TABLE OF CONTENTS The mastering stage is the last stage of the recording process where all final adjustments happen. Audition has a number of quality tools to help you master your own projects on your home PC. In this chapter we will look at how to enhance the audio with a few of the included plug-in tools such as:
Multiband Compressor to compress individual frequency bands
Parametric Equaliser to achieve a balanced frequency response
Hard Limiter to increase overall output to be as loud as possible without distortion
| Note | Mastering is a real art form and professional mastering engineers have years of experience, compared to a novice. |
A compressor reduces the dynamic range, which in a way is like squashing the audio and making a punchier, fatter sound. The level can then be increased to 0 dB thus creating a louder overall level. A Limiter can be used to raise the overall level of audio without changing or affecting the sound. If you are new to using the compressor try experimenting with the compressor presets to help you get started.
The Multiband Compressor allows you to compress four frequency bands independently. Being able to allocate a separate compressor for the bass, low mid range, high mid range and high frequencies, allows you much greater control than just a single compressor in fine tuning the overall compressed output sound would.
The crossover points are used to allocate a frequency range for each band
Crossover points can be...
