The mastering process is the final stage in the recording chain where a finished master is created and the CD, DVD, vinyl or audio file master parts are produced for manufacture.
This process involves editing and compiling the required mixes and tracks in production order, cleaning the audio to remove any unwanted blemishes or corruptions and polishing the mixed sound with equalisation, compression and other outboard processing. This is the last opportunity before manufacture or release to ensure that the music fits together seamlessly and that it is presented in the best possible sound.
The secret of successful mastering is a combination of a skilful engineer, traditional and state-of-the-art equipment and well-balanced acoustics. At Abbey Road we can master to enhance both old and new recordings from any format: 78rpm or LP discs, analogue tape, digital master tape or audio file. The combination of our award-winning engineers, Abbey Road acoustics and our unrivalled range of equipment (both old and new) ensure that we are world leaders in the fields of audio mastering and sound restoration.
We have a range of stereo and surround mastering suites for creating a finished audio master, from mastering for a CD or audio files, cutting lacquer or copper vinyl to 5.1 production. We are also able to encode audio for DVD Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and Hi-Def Broadcast and Blu-ray formats.
We welcome clients to attend the mastering session and work on a one-to-one basis with our specialist mastering engineers. Alternatively, we will soon be offering a tailor-made online service for clients from all around the world through our Abbey Road Online Mastering service. Please watch the website for details in the coming weeks. Please contact Lucy Launder through our bookings page for further information.
