Review the formats we accept for mastering and ensure that your project is properly prepared and labeled clearly
Traditional Mastering
- 2-Track sources
- Data files: AIFF, WAV, SDII, MP3
- Sampling rates 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k
- Analog tape 1/4", 1/2", cassette, vinyl
- Audio CD/CDR, Mini Disc
- Digital Audio Tape (DAT) 16 bit or 24 bit
Separation Mastering
- Same as above, plus
- Multiple Stereo sub-mixes - see Separation Mastering
- Reference 2-track mixdown
Recommended Mixdown Formats |
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Bring in Separations - the best sounding, most powerful mastering format! Stereo interleaved SDII, AIFF or WAV files - it's better sounding and more convenient than bringing in your computer. |
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Excellent |
Analog tape |
24 bit 96k, 88.2k, 48k, 44.k |
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Excellent |
24 bit 96k, 88.2k, 48k SDII, AIFF or WAV loop-back files Loop your DAW's digital out into the digital input and record onto a stereo interleaved pair of tracks. |
Bring in your computer or self-contained recording system
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Very good |
16 bit 48k or 44.1 24 bit SDII, AIFF or WAV files bounced or rendered internally in a computer |
16 bit 96k, 88.2k, 48k, 44.1k files on a Masterlink CDR or DAT |
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Good |
44.1 16 bit SDII, AIFF or WAV files |
Audio CDR or DAT 44.1k 16 bit |
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It works... |
MiniDisc, Cassette |
Vinyl |
- Note:
Save stereo files as 24 bit files, even if your tracks are recorded at 16 bit. Do not increase the sampling rate, only the bit rate!
Contact us or call now to schedule your time.
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For more information and session booking, contact us or call now at 714-894-4000 |
We look forward to working on your project.
Preparation
Acceptable Project Music Files Formats
