastering engineer or studio that masters for the vinyl cutting and reproduction process. Lacquer cutting mastering tips for those new to the vinyl format.

In the simplest terms mastering is the process of taking the final mixes whether it s for a full length album or a single and adjusting levels eq and dynamic range to create the final master for the intended medium vinyl cd digital download streaming cassette etc. Several known outboard de essers through the years include the maselec mds 2 and the orban 536 a. This is the part where we make the sound compatible with vinyl. Mastering of vinyl phonograph records and dub plates of all sizes and speeds.

Your records professionally mastered. Furthermore if you re an artist or band that masters your music knowing these specific points may mean the difference between having a great sounding vinyl and having a record that. Mastering for vinyl is the process of creating a separate master that can be cut into a vinyl record without added unwanted distortion. Mastering for vinyl what is mastering.

In no way should any of such information be taken as a guarantee of playability of your record on all systems or an endorsement of the. The way to achieve this is to master analog by same people who will cut your record. It consists of a mono stereo image up to 150hz a tamed high end and if needed a track listing that is consistent with the frequency limitations of record cutting. Jasper king via email sos contributor eric james replies.

All information on this page and elsewhere on the ggr website are intended to guide and assist you in the process of making a record and is extremely basic in nature. The best quality at the best price. Locked grooves inside out cuts double spirals.