Mastering

Once your songs have been mixed, the individual mixes of each song are compiled to create the production master for manufacturing. This is the process of mastering, where we apply the final touches to your work.

We enhance your product to be competitive in fullness with other commercially released material. We also check for consistency and make sure your music translates properly to different listening environments, such as little boom boxes to car stereos and home systems.

At Cherry Beach Sound we have the experience, the environment, and the equipment necessary to do this critical job properly. If your music is important to you, then mastering anywhere other than a professional studio is not an option.

To make your product the best it can be, Cherry Beach Sound uses the latest digital technology, with our Pro Tools HD system, Apogee converters, and world class analog outboard gear such as Manley, Neve, and Focusrite.

We can accept material to be mastered in the following formats:

• CD-audio
• CD-ROM or DVD-R
• Hard drive
• DAT
• vinyl
• 1/4" analog tape

Whenever possible, 24 bit audio files (.aif, .wav, or .sd2) are preferred to 16 bit CD audio.