by Ron McMaster | Publisher: Total Training | Release Date: November 2009 | ISBN: 00320090114SI

You've invested a lot of time and effort into recording and mixing your music and now it's time to take it to the final stage. Gain a greater understanding about how preparing and organizing your digital audio files for mastering can greatly improve the outcome of your mastering session, as well as save you time and money. With over twenty-five years of engineering experience, veteran Capitol Records mastering engineer Ron McMaster demonstrates how to prepare your project for mastering by giving an overview of the mastering process, showing how to organize and label your files properly, providing cost effective suggestions and offering invaluable tips that will be sure to make a good session into a great one.

1. Chapter 1: Preparing for Mastering
   • Introduction 00:00:23
   • Professional Courtesy and Sequencing 00:03:23
   • Naming and Labeling 00:02:02
   • Final Mixes 00:01:07
   • Sampling Rate 00:00:43
   • Detailed Input 00:01:49
   • Cost Saving Ideas 00:01:05
   • Mastering Via The Internet, IRSC Codes and Duplication Facilities 00:01:52
   • Mastering Q and A 00:11:21
   • Conclusion 00:00:21