CD mastering for enhanced tracks
In recording studios you can record only one song at a time. The focus of the mixing engineer is to ensure that every record turns out great. However, the result is often a collection of songs that have different EQs and sound levels, which is why during the post-production phase, also called the mastering phase, a professional engineer enhances the CD by using compression, EQs and many other dynamics for processing, so that the record sounds consistent.
Moreover, it is during the post-production phase that the final changes are easy to make so that the album is ready for sale and release. The mastering professional, or the engineer, also has to ensure that the music sounds consistent and great, whether it plays in a car or on a portable CD player. CD Mastering is a process that can optimise the overall sound quality and make it sound great. The post-production phase is also ideal for tackling issues like pops, tracks that are out-of-phase and reducing overall noise.
The process of CD mastering is initiated towards the end so that removal of all unwanted elements from the recorded tracks becomes easy. A typical mastering professional can help in raising the overall level of the record, consistency of song level and EQ track, correcting minor defects, enhancing the flow by changing the in between space and eliminating unwanted noises.
