The most comprehensive guide available on audio mastering-written by a mastering engineer Complete Audio Mastering: Practical Techniques provides all-inclusive coverage of the concepts, techniques, processes, and equipment related to professional audio mastering, with a focus on practical application. Using the information in this invaluable guide, beginners and professionals alike will be able to produce high-quality audio recordings. It's also a great resource for anyone seeking the services of a mastering engineer. Software developed by the author is available free for download. Covers: Preparing a mix for professional mastering Accepting mixes, workflow, and client interfacing Mastering gear Mastering acoustics and monitoring Mastering practices: techniques, problems, and approaches Shaping dynamics Achieving loudness Fades, sequencing and spacing Visualizations / metering Preparing the final output What happens after mastering?DAW/computer optimization and interfacing Starting a mastering studio as a business Includes insights from the world's foremost experts in audio mastering and related fields, including: Robin Schmidt of 24 96 Mastering Scott Hull of Masterdisk Jaakko Viitalahde of Viitalahde Mastering Dave Hill of Crane Song, LTD and Dave Hill Designs Brad Blackwood of Euphonic Masters Pieter Stenekes of Sonoris Software Cornelius Gould of Omnia Audio Jeff Powell, Grammy award-winning engineer; direct vinyl transfer engineer; producer for Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bob Dylan, and others David A. Hoatson of Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.