Guides

Mastering Guides

Field notes from the Dimension Mastering studio — how to prep, deliver, and think about your music before it hits the mastering chain.

§ 01

Mastering for Vinyl — A Practical Guide

Everything you need to know to prepare a mix for a vinyl cut — headroom, low-end, sibilance, side length and file delivery — from Dimension Mastering.

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§ 02

Preparing Stems for Mastering — A Client Guide

A practical, thorough guide from Dimension Mastering on how to prepare, group, export, name, and deliver stems for the best possible master.

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§ 03

How to Prepare a Mix for Mastering

A clear checklist for delivering a stereo mix to Dimension Mastering — headroom, file format, references, revisions and what to leave off the master bus.

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§ 04

Analog vs Digital Mastering — What Actually Matters

A studio perspective on analog and digital mastering — what each does well, where hybrid chains win, and how to choose the right approach for your record.

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